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
February doesn’t ask much — just patience even though it’s hard to wait with spring so close. In February, the days are short. The nights are long. The cold settles in and stays. By February winter isn’t new or exciting … Continued
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.
In the Dark: A Bobcat Encounter My Dad Never Forgot
A quiet walk out of the woods turns into a heart-pounding fight for survival. Discover the chilling true story of a face-to-face encounter with a trapped bobcat in the pitch black, and the incredible rescue that followed.
The Midnight Sanctuary: Why Deer Chose My Yard
A quiet look at the three whitetail deer that settled into my yard last night, and the survival science behind their “bedroom” choice.