“Go afield with a good attitude, with respect for the wildlife you hunt and for the forest and fields in which you walk” - Fred Bear
Merts Hunting Lodge
About the Founders
In 1973 Kurt “Sweet” Mertens met Paul “Maddogg” Smith at Harnischfeger in Milwaukee in what began a lifelong friendship and a foundation of The current Mertens and Smith Hunting Lodge. Some of the highlights under these one of a kind men this hunting camp have gone through:
- The camper in Baron County Forest.
- Uncle Kurts Log Cabin.
- La Hacienda.
- Little Red School House.
- Merts Hunt Lodge.
Hunting Through the Years
Every year tells its own story — from the first frost to the final sunset. Step into our archives and relive the moments that defined each season.
Last Years Hunt 2025 Hunt On!
2025 Deer Gun Season ended on a crescendo!
November gun hunt
In The Rut 2026!
April 15th started the first hunt of 2026 though Brando bagged a coyote out the back before his first cup of coffee but after...
Tales Of Hunts Past
The 2023 autumn season at Merts Hunting Lodge was one to remember. The crisp air carried the scent of pine, and the first fro...
Most Recent hunting Trip
Captured Moments from the 2025 Annual Hunt
