Heartland Bowhunter

To kick off his season, Mike heads to NW Nebraska to hunt a new property with Heartland Pride Outfitters. This ranch is in a unique area that is extremely diverse and offers the ability to hunt multiple species. After starting off with the intentions of hunting mule deer primarily, Mike pivots his focus to more predictable whitetails as the hunt goes on. kwhunting

Ever since starting his hunting career behind the camera filming Utah mule deer hunts, it has been a dream of Derek Leininger’s to get back out west and hunt himself. Having spent time in this area in the past, he was fully aware of the caliber of bucks it was capable of producing, but had no idea what he was about to encounter.

After hunting elk with Flatwillow Creek Outfitters, Skyler and his dad Mike decided to also put in for deer tags and were lucky enough to draw a couple different ones for both whitetail and mule deer. A fun-filled Montana hunting camp is always a sure-fire way to start the season off on the right foot.

We all have crossed paths with young bucks that an unfathomable amount of potential, but it’s rare to see them reach that full potential. Follow Ty and a buck appropriately named Dreamer as Ty finally had it all come together as Dreamer reached 5.5 years old. Knowing he had survived the previous season, Ty was all in on this giant Missouri buck.

As parents, Mike and his wife Bridget are always looking for ways to raise their boys in the outdoors. The bowhunting lifestyle is full of year-round activities that are a great way to get the family involved. Quality time spent with the family & focusing on quality hunting conditions are a recipe for success.

There is no place that Shawn would rather be than in his home state of Missouri during the last week of October. A time when bucks can be extremely vulnerable produces an encounter with a buck that Shawn is very familiar with.

Each and every year Skyler makes it a point to get the whole family out in the blind for at least one hunt. However, this year is going to be a little more memorable than years prior, as a target buck gives them an opportunity with the whole family watching.

For the first time ever, Shawn is headed across the border to Iowa to hunt public land. After doing some research and applying for the tag, he looks to learn as much as possible in a short amount of time in order to find success during the rut.

Hunting during the rut can be the most exciting way to hunt whitetail deer. As Mike knows all too well, the Eastern Plains of Colorado are host to some great bucks and although the hunt may start off slow, it can all change in the blink of an eye.

Clayton and his daughter Addy have been hunting together for many years, but as luck has it, it’s been quite some time since they were both successful during the same season. With the rut grind in full swing, they look to hunt hard and try to capitalize on any opportunities that arise.

A story that started back in the fall of 2017 comes full circle as Mike heads to hunt North-Central KS with Heartland Pride Outfitters. Although targeting a single buck during November can be difficult, Mike is presented with an opportunity that he never saw coming.

Shawn and Rex spend every season hunting and filming together in Missouri. They have done this for decades. That special bond that’s been created between them can never be broken, much of which many other Fathers and Sons have created throughout their lifetimes. Rex is hunting his home state of Missouri in pursuit of his biggest buck to date.

It’s become a tradition for Shawn to travel to western KS each fall to hunt with friend Cole Schumacher. After an unsuccessful first trip, he decides to give filling his tag one last shot before season comes to a close.