First Sit on the New Farm | Bowhunting Whitetails w/ Bill Winke

[@kelliefaerber2026]

Gosh, I cannot tell you how awesome it is to see you producing content and hunts again! (Speaking for a lot of fellas in MO)…keep it up and good luck to you and Jordan this year. So refreshing to see you again.

[@redwolfmedia1276]

I second that! I really appreciate your realistic approach & honesty.

[@joshcastle360]

The smile on your face says it all. A passion for the outdoors and love for the whitetail deer.

[@bill-winke]

It does feel really good, even after all these years, to just be up in a stand looking at deer! That will never go away. Good luck to you also.

[@uglyfrog7263]

Bill, I JUST TURNED 75, I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH. I can only sit at home and watch your work and feel the old emotions. Thank you for doing such a good lob.

[@bill-winke]

UglyFrog - thanks and I hope you can get out and do some hunting. If you have a decent spot, blinds work awesome. Good luck.

[@warbuck00]

Definitely enjoy the behind the scenes stuff. Glad I'm not the only one who ends up in the plan C tree and setup sometimes!

[@bryanroberts]

Great footage of the buck making the scrape! Good call on that location!

[@bill-winke]

Agree. That was really cool. Ethan said it was the first time he has ever filmed a buck making a scrape under the tree he was sitting in. Good luck this fall.

[@TheLindseyWay]

Really enjoying following along Bill!

[@dustinmarquand5301]

I just love the simple format of this and recent videos. Thanks for sharing. Been a fan since my first Peterson's bow hunting subscription many years ago!

[@bill-winke]

Thanks the long-time support Dustin. I really appreciate it. Good luck this season.

[@guitjolin]

Our yellow lab growing up was the nicest, best dog ever, but show him a woodchuck and boy he flipped a switch!!

[@doubledroptinehunter]

My father-in-law had a black lab and one day he found a groundhog (one of the largest I ever seen) up close to the house and chased it up a tree. I didn't know they could climb, but this one did to get away from the lab. Somehow this lab got ahold of that groundhog about 4-5 feet off the ground and that was the end of that. I don't know how big this lab was exactly, but I'd guess he was between 120-140 lbs. Very large, very overweight but always active.

[@homeinthewhiteoaks]

That Code of Silence camo looks amazing, for Midwest hardwoods! It's so hard to find a good quite hunting clothing, could you give us a full product review on the parka pants sometime later this season?

[@brettmaloney9899]

Bill Winke is back! Great to see you out and about again. Looking forward to following along all season!

[@ericbowhunter]

That was an awesome first hunt Bill! Great video Ethan!

[@ethan_stubbs]

Thanks! I look forward to bringing more videos to you guys soon!

[@caseywaller8151]

100 percent the most real and honest first hunt out. Bill I've used to read your articles way back in the day and to see you back out again is just so awesome. Please know you are loved by the old and the new hunters . Thanks for hanging with us

[@bill-winke]

Thanks Casey. I really appreciate the nice note and support. I hope you have a great season. This next week should be a good one.

[@brentringer6177]

Truly good to see you back have missed your approach to hunting and life. Don’t watch much other content on KZbin but your knowledge and wisdom is unreal!!! Been following you since Monster Bucks Videos when we were first introduced!! You had me hooked with Midwest Whitetail and still watch them as well! But they are missing something and that’s you!!! Good luck too you on your new adventure!!! I will be following along the way from Western New York and try to lay the hammer down on a giant on my farm!!! Always dream Big !!!!

[@bill-winke]

Thanks for the years of support Brent and keep the dream alive. Good luck on that monster. Let us know how it goes.

[@ericwolbert3256]

Freaking love the day to day up dates bill! So glade u r back!

[@bill-winke]

Thanks Eric. I appreciate the support and the comment. I hope you are doing well and good luck this fall.

[@timjohn2810]

Such realistic content, really enjoy the non scripted approach. Well done on the beav !

[@bill-winke]

Thanks for the comment Tim. I think we will stick with that format. Good luck this week.

[@kapperoutdoors]

Nice work Ethan on putting the video editing together and the podcast on that high point video series. Keep up the great work and best of luck with your career ahead!!

[@ethan_stubbs]

Thanks for the kind words! I really enjoy producing content, and I hope I can turn my passion for hunting into a successful career!

[@bill-winke]

Ethan is the next star in the making.

[@keithkempenich6401]

Bill, it might be time to give the saddle a try. Hang 'n hunts are a pain in the backside but the saddle really makes it as painless as possible. Its the best investment I ever made in my hunting career, as far as my experience goes. Looking forward to seeing how your season goes, and I'm enjoying this more casual presentation the show is going with.

