Number One Priority on New Farm | Bowhunting Whitetails w/ Bill Winke

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Number One Priority on New Farm | Bowhunting Whitetails w/ Bill Winke

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This is the first installment in a new series I am going to start producing called "Bowhunting Whitetails w/ Bill Winke". Most episodes will focus on hunting strategy and deer behavior, but in this episode I am going to introduce the farm I recently bought and explain why I am focusing on habitat work and not trying to increase deer numbers on the new property.

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@midwesternoutdoorsandnatur8272 2 жыл бұрын

Also I just wanna add how nice it is to see someone on a platform of land use where it’s a passion, love, and genuine excitement for creation. So many here in western IL are buying ground and turning it for pure profit. To be doing what you do because you love the land and what God created for us is refreshing to see. I cannot put into words what our farm means to us.

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Land is one of the greatest gifts God gave us. I have been a lot of places and this planet is truly amazing - unbelievable really.

@illbeoutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you back Mr. Winke!

@tydavis1960 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to see you back Winke

@bowhunter182 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome back Bill, looking forward to your bowhunting insight...

@mariosalinasoutdoors5386 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome back Mr. Winke. It’s gonna be fun following you during the season again.

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the support Mario.

@briankirk7965 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to this series Bill.

@mountaineermaniac7005 2 жыл бұрын

Not having a Winke video to watch during season was like losing a hunting buddy and all the stories they tell. Looking forward to the stories!!

@jonjones2013 2 жыл бұрын

They still have Midwest Whitetail

@Johnbobon 2 жыл бұрын

@@jonjones2013 But Midwest Whitetail doesn't have Bill Winke! 😭

@2137mdjohnso 2 жыл бұрын

so true!

@isLife-nn5yl 2 жыл бұрын

@@jonjones2013 Yeah, just different without Bill.

@jeremydavis7993 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, brother!!!!

@shaneallison3370 2 жыл бұрын

Simply Thanks Bill 👍🏻

@stevebostic9812 2 жыл бұрын

Bill, it’s great to hear you are doing this series..gonna be fun! Thx

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve. I appreciate it.

@Grizzlife 2 жыл бұрын

Heck yea! I was wondering what you would do. Great to have you back. Let’s hunt!

@patrealscent 2 жыл бұрын

good luck bill...anxious to follow

@n.s.8803 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to following along😎

@genemarciniak3261 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see you Bill. Looking forward to more videos and information!!!

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gene. Much appreciated!

@uglyfrog7263 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the up coming year, thanks Bill.

@bill-winke Жыл бұрын

Thanks Uglyfrog for the support and the comment. I appreciate it. Good luck this fall.

@heathkurrle7352 2 жыл бұрын

So happy to see you doing a show!!

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support Heath. I appreciate it.

@markbatzel 2 жыл бұрын

I can't even begin to express how much the whitetail community missed you, your knowledge and stories. You are a true ambassador of hunting Whitetails. Thank you for coming back to us Bill.

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark. I appreciate it. It was a good break but I have always loved providing content for deer hunters (writing, photos and lately video also). Have a great day.

@quintinkale1242 2 жыл бұрын

Bill!!!! Hell ya I’ve learned so much from you I’m so glad your back

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Quintin. I appreciate the note and the support. Have a great day.

@midwesternoutdoorsandnatur8272 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you back. Can’t wait to see some prairie restoration and I think it will surprise you what lies in the seed bank after a couple fires. Will be following along!

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

That may be the route I take - a couple of years of fire. I do want some oak trees in there too so I may need to seed either bare root stock saplings or acorns.

@aaronward3882 2 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to see how you hunt the river bluffs of NE Iowa. Hopefully I will pick up a few new strategies!

@phillipcdr65 2 жыл бұрын

Excited to follow along best of luck bill

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phillip. I appreciate your support and your comment.

@dirtnapgear6349 2 жыл бұрын

Its wonderful to see your content again!!

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support and the nice comment. I appreciate it.

@davidjelinek1977 2 жыл бұрын

This is great ! Can’t wait for weekly content !

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David. I appreciate it.

@TS-nb9ko 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these videos bill

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

@joshcastle360 2 жыл бұрын

Subscribing is a no brainer. Welcome back Bill.

