The crowd waits in anticipation for the winners of Wellington Volunteer Fire Department’s Third Annual Varmint Hunt fundraiser to be announced.
The Hot Shots, including, from left, Colby Henard, Hunter Stark, Dakota Marshall, took the Heaviest Hog at 273.3 lbs.
Steven Bodine represents Guaranteed Guide Services, the team that brought in the Most Dogs, for a total of 23 with a combined weight of 147.54 lbs., and collected the first-place Four Stringer for total winnings of $3,250. Not pictured: Cory Bodine, Gage Freeman, Hadley Freeman, Casey Martindale.
Varmint Vendetta, including, from left, Caton Grahn and Dawson Ensey, showed up with the Smallest Dog at 16.44 lbs.
Black Diamond, including, from left, Lane Whitman and Ulises Andablo, end up with the Target Weight Dog distinction at 26.52 lbs.
Rolla Outfitters, including, from left, Carson Lambert, Gavin Wood, John Holcomb, Parker O’Rear, wins the second-place Four Stringer, collecting $1,950 with a total weight of 130.12 lbs.
Wilco Fur Stackers team members Austen White, Jimmy Echols, Shane Jansa and Gerald Frank claim the third-place Four Stringer, collecting $1,300 with a total weight of 129.47 lbs.
Announced by Matt Wynn, Matt Orr holds each ticket donation bucket while Brylnn Kemp draws the winners.
WELLINGTON – The Wellington Volunteer Fire Department (WVFD) kicked off its 2026 Varmint Hunt with check-in at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, followed by weigh-in at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11. Each two-four-man team paid an entry fee of $400. Heavy-Four Stringer paid 70% for first place, second place and third place. Side pots paid 100% at $25 each, including Heaviest Hog, Most Dogs, Smallest D...
