It’s officially July, and the countdown to deer season is on. Around here, we’re busy like everyone else—clearing spots for food plots, refreshing mineral sites, and checking trail cameras every chance we get. There’s nothing like the build-up to fall, and if you’re like us, the excitement hits harder with every velvet buck that shows up on camera.

This is the time of year when the foundation for a successful season is built. Dialing in stand locations, watching deer patterns shift, and putting in the work now can make all the difference once the rut hits.

We’ve also been getting a huge helping hand from High Beam Property Management. They’ve been taking care of some of our bush hogging and land clearing projects, making it easier and faster to get plots in and access trails ready. If you’re needing any brush work, stump grinding, or property cleanup done before season, check them out at High Beam Property Management | Hillsboro OH

Behind the scenes, we’re also training hard prepping our gear, sharpening our skills, and getting ready for what’s shaping up to be another wild year of deer recovery. Last season was nonstop, and we’re expecting even more calls this year. The trails are already getting worn in, and we can feel the momentum building.

There’s something special about the calm before the chaos—early mornings, new bucks on camera, and the smell of fresh dirt after putting in a plot. Soak it in. Season will be here before we know it.