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh. I appreciate it.

@brittnchargmail 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the support Charlie.

@zachrach62 2 жыл бұрын

If you serious on the native prairie setup. I know a local person. She is the Conservation Director at Mississippi Valley Conservancy.

@mikeg.5854 2 жыл бұрын

So excited! You are a big reason I hunt Whitetails with a bow! Almost everything I know I have learned from you. I am grateful for your time and investment! Thank you for coming back!

@wyattgardner3552 2 жыл бұрын

Check into EQIP program for removal and prevention of invasives including warm season grasses reintroduction. Same with local/state forestry service on timber stand improvements. Both have cost reimbursement and tax reduction incentives. Also Pheasants/Quail Forever have warm season mixes. I think there is another program for creating 'pollinator patches'.

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

Wyatt, Thanks. Yes the forester has been there to the farm and is going to draw up a plan for EQUIP cost share. Our focus at first will be reforestation of some of the lower sloping pasture ground using direct nut seeding (acorns) and we are going to start TSI work. I also had the private lands biologist from Iowa and the US Fish & Wildlife stop by. They were especially interested in what they call "Goat Prairie" which is just prairie habitat on steep slopes. I have one spot that is perfect for that. Everyone seems busy and I have not gotten any plans back, but hopefully I can get this started this fall.

@allenberkebile8480 2 жыл бұрын

So excited about your new web show Bill. I was so disappointed when you left Midwest Whitetail. Totally understood though. I highly respect you and your whitetail wisdom. Looking forward to your future content.

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Allen. I really appreciate the support. Have a great day.

@woodsdog7849 2 жыл бұрын

Great work!!! Glad to see you back. Now you just need to get into Saddle Hunting.

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

Woodsdog, thanks. I appreciate it. I tried it many years ago - maybe around 2001. I still like the platform and seat even though it is less convenient for setting the stand.

@LeadDispenser45 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome back Bill your presence has been missed!

@joshny4766 2 жыл бұрын

Bill, as corny as it sounds, it brought a smile to face hearing you are going to be producing weekly content again! The simple approach reminds me of the original days of MWW. Can't wait and congrats on the new farm.

@timothylambert6234 2 жыл бұрын

It's Great to see you starting something new, the regeneration of oaks on tillage land is interesting, with all the untillable ground for oaks, well it is interesting. Good luck and God bless

@rickeymartin8517 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you back and looking forward to seeing you and your tips on how to make your place a better hunting area can't wait to see the new videos.

@V1KTOR33 2 жыл бұрын

Whoooo! A weekly! Ohh boys, it’s close it’s real close.

@lawrencedonna8240 2 жыл бұрын

Sir Bill, Great to see you back! Looking forward to your new endeavors.

@mikehowie7237 2 жыл бұрын

YESSSSSS!! Thank the lord, Bill is back!!

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support Mike. I really appreciate it. Have a great day.

@paulpelmore1045 Жыл бұрын

Hi Bill. My name is Paul and I was wondering when are you going to write your next book on hunting ridges. I bought, read and applied the information from your book on hunting creeks and ditches and harvested a very nice 11 point buck. I've watched and followed you for years and will continue to. I've gotten older now and hunt more from ground blinds with a crossbow then from tree stands using my compound bow. Looking forward to leaning more and harvesting bigger bucks with your information. Congrats on your new farm.

@bill-winke Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul and congrats on a great buck. I am glad I could help! I never wrote a follow up to that book. Petersen 's Bowhunting published that book and then went out of the book business a year later (I hope it wasn't because my book did poorly). Anyway, I did buy 1,000 of their leftover books so if anyone wants a copy of "Creeks and Ditches" they can send $20 to: Bill Winke, 2585 Quincy RD, NE Solon, IA 52333 and I will get one out. I am not going to write another book, I don't think. They just don't sell like they did before the internet. I may produce an ebook or similar, but the best place to find my written content in the meantime is on my website billwinke.com. I will try to keep that updated with new stuff.

@josephlindloff6305 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to see you're in a good place, Bill. God certainly has blessed y'all and I know you're a blessing to your parents being closer to them. Hard decisions to make, but God is good. Blessings to your whole family!

