An introductory deer habitat class focused on understanding how deer use the landscape and how to begin improving your property with confidence.

Family and friends over a pheasant hunt harvest.

Early spring brings noticeable changes in turkey behavior. Field Notes observations on flock breakup, strutting gobblers, and birds showing up in unexpected places as the season shifts.

Assisting with fisheries surveys using set lines with the Michigan DNR provided a firsthand look at the work biologists do to understand fish populations and the health of our rivers.

Time spent hunting pressured public land has changed how I think about deer movement, focusing less on sign and more on wind, terrain, and how deer approach areas safely.

Field Notes is where Tip of the Spear Outdoors shares wildlife observations, hunting and fishing insights, conservation topics, gear reviews, and updates from time spent in the field.