Meet The Team

Man wearing sunglasses and a hunting cap, smiling outdoors with a large hunting backpack filled with gear, a rifle strapped to his pack, in a desert landscape with shrubs and a cloudy sky.

  • Alter Ego: The Strategic Sportsman

    Nickname: Two-Pop

    Rifle of Choice: Weatherby 280ai (Ammo of Choice: 150 Grain Nosler Accubond LR)

    Slug Gun (Deer): 20 Guage Harrington and Richardson Ultra Slughunter (Ammo of Choice: Remington 3’ Accutip Sabot Slug)

    Upland Shotgun: American Arms York 20 Gauge SxS

    Waterfowl Shotgun: Stoeger M3000

    Bow of Choice: Mathews VXR 31.5

    Bio - Peter grew up in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota and was first introduced to hunting as a young teenager. However, it wasn’t until after college that hunting truly became a passion and lifestyle for him. 

    He started honing his skills hunting deer, waterfowl, and upland birds around Minnesota. Today, Peter enjoys exploring all types of hunting, from local opportunities to adventures out West. While he’s created many unforgettable memories in the field, his favorite hunt is always the next one.

    Outside of hunting, Peter is a devoted husband to his wife, Erica, and father to their three boys. He works in healthcare, serving several clinics across Greater Minnesota, and also invests in real estate. Faith plays an integral role in Peter’s life, guiding his values and decisions.

Man wearing sunglasses and fly fishing gear holding a small rainbow trout in a fishing net, standing in a river with rocks and autumn trees in the background.

  • Alter Ego: Mr. Adaptable

    Nickname: Speed-Goat

    Rifle of Choice: Tikka T3X - 7mm Rem Mag (Ammo: 155 grain Federal Terminal Accent)

    Slug Gun (Deer): Savage Arms 220 Bolt-Action Slug Shotgun (Remington 3’ accutip Sabot slugs)

    Upland Shotgun: Remington 870 Pump

    Waterfowl Shotgun: Stoeger M3000

    Bow of Choice: PSE Evolve 33’

    Bio - Chris was born in Minnesota and spent summers on his grandparents' farm. His childhood included lots of fun and travel, as he grew he pursued passions like college basketball, working in the entertainment industry, and becoming a pilot. Through it all, one tradition has remained constant: he hasn’t missed a Minnesota deer opener since his dad first took him to the stand when he was five years old.

    A lifelong outdoorsman, Chris is passionate about hunting all types of wild game and cherishing the memories made with family and friends.

    When not hunting, Chris focuses on being a invested husband, father, and friend. He serves students nationally in his career, stays active in local politics, and partners with his wife, a Next-Gen Pastor, to make a difference in their community. Whether in the field, at work, or with family, Chris strives to lead a life of purpose, adventure, and meaningful connection.

