stories by Midwest Whitetail

  1. When and Where to Hunt Whitetails in October

    September 23, 2024

    Owen Reigler of Midwest Whitetail talks about his strategy for hunting whitetails in the Midwest during the month of October

  2. How to Plant Ag Food Plots

    September 10, 2024

    Midwest Whitetail's Rye Ludwig shares How-To steps and tips for planting agricultural-based food plots.

  3. Limit Browse Pressure with a Food Plot Fence

    August 23, 2024

    Rye Ludwig of Midwest Whitetail shares his favorite method of fencing food plots to limit browse pressure.

  4. Get More Deer with Food Plot Screening

    August 05, 2024

    Kaleb Greiner of Midwest Whitetail shares how food plot screens can go a long way to making a great deer stand spot even greater.

  5. Timber Stand Improvement - Crop Tree Release & Clear Cuts

    July 19, 2024

    Midwest Whitetail shares two TSI methods that you can implement in your woods with no more than a chainsaw and some sweat equity.

  6. Best Arrow Setup for Whitetail Hunting

    April 04, 2024

    Midwest Whitetail's Owen Reigler talks about his preferred arrow configuration for whitetail hunting.

  7. How to Find Deer Bedding Areas on a Map

    February 28, 2024

    Midwest Whitetail's Gavin Koterba shares tips on how to utilize GPS technology to pick the best scouting locations for the next deer season.

  8. How to Identify Shed Bucks

    January 24, 2024

    Midwest Whitetail shares tips for identifying shed bucks to help enhance management goals and keep target deer alive for the following year.

  9. Where to Shoot a Deer - Bow Hunting Shot Placement

    November 07, 2023

    Zach Rozmus of Midwest Whitetail talks about three different shot angles that you should know and look for in the deer woods.

  10. How to Age a Deer on the Hoof

    October 20, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Zach Rozmus shares what he knows about how to gauge a deer's age on appearance out in the field.

  11. How to Hang a Treestand

    October 13, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Kaleb Greiner demonstrates how to hang a treestand.

  12. Tips for Bow Hunting in a Ground Blind

    October 05, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Josh Sparks talks about his recommendations for choosing a ground blind and how to set it up in the field.

  13. How to Paper Tune a Bow

    August 14, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Owen Reigler demonstrates the fairly simple process of using paper to tune a bow.

  14. Why Timber Stand Improvement can improve your property

    August 09, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Kaleb Greiner provides some valuable insight on how you and your property can benefit directly from certain TSI programs.

  15. How to Use a Climbing Treestand

    August 08, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Mike Reed gives an overview and demonstration of how to use a climbing treestand.

  16. Fall Food Plot Seeding Methods

    August 04, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Mike Reed explains the different methods and strategies of planting food plots.

  17. How to Score a Deer

    August 04, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Mike Reed goes over the Pope & Young / Boone & Crockett method of scoring deer antlers.

  18. How to Set Up and Take Down Turkey Decoys

    July 31, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Chad Holmes shares his recommended routines for setting up your turkey decoys on the hunt and putting them away post-season.

  19. Where and How to Place Minerals During the Dry Season

    July 11, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Kaleb Greiner shares tips on picking a good location during the dry season, as well as the best way to place the minerals and your trail camera.

  20. Food Plot Maintenance Tips

    July 11, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Rye Ludwig shares some essential tips on the routine maintenance and upkeep of a successful food plot, including soil testing, frost seeding, mowing, spraying and fertilizing.

  21. Do Deer Eat Acorns? How to Scout Oak Trees

    June 07, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Gavin Koterba talks about which acorn deer prefer to eat and shares some valuable details about how to scout oak trees.

  22. What is the best food plot for deer?

    June 06, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Rye Ludwig shares what he feels are the best food plot choices for deer.

  23. How to start a Food Plot: Everything you need to know

    June 06, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Rye Ludwig shares some important tips for starting your own food plot.

  24. Trail Camera Placement Tips

    June 05, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Kaleb Greiner shares 5 key tips for placing your trail cameras.

  25. The Cherry Classic Crystal by Woodhaven Custom Calls

    April 10, 2023

    Andy Mountain of Chasing Red shares his thoughts on the Cherry Classic Crystal custom call by Woodhaven Custom Calls and why he thinks you should keep one in your turkey vest.

