next step outdoors

Life is too short to suck at hunting.

My Mission

Next Step Outdoors is a resource created for the deer hunter that wants to elevate their skills and experience a higher level of success.

After a slow start to my first 15 years of bowhunting, I’ve since dedicated my life to developing my skills as a deer hunter and working to increase my opportunities in the field. My mission is to help other hunters shorten the learning curve and enjoy deer hunting at a high level. Life is too short to suck at hunting...

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What people are saying…

"Aaron not only excels as a seasoned hunter but also shines as a creator of engaging content. His stories not only entertain but educate. I’ve learned so much as a hunter since beginning to follow him!”

-Dylan R.

“Aaron continually finds a way to knock down multiple bucks a year and is someone I’m always bouncing ideas of of, simply put he knows how to get it done.”

-Alex C.

“I’ve been hunting whitetails for nearly 40 years and considered myself pretty good at it. Then I met Aaron. With his guidance, my scouting, stand selection, mobility, and preparation games have all leveled up. I’m hunting with intention again and having more fun in a tree than I have in a long time. Aaron’s a serious student of whitetail behavior, a willing giver of the knowledge he’s earned, and one of the most humble and sincere people I’ve known.”

-Matt P.

“Aaron is a genuine whitetail addict His passion and enthusiasm to be the best whitetail hunter he can be is infectious in every piece of content he puts out.”

-Connor R.

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