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Big Buck Down for Wired To Hunt Pro-Staffer Dustin Hotchkin

1, Dec 2011

We finally got it done! My buddy, and one of my Wired To Hunt Pro-Staffers, Dustin Hotchkin was finally able to put down a nice buck with his muzzle loader here in Southern Michigan. I know he was relieved and excited and I think the same can be said for me! We’ll have video of [...]

258″ Mega-Giant Whitetail for Travis Cockburn

30, Nov 2011

I’m sorry, but I just love referring to a buck as a “Mega-giant”. Only the most collosal bucks can qualify for this label and holy smokes, does this Illinois buck ever fit the bill! Shot recently in Southern Illinois, this buck presented an 18 yard shot for Travis Cockburn and he put an arrow right behind the [...]

157″ Eastern Kansas Whopper for John Kraft

29, Nov 2011

John Kraft is another hardcore young hunter I met down at the QDMA Deer Steward Course this year, and when I met him he was actually working towards a degree in the wildlife management field. After chatting with him a bit, I immediately could tell he had a great passion for the outdoors and some [...]

Last Minute Change of Plans Leads to 174″ Giant for Dave Skinner

28, Nov 2011

Here’s a story of incredible deer hunting success, stemming from a last minute change of plans and the generosity of good friends. My friend Dave Skinner took what looked to be a blown hunt, and turned it into a great trip with a dandy buck on the ground. So read on for more details on this giant [...]

160 Class IL Whitetail On The Ground for Marc Anthony

22, Nov 2011

Marc Anthony, one of America’s premier whitetail hunters and writers, sent me a few details on a recent buck he was able to harvest and what a brute it is! What makes this kill even more impressive is that he did it from the ground! Marc’s ability to stalk on the ground while bowhunting and [...]

Ancient Colorado Whitetail for Steve Tittsworth of Greenback Tactical Hunters

21, Nov 2011

Here’s a great story from Steve Tittsworth of Greenback Tactical Hunters. I got to meet Steve this summer and he’s a great guy, working on some really neat things at GTH. Be sure to check out their videos, as they’re top notch. Congrats again Steve on a giant old deer! – MK ” I was [...]

Record Book Memories – My Ohio Rut Vacation Recap

21, Nov 2011

130 hours in the treestand over 10 days has a way of making your mind do funny things. In the course of a few solitary hours, my emotions mysteriously would go from a joyful high, to a deep dark low seemingly on a whim. An Ohio oak tree became the perfect place for me to [...]

An Amazing Rut for Heartland Bowhunter – 5 Bucks Down!

18, Nov 2011

Sweet November truly is a magical month and my friends at Heartland Bowhunter can certainly attest to that after the incredible stretch they’ve had over the past couple weeks. Starting on November 3rd the big bucks started falling, with a great Missouri buck down for Rex Luchtel and within an hour another giant bit the [...]

Double Main Beam Ohio Buck for Cliff Enzor

17, Nov 2011

While my time in Ohio was not succesful, I was thrilled to see a fellow Michigan hunter, Cliff Enzor, tag a great OH whitetail. This story is a great example of the value in never giving up. Be sure to check out Cliff’s web series “Whitetail Ghosts” to see more about this hunt. – MK [...]

A Michigan Tradition, The Buck Pole – Photo Essay

16, Nov 2011

Few traditions are as deeply entwined into the fabric of Michigan natives as that of the opening day of gun season. Schools are shut down, orange is donned, and buck poles arise in front of meat markets, sportsmans stores and gas stations alike. In some communities, it truly is a holiday. And with that, events [...]


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