Matt PetersenMay 17Operation Update: May 17th, 2020Just a little update about tags, the operation, and the upcoming months.
Matt PetersenMay 5STAND EVOLUTION: Year-To-Year Changes & Our Best SetsStands can surely evolve over time. Sometimes, you get lucky on the first go-round. Some of our favorite stands have evolved with time.
Matt PetersenMay 4COVID-19 & The 2020 Deer SeasonTake a look to see our business' approach to the virus scare and our 2020 deer season. DO NOT WORRY!
Matt PetersenApr 28ENTRANCE & EXIT ROUTES: They Matter Much More Than You ThinkEntrance & Exit routes can make or break your hunt, but sometimes it comes at a cost: physical comfort. The gain could be huge, booner huge.
Matt PetersenApr 28MATURE BUCK BEHAVIOR: A Different Breed of WhitetailBig mature buck behavior is much different than younger bucks. They are unique, often loners, docile, and smart. Enjoy the read!
Matt PetersenApr 22DECOY BOWHUNTING: November Adrenaline at Eye-LevelDecoying whitetails is a fun but challenging game. Here's some info on decoying whitetail bucks in southern Iowa.
Matt PetersenApr 21"Managed Farm" - Arguably the Most Fraudulent Phrase in the Free-Range Whitetail Outfitting IndustryUh-oh! Don't fall for these theories and myths that are proven false with simple logic and scientific data. You're welcome!
Matt PetersenApr 21HORRIBLE OUTFITTERS: Just Some First-Hand Horror Stories Two personal encounters with bad outfitters lead me to doing the very job I paid them to do.
Matt PetersenApr 18PREMIUM MINERAL: Healthier, Safer, and More Productive Than Corn, Salt, and Other BaitsOnly the best for my deer... They need the best from me. Healthy bucks make the best racks. Healthy does make the best fawns.
Matt PetersenApr 17IOWA NON-RESIDENT TAG APPLICATION: What You Should KnowGuide to the Non-Resident Iowa Whitetail Deer Tag System: Lottery & Preference Points
Matt PetersenApr 14Turkey Hunting - Southern IowaA little turkey hunting tidbit from MDL Outfitters in southern Iowa where we have more gobblers than we need.
Matt PetersenApr 10My First Booner EncounterThe spark that lit a fire fourteen years ago as I encountered my first booner whitetail as a kid with a bow in hand.
Matt PetersenApr 9The 165" Roadside Surprise BuckA cool encounter on the drive in ends up being the same buck we kill that morning. So many things had to go right. The stars were aligned.
Matt PetersenApr 8Side-by-Side Comparison: Leasing vs. Outfitted HuntsLeasing vs. Outfitted Hunts, a little informational post. Please share your own feedback in the comments below.
Matt PetersenApr 8FREE-RANGE DEER NUTRITIONYou can't supplement mineral and feed into a wild deer's diet. It's just not possible.
Matt PetersenApr 7HOW TO KILL 200" WHITETAILSThis will be somewhat argumentative, but it's the cold hard truth. Is there truly a way to kill 200" whitetails above any other deer?
Matt PetersenApr 72020 Iowa Archery Season OutlookRead here for a breakdown of our 2020 outlook for bow season.
Matt PetersenApr 3ARCHERY PRACTICE: The Southern Iowa Weekly RoutineHere's a great archery practice routine that focuses on improving your shots in the woods, not just at the target in the backyard. Enjoy!
Matt PetersenApr 3TRAIL CAMERAS: Where are the best setups in the summer months & why?Summer trail camera concepts explained by past experience on farms with proven success. Trial & error w/ luck is what makes you successful.