Woody Pig & Deer Hunt 2025 competition winners

Marlborough Weekly

Winner of the quad bike was Phoebe Leslie with dad John Leslie. Photo: Anna Simpson.

The Woodbourne Tavern held its annual Woody Pig & Deer Hunt this past weekend, drawing 750 enthusiastic entries.

With keen participants, clear blue skies, and a strong sense of community, the event was a great success.

“Sunday brought beautiful sunshine for the weigh-in and prizegiving at the 2025 Pig & Deer Hunt,” said Stacey Goodwin.

“We’re incredibly grateful for the support from our amazing community. It truly takes a village to organise and run this annual event, and we couldn’t do it without the dedication of locals and local businesses backing each other.” Stacey Goodwin.

Winner of the motorbike Mila Pyers and Daniel Morton. Photo: Anna Simpson.
Ben Norris with winners of the ute, Alex and father Darin Bedgood from Christchurch and Rowan Ingpen. Photo: Anna Simpson.
Niko Whinham-Baleamoto entered this years competition for the first time. Photo: Anna Simpson.

80 pigs and 84 deer were weighed in in the Open section and the Young Guns section had 31 pigs and 69 goats. Full results below:

Hare Winners: 1st-Lenny White 4.202kg, 2nd-Will Jones 4.136kg and 3rd-Masiey Ensor 4.122kg. Photo: Anna Simpson.
Possum Winners: 1st-Charley McKee 4.998kg, 2nd equal-Toby Dickson 4.946kg and Harry Eaton. Photo: Anna Simpson.
Rabbit Winners: 1st-4.134kg Allie Tapp, 2nd-2.89kg Aiden Gatchell and 3rd-1.85kg Elliose Renner. Photo: Anna Simpson.
Young Guns Goats Winners: 1st-37.2kg Harland Adams, 2nd-36. 4 kg Keanu Gribben, 3rd-35.8 Beau Boniface. Photo: Anna Simpson.
Young Guns Heaviest Pig: 1st-67kg Honor McKenzie, 2nd-58.5kg Elijah Lambert, 3rd-58kg Lucas Dickson. Far left is Fraser Cooper and far right Nev Gane. Photo: Anna Simpson.

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