@kreggdanuser2963 2 жыл бұрын

Prescribe fire for the grass! Thanks for the info

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kregg. I think you have to be careful when burning a field of just cool season grasses because you aren't releasing anything. Th next year the whole thing can be thistles. I think I need to plant something too, but that will be hard on that slope.

@woodnwildoutdoors2591 2 жыл бұрын

Bill it's good to hear you say that again. "Always dream big". Saying we are excited would be a vast understatement.

@andrewskaggs8942 2 жыл бұрын

Alright! We get to hear "Remember to Always Dream Big" again. Thank you Bill!

@tradarcher8714 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting videos. I am looking to buy my first deer hunting property in Tennessee. Much smaller and pressured than what you have but like to learn how I can maximize what I have to work with.

@zacharykurtz2149 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to have you back Bill!

@shadhgordon1156 2 жыл бұрын

The deer hunting community instantly elevates its techniques each time you appear on the screen. Welcome back!

@hurley26912 2 жыл бұрын

Alright Bill... Ill do it.. Ill come hunt and scout for you ...sounds like you need an experienced guide to help you from Indiana. I have allot of experience call me get ahold of me. Ive grown up with your writings a adore your mind and really thank you for that..😁

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

I will keep a room open for you! Have a great rest of your summer.

@ncarolina2323able 2 жыл бұрын

Winke!!!!!!!! Yes so excited.

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aaron. I appreciate it.

@Whitetailpursuer 2 жыл бұрын

OH BOY! OH BOY! OH BOY! Bill, I’m sooooooooo excited you’re back! All these folks that have commented on here shows that. You’ve helped so many, myself included, become better sportsman and bow hunters. You’re truly appreciated!

@briansteigauf8784 2 жыл бұрын

Bill It's good to see your regular updates and interesting content. Thanks for being genuine and a great role model. Sincerely, Brian

@kapperoutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new farm Bill! Just found out, and stumbled on your personal channel. Best of luck with the new place, I'm sure it will give you many challenges along the way! Glad you found something suitable! Take care. Kap

@bryanroberts 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Bill!! Can't wait!!

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bryan.

@madcowhitetails8299 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to following along with your season again Bill!

@gvethunts5399 2 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty pumped about this. I'm trying to learn the stuff your teaching right down the river from you in WI. Good luck & thanks for the info

@terrydewayne7690 2 жыл бұрын

Bowhuntin whitetails with winke' ....life is good....hope alls well with yourself

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Terry. Life is good indeed. God bless you.

@terrydewayne7690 2 жыл бұрын

@@bill-winke talkin bowhuntin whitetails with winke....just as fun as huntin with winke to by the way...i read your writing for years and years going back 25 years prob before watching any vids, my grown son was an infant when i started bowhunting..you were my first author when i started reading on archery hunting..i would bet that if you just did video pieces in place of written articles, with just clips from hunts...trail cam pics...and discussion...given time will be just as successful..alot of folks dont know your back yet ! Word will travel.. plenty of people out here that just enjoy hearing you speak on topics related to the hunt, land practices etc...so glad to see ya ! Good luck this season...

@aaronhendrix6103 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait Bill! Your Midwest Whitetail is the show that captivated and motivated me to move from NC to Iowa. Your “dream big” sign off lit a fire within me. Thanks for your content and style of media.

@richienell 2 жыл бұрын

Plant acorns? But you have loads of timber already. I say allow the pastures to help you maximze the benefits of timber funnels. Keep it diverse with lots of surface area of edge.

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

When you plant acorns you automatically get lots of edge and diversity because not all the seeds germinate and grow so you get big gaps and a very natural looking area long-term. If I let it go, I will just get cedars because that is what is already starting to grow in those areas. I need to help nature along in this case.

@richienell 2 жыл бұрын

@@bill-winke Perhaps natural cedar regeneration would be good for creating understory thickness for bedding areas between the overstory canopy timber. And then maybe mow strips within it to encourge early succession vegetation.

@ronbonofiglio7654 2 жыл бұрын

Bill, check out Greg Judy at Green Pastures Farm for regenerating in the pastures with using cattle.

