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BUCKTOBER: Start to Finish
October buck stories and analysis of the different sections of October. Enjoy the read!
Matt Petersen
Oct 16, 2020
FREE-RANGE DEER FARMING: A Share From Facebookland
Just a share from Facebook... worth the read. Enjoy!
Matt Petersen
Oct 14, 2020
COMMUNICATION: The Most Important Part of Teamwork
Whether it be coaching players or guiding hunters, communication is extremely important in the overall equation of success.
Matt Petersen
Oct 12, 2020
YOUTH SEASON 2020: A Wild Conclusion & Tons of Memories
Youth Season 2020 ends in a very particular fashion for my boy and I in southern Iowa. Enjoy the read!
Matt Petersen
Oct 5, 2020
EARLY SEASON SUCCESS: A New Stud Hits The Dirt in Kansas
Big 8 down in Kansas! Early muzzleloader season is challenging yet fun. Enjoy the read!
Matt Petersen
Sep 25, 2020
EARLY SEASON MONSTERS: Surely A Challenging Hunt
Gambling with the early season. The stakes are high, but time is on your side. If you can get lucky and find a shooter, get after him quick!
Matt Petersen
Sep 23, 2020
A Weekend Full of Everlasting Memories: My Son's First Deer Hunting Trip
There's something special about a bond between father and son, and when bridged with love for the outdoors, it's truly a special thing.
Matt Petersen
Sep 22, 2020
YOUTH WHITETAIL HUNT: The Journey Begins For a Bully Buck
Matt's son, Brantley, will go out on Bully Buck Duty this weekend, but there is an operational benefit if he can shoot "Boss". Check it out
Matt Petersen
Sep 15, 2020
FOOD PLOTTING FOR MATURE BUCKS IN SOUTHERN IOWA
Our 2020 Food Plot Story - Mehhh
Matt Petersen
Sep 8, 2020
UPDATE: Southern Iowa & Eastern Kansas
September 1st 2020 Update on both southern Iowa and eastern Kansas. Check it out!
Matt Petersen
Sep 2, 2020
Food Plotting in Southern Iowa
If it can go wrong, it will. Food plotting isn't for the faint of heart.
Matt Petersen
Aug 12, 2020
BOOKING YOUR HUNT: Things to Know
Please read this blog post prior to booking a semi-guided archery whitetail hunt with us.
Matt Petersen
Aug 9, 2020
AUGUST: Food Plots & Trail Cameras
The August Grind: getting plots in before a good rain and getting cameras dialed in on the farms.
Matt Petersen
Aug 9, 2020
Operation Update: July 16th, 2020
Little update for MDL July 16, 2020
Matt Petersen
Jul 16, 2020
Operation Update: May 17th, 2020
Just a little update about tags, the operation, and the upcoming months.
Matt Petersen
May 17, 2020
STAND EVOLUTION: Year-To-Year Changes & Our Best Sets
Stands can surely evolve over time. Sometimes, you get lucky on the first go-round. Some of our favorite stands have evolved with time.
Matt Petersen
May 5, 2020
COVID-19 & The 2020 Deer Season
Take a look to see our business' approach to the virus scare and our 2020 deer season. DO NOT WORRY!
Matt Petersen
May 4, 2020
ENTRANCE & EXIT ROUTES: They Matter Much More Than You Think
Entrance & 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 Petersen
Apr 27, 2020
MATURE BUCK BEHAVIOR: A Different Breed of Whitetail
Big mature buck behavior is much different than younger bucks. They are unique, often loners, docile, and smart. Enjoy the read!
Matt Petersen
Apr 27, 2020
DECOY BOWHUNTING: November Adrenaline at Eye-Level
Decoying whitetails is a fun but challenging game. Here's some info on decoying whitetail bucks in southern Iowa.
Matt Petersen
Apr 22, 2020
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