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.

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

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 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

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

How to Field Dress a Whitetail Deer

The most common question that I get asked by new hunters is, “How do I field dress a deer if I shoot one?” Well, hopefully this video helps you out! While many people feel this type of content is ‘gross’ or ‘disgusting’, it is also what responsible hunters do after recovering and tagging the animal. Continue reading