Chasing November by Midwest Whitetail

Chasing November by Midwest Whitetail

11 Seasons

Chasing November follows a small group of hardcore deer hunters through the entire season. The series focuses on storytelling as the group pursues giant whitetails, but you will also learn the strategies that worked, and those that did not.

Chasing November by Midwest Whitetail
  • E1: 170" Buck & The Real Meaning of Hunting - A New Season Begins

    Episode 1

    In this video, the Midwest Whitetail team prepares for and kicks off a new deer season. Get to know the crew, see the changes that have taken place, and find out which bucks the team will be focusing on heading into fall. Collins and Cooper Marine set out after a 170" giant, but the hunt ultimate...

  • E2: Bow Season Is Here - Two Great Bucks Fall In One Hunt

    Episode 2

    Picking right up from Cooper Marine’s 170-inch triumph during the Iowa youth season, the unexpected hunting continues. With the weekend here, Mike Reed accompanies two of his daughters, Bella and Brynn, on a hunt that approaches perfection. Two great bucks fall in one hunt, propelling the team fo...

  • E3: A Legendary Buck Falls - Capitalizing On Daylight Giants

    Episode 3

    Brandon Quandt plays cat and mouse with a giant 8 point in Illinois. Jeff Deets sets a stand he's wanted to hunt for a long time hoping to hunt a big buck he calls "Coors." Mike Reed tackles the new property and has a hunt with his twin boys he will remember for a long time. Early October is a sp...

  • E4: Owen Tags a 181” Whitetail - Making Smart Recovery Decisions

    Episode 4

    The long-awaited cold front is finally here, and it’s all hands on deck for the members of Midwest Whitetail. Entering the fold for the first time this season are Owen Reigler, Josh Sparks, and Mike Reed, all getting behind the bow. After intentionally delaying his first hunt to go all-in on the ...

  • E5: First Buck Ever - Spot & Stalk For A 219" Monarch

    Episode 5

    Picking up right where the team left off, episode 5 delivers some of the best hunting of the entire season. From tagging a first buck ever, to bowhunting action across multiple states, to an unforgettable spot-and-stalk for a 219" monarch, this episode has a little bit of everything—and plenty of...

  • E6: Hang & Hunt For A Double Beam Giant, Public Bucks On The Move

    Episode 6

    Following one of the craziest stretches of early October we’ve ever experienced, the next round of action in the whitetail woods matches it pound for pound. Sparked by another round of weather, the team hits the field in full force once again. Owen Reigler continues his pursuit of the Frazier Buc...

  • E7: Scrape Line Giants, Owen Tags Out

    Episode 7

    The weather front that sparked a massive wave of deer activity continues to build momentum as it barrels through the Midwest. “Scrape week,” as some call it, arrives in full force, perfectly complementing the developing pre-rut window.
    Brandon Quandt continues his cat-and-mouse game with Edgar an...

  • E8: Pre-Rut Frenzy, Two Great Bucks Down in Two States

    Episode 8

    Officially into the final stretch of October, the pre-rut is taking form and bucks are on the move. Mike Reed makes his first sit on the River Farm of the season and has a dominant buck rip apart a scrape at the base of his tree. Brandon Richardson make his first sit of the season in Ohio and mak...

  • E9: Our Best October Day Ever, Aggressive Buck Falls To The Decoy

    Episode 9

    October 25th has already seen two awesome bucks hit the ground across the country, with Matt Margrabe finding success in Illinois and Brandon Richardson doing the same in Ohio. Hoping to keep the momentum rolling, more of the team heads afield in search of a great hunt. Keying in on behavioral cu...

  • E10: Illinois Deer Camp Buck Down, First Hot Doe Of The Season

    Episode 10

    Late October presses on as the team experiences one of the best pre-rut stretches in recent memory. Mike Reed’s pursuit of the ghostlike Apollo temporarily pauses, shifting his attention to the River Farm. After a hang-and-hunt along the river, Mike and Rye watch an incredible evening unfold, enc...

  • E11: Kansas Hammer Comes To The Rattle, The Biggest Buck In The Woods

    Episode 11

    The final three days of October are here and with them comes the feeling that every trip to the stand could be the day. With a cold front finally blowing into the midwest, hunters everywhere hit the woods. Josh Sparks continues his hunt in Illinois hoping to join Jared Larsen in the tagged filled...