[@garymitchell625]

Great to see you in the Stand again. I like your format. I like the feel and aura of how your presenting your hunt.

[@shaunyaddof6459]

Hi Bill Chasing November was my favorite go to hunting show. Your narration and content made that show something to remember. This is my new favorite show. I like the way you put real content out there and everyday decisions. Makes the show very relatable to the average hunter like me. Go hawks

[@alexpinnow6509]

Love the loose format Bill and to see you having a good time in the tree!

[@bill-winke]

Thanks Alex. I think we will stick to that as much as we can. And for sure we will stick to having fun! Good luck.

[@RedlineOutdoors]

You were definitely packed down! That was a smart beaver; he had himself a free hut. Another great video

[@bill-winke]

He was smart for a little while. He looked a bit worried when Duke's iron jaw came down on the scruff of his neck though! Thanks fore the support.

[@JD-mn8cx]

These shows are great Bill, thanks for sharing your hunt and experiences at the farm.

[@bill-winke]

Thanks for the support JD. Much appreciated. Have a great day.

[@kolbetrovinger5037]

I've never been happier to see you making content again, I've used your advice on hunts and how to hunt and it has made me the hunter I am today watching your content and taking your advice. Really glad to see you are back Mr. Winke!

[@bill-winke]

Thanks Kolbe for the nice comment and the support. I really appreciate it. Have a great day.

[@joshny4766]

Love the looks of that jacket. I think I'm going to give one a try. Keep at em Bill!

[@billyedwards5716]

You've reinvented what THP lost. Raw, simple, effective hunting will always be media king.

[@bill-winke]

The key is to keep it from being amateur hour at the Winke farm. I think we are starting to strike a good balance between video quality and just going hunting. Thanks for the support and good luck.

[@doubledroptinehunter]

Good call on deciding not to push further and just setting up by the beans. I've many times had a plan going into a hunt that ended up getting scrapped due to circumstances changing. I stopped planning and started just going with the flow (reading sign, wind, time of day, etc). Best to follow your gut instinct and this shows you made the right call. Having a nice buck come straight under your stand is promising for a first hunt and an altered one at that.

[@bill-winke]

Yes, rule number one: don't let them know you are hunting them. You do what you have to do to keep that from happening. Good luck.

[@epa-c7007]

I like the blog style format, Bill. Hopefully others will, as well. Good luck this season.

[@kapperoutdoors]

Oh snap!! That's another first, a beaver in the Waterhouse LOL. Glad Duke was up to the task

[@bill-winke]

Yes, I never dreamed of that happening. Imagine my surprise when I opened the door to find him jumping from the ledge into the water!

[@triaxwilliamswilliams8948]

This is great!!.....You can tell you are out of your comfort zone from the way you normally do things and everyone will learn so much from it. There is much to gain for the viewers in this format...With that being said GO JORDAN!!!

[@mattchasseur3459]

Great to see you back at it again. I started watching Midwest Whitetail back in 2009, over the years it transformed the way I hunt. Thank you for what you do!

[@brentbarnetthunting]

Great hunt, Bill. Looking forward to following your family's season. Also really like the thumbnails for each video. Great production!

[@fergystuff]

Gen 1 Tundra...Nice Truck Ethan!

[@ethan_stubbs]

Haha Thanks! Definitely going to get a lot of miles out it!

[@PAKraig]

Great content, Bill. Thanks for bringing the more "raw" channel. Looking forward to Jordan's 1st chance, but the video is set to private.... Guess we just need to be patient 👍🏼

[@shadowdawg04]

Nice update Bill. Juts a note here, make sure when you use a bolt for a pin that it is one that has a higher shearing strength rating, or better yet you can mostly like find an after market pin (you probably know this already) - can be frustrating when you're in the middle of something and the smallest thing brings everything to a halt lol. Anyway, looks like you've got some action coming your way. Here in eastern KY things are ramping up, they are putting down a lot of rubs & scraps, but we need a front to come through and drop these temperatures - so we shall see...best of luck to everyone!

[@iowadeerslayers3599]

Hey Bill, I’m very happy to have found your new Channel and see you are making content again. You are a true legend in the industry and I’ve personally learned a lot from you. I hope all is well and wish you the best of luck! I also hope you enjoyed the flag.

[@bill-winke]

Man, thanks so much for that flag. I have it up in my shop. I tried to send an e-mail to thank you personally for that, but it never went through or something happened. That was super humbling of you to do that. Please send me a message on the Ask Winke part of the website and I will get back with you on a more private forum. Thanks again. That was one of the coolest things I have ever gotten.

