Curt considers himself blessed to have grown up in Western Illinois. From an early age, he was immersed in the outdoors, thanks to his father, who owned an archery shop and check station in their garage. Curt has vivid memories of "helping" in the bow shop as a toddler, and eagerly examining customers' harvested deer in the back of trucks.
As Curt grew older, he had the privilege of accompanying his father to the timber, joining him in deer stands and turkey blinds. The first time he heard a long-beard gobble and witnessed his father harvest a deer are cherished childhood memories that fueled his passion for hunting. At the age of seven, in 1997, Curt harvested his first turkey, and three years later, in 2000, he managed to meet the minimum draw weight for his bow, the High Country Machine Supreme. That accomplishment allowed him to harvest his first whitetail doe. These two hunts ignited a deep passion within him, and he began saving every penny for hunting equipment.
Over the past 22 years, Curt has been fortunate and blessed in his hunting career, successfully harvesting numerous whitetails and turkeys. In 2003, he and his family started intensively managing their land through timber stand improvements, selective tree harvesting, and the establishment of summer and winter food plots for wildlife. This experience revealed that his true passion extended beyond whitetails and turkeys to encompass all wildlife and habitat. Watching deer evolve and thrive in the habitat he created, and observing the reactions of various wildlife species, brought him an indescribable sense of fulfillment.
The diligent land management efforts have yielded significant rewards, reinforcing Curt's unwavering passion for the outdoors and wildlife. He continues to relish every moment he spends in the woods. However, his focus has shifted towards sharing his love for the outdoors with his fiancé, Jenessa, and their three children, Avery, Liam, and Huntleigh. Introducing them to the ways of the outdoors and witnessing their excitement and success in the field bring him unparalleled joy and fulfillment. Curt hopes that his family members will develop their own enduring drive and passion for the outdoors, mirroring his own.