Two men with hunting gear and binoculars in a grassland at sunset.
A person inside a hunting blind looking out at a snowy landscape with some trees in the distance.
A man in camouflage hunting gear kneels in a snowy forest, smiling while holding a deer with antlers that he has successfully harvested, with a compound bow resting on its body.
Sunset shining through pine trees in a forest
Two men dressed in outdoor gear, including orange caps and brown jackets, taking a selfie in a dry, hilly landscape with sparse vegetation.
Four hunters walking along a rocky riverbank at sunset, with leafless trees and a magnificently colorful sky in the background.
A dirt and gravel pathway with a large animal paw print in the ground. A person's foot in a hiking shoe is visible in the lower right corner, indicating they are standing nearby.
View of a rifle with a scope resting on a stand in a wooded area during sunset with overcast sky and light snow on the ground.
A snowy farm path with four wild turkeys walking across it, bordered by dry grass to the left and leafless bushes to the right, with an open field in the background.
Two hunters walking through a grassy hillside with a large deer head and antlers on their backpacks.
Two men in camouflage hunting gear kneel beside a large turkey on the ground outdoors, with leafless trees and a blue sky in the background.
A deer with antlers lying on the ground among brown leaves and patches of snow.
Two men hiking on a grassy trail with backpacks, trees, and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
Close-up of a small woodtick on the edge of a silver knife blade with a blurred background of a person's camouflage clothing.
A hunter walking along a narrow, grassy trail on a hillside surrounded by dense green trees, carrying a bow on their back.
Person walking on a grassy hilltop with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
A bow and arrows lying on grass at sunset in a field with trees in the background.
A person wearing camouflage clothing, a cap with a hunting logo, and a camouflage face mask, taking a selfie in a forest with a tall tree behind them.
Two people setting up camping equipment near a brown tent on a grassy area with trees and mountains in the background during daytime.
Five men dressed in outdoor hunting or hiking gear, standing together in a forest with tall trees and a clear blue sky.
Two hikers in outdoor gear standing on a forest trail surrounded by green pine trees, with a mountainous background under a clear blue sky.
View of a forest clearing with tall pine and conifer trees, fallen logs, and grass, seen from a trail or bike path with a bicycle in the foreground.
A person dressed in camouflage clothing and a hood carrying a large wild turkey in a forested area during daytime.
A man hiking on a trail through a forested mountain landscape under a partly cloudy sky.
Two men with backpacks sitting on a fallen tree in a forest, surrounded by tall grass and trees.
A rural scene with a freshly tilled field in the foreground, green grass and dense trees in the background, a small shed hidden among the trees, and a bright blue sky with some white clouds.
Archery targets in a field with several arrows in a bucket in the foreground
Two people are outdoors aiming shotguns towards the sky, with a rural field and blue sky in the background. There are tables, coolers, and supplies on the grass nearby.
Three young men in camouflage clothing posing next to an open hatchback car with freshly hunted ducks laid on a pink mat.
A rural landscape during late afternoon with a leafless tree in the foreground, grassy field, and hills in the background. Several dark-colored birds are scattered across the field.
A sunset over a calm lake, with pink and orange hues in the sky, silhouetted trees in the background, and tall grasses in the foreground. A duck is swimming on the lake.
Two people dressed in camouflage gear, sitting in a grassy clearing in a wooded area, with one holding a rifle.
Wooden treehouse under construction in a wooded area, with a metal ladder leading up to it and a black pickup truck parked nearby.
Two people sit on the ground in a forested area with a spotting scope on a tripod, observing the surroundings. One person is using a smartphone, and the other is looking near a fallen tree. The scene shows a mountainous background with clear blue sky
A large male deer on a trail camera at night.
A man hiking up a dry mountain slope with grass and small shrubs, carrying a large backpack, hiking poles, and wearing outdoor gear, with a background of lush green forested mountains and blue sky.
View of a wooded area with trees, bushes, and a grassy path seen from inside a tent, with a tent pole in the foreground.
Five dead Canada geese hanging from the back of a black pickup truck, with their heads and necks draping over the tailgate.
A lakeside scene during sunset with ducks and geese on the water and on the grassy shore, viewed from a camouflage bag.
Three men smiling at a camera around a wooden table with three ducks laid out on it. A white vehicle and trees are visible in the background.
View from an archery setup pointing towards a grassy clearing surrounded by trees, with a camouflage bow and a red and black sight attached.
Four men hiking in a desert landscape at sunset, wearing camouflage jackets and orange hats, carrying backpacks and hiking poles.
A dead turkey lying on the grass with scattered autumn leaves.
A group of duck hunters crossing a river during twilight, carrying backpacks and gear, with trees and hills in the background.
A dirt path in a grassy landscape with scattered animal bones and skulls
A person wearing an orange cap sitting on a wooden bench in a vast open grassland under a cloudy sky.
Archery target with several arrows stuck in it, set outdoors on grass.
Person walking through a vast grassy plain with a backpack, carrying trekking poles, under a cloudy sky.
Sunset over a rural landscape with leafless trees, a dirt path, and patches of snow, viewed through a window with a screen.
An arborist climbing a tree with a safety harness and climbing gear in a forest during daytime.
A man in camouflage clothing and an orange hat kneels on the grass, holding the antlers of a recently hunted pronghorn antelope lying on the ground, with a rifle resting nearby. The scene is in an open, grassy field under a partly cloudy sky.
Two men sitting in a boat on a river at dusk, with the sky transitioning from sunset to night. The boat is decorated with green LED lights, and the men are dressed in camouflage clothing. One man is facing the camera, while the other is facing away,
Two men with camouflage jackets and headphones standing and talking in a barren outdoor area with two rifles on tripods, one man lying on the ground, and a clear blue sky.
A man in outdoor gear pointing into the distance in a grassy, hilly landscape with a bright sun overhead.
Two hunters in camouflage gear kneel on the ground with two large, wild turkeys at their feet, holding rifles, outdoors on a sunny day with leafless trees in the background.
A man in hunting gear kneels next to a deceased deer with large antlers in a desert landscape at dusk or dawn, with dark clouds in the sky.
View of a wooded forest with bare trees and blue sky, seen from behind the seat of a four-wheeler with a camouflage cover.
Frost-covered plants in a field under a clear blue sky on a sunny day.
Two hunters in camouflage and orange hats sitting on the ground with rifles and binoculars, observing the open landscape under a partly cloudy sky.
A person dressed in camouflage clothing carrying a large backpack and holding a bow, standing on a grassy hill overlooking a wooded valley on a cloudy day.
A person wearing an orange hat and camouflage clothing sits on a rocky hillside, looking through binoculars towards a vast, rugged landscape under a cloudy sky. Two rifles are positioned in the foreground, one resting on rocks and the other on the gr
Inside a camping tent, two people are relaxing with their feet up, view of the outdoors with grass and sky through the open entrance, camping gear visible outside.
Open landscape with rolling hills, sparse bushes, and deer grazing in the foreground. Snow-capped mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
A man in camouflage outdoor clothing, with a gray beanie and a face mask around his neck, is squatting in a wooded area at dusk. He is holding a hunting rifle with a scope and smile at the camera, beside a large deer with antlers lying on the ground.
A vast open landscape under a partly cloudy sky with a bright sun in the upper right corner, distant mountains on the horizon, and dry grasses in the foreground.
A dog peeking out from a burrow in dry grass and dirt in a field
A smiling man with an orange cap kneels next to a dead antelope with a rifle and scoped gun lying on the ground, in an open grassy field under a clear blue sky.
A lone black animal, possibly a dog, standing on a grassy hilltop against a pale, cloudy sky.
Bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers grilling on a barbecue.
A deer with antlers peeking out from behind a tree in a snowy forest.
Person fishing in a river with rocks, surrounded by trees, during cloudy weather.
A winter landscape with a partially frozen pond, leafless trees, and rolling hills in the background under a cloudy sky.
A close-up view of a wood-burning fire in a metal fire pit, with visible flames, burning logs, and glowing embers.
A deer with large antlers standing in dense green foliage in a forest.
A person dressed in camouflage and gray clothing is kneeling on the grass, holding the wings of a large turkey with brown, black, and white feathers, which is lying on the ground.
A camouflage-patterned boat with a cover, mounted on a trailer inside a garage.
A dead pheasant bird lying on a black plastic surface on the ground, with a person's camouflage pants and a boot partially visible at the bottom of the image.
Close-up of four arrows with white and yellow fletching lying on green grass. The arrows have black shafts and are aligned horizontally.
Four people wearing orange vests and hats using long tools to trim a tall, dry field of grass or wheat under a clear blue sky, with a small bush in the distance.
Night landscape with full moon illuminating a rugged, misty terrain with steam or fog rising from the ground.
A black pickup truck parked on a gravel surface in a mountainous landscape with snow-capped peaks under a partly cloudy sky.
View through binoculars of a rocky desert landscape with small trees and a group of llamas grazing.
A hunting rifle lies on the ground among dry leaves and grass, with a dead bird, likely a wild turkey, nearby.
A rifle with a scope mounted on a workbench in a garage or workshop. The rifle has a patterned stock and is labeled 'Weatherby Vanguard.' Behind it, there are containers, a paper towel roll, and a pegboard with tools.
A brown canoe lying upside down in a garage. The garage has miscellaneous items including a gray sofa, a rack with tools, a ladder, a large piece of plywood, and various containers and boxes.
A smiling young man holding a large fish outdoors on a wooden deck, with blue sky and dry grass in the background.
A deer with large antlers standing in a muddy pond.
Six vacuum-sealed packages of raw poultry, labeled with dates and locations, placed on a white surface with a wooden edge at the top.
Several packages wrapped in white paper labeled with 'NOT FOR SALE' and yellow tape, arranged on a white table in a workshop or garage setting.
Multiple fish caught in a net on a boat deck.
A black bear walking along the edge of a frozen lake in a snow-covered forest with tall pine trees.