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Thank you sir. Lotsa stuff going on. Keep at it & stay safe you all. Nice buck under you there.

[@bill-winke]

Thanks. Much appreciated. Too many projects right now, but we will make it through. Good luck.

[@jeremiahwilson7640]

So glad to have you back!! As always, I enjoy the content!

[@bill-winke]

Thanks for the support Jeremiah. I appreciate it. Have a great season.

[@mitchy3438]

Awesome to see you in the stand

[@bill-winke]

Thanks Mitchy. It felt awesome too. Good luck this fall.

[@mikeveine]

Love the dogs and beaver. I'm dealing with nuisance beavers every year. I Lso have a sometimes stinky lab.

[@Midwest283]

I'm eating up the content. So good to have you back in the saddle. Don't blame you for not wanting to hike up that bluff with all that weight on your back!

[@bill-winke]

Thanks Matt. I appreciate it. I am not the man I once was and those bluffs are starting to look higher every year! Good luck.

[@arrowslinger1873]

Love the daily diary format! Great to see you back and love the content with Jordan. Excited to watch her deer hunting journey grow

[@bill-winke]

Agreed. My hunts with her are my favorites. Maybe not as hard-core as if I was alone of hunting with Ethan on the camera, but we are creating a lot of great memories and that is what life is about. Have a great day.

[@travisstearns520]

The stink brothers 🐕 😂. Great video bill. I appreciate the updates.

[@milesSTYLZ]

Really glad to see you back at it, Bill! Love the content so far, and especially love addition of Day Six to your lineup. Bryan and the team out there are top notch, and so are their products. I've had great results with them so far. Best of luck this season!

[@charleywalker2982]

Thanks for sharing your videos and keep them coming please.

[@bill-winke]

Thanks for the support and the comments Charley. I appreciate it.

[@patschuette8045]

Glad to see your priorities are inline ! Pulling cams before working on shed!!!! Enjoying videos!! Keep them coming!

[@tlegendz66]

Love to see you back

[@AaronLaw777]

I know some guys really want the sound on their quad to be loud like a tractor but we have had a lot of success with welding a car muffler with a quick connect union to our four wheelers and it makes them really quiet. Great for the times you hunt vs just pulling cards or working. Good stuff winks as always!

[@bill-winke]

Aaron, that is a great tip. There used to be a company making systems to quiet four wheelers. I would want the quietest one I could get. I did request some electric vehicles (Tuore V) to play with. They are supposed to be arriving today. Those should be pretty cool and would be really handy in some situations. Good luck.

[@AaronLaw777]

@@bill-winke yea, we found that doubling up on car mufflers makes them quieter than the drive train itself of the quad. And under 100 dollars. Those from the company were never really quiet enough. Hope the next three weeks is great for you all! The best time of year! Have fun!

[@grantmason25]

Would love for you to do a video about your scent control process and how you do your best to eliminate scent. Thanks! And great video!

[@tickfisher721]

Love the new content and best of luck this fall👍 We’re all just chasing November🍻

[@bill-winke]

Exactly. It is very close now. Enjoy this last week of October, weather looks to be really good. Good luck.

[@matt-nl2hr]

Once again another great video, showing it like it is. And you just had to leave us hanging about Jordan, but looking forward to it tomorrow.

[@bill-winke]

We might put that video off until Wednesday. Still trying to decide on that. Thanks for all your support.

[@matt-nl2hr]

@@bill-winkeHaha no worries, a lot of us are invested and cant wait to see it come together for her whenever that is! We had the youth gun hunt in mn this weekend and my son was excited by having most of the deer we saw in bow range and very killable but just not quite big enough. He's hoping 2.5 yr or better as a goal he set for himself or a nanny doe. So the anticipation is building for us as well. thanks again

[@double_patchoutdoors]

Bill! Great video! I went to code of silence. Nice gear. Signed up for their give away! Crossing my fingers! Have my own little KZbin channel. Trying to get another video out this year!

[@perryrusso3764]

Awesome Bill…sometimes sensible decisions have to be made…wishing you the best..keep the Faith

[@ChrisJones-mw8cn]

Love the new format! Now you could really capture and share all the what the... Frigg's! You gotta be kidding me! and dang its! Like most of us experience on a daily basis when we are hunting. 🤣

[@bill-winke]

That would take up the entire episodes. My life on many days is a comedy of mistakes. I seem to be getting worse as I get older, or eles I am just noticing them more. Have a great week.