  • E12: Point Blank Range Over The Buck Decoy, Two Deer Down In One Day

    Episode 12

    The final hours of October are ticking by, and the buck action shows no signs of slowing. From the first crack of daylight, the hunt is on. In Wisconsin, Kasey Vergin places a great arrow on a great buck with his dad by his side. Josh Sparks makes his first morning sit of the season and comes awa...

  • E13: Wisconsin Hammer Falls, All Day Rut Action

    Episode 13

    The final day of October has finally arrived. Hunters from all around the country are in the woods and from morning to afternoon, all day rut action follows. Nolan Redeker sees his first shooter buck on The Buck 40 in Kansas. Aidan Epperson has a tense stare down with Roll Tide using the buck dec...

  • E25: Blizzard Bucks & Late Season GIANTS, The Season 11 Finale

    Episode 25

    The final chapter of Chasing November Season 11 is here, and the late season delivers some of the most memorable hunts of the year. From bitter cold and blizzard conditions to family celebrations and long-awaited encounters, the season comes to a close with more great bucks hitting the ground. Mi...

  • E15: Public Land Heartbreak, Tagging A WIDE Illinois Buck

    Episode 15

    Continuing through the month of November, the hunting is only getting better. Buck for the most part are still searching for a doe to lock down with and many members of the team are in the woods. Mike Reed continues the hunt for Lane. Brandon Quandt switches things up and hunts the Home Plot for ...

  • E16: Josh Tags Out At 10 Yards, Calling A Buck Off A Hot Doe

    Episode 16

    November's action presses on in the biggest of ways. Mike Reed has an incredible stretch of action laying eyes on Joey B and coming ultra close to releasing an arrow on a locked down buck. Brandon Quandt lays eyes on the Big Brow buck for the first time this season. Gavin continues his public lan...

  • E17: Rattling In A Hardwoods Hammer, Illinois Buck Chaos

    Episode 17

    November 5th continues to unfold into what will eventually become one of the best hunting days in Midwest Whitetail's history. After getting the call that his dad punched his tag, Justin Kamps makes a move mid-day to one of the prettiest hardwood ridges Illinois has to offer. Using the rattling a...

  • E18: Rick's Perfect 10, Scrape Line Success In Missouri

    Episode 18

    The finale of November 5th begins with a hunt that carries more meaning than words can fully capture. Rick Vergin, a longtime member of the Midwest Whitetail family—and, far more importantly to those who knew him best, an incredible father, husband, and friend—heads to the Wisconsin woods for a h...

  • E19: Super Rare Buck Vocalizations, The Best Rut Hunt Ever

    Episode 19

    November 7th consistently holds its own when fighting for the title of "single best deer hunting day of the year." On this video, it's easy to see why that argument is made. Mike Reed continues his chase to fill the first tag of the season and has another great day of hunting. Mitch Mollerus con...

  • E20: Hot Doe Buck Madness, Season Long Quest Ends

    Episode 20

    November presses on with some of the best buck action of the entire season. Multiple hunters cross paths with hot does from the stand and the madness follows suit. Mike Reed experiences an epic rut filled hunt on the River Farm. Aidan Epperson makes a move to the creek bottom and hangs a stand ho...

  • E21: Wildest Buck Recovery We've Ever Seen, Lightning Strikes Twice On A Giant

    Episode 21

    Following a crazy November 10th morning full of buck action, the woods show no signs of slowing down heading into the afternoon. After multiple years of hard work on the home farm, Justin Karns and Drake Lamb see everything come to fruition. In the exact same stand as the year prior, a giant 10 t...

  • E22: Brandon's Big Buck Showdown, November's Best Action

    Episode 22

    Following an action-packed first half of November, the infamous lockdown phase arrives, and those with tags still in hand continue to hunt hard. What follows is arguably some of the best action of the month yet, ranging from bucks blowing up decoys and hard chases to calling tactics that create u...

  • E23: Rye's Biggest Deer Ever, BIG Buck At 10 Yards Ground Level

    Episode 23

    Late season snows have arrived and with them the predictable change of the late season. November may be over but plenty of good hunting opportunity remains in front of the Midwest Whitetail team. Rye Ludwig hunts Illinois with great friends Jeff Deets and Zach Rozmus to share in their annual hunt...

  • E24: Illinois MONSTER in the Snow, 4 Bucks Fall in 3 States

    Episode 24

    The late seasons are in full swing across the midwest, and the early December hunting action continues to produce memory after memory for the team. Jeff Deets, Rye Ludwig and Zach Rozmus continue their Illinois adventure together on Deets Farms, with the super wide buck known as Coors now in full...