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I’ve been chasing whitetails since 1995, when I harvested my first deer with a bow at just 12 years old on public land in Wisconsin. What began as a childhood passion quickly evolved into a lifelong pursuit—one that ultimately became the foundation for Whitetail Design Build. With nearly 20 years of experience in commercial construction, over 30 years of hunting experience, and more than two decades of managing whitetail habitat, I now work with landowners across multiple states to help them unlock the full potential of their properties. My mission is simple: design and build whitetail habitat that creates predictable deer movement, reduces hunting pressure, and delivers consistent opportunities at the best bucks in your neighborhood.

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We offer a comprehensive range of whitetail habitat management services, including on-site design consultations, travel corridor clearing and maintenance, food plot design and clearing, access trail construction and upkeep, timber stand improvement (TSI) work, and strategic waterhole installation.

We offer on-site consultations that typically require 8 to 12+ hours to complete, depending on the property’s total acreage and habitat complexity.

We provide habitat services anywhere a whitetail calls home.

Professionals have in-depth knowledge of whitetails across a wide range of habitats. They bring a clear vision for how to quickly maximize the potential of your property. This experience alone can save you valuable time, money, and frustration in the long run.

Larger properties definitely offer more potential when it comes to building and managing whitetail habitat. That said, I’ve seen 10-acre parcels outperform 80-acre ones in the right conditions. While that’s the exception—not the rule—most properties have far more potential than landowners often realize. With the right design and management, even modest tracts can become highly productive.

Testimonials

Hi Josh - I just wanted to let you know that tonight I shot my biggest bow buck to date. While I didn't get your habitat plan implemented completely, what I was able to accomplish definitely improved the deer movement on the property. We had more bucks consistently on camera this year than ever, and more importantly they were showing up during daylight. No doubt your plan, paying attention to the wind and accessing properly made a difference this year. My son was able to take his first buck during the Youth Hunt. He's not the biggest we have around, but I am damn proud of him and already excited for next year.
If you're looking to improve your hunting land, give my guy Josh a call, insane amount of knowledge and passion in the whitetail industry!
Josh, I didn't get much time to talk with you at the end of the day yesterday. The project on our property turned out great. It was a very interesting and fun project to see. You were able to survey the property and come up with a plan that also made sense to us. Your vision for the property became our vision. Seeing it take shape has been very cool. Although timelines were a bit of a struggle, the final product will be priceless. We look forward to successful hunts and keeping the tradition alive for generations to come. We know we still have work to do and will need to put in effort every year. Working the property in the offseason will also become a tradition and bonding eperience for us, our kids, our grandkids, and more. Lastly, we look forward to sharing some photos of hunting success with you! Thank you for all of your help and for all the information you shared with us.
First sit, two hours in. Only half of the work is done but has to stop for this year. I couldn't resist this one but in a couple years I will let him walk.

