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.
Standing Still in Otter Creek: A Quiet Winter Night in Rural Wisconsin
As I stepped out of the barn last night after doing chores, I paused and I’m glad I did, because I realized how much I would miss by just rushing inside for supper.
Staying Warm: Surviving a -25°F Morning at Otter Creek
It takes simple, raw hardiness to survive a -25°F (-32°Celcius) Otter Creek cold snap in January. As I walked to my car for work the other morning, I spotted these two whitetail deer bedded down under the pine trees at … Continued
Caught on Camera – Best of 2025
The 2025 trail camera season has been one for the books! From massive monster bucks in the moonlight to rare, tender moments between does and their fawns, I’ve collected the absolute best shots from my camera this year.
The Quiet Glow of a Foggy Night in Otter Creek
Some nights in Otter Creek don’t need stars to be interesting. Discover the quiet beauty of a single light cutting through thick fog and fresh snow in a place where silence feels alive.
Gaining Back the Daylight at Otter Creek
After the winter solstice, the days slowly start getting longer again. Over the next 60 days here in northwest Wisconsin, we gain more than two hours of daylight—and you can really feel it by February.