@Mo75149-j 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite attributes of Bill is how genuine he his. That combined with his knowledge of the land and how it relates to the wildlife make him one of the best. Glad to see you back Bill and congrats on the new farm!

@myerdixon9733 2 жыл бұрын

Please, never stop making content, can’t get enough Bill

@joelbentz6153 2 жыл бұрын

Finally the man is back

@bruceallen6377 2 жыл бұрын

So excited to follow along with you Bill as you learn and create a new whitetail habitat! Great channel, Thanks!

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support Bruce. Much appreciated.

@Mid-MoDisabledhunter 2 жыл бұрын

YES!!! The Man, The Myth, The Legend!!! Looking forward to the video updates! Best of luck this season! Those were some studs the last 2 years. Can’t wait to see how this year unfolds!

@davidtisch5237 2 жыл бұрын

Let’s go Been waiting two years for this Bills back 🙏

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support David. Much appreciated.

@JW-bs2pt 2 жыл бұрын

I love the bluffs and views. I grew up on the WI side of the river. Brings back some good memories of our hunts.

@JakeSetzer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank God Bill is back. Bill, you and Ted Miller are my absolute favorite. Thank you for getting me excited and showing me how to be more successful in the woods. Glad you're back!

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jake. I appreciate the support. I hope you have a great day.

@JakeSetzer 2 жыл бұрын

@@bill-winke You're the best!

@CisselB 2 жыл бұрын

Possibly add some fruit trees on the hill sides

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, for sure. That is very good advice. I think I will also plant a few chestnuts just to see how they do. Should be interesting. Have a great day.

@underdogoutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Love that your back Bill. No one can describe things the way you do, often imitated, never duplicated! I'll be watching for sure.

@adaml8140 2 жыл бұрын

Life is good again. We all can say this with excitement. Welcome back bill!!!

@allieandbo 2 жыл бұрын

There's those familiar words I've been missing...remember to always dream big. Love it Bill. Great to see you back sir. You look refreshed, recharged and ready to make another run. I'm here for all of it. God Bless you and yours. See you next week.

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

Bo-BQ, thanks for the support. God Bless you too!

@branndonbowman 2 жыл бұрын

That view 😍

@larrysutton1909 2 жыл бұрын

I cant say anything that someone's else hasn't said about Bill. Looking forward to this ever week. So glad your back.

@robertmashburn3900 2 жыл бұрын

So glad your putting up your stories and watching you hunt . It's really enjoying to learn from your hunts and just having fun. Good luck on 2022

@kevinknapke1668 2 жыл бұрын

Stoked to hear this Bill!! I feel that your smile feels like everyone’s mind right now.. “STOKED” that is!! Welcome to your new home and our new favorite channel. ADB

@toddwolfe1978 2 жыл бұрын

Yessir!! THE MAN is back!!

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support Todd. Much appreciated.

@daveyschafer871 2 жыл бұрын

So pumped to see this!! I can see the refreshing look on your face. Can't wait to follow this journey

@HarvestOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Excited that you're back, Bill. I think there is a large hole in the market. Many people are getting tired of the over-produced "flashy" content being pushed. Hearing your sound advice with good scenery is a refreshing change.

@kore4348 2 жыл бұрын

Very excited to see Bill back. One of the greatest whitetail hunters and a gentleman

@WilliamAM43 2 жыл бұрын

Always enjoyed going on the whole adventure with you, not just the hunting. Have fun Bill, looking forward to it!

@jaredzeno 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you back!!! Most relatable and informative hunting show ever put out.

@RushOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the shows Bill Good to see you enjoying yourself again! Thanks for coming back!

@jeremiahwilson7640 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome back to You Tube.....😀! We missed you sir! Your videos and content are among the best! Super excited to watch your videos. Congrats on 2 dandy bucks.....hope to see those kills on your show.

@stevegermain1222 2 жыл бұрын

Living my dream

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

Never give up on it.

@joshsinglefooter 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding reintroduction back in the Whitetail marketplace of idea sharing!!! Glade you're back Uncle Bill!

@Owl4909 2 жыл бұрын

THIS SOUNDS FUN.

