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R-Distributing (Big Bear Down)
Front St Cadott, WI
•R-Distributing (operating as Big Bear Down) supplies hunters and outfitters across the upper Midwest with bear and deer bait, dog food, scents, and hunting gear. What started as Vic's Distributing now operates as one of Wisconsin's most established bait suppliers with two permanent locations. Bear a...
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R-Distributing (operating as Big Bear Down) supplies hunters and outfitters across the upper Midwest with bear and deer bait, dog food, scents, and hunting gear. What started as Vic's Distributing now operates as one of Wisconsin's most established bait suppliers with two permanent locations.
- •Bear and deer bait in barrels (500#), pails (5-gallon), bags, totes, and bulk trailer loads
- •Hi-Standard dog food and premium hunting dog supplies
- •Tracking collars, leashes, name tags for hunting dogs
- •Tree stands and game cameras
- •BBD branded scents and baits
- •Specialty products: pancake syrup, blueberry filling, caramel, liquid smoke
| Format | Details |
|---|---|
| Semi Loads | As low as 9¢/lb with up to 50% off retail |
| Pallet Shipment | $75-$100 average shipping (MN, WI, ND, SD, IA, IL, MO, NE) |
| LTL & Full Truck | Custom pricing available |
| Pickup | Call ahead, items shrink-wrapped on pallets |
Cadott, WI — 501 W. Front St Seasonal hours: Nov-Apr (Tue, Fri 10am-5pm); May-Sept (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm) 715-289-3320
Abbotsford, WI — 207 E. Spruce St Year-round: Mon-Thu 9am-6pm, Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-1pm 715-316-0900
Vendor Program: R-Distributing actively recruits vendors to expand service areas. Contact them for wholesale opportunities.
"I purchased 3 barrels of bait (cookies, trail mix, and granola). I also used liquid smoke and your caramel. He dressed out at 560lbs and estimated live weight around 650lbs. Skull measured 21 1/16 and is the largest bow kill in Wood County." — Dominic Pernsteiner
Customers consistently note the clean bait (no wrappers or mess), professional operations, and knowledgeable staff who provide local hunting tips.