6-Year-Old Wins Alabama Big Buck Photo Contest

Cason Williams' photo of his deer harvest receives most online votes in annual competition.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Cason Williams, a 6-year-old first grader from Bay Minette, Alabama, has won the 14th annual Big Buck Photo Contest hosted by the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association. Cason's photo of him with an 8-point deer he harvested in Dallas County received the most online votes, beating out over 125 other entries.

Why it matters

The Big Buck Photo Contest is an annual event that celebrates the strong hunting and outdoor recreation traditions in Alabama's Black Belt region. Winning the contest is a point of pride for young hunters like Cason and helps promote the region's natural resources and wildlife.

The details

Cason Williams, a 6-year-old student at Pine Grove Elementary School, submitted a photo of himself with an 8-point deer he harvested in Dallas County. The photo received the most online votes out of over 125 entries, making Cason the winner of the 14th annual Big Buck Photo Contest hosted by the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association. As the winner, Cason will receive a $100 gift card, a copy of the 'Black Belt Bounty' coffee table book, and other hunting-related prizes from Buckmasters.

  • Cason Williams harvested the 8-point deer during the 2025-2026 hunting season.
  • The 14th annual Big Buck Photo Contest was held in February 2026.

The players

Cason Williams

A 6-year-old first grader at Pine Grove Elementary School in Bay Minette, Alabama who won the 14th annual Big Buck Photo Contest.

Bubba Williams

Cason Williams' father, who photographed his son with the winning 8-point deer and entered the photo in the contest.

Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association

The organization that hosts the annual Big Buck Photo Contest to celebrate hunting and outdoor recreation traditions in Alabama's Black Belt region.

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What they’re saying

“Our photo contests are designed to highlight the amazing hunting opportunities that so many people enjoy right here in the Black Belt. It's always gratifying to see photos that commemorate family memories, and it's extra special knowing this year's winner came from a father-son hunt.”

— Pam Swanner, Director, Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association

What’s next

The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association will launch its annual Big Gobbler Photo Contest next month, running through the end of Alabama's spring turkey season.

The takeaway

The Big Buck Photo Contest celebrates the strong hunting heritage and family traditions in Alabama's Black Belt region, showcasing the area's abundant natural resources and wildlife. Cason Williams' winning photo highlights how these contests help promote outdoor recreation and pass on these traditions to the next generation.