How to Hunt Stubborn Field Toms & Why Your Decoys Are Failing You (And How to Fix It)
TL;DR: Putting your decoys 30 yards out in an open field gives a tom every reason to “hang up.” To close the gap, move your decoys to the field edge and face your hen away from the opening. This forces … Continued
Finding a Buck’s Rub Line in the Spring Woods
Fresh air, quiet woods, and the unmistakable sign of a heavy buck. Following a rub line reveals the hidden story of a whitetail’s territory.
Which Buck Is My Dad’s? A 50-Year-Old Wisconsin Hunting Story
Last month while visiting my mom and dad, I asked Dad about a buck he shot a long time ago.
A really nice eight-point.
The kind of deer that sticks in a hunter’s memory for the rest of his life.
It was probably more than 50 years ago. Maybe closer to 60.
Back then he had a full shoulder mount made. For years the buck hung in their living room. Eventually it was donated to the nature center at the Navarino Wildlife Area.
The other day I decided to go see if I could find it.
Finding the Center of the Northwest: My Trip to the 45-90 Marker
Visit the exact center of the Northwest Hemisphere! Discover the 45°N – 90°W Geographic Marker in Marathon County, Wisconsin—the most accessible 45-90 point on Earth.
A Quiet Winter Reflection from Rural Wisconsin
A quiet reflection on winter, patience, and simple moments during February in rural Wisconsin, where stillness, cold, and waiting shape daily life.
Beyond the Thermostat: A February Night in Otter Creek
Grain and hay are fed, the water tank is filled, the barn cats have a treat, and the north wind was trying to take the skin off my hands.
Just a standard February night in Otter Creek.