You bet buddy

Hey thanks man.Appreciate it.

Thanks for the comment. All I know is that he is tasting very good.

Hi Caleb, Thanks alot.Happy New Year buddy.

I have the same observations that you have.Years ago I would travel to southern Illinois to bowhunt late season.It was actually hilarious to see all the rubs and scrapes,compared to my whole life up north. Very simple deduction.High population creates more competition which enhances territorial rights amongst the bucks. We simply don't have that type of competition in the bigwoods. Granted,you find a cutover area,and it brings in everybody.We know that.They become easy videos for everybody,but also helps to locate in vast areas. Generally speaking,you will have less sign than what you may notice in large populated areas. That is why I always say that if you find a certain buck located,you should concentrate on just him,because "flock shooting" in the Northwoods is just not happening. Remember,this is just my opinion.

Ya me too Paul. I want to go in deeper this winter to try to find those slobs. Good luck to you to.

@dougmiller8099 Happy new year Doug.We start fresh again with new thoughts.

Hey,that's neat to here.Appreciate. I'm sure my wife may disagree. 😅

Thank you for the comment Jon. Yes,I agree that a buck ,just like any deer may bed several times throughout 24 hours. The key is to distinguish where his main bedding are is. Up here with all the predators,buck is smart enough not to display himself in too many areas if he doesn't have to. Especially as snow develops he will become more contained to traveling on trails and back to his bedding area. Like you said also,if they feel safe in area ,common sense they will stay there if not being interrupted in various ways.

You know Gary,I could believe that.

Well thanks Tom. Be honest with you I just enjoy chatting with guys like you. Hey,remember those areas next year with those beds.

I does seem that way at times. As long as they feel safe.

I bet that is second nature,for where you live walt.Have you figured out why that particular bedding pattern?

@ it is my opinion and experience that being on the highground gives them sight for threats. Bedding just below the spine gives them the saytime up thermals for smell. They can hear most anything from just above them on the ridge. Its safe bedding. They will use a nice flat treewell like your example or, a deadfall etc

Daytime not saytime

It seems also like a fast getaway for them.I have caught them already sneaking along those edges.

Very good philosophy Dave. I must agree.

I don't know if you have snow where you live,Jim,but as it gets deeper it gets easier because they become more confined to those trails.Easier traveling for them. Ya,the bucks are out feeding but I noticed how private they are at times.

@Buckman-101 yes, tracking on snow here in Michigan too. It's ebbing a bit now but I don't think we'll lose all of it.

About the same here.

Thanks Dan, Appreciate it.

Well Dave,I guess we could say they rely on instinct quite often.The funny part about that is the fact that do we really know the true definition for the word instinct.Or is it used by many of us more or less as a cop out. A fawn learns from its mother various habits throughout life,and also develops patterns that are created from time to time.Now through these habits and patterns they have learned to survive in order to pass on to their offspring.So when you see a deer react a certain way,do you see it as reasoning,or simply what they have learned. To be honest with you,can any one of us really define why they react a certain way?

How true it is.

Hey Tony. Have a wonderful new year.

i do watch many videos of the trackers out east,including Hal. i used to hunt a cedar swamp with an excellent trout stream flowing through the middle.I was always able to track deer down into that swamp,and catch up to them.A very succesful area.The last buck i shot like that was in the swamp looking at me around a tree. A head and neck shot is all i had at 100 yards.Man i had Divine Intervention on that shot.

Sounds like mid winter before it settles down for you.Good luck with that.

Wow,,,sounds like a lot of pressure.There must be some areas they are finding solitude.

@ yes sir! Rifle season gets pretty wild here in South Central PA every couple of years the state will bring in nuisance black bears and drop them on State game land and those are the areas that get obliterated

Sounds crowded.And like they are trying to please everyone.

Hi Rich,how are doing? I agree with you.If they are content with the area,then they will stay.

Well michael, There was a time when I was a killing machine,like many others,and now I really enjoy the sport of locating mature bucks in the big woods more than anything. Although I must say that the venison is tasting very good this year as we speak. So bottom line,yes Michael i still harvest a couple from time to time.I just relish in it.

Hi Colin, Have yourself a happy new year,and stay healthy.

Hey you bet buddy. Happy new year.

Well Steven it's nice to hear that you must have a wonderful heart that gives you such feelings,because many people do not realize they may have feelings. Have a happy new year Steven.

I'm sorry to here that. My dad was the same.Still tried deer hunting till the end.Its been quite a few years for me. Well,you have to create new memories now. Good luck to you. Nice talking always.

