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.
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.
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
Buck Fight – Caught on Camera!
Most of the time, trail cameras deliver the expected. A doe slipping through at first light. A buck moving quick and cautious just after dark. You scroll through the images, nod, move on. Then there are moments like this. Two … Continued
Still Seeing Antlers? A Late Season Scouting Update.
Wondering if there are any shooters left after the rush? We’re checking the trail cam and scouting the back woods at Otter Creek to see if the big bucks are still around.