Mark Kenyon sets the bar on a couple of solid Michigan whitetail bucks. Glimpses of both deer on trail cameras throughout the season keep the fire alive with hopes of an opportunity on either buck. But as the hunting season winds down and sightings become rare to nonexistent, Mark begins to wonder if his target buck dreams are fading as well. | MeatEater

Firearm deer hunting season has wrapped up for the year. Meteorologist Ethan Foreman spoke with the Department of Natural Resources to see how this year turned out. Meanwhile, the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign is well underway, and the Traverse City Corps is now launching “Matching Mondays.” | UpNorthLive