[@ChrisJones-mw8cn]

@@bill-winke Thanks for the response. I notice that as well. I can't tell if it's because I always have numerous tasks going at one time and the ball gets dropped more?? Or if we slow down mentally. I missed a 180" muley off the ground at 20 yards yesterday. I have made that shot a thousand times. Honestly, I don't even think I was looking thru my peep. Totally whiffed it. 100% Mental. I love that your daughter is helping you. I know she just needed some eye candy in her videos so that's why you are there. 😜 But seriously, you'll look back on all this and realize how much you documented of your family life and that will be worth way more then the money. Keep up the great work!

[@sureguy8124]

Hey Bill, seems like you've done it all in your hunting career, seen it, done it. Has the excitement for hunting gone away? What is your next goal in the hunting game..(be a mentor)? And will you do any public land hunting?

[@bill-winke]

Not gone away. My legacy, I hope, will be the farm and the ability to help other hunters to achieve their dreams. I have lived a blessed life and now it is time to pass that along. I sure do love hunting deer though, but I would like to go after a few more mountain species before I physically can't. Good luck this week.

[@craigzie2594]

Can you explain what your trying to achieve with the acorns ? Do you thin them when they come up ? Are using it as cover ? Thanks

[@richardbalser5674]

Got to love them dogs that if they get a hold of a critter its going to have a bad day thank for the video bill had a good day !!!

[@TNsher776]

I was thinking the same thing! It's kinda late in the day to try walk up that ridge and set up two hang on stands!

[@jaystanley2827]

I’ve never been a scrape hunter but the last two seasons I’ve taken it up. Killed a buck on the opener both times, I think I like this. BTW - love your program!!

[@bill-winke]

Jay, I think it works well in October but once very far into November the bucks are roaming more aggressively and don't really stop to hit them even when they go right past them. Good luck.

[@Deltonagardens]

MAN! That jacket looks awesome so I just Ordered the Zone 7 Versa Jacket. I hope it wasnt a mistake, that heavier coat looks great, but for wisconsin... might be over kill so i went with Versa.

[@timbow50]

Sleeping out at 22 degrees is NOT on my list of things to do anymore. Been there done that. Cool video again.

[@jerimahjohnson8698]

Good stuff bill I like it. Man that was a load on your back 👍 I would have bailed out and setup lower also.

[@bill-winke]

Yes, man that was too much for an old guy! Good luck this coming week. Should be good.

[@jacobhercamp7884]

Great to see your hunts again, though I bet your hunts are quite a bit different with a cameraman. You said it yourself, you didn’t go up the bluff due to it being late and carrying two stands. I am sure it limits your creativity some! But thanks for doing what you do! I certainly appreciate getting to watch your content!

[@shanetrudell4061]

Right there is what a good dog does!

[@jesustorrez4520]

Good luck bro and to your daughter get em.

[@phillipstarrett8416]

Glad you are showing hunts but what made you change your mind about hunting in front of a camera?

[@thomasholland5841]

Looks like you figured out how to get back to just hunting without an pressure on ya good to see there's deer on your new property good luck

[@bill-winke]

Yes, that is the goal. Not as relaxing as just going, but we are doing our best to keep the pressure to produce videos from spoiling it. Good luck to you this fall.

[@mitchellgenz1373]

Great first hunt Bill.

[@bill-winke]

Thanks Mitchell. Much appreciated.

[@mattfeister6524]

Great hunt! cant wait to see more!!

[@jeffasdell6325]

I like the format!!

[@bill-winke]

Thanks Jeff. I believe we will stick with it.

[@thomaschambers5711]

Xb reveal cell camera. I’ll never go back to checking trail cameras but I guess if you have them in a night time community area, just for inventory… be different for me. Tight quarters where I live

[@skyekaptain8010]

Awesome real life content.Just what the doctor ordered.

[@superpoacher6711]

I hear ya Bill. The older I get the more I like my 20" Ladder stands!

[@bill-winke]

For sure. The older I get the more I like the Redneck Blind on the five foot stand! Good luck and thanks for the support.

[@stevedenoyer5956]

Duke for the win! Love it

[@bill-winke]

Duke is the man.

[@midwesternoutdoorsandnatur8272]

Love this series! I do have a question though…do you feel the quad or dogs scent messes up any of the mature deers travel patterns? Looks like lots of terrain changes to hide sound, but curious on scent trails? I ask cause I am nutty about no atv activity during season and dogs are penned. I would love to let up some. Thanks!

[@adubato5]

Great stuff. Keep um coming

[@awesomebillfromdawsonville8715]

Camo looks great definitely going to check it out. I know they're expensive but a couple Beast stands would cut that weight in half over those Loan Wolves. Hang and hunt sucks without lite weight stand's or tree saddle's.

