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“Sharing the Journey” I’ve managed this farm for many years, and over that time, I’ve gone through different stages of management and, if I’m honest, periods of selfishness driven by my passion for these animals and my desire to control more than I possibly could. A few years ago, something...

New blog https://vitalizeseed.com/blogs/habitat-journal/the-illusion-of-low-deer-density-why-not-seeing-deer-doesn-t-mean-you-have-too-few

My good buddy got one doe down tonight for us. Several more to go! Looking forward to a few guys in camp with bows this coming week.

The chapter is closed on another mature buck. Aged at 4.5, just as I expected. Thankful for the chase, the excitement, and the meals he will provide. There is just nothing like coming to full draw on a mature whitetail deer. Grateful for the opportunity to hunt and learn from these amazing...

My friend Jared had me on to tell my buck story - was really fun to share. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/habitat-podcast/id1362671817?i=1000733280085

New blog post https://vitalizeseed.com/blogs/habitat-journal/the-hidden-cost-of-blanket-fertilizer-applications-why-uniform-nutrient-programs-fail-your-soil

Why Hunters Care: The Whitetail Deer and the Heart of Conservation I felt compelled to write this, though I’m not sure I can articulate it as well as the white-tailed deer deserves, but here goes a try. There is often a disconnect between hunters and non-hunters, a misunderstanding about the...

New blog post https://vitalizeseed.com/blogs/habitat-journal/why-you-should-mulch-your-leaves-not-bag-them

The Drag Out Every year, hunting season comes and goes so fast. Each passing year, there seems to be a little more animosity than the last. But as I get older, I feel far less pressure to hunt to impress anyone. I love hunting for myself and my own goals. I enjoy setting goals that can be...

My cousin has become a continuous killer. He shot this on a permission farm of ours. Only deer he saw that night and he made it happen!

Happy belated birthday to me! CVA 400 legend Bog death grip tripod Vortex 3x9 straight wall - BDC Doe mgt will be a lot of fun. Also look forward to Bryce learning on this single shot platform in the near future.

Thank you my man!!! Go kill one and be sure to text me!!

Thanks so much for taking the time to read and comment - it means so much. I just can’t believe the luck I’ve been blessed with the past several years with my bow. Making a heart/lung shot at 8 yards - just was the absolute cherry on top. Bryce and I just made a huge batch of jerky! Can’t wait...

Garden cover crop is coming on! Just broadcast and mowed.

Thank you for taking the time to read it! It was such a fun hunt! Still playing in my mind, the draw, hold, and picture-perfect arrow - gosh dang, that never gets old!!

The Story of Crooked Brows 8 This season started off in the hole. EHD tore through southeast Ohio. The drought hit the plots. The wonderful lady who watches our kids was getting married and gone for three weeks. Mom and Dad took a long trip. My wife, who never travels, had to travel. Oh, and my...

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September 27th, 2025 — A Great Start to Ohio Deer Season! This deer showed up on a permission farm in NE Ohio. With EHD hitting hard back home in SE Ohio and so many irons in the fire this fall, I thought it would be fun to chase a new deer. He looked mature on camera and he made me earn it...