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.
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.
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
Surviving a brutal -25°F morning at Otter Creek, where even whitetail deer hunker down and the cold tests everything that lives out here.
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.