@Buckman-101 yes...always...thank you... You know what I often seem to discover is VALUABLE times we spend together... you know when you look up...and there's your brother or dad...or mother just like you say...creating memories... yes... I like what you do...which is sharing the moments in the woods... So much we can learn from the environment around us... Thank you my friend

Anytime buddy

@@AddictOutdoors well thank you for that wonderful comment. As long as we can enjoy the outdoors together,that's all that matters. Have a happy new year.And keep in touch anytime.

Well thank you for the comment.I really appreciate it. I'm glad that you enjoy going along with me on different hikes in the woods. Do have a happy new year.

Well merry Christmas to you Aaron. How are the deer looking in your neck of the woods?

The same regards to you. And have a happy new year. Just curious how much snow you have so far.

@Buckman-101 Hi Dale, we're at about 6-8 inches here in the Detroit Lakes area. No major blizzards yet but we've had some freezing sleet, wind, and Arctic temps. Otherwise, it's been a great fall and start to winter with some good late season hunting.

That doesn't sound that bad to where the deer have to leave yet. Thanks for the update.

I believe that's what we were put on this earth to do. It's nice to hear from you Ron. Take care,and Merry Christmas.

Thanks Anthony, I appreciate it. I believe you're over in Sawyer county.You guys usually harvest 2 or 3 thousand deer a year over there,if I remember right.Cirrect me if I'm wrong. Have a happy new year buddy.

Thank you David. You know,the hunting tactics presently is naturally controlled by marketing the sporting industry. Another words,put out videos that sell products that the hunter can't pass up.And various hunting techniques will revolve around those products. And of course our hunting style in the Northwoods probably won't sell a large amount of products. There again,if you have your own land,we'll I get that.A person probably would purchase a larger variety of products to enhance there hunting techniques. Anyway,I do believe David that many hunters in time need more than to just pull the trigger,so to speak. There seems to spawn a certain inquisitiveness in many people in regards to the whitetail's habits that may become more popular than we think.But simply need a little nudge to get out there and learn. I'm sorry,I tend to digress on certain subjects. Do have a Merry Christmas and a happy new year David.

Well said thanks brings my spirits back up it is disheartening to see young kids go to hunting blind over bait definitely not the way I learned your videos tap into the true art of hunting thanks again for what you do if you're work influenced one youngster it is well worth your time

Actually Dave,it's the only way I choose to pursue whitetail. To be honest,I played the game years back,and traveled around hunting,but my deer in the bigwoods still give me gray hair.If there is any room for more gray. I guess as long as a person out in mother nature's domain we all should be thankful for that.

Thank you Daniel for coming along with me.By all means feel free to share your thoughts,questions or comments.I enjoy interacting with people like you. Do have Merry Christmas. And stay healthy.Thats the secret.

Hi Rich,how are you doing? I hope Christmas did you well. Have a happy new year buddy.

Howdy James. I hope Christmas went well for you Keep healthy,and keep pursuing.

welcome aboard,and Merry Christmas. its funny but one of my best freinds was originally from Lomira. You know also that the Shawano area can really put out a healthy deer kill every year. But as you travel up north,our counties,,not so much. Have a happy new year.

Hi William. I hope you are enjoying your Christmas. And stay healthy for the upcoming new year.

Thanks Doug.Appreciate it. Do have a happy Holidays.

Hey Jim,how are you doing? I hope your Christmas is going well for you. Stay healthy buddy,and happy new year.

Doing great. Just thinking about Whitetail guess I got that look on my face like I always do. have a merry Christmas and a great new year. Great photos by the way, love it.

​I know what you mean. You got that "Stare" on your face. Well go take a walk in the woods to work up a good appetite. Take care buddy.

Thank you very much for your comment. May you enjoy your Holidays a healthy new year.

Hey Merry Christmas Rick. I hope you are enjoying the Holidays.

Merry Christmas buddy. Its been a pleasure Arnie discussing the outdoors with you.Merry Christmas to you.

Hey Merry Christmas Jim. We will see what we can do about the future.Its nice to share ideas with people like you. Happy Holidays Jim.

Merry Christmas Katie. Believe it or not,I am willing to bet that everyone of those bucks made it through another season. ENJOY the new year.

Thanks Walt. I hope you will be having a Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year. And stay safe in the woods.

Hey Kyle, I wish the same for you over the holidays.And I hope you will be Blessed with a wonderful start to the new year. Happy scouting.