The Otter Creek Redneck
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
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.
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.
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.
There is something special about being out in the country during the winter. Today is the Winter Solstice, which means it’s the shortest day of the whole year. While the sun wasn’t out for long, it sure made an entrance before it left!
Orion stands guard over the quiet waters of Otter Creek. A unique look at the night sky from the perspective of The Otter Creek Redneck.