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Turkey hunting has a way of humbling you fast… and this hunt was no exception.

Opening morning in Northern Illinois kicks off with sky-high expectations, a perfect setup, and gobblers everywhere… but nothing goes as planned.

A slow start doesn’t mean the hunt is over. After a tough morning filled with close calls, shifting flocks, and blown opportunities, the decision is made to switch gears and go mobile. With birds disappearing and the heat setting in, it’s time to cover ground, glass new areas, and take a shot at public land. What follows is a fast-paced spot-and-stalk play—closing the distance, reading terrain, and making a bold move with a fan setup to pull a fired-up tom into range.

Bowhunt or Die Season 17 is here, and we’re kicking things off in Texas with Tyler Barron on an unforgettable turkey opener. Perfect way to launch the 2026 season.

Late season bowhunting comes down to patience, timing, and trusting the plan. After multiple close encounters, shifting winds, and weeks of second-guessing, everything finally came together in the snow. This hunt is a reminder that late season whitetails can be the most predictable—and the most unforgiving—time of the year. Cold mornings, quiet woods, and one moment that made it all worth it.

After passing solid bucks and fighting shifting wind, patience finally pays off when a mature Wyoming buck makes a fatal mistake. What follows is one of those bowhunting moments you replay in your head long after the season ends.

This is the kind of story bowhunters dream about—but rarely get to finish. For five years, this Illinois whitetail was more than just a deer on camera. From his first appearance as a young buck in 2021, to finding his sheds year after year, to countless close encounters and near misses, “Muley” became a part of the journey.

Paul kicks off November in Wyoming with his first whitetail bow hunt of the season, and things get western fast. Between guiding hunters, chasing mule deer and antelope, and coming off an Alaska trip, this is his first real chance to climb into a tree and chase whitetails on public ground.

Josh’s season takes a big turn as he navigates life changes, long nights in the leather shop, and limited time in the woods.

Kansas public land will break you before it ever rewards you — and this trip proves it.