Here is my full-velvet, long-tined stud whitetail from opening night here in Manitoba. Over the past two months I've dropped and sacrificed almost everything in hopes of nailing down a pattern on this buck. I knew I had to for a chance at him. Literally every evening I had free over July and August I worked on trail cam setups and scouted to try and learn more about this buck and others, and their unpredictable behavior on the flatland prairies of the province. Opening evening nearing sunset, the buck ran in with two other nice bucks, stopped for a split-second and gave me all I needed to place a clean and almost instant kill shot from my stand above him. [...]

Hi Mike, I was wondering if you could ask the bloggers what they are doing to get in shape for the upcoming season. Everyone has their own workout plan, and I would be interested to know what those are. At this point mine is: walk 3 miles 5 times a week, and do some sit-ups and push-ups each morning. Later in September I plan to add a small pack with weight in it for my walks. —Thanks, Mike M. Ok, who’s sweating? If you’re not you should start, you’ll feel better and hunt better. My pre-season (and all-year except when I’m traveling/filming/hunting) routine: Walk dog once or twice daily (7-12 miles a week); jog with sprint intervals for 3 miles 3 days [...]

Mike: I got this picture on my trail camera in Halifax County, VA. I set some traps and today I caught a female 100 yards from where I got the picture. Hopefully she is the culprit! Thought you might enjoy the picture. –Thanks, Chad