[@bill-winke]

Agree Awesome Bill. I need the lightest stands I can find for my frail body! Thanks for the support and yes, please check them out at codeofsilence.com/ Good luck.

[@loisbuttray2937]

Bill, You need to purchase the Cuddelink Camera System.. No more running all over the place pulling cards. They will all link and send back to your building.

[@williambray7876]

Dose the four wheeler noise ever effect the deer. We went to electric golf carts on our property and it has made a huge difference

[@mountainsforbreakfast7611]

This is the best whitetail content on KZbin right now. Bill keep doing what you're ding. The more you reveal about your thought process behind your decisions in the woods, the better equipped we are when we approach our own unique properties. Thanks so much!

[@bill-winke]

I will definitely take that advice. I enjoy the strategy and sharing it will be a lot of fun for me. It doesn't always work, but that is how we learn - together. Good luck.

[@ryanpalmer8925]

Ordered some of that camo looks nice can't wait to try it out in ohio November 6th.. thanks for the videos good stuff

[@bill-winke]

I think you will really like the Code of Silence apparel Ryan. Thanks for the comment and thanks for supporting our sponsors. Good luck.

[@gregoryminniear8184]

Our Golden’s where all killers. Great farm dogs and hunters. Chucks, coons, opossum where in trouble. Good luck this year.

[@bill-winke]

I love how protective they become. Duke never bluffed or messed around if a stray dog ventured anywhere near our house when we lived in southern Iowa.

[@samshepherd9252]

Glad I am not only one that has to redirect because running late!

[@EthanPageHunter]

Just food for thought... I know you said you are not drinking the water which is good! But beavers can host Giardia for any who don't know. That stuff will jack you up if you drink the water or eat beaver meat that's not fully cooked. Any how back to the video!

[@andrewurban6150]

Bill im a long time fan. Have you considered using a tree saddle? I just started using one and love it. Love the channel

[@jeremiahdavidson5835]

Atta boy Duke!! Good boy!!

[@justinlivengood2109]

Bill Winke, would rather sleep in the woods at the base of his tree over comfort of his shed, haha god I love this man. Protect him at all costs. Oh and how about the beaver haha Duke ate his lunch!

[@bill-winke]

Duke is the man. You would never imagine if you met him that he is such a killer!

[@donwaldroopoutdoors3665]

Good stuff excited see more

[@bill-winke]

Thanks for the support Don. Much appreciated. Good luck this week.

[@terrydewayne7690]

although i keep an ultralight setup for a hang and hunt if need be...i hate it to...should try it in the south...if its not freezing i turn into a sweaty mess and i cant stand breaking a sweat on my way to hunt..i may go in at midnight and move a stand...i may go into timber late night while deer are out on ag fields and hang a set...anything i can to avoid hangn hunt..its just not for me unless i gotta have it to seal the deal...was cool seein ya in a tree 😜

[@ericaervin93]

Love the content and the way ur presenting it. No more beaver problem! Keep it up!

[@jonranieri9478]

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[@LeviKnight154]

Bill, why did you switch from a Ford to a Chevrolet?

[@bobbryant4292]

What happened to the newest video with Jordan, I clicked on it and it said the video was private, now I don't see it in your list

[@brandongood5315]

Love it! Keep up good work

[@bill-winke]

Thanks for the support Brandon. Good luck this week.

[@brandongood5315]

@@bill-winke Met you at the Sportsman Show in pa 6 or 7years ago! Always love how humble you are! Hope you kill a good one!

[@aaronward3882]

Bever castor is amazing cover scent

[@bill-winke]

That's a tough way to get it! Good luck.

[@shanetrudell4061]

Hey Bill can you do a video on your thought process while shooting a deer?

[@darinturbyville9387]

No issues with sound here. Just like old times!

[@paulcrave3112]

You might have to learn to DRT to get into some of those big trees, Bill.

[@j420-y6m]

Great video thanks for sharing sir

[@lisaannaallen6283]

like the camo always loved cabelas camo. like the format , also keep your cam out front a little like that alot.and one last thing i'm 63 and not as "mad at them as i use to be"

[@lisaannaallen6283]

should have been keep your camera guy out front a little . they make you look good.

[@bill-winke]

I appreciate it. My daughter is wearing their size M Code of Silence apparel and it works pretty well for her. She need a belt for the pants. Good luck.

[@gsquared2394]

Beast mode is not for the faint of heart or back, but fortune favors the beast

[@stephanieb27]

No more Winke scent containment suit?