"Hunting is not just something you do— the experience is more than that. The journey changes you, challenges humble you, and if you let it, the adventure can teach you about deeper things. Truths about life and what truly matters."

— Chris Rausch

FAQs

  • Combined we have about 40 years of hunting experience and 8 years worth of fall and spring hunts together.

  • Our journey has been built on a foundation of hands-on experience, guided by the wisdom of seasoned hunters and a dedication to learning on our own. We’ve spent countless hours researching, practicing, and refining our skills, combining tradition with self-taught expertise. We’re here to share what we’ve learned and help others on their own hunting adventures.

  • The biggest mistake beginners often make is heading into the field unprepared. This could mean not understanding the habits of the game they’re pursuing, overlooking local hunting regulations, or failing to scout the area ahead of time. Hunting is about preparation as much as execution—taking the time to research, practice, and plan will dramatically increase your success and enjoyment in the field.

  • We love it all - Most of our time is spent on ducks, geese, pheasants, doves, turkeys, deer, elk, and fishing. Occasionally, rabbits, squirrels too. We have exciting new hunting adventures planned, and we can’t wait to share those experiences with you along the way!

  • We run some of the following gear: Weatherby Firearms, Tikka Firearms, Vortex Optics, Burris Optics, PSE Bows, Matthews Bows, Schnee Boots, Crispi Boots, First Light Gear, Stone Glacier Gear, Montana Knife Company, Voormi Clothing, Darn Tough Socks, FHF Bino System,