  26. The Ninja Owl by Woodhaven Custom Calls

    April 07, 2023

    The Woodhaven Ninja Owl... the most overlooked and underrated call? We think so!

  27. Where You Should Put Your Trail Cams for Turkey Season

    April 06, 2023

    David Williams of Chasing Red shares a tip for how to pick another great location to set up your trail cameras for turkey season.

  28. How to Preserve Your Turkey Decoys

    March 24, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Chad Holmes shares a quick tip on preservation of decoys at the end of the season.

  29. Turkey Bow Hunting Setup Tip

    March 23, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Gavin Koterba shares his tips for setting up from the ground when doing some run-and-gun turkey hunting with a bow.

  30. NAP Spitfire Gobbler Getter Review

    March 23, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail talks about one of their favorite broadheads for bow hunting turkeys - the New Archery Products Spitfire Gobbler Getter.

  31. Turkey Bow Hunting Shot Placement Tip

    March 21, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Jared Mills shares the best spot to aim for when turkey hunting with a bow.

  32. When to Stop Using Your Turkey Decoys

    March 21, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Chad Holmes provides a few tips on whether or not to use decoys during late turkey season.

  33. How to Preserve Your Mouth Call

    March 21, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Max Mongrello talks about how he preserves his mouth calls so he doesn't have to replace them as often.

  34. Top 3 Items to Keep in Your Turkey Vest

    March 20, 2023

    ​ Midwest Whitetail's Chad Holmes discusses the 3 most important calls in his turkey call arsenal: a diaphragm call, a pot call, and a turkey fan.

  35. Woodhaven Copperhead Turkey Call Review

    March 20, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Chad Holmes gives great insight into Woodhaven Turkey Calls and why they are his favorite!

  36. MidwayUSA Turkey Vest Review

    March 16, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Max Mongrello reviews the MidwayUSA Turkey Vest.

  37. Avian X HDR Jake Turkey Decoy Review

    March 16, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Max Mongrello talks about one of his favorite decoys for turkey hunting.

  38. Woodhaven Ninja Pot Call Review

    March 16, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Chad Holmes talks about one of his favorite Woodhaven pot calls, the Ninja.

  39. Turkey Nugget Recipe

    March 16, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Max Mongrello shares his favorite turkey nugget recipe!

  40. Thermacell Repellant Review

    March 16, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Max Mongrello talks about ThermaCELL, one product he doesn't go into the turkey woods without!

  41. Bushnell Prime Binocular Review

    March 09, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Rye Ludwig shares why the Bushnell Prime binoculars are his choice for shed hunting this season.

  42. Frost Seeding Tips

    March 08, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Rye Ludwig shares several ways frost seeding can give you an advantage with your food plots.

  43. Morrell High Roller Archery Target Review

    March 08, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Gavin Koterba shares his review of the Morrell High Roller Archery Target.

  44. Top 5 Antler Shed Hunting Tips

    March 08, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Rye Ludwig shares his top 5tips on how to have the most success when antler shed hunting.

  45. Stowing Trail Cams

    January 19, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail 's Max Mongrello takes a minute to share his tips on how to best store your trail cameras at the end of the season.

  46. Late Season Food Source

    January 19, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Kaleb Greiner shares a tip on how green food sources are overlooked during the late season and how you might find them to produce some good hunts.

  47. Late Season Decoy Tip

    January 18, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Kaleb Greiner shares a tip on how to use decoys within bow range to pinch down the late season deer for a better hunt.

  48. Arctic Shield Boot Insulator Review

    January 16, 2023

    Midwest Whitetail's Mike Reed reviews the Arctic Shield Boot Insulator.

  49. Post Season Scouting Tip

    January 12, 2023

    Post season scouting is an extremely effective way to gain information about a piece of property.

  50. The Lone Gobbler

    January 12, 2023

    A late season Gobbler in the right mood can make for a quick and exciting hunt.

  51. Clover Plot Maintenance Tip

    December 22, 2022

    Jared Mills of Midwest Whitetail shares his key tips on how to mow your clover this summer.

  52. Buck Decoy

    December 22, 2022

    Using a decoy can be a game changer during the rut. Here's a tip on how to set it up.

  53. Scouting For Whitetails

    December 22, 2022

    Scouting for whitetails never has an off season. When is the best time?