A personal essay on the Ojibwe tradition of deer camp, exploring family, culture, and the deep connection to the land passed down through generations.

A Waupaca County deer camp brings three generations of family and friends together to sustain connections, build on traditions and manage deer herd.

One morning, about a generation ago (or possibly only a dozen years; memories vary) a group of hunters left deer camp in northwestern Minnesota to buy butter for breakfast. A group of them crowded ...