How to Startle a Tree: A Step-by-Step Guide
Usually, the woods are quiet. But last week, while I was out turkey hunting, I managed to do the impossible: I caught an Oak tree completely off guard. I’m not sure what it was expecting to see on a Wednesday … Continued
Thunder and Lightning from My Porch in Otter Creek
Experience a real Wisconsin spring thunderstorm from my front porch at Otter Creek—rolling thunder, lightning over pine trees, and steady rain for natural white noise.
A Crescent Moon and Venus Over Otter Creek
A crescent moon and Venus lined up over Otter Creek at sunset. A simple look at a quiet conjunction from the backyard after chores.
Otter Creek – Country Life in the Rain – Beyond the Golden Hour
Life in Otter Creek isn’t always golden sunsets. Sometimes it’s cold rain, dark chores, and the kind of rough weather that reminds you what real country life is all about.
Ruffed Grouse – A Close Encounter in the Wisconsin Woods
A ruffed grouse walks within arm’s reach during a quiet sit in the Wisconsin woods. A rare, close encounter captured on video.
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