August 3, 2026 – Washington Co., Wi – On Saturday evening at approximately 6 p.m., a Washington County Sheriff’s deputy responded to a report of a helicopter landing in Cabela’s parking lot in the Village of Richfield.
After making contact with the pilot, a 69-year-old Rosendale man, the deputy learned he had flown to Cabela’s because, in his words, “the drive was too long.”
The pilot was properly licensed, landed safely, complied with all applicable FAA regulations, and took the time to answer the deputy’s questions regarding helicopter landing requirements.
The outcome? No violations. No arrests. Just a unique way to make a shopping trip to avoid all the roundabouts in front of Cabela’s.
We can honestly say this isn’t your everyday parking complaint.
