en-us http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal.aspx?id=121 10 Journals http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1211 Much of the landscape between the Dakotas and Virginia are covered with golden fields of rich standing corn. Acres upon acres of this carbohydrate packed crop is still clung on to the stalks that are now covered in snow. Taking a look back at year 2009 through the eyes of a farmer can be quite heart... 1/8/2010 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1210 I finished my 2009 whitetail-whirlwind of a season in Northern Missouri last week with my new friends at Border Bucks Outfitters. This outfitting business has proven success from not only slamming gigantic racked bucks year after year, but also facilitating their guests with comfortable accommodatio... 1/4/2010 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1202 Bone-busting air has escaped the arctic of northern Canada and choked the upper Midwest with a frosty blanket of ice. Much of the northern part of the country is sporting negative temperatures with blistering winds complementing the fierce conditions. Ice, snow, and cold weather clearly mark winter’... 12/23/2009 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1192 A raid of 600,000 members suited in blaze orange stormed the woods last weekend with high hopes and big buck dreams. The vast majority of our rifle bearing blasters retreated back to camp after a surprise blow from our very own affiliate, the WI DNR.   Wisconsin’s opening weekend fire... 11/25/2009 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1173 My broad heads seek early season whitetail like a man. The forest’s canopy is choked with heavy green foliage wrapping around limbs, while the floor is scattered with gold nuggets of prized acorns. There’s no better time to hunt Buffalo County, Wisconsin than right now! The Wisconsin archer... 10/16/2009 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1154 Carelessly plopping a tent blind into a mature whitetail's domain is risky business when you don’t take the necessary precautions. You must have a strategic plan of action that revolves around a flawless approach. Whether you’re hung high into the treetops or snug into the brush ground level with a ... 8/28/2009 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1153 Deep in the impenetrable moss infested bush of northwestern Ontario lays a land untamed and merciless to the heart of a city dweller. An environment choked with tangles of vegetation, sculpted by ancient rock bed cliffs, and home to some of the most sought after big game species in North America; mo... 8/28/2009 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1150 Some people find escape and diversion from everyday life in material items. They discover a single flare of content with simple tangible goods, but soon realize that their fate is left in shreds of momentary value. The secret of life is decorating your soul with ornaments of perpetual beauty that bl... 8/26/2009 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1123             South Florida is known for an assortment of tourist seeking attractions, incredible sightseeing destinations, and is composed of a totally unique culture. My suitcase wasn’t crammed with sporty beach-bum clothes, sun tan lotions... 6/29/2009 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1122             July’s fore coming green foliage sprouts like the roots of my shaggy blonde hair. It is time to bust out the handsaws and head into the woods for some serious trimming. Typically, my friends and I hit the woods during this time for ... 6/25/2009 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1117 The simmering summer months blend a perfect time for hunters to keen their shooting skills and perfect their hunting performance. It is an ideal time to tweak, tick, and twiddle with newly purchased gear or test different accessories. The summer kicks a wallop of ambition to most archers who shootin... 6/17/2009 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1114 Searching for an excellent cameraman is like trying to find a matching set of shed antlers in the middle of a swamp. It requires an immense amount of one-on-one training, hands-on personal experience, and a thorough understanding of what needs to be filmed during the duration of a televised hunt. ... 6/15/2009 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1112 I’ve had the great opportunity to hunt at a place that has not only proved successful for me the last four years, but currently maintains a 100% turkey slaying record. There aren’t many hunting locations around the country that consistently produce giant whitetail and tubby gobblers year after year.... 6/15/2009 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1108 Last week I was fortunate enough to coax a giant strutter into kill range during the first couple days of my trip to Kansas. This enabled me to purchase another tag and put more meat in my freezer back home in Wisconsin. David Schotte, the owner of Blue River Whitetails and I premeditated an all ... 6/10/2009 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1105 I’ve always found that the most treasured feelings in life are rooted from passing on education. Whether it’s a father admiring his teaching lessons as his son attempts riding a bike without training-wheels or a mother and her daughter preparing homemade cookies, moments like this are never forgotte... 5/21/2009 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1094 Endless crowds of extreme turkey chasin’, antler crushin’ outdoor fanatics herded to southern Wisconsin this past weekend.  The Madison Deer and Turkey Expo is the home of all giant outdoors and hunting expos in the Midwest. The Deer Classic begs for attention and stirs interest from across the... 4/19/2009 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1091 The North American Shed Hunter’s Club Hunting and Sport Expo featured an array of incredible spectacles that every hardcore hunter could only dream about. I had the opportunity to be there first-hand and experience the frenzy. Mark and Tom Miller, who are shed hunting maniacs from Lyndon Station, W... 4/2/2009 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1088 Dancing flames of radiant sunshine glow over my face as the tending echo of swaying waves put me at ease. Granules of the purest white sand caress my body like a body-sized pillow. I feel like a rotisserie chicken, while being scorched on both sides of my body. The sun's rays penetrate upon my front... 3/31/2009 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1085 A thawing season has its unrelenting control over Mother Nature. The heaping mounds of snow that ornament our sidewalks and crowd our driveways are beginning to slowly melt. The spring season will always be my most prized season. It’s the recollection of warm gusts of wind splashing against our face... 3/23/2009 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1078 Trade shows and outdoor related banquets have made it possible for outdoor people to meet fellow outdoor addicts. There, a true combination of love, sport, and the passion that bridges us together to share experiences. Outdoor expos present chances to mingle with people that are not only saturated i... 2/26/2009