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.
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 Wild Trumpet: Sandhill Cranes Announce Autumn in Otter Creek.
The unmistakable trumpeting call of three Sandhill Cranes echoes across the hay fields of Otter Creek. A simple, powerful moment of wildlife in the country.
Doe and Fawns: A Beautiful Whitetail Family Moment in the Backyard
A quiet evening in Otter Creek brings a beautiful whitetail doe and her two spotted fawns right to the edge of the yard. Discover the simple joy of watching nature’s rhythm unfold.
Understanding Deer Trails and Roads
Tired of hiking into the woods only to find the deer patterns you expected are wrong? I’m here to tell you – Don’t overlook the obvious. Modern hunting strategy often focuses on the deep-woods, but the truth is, one of … Continued