Crooked Barrel Hunting Club

Crooked Barrel Hunting Club A Hunting Club Founded in Kewaunee County in 1980. We are all about friends and helping our community The Original Members were derived of Best Friends & Family.

Founded in 1980, a small Hunting Club started just north of Kewaunee, near Slovan WI. Franklin Otradovec, "the Original Club founder," purchased his beloved Kewaunee Farm in 1968. Franklin invited his co-worker and good friend Robert Delebreau Sr. & his wife Audrey to be a part of this legendary group. Soon after, Franklin and Robert extended their welcome to the honorable Chester & Faye Ligons of

Kewaunee. Franklin, Robert, and Chester lead the way to a Lasting Friendship and camaraderie that would carry on for decades to come.. Using a turn of Century "Long-Tom" Style Single-Shot, shot gun, Franklin showed his children and friends that emphasis on safety was always more important than the control of the deer population. Over the years, Robert taught his sons Robert Jr., Gerald, & James how to brave natures elements, appreciate everything around them, and always treasure friendships made over the years. Without missing any elements to a perfect friendship, Chester always demonstrated that gun safety was the Clubs top concern. He also chose to never leave anyone out in anyway. On July 4th, 1994 the CBHC was dealt a difficult loss. After suffering from heart complications Robert Sr. passed away and left his committment for his children to carry on. Although Robert had passed, his love for his family and his caring for friends would long live on for generations to come. As years passed, around 1997 Franklin decided to retire from Hunting, but he continued to participate in as acting Club Chairman and planning Club Banquets.. Chester, now senior active member continues to show his passion for hunting, but even more importantly his commitment to friendship and safety. Chester could usually be found perched high in the Gravel Pit Stand, or at other times in the Birds nest. He continued to demonstrate to junior members his skill on long distance precision shooting, leaving the young ones amazed. Chester offers his skills as a butcher to the club, never leaving a piece of meat to go to waste. Moving on to the twenty first century time continued to pass, and shooting skills did too. From this an Official Club name was derived. The Missed shots would now be referred to as having a Crooked Barrel.. The Newly Named "Crooked Barrel Hunting Club" (CBHC) group would now have a Legacy to carry on. Currently serving as Club President is John Otradovec and James Delebreau is the club Vice President. Robert Delebreau Jr. served as Club Safety Leader, and Chester Ligon's continues to be the Club Public Relations Officer as well as Senior Member.. Respectively serving as Club Treasurer is Robert Gagne.. Brock Delebreau currently holds the positions of Planning Commissioner & Club Secretary. Boyd and Ben Delebreau hold title as Club Planners for both Yearly Hunt & the Annual Banquet Festivities, as well has jointly holding the position of Assistant to the VP. Franklin Otradovec is our Active CBHC Chairman. After 3 decades the CBHC Club has seen some changes, but our Vision always continues to remain the same.

01/11/2026

CBHC started back in 1980.. Our Club is not old, we are Classic!

Thanking everyone whom has Served our Country, has given to our community, or has the taken the time to help a friend o...
01/01/2026

Thanking everyone whom has Served our Country, has given to our community, or has the taken the time to help a friend or a neighbor. This is what makes our community a great place to live! Wishing everyone a Happy New!

Frank and Boyd fought through the tough conditions today and Frank was able to bag a nice big doe. Nice shooting Frank!
12/29/2025

Frank and Boyd fought through the tough conditions today and Frank was able to bag a nice big doe. Nice shooting Frank!

12/25/2025

Hope everyone has a great Christmas 🎄!

Merry Christmas 🎄 to everyone!! Thank you for all your support over this past year. We appreciate all the people who...
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas 🎄 to everyone!! Thank you for all your support over this past year. We appreciate all the people whom support our Club and our community. Thank you!

What an epic South Dakota pheasant hunting trip in the books!Our Field Operations Director Boyd joined Jacob and 4 other...
12/13/2025

What an epic South Dakota pheasant hunting trip in the books!

Our Field Operations Director Boyd joined Jacob and 4 other dedicated club supporters for an unforgettable adventure chasing roosters across those wide-open prairies. The action was non-stop, and together they brought home an impressive 56 birds!

Check out Jacob's awesome video recap below – the flushes, the points, the shots... it's all there!

Big thanks to everyone who made this trip possible. These are the memories that keep us coming back season after season.

Stay tuned to Jacob’s channel for more epic hunting adventures and future collaborations with Crooked Barrel Hunting Club! You won’t want to miss what’s coming next. 📹🔥

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Another Weather Related Update !! The CBHC Shooting Range will be closed again Thursday for Snow Removal… Thank you ...
12/11/2025

Another Weather Related Update !! The CBHC Shooting Range will be closed again Thursday for Snow Removal… Thank you for your understanding..

Along with WBAY, we also utilize WFRV for cancelations and closings. Be sure to monitor their pages during periods of in...
12/10/2025

Along with WBAY, we also utilize WFRV for cancelations and closings. Be sure to monitor their pages during periods of inclement weather, to receive up to date information.

Today our shooting range will be closed until 11 AM. Thank you!

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More Refreshments. Thank you to all the hunters for stopping by and donating more D.C.. Double Cola!
12/03/2025

More Refreshments. Thank you to all the hunters for stopping by and donating more D.C.. Double Cola!

Deer Hunting Finale!! Time to Celebrate 🎊 with a “Double Cola” on the completion of a Safe Gun Deer 🦌 Hunting Season !!
12/02/2025

Deer Hunting Finale!! Time to Celebrate 🎊 with a “Double Cola” on the completion of a Safe Gun Deer 🦌 Hunting Season !!

Preston Pethan, a longtime club supporter, was blessed with this huge doe. Preston got this beauty on Marinette County p...
11/30/2025

Preston Pethan, a longtime club supporter, was blessed with this huge doe. Preston got this beauty on Marinette County private land in the middle of a nasty snowstorm. Congratulations!

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