Since Quinn tagged out during archery season, he spends firearm season with his sons trying to get them each an opportunity at a deer. Both boys get their chance and both get the job done with Continue reading
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Post-Season Update
Today is January 17th…only 8 1/2 months until archery season! I’ve been planning treestand locations and food plot modifications. Deer hunting has become a year-round ordeal for me at this point in life. There are lots of ways for me to spend my time and I find planning, scouting, preparation, and hunting to be the most rewarding. I’ve got a big tree planting project panned for the spring that will hopefully yield apples within 5 years…we’ll see.
Bowfishing season is still open in Michigan! That’s cool! I saw a carp last week…or half a carp…lying on the ice. An eagle left it there. That got me fired up for spring bowfishing. Rich said he has “some plans” for his boat and he’s planning to bring his boat to the tournament in Caseville this year. I’m eager to see what he comes up with.
We’ve got some great firearm deer season video coming soon along with some intense bowfishing footage from last season!
Firearm Opener
We are getting ready for the Michigan Firearm season. There is always the anticipation of seeing deer and the special feeling of holding a quality firearm in your hands while dawn is first breaking light on opening morning. We’re excited and ready for more outdoor adventure. Good luck to all of you and be safe!
Happy Halloween
October 31st and the best days are just around the corner. The magical 5-day stretch of pre-rut chasing, rut tending, and lockdown are coming fast and I can’t wait for next week! My plan is to sit and watch a few areas from a distance. If I get a chance to shoot a doe I might…but it will depend on how many I see and whether I can shoot one without scaring a buck. I love exploring and that’s what I’m planning to do next week. It’s time to learn more about a few good areas that I haven’t quite figured out yet.
Rich is preparing for a week off work and a week in the woods! His property has been sparse for deer so far but the chase is going to happen when he is there and that should allow him a shot or two at deer with his bow.
The Keon house is preparing for firearm season as we plan our trip to the U.P. for the firearm opener once again. Kaden will be in a new spot this year and Gavin will be sitting with me. Dad’s feeder is gone. I found the motor…and the legs…but a bear took the barrel and I can’t find it. We will put a few apples on the ground and hopefully everyone will see some deer this year and if we are lucky someone will even shoot a buck.
Archery Season Update
I’m lucky. That’s the only way I can describe my season so far. I’ve seen two 3 1/2 year old bucks, too many 2 1/2 year old bucks to count, and a handful of 1 1/2 year old bucks…and I’m tagged out in Michigan. I shot a Continue reading
Quality Deer or Quality Hunting? – Michigan Bowhunting
In this video Quinn raises the topic of antler point restriction (APR) in Michigan. Two beautiful Michigan whitetail bucks get Continue reading
New Article – Always Have a Backup Hunting Location
Just letting you know that we posted a new article this evening called Always Have a Backup Hunting Location.
Bowhunting in Michigan – Focus on the Fun – Muzzy Phantom, Gold Tip, Lumenok, AR34
In this video, Quinn takes you through an entire archery season. Trying again for a 2 1/2 or older buck, he passes up 26 shots throughout the season. A couple 8-point opportunities come Continue reading
September Fawns?
I’ve only seen this one other time…a little spotted fawn during archery season. This year I saw one around my home the second week of September. A brand new little fawn in the Continue reading
New Article – Combat Bowhunting
Just a heads up this morning that we posted a new article called Combat Bowhunting to the site. I just got an email yesterday from a guy who is having his (private land) gear stolen and/or destroyed by nearby state land hunters. Many of you can probably relate…unfortunately. We hope you are having a good season!
2012 Archery Season – Week 1
Week 1 is done…and neither of us arrowed a deer. I had a nice opportunity at a 2 1/2 year old buck but he was a big 4-point and I decided to let him walk (see below). I’ve seen a few others over the past month that I would rather shoot so I’m taking my chances and hoping for another opportunity.
Rich saw very few deer on his property…that is not typical. He usually sees more deer than me so that’s not a good start to the season. There is another guy who hunts the property that Rich is on and he shot a 7-point last week. Hopefully this week will pick up for Rich.
I scouted on my mountain bike on Sunday…my typical state land spot in Midland County. No water, no acorns, no deer sign. I ran into a couple other guys who were biking it too and they were also disappointed with the deer sign and lack of sightings while hunting.
Unexpected Archery Doe – Muzzy Phantom – Lumenok – Gold Tip – AR34
Sometimes you head to the woods with a plan…sometimes you find yourself becoming part of a different plan. Quinn heads out to a small piece of private land to try to connect with a buck. When an injured doe comes into range he makes the decision to arrow her. This video is a good example of identifying your shot placement and diligent tracking. This well-placed shot yields a poor blood trail and all of the sign is wrong. Continue reading
Youth Firearm Deer Hunt – Remington 700 .243 Win
It’s the youth weekend in Michigan and Quinn takes his son Gavin out to try connect with his first deer. Continue reading
Youth Deer Hunt – Coyotes Ate The Whole Deer – Michigan U.P. – Marlin 336 30-30
This video highlights Northern Michigan’s predator problem. 0% Fawn survival rate observed on this hunt. Quinn heads to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for the firearm deer opener – the Keon’s first 3-generation hunt. Quinn’s son Kaden connects with a nice buck but has a marginal hit due to a scope shift (4″ @ 100 yd). They decide to back out that night and look in the daylight the following morning. When they found the deer there was absolutely nothing left…you have to see it to believe it! Continue reading
Michigan Bow Buck – Hard Work Pays Off – Muzzy Phantom – Deer Hunting
The Real Hunting team LOVES archery season. Quinn sets aside vacation hours for the first week of November and shows you why it’s a magical time to visit the Michigan woods. Continue reading
Youth Firearm Deer Hunt – Marlin 336 30-30
Quinn has a chance to take his son Kaden hunting on some great farmland for Michigan’s early antlerless season. Kaden connects with his first firearm deer using a Marlin 336CS 30-30 Win. Continue reading
Best Food Plot 100% Success – Clover Chickory
Best food plot ever? Yup! Quinn tackles another food plot project and sees that his work is really paying off. Step by step explanation and 4, 8, 12, 16 week checkups along with the post-season recap will show you what worked and what didn’t with this project. Continue reading
Real Hunting – Season 3
The Real Hunting Team is at it again, hunting harder than ever! After a slow start to the season, Quinn starts using his mountain bike to get way back in and finds some great deer activity (52:16). Rich puts in his time and arrows 2 deer. Another full season of ups and downs hunting the Michigan woods. Continue reading
Ohio Bowhunting Trip
Quinn heads to Ohio to hunt big bucks for a full week…all-day…everyday. Continue reading
Youth Archery Deer Hunt – Browning Micro Midas 4 – Magnus Stinger
This clip was taken from the Season 2 DVD. Quinn’s son has a successful archery hunt and gets his first deer with his bow. Continue reading