@georgehelzer7569 2 жыл бұрын

Whoohoo, new deer hunting videos!

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks George.

@davidurzi 2 жыл бұрын

Let’s go!! Bill is on my Mt. Rushmore of outdoor personalities. Thankful he’s back!

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David. I really appreciate the support. Have a great day.

@clintonhaynes5330 2 жыл бұрын

@@bill-winke I think someone is using your profile pic and wanting people to text a number associated with it.

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

@@clintonhaynes5330 I think I got that cleaned up. Thanks.

@VA-KS 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you again Bill! Looking forward to watching each week!

@mattwilkie9713 2 жыл бұрын

He's baaaaaaaaccckkkk. Go get em Bill!

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt. I will try to keep some new stuff coming out regularly. Have a great day.

@jurassicparkhunting5885 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy to see you back man! Looking forward to watching your new show and glad you said “and remember to always dream big”! Bill Winke is back Jack!!

@HarderNotSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

Very happy to see you back. Excited to follow. Thanks Bill!!

@danieljaeger9800 2 жыл бұрын

You should look into getting a ventrac for those steep hills on the pasture ground.

@braddragoo6746 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see you back Bill! I’ve followed you for 20 yrs. Learned a lot and have applied it well!

@pastorcurtis12341234 2 жыл бұрын

Great to have Bill back! Nobody has taught me more about hunting. And he is always gracious with responded to questions, etc. Great teacher and a good man.

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pastor Curtis. I appreciate the note and support.

@austinbeebe7666 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you back Bill. Looking forward to following along!

@jakemcdonald97 2 жыл бұрын

Bill, It’s hard to explain how much motivation your body of work has given me in the last 5 years. I’ve loved whitetail hunting since I was 15, I’m 24 now and the obsession has not eased. I love hunting in general. I’ve always wanted to own a big farm that I can restore native habitat manage native wildlife. I started a business and have grown as aggressively as I’ve known how for 3 years and we’ve doubled every year. I intend to continue that. “Always dream big” sounded cliche and annoying until I started taking ownership of my life and going after what I wanted. I’m hoping to buy my family farm, it’s 320 acres of river bottom and rolling land in northern indiana, it’s been in my family since 1850. Seeing you manifest the lifestyle I want gives me encouragement to keep going and belief that it’s possible. I’d love to meet you some day, you impact people in ways that I’m sure would surprise you.

@BrentonPeterson1 2 жыл бұрын

to say I'm confused is an understatement. I thought you basically created and ran midwest whitetail and now it seems your not involved at all lol. something happened on the back burner I guess. either way what's important is your back and I'm excited I've always loved following your videos. the mww daily was just not the same without you. can't wait to come along on your new adventures winke. best of luck this season. I really like how you hinted at public land. would be cool to see how you would approach a public land hunt. I know the hunting public basically came out of mww so it would be neat to see if you have a similar approach or a differnt take. either way I'm already hooked on this series

@bill-winke 2 жыл бұрын

Brenton, I sold Midwest Whitetail in a round about way to the guys that are running it now (Jared, Mike and a couple of investors). I got burned out creating media all the time and then having to run that business, which never seems to sleep. Everyone should appreciate what those guys at Midwest Whitetail are going through every week to bring that stuff to you. Tons of work behind the scenes. I will hunt public some, but I don't think my approach will be anything revolutionary - just try to find spots that aren't being hunted much by others and see what shows up. I just enjoy hunting new areas and seeing new stuff, so that would be the motivation for hunting those areas - find some cool places to sit! Thanks for the support. Have a great day!

@BrentonPeterson1 2 жыл бұрын

@@bill-winke that's awesome Bill yea it definately seems like a grind. and honestly I think you deserve the break from all that and a chance to get to hunt at your own pace you have worked your butt off to build that company. it is nice to just go out and enjoy the hunt. I still love midwest whitetail but it was lacking to me at least just from your absence and that's no disrespect to the other guys they are great. you have such an awesome way of telling your story which is truly a gift. which is why i still think you'll bring more to the table than you think hunting public or anywhere new for that reason. I appreciate the response. I'm sure it was difficult moving on from that but I will say you look refreshed and excited for this be endeavor and I can't wait to see where it leads.