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
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.