First sit two hours in two years in a row.
Season update: we saw multiple deer almost every sit, saw nicer bucks while on stand than the last three years...just didn't get to pull the trigger. Yet. I'm going to hunt the muzzleloader season a few days and late bow, so maybe we can make it happen then. But either way, much improved over last year!
I can't thank you enough Josh! Not only for all the design help but for the constant information throughout the season. I truly feel like I understand deer hunting so much more now and will continue to improve our property!
This deer season success was no coincidence, two 10 pointers in back to back days from the same gun stand is not just dumb luck… this off season was spent improving the deer habitat, improving access,making the deer feel safe, and most importantly learning! Bow season was our best yet regardless of the end result. One all day sit on the right day, and I saw 18 deer, 10 of which were bucks… chasing, scraping, sparring, rubbing, you name it saw it all! Had my number one shooter at 10 yards just couldn’t fit an arrow where he was standing… that’s hunting. This year was the best we have had in 20 years hunting the property and it wouldn’t have been possible without @whitetail_design_build_llc. Josh redesigned how we hunt the land and educated us on land management and the effects it has on whitetail behaviors. If you have a property that isn’t hunting the way you think it should or want it to, give Josh a call you won’t regret it.
I was directed to Josh from a friend that I have hired several times to do plot work for me, when I asked him for someone that can help me make my property a lot better than what it is today. Without hesitation he told me about Josh and it was followed up by “and you will not need a loan to pay him.” I made connection with Josh and gave him the information needed to get me a price to complete his scope of work. When I got the price I was very happy with the amount compared to a couple others that I had received. Josh laid it out on the line what to expect and what he would need from myself to make the best design possible for my property. He was upfront and told you everything to expect up to including the hours of walking to expect and the next day plan to discuss the plan in deep detail. To say I was impressed is an understatement, Josh is a great guy from the beginning stages to the walk to the in depth design discussion, his knowledge is overwhelming and truly amazing, his dedication to this job is over the top!! I’ll hire Josh again as I have another property that needs attention without question!! I’d be happy to answer any questions you may have!
Wanted to send an update on the plan you did for us. One food plot is in and doing well and 100 black spruce have been planted. Watering holes are in. We are trying to finish the second food plot but the rain has kept us from finishing. Although the deer are not using the exact trails we expected we are seeing many more mature bucks and a lot more does and fawns. Also seeing a lot of turkeys in the plot.
He said buck down. Awesome story though, his 8-year-old daughter is with him this morning. First time hunting, she's been obsessed with watching all of our cameras the last two years. They've seen 20+ deer.
One heck of Saturday with my kiddos.
Hi Josh - I just wanted to let you know that tonight I shot my biggest bow buck to date. While I didn't get your habitat plan implemented completely, what I was able to accomplish definitely improved the deer movement on the property. We had more bucks consistently on camera this year than ever, and more importantly they were showing up during daylight. No doubt your plan, paying attention to the wind and accessing properly made a difference this year. My son was able to take his first buck during the Youth Hunt. He's not the biggest we have around, but I am damn proud of him and already excited for next year.
If you're looking to improve your hunting land, give my guy Josh a call, insane amount of knowledge and passion in the whitetail industry!
Josh, I didn't get much time to talk with you at the end of the day yesterday. The project on our property turned out great. It was a very interesting and fun project to see. You were able to survey the property and come up with a plan that also made sense to us. Your vision for the property became our vision. Seeing it take shape has been very cool. Although timelines were a bit of a struggle, the final product will be priceless. We look forward to successful hunts and keeping the tradition alive for generations to come. We know we still have work to do and will need to put in effort every year. Working the property in the offseason will also become a tradition and bonding eperience for us, our kids, our grandkids, and more. Lastly, we look forward to sharing some photos of hunting success with you! Thank you for all of your help and for all the information you shared with us.
First sit, two hours in. Only half of the work is done but has to stop for this year. I couldn't resist this one but in a couple years I will let him walk.

First sit two hours in two years in a row.
Season update: we saw multiple deer almost every sit, saw nicer bucks while on stand than the last three years...just didn't get to pull the trigger. Yet. I'm going to hunt the muzzleloader season a few days and late bow, so maybe we can make it happen then. But either way, much improved over last year!
I can't thank you enough Josh! Not only for all the design help but for the constant information throughout the season. I truly feel like I understand deer hunting so much more now and will continue to improve our property!
This deer season success was no coincidence, two 10 pointers in back to back days from the same gun stand is not just dumb luck… this off season was spent improving the deer habitat, improving access,making the deer feel safe, and most importantly learning! Bow season was our best yet regardless of the end result. One all day sit on the right day, and I saw 18 deer, 10 of which were bucks… chasing, scraping, sparring, rubbing, you name it saw it all! Had my number one shooter at 10 yards just couldn’t fit an arrow where he was standing… that’s hunting. This year was the best we have had in 20 years hunting the property and it wouldn’t have been possible without Whitetail Design Build. Josh redesigned how we hunt the land and educated us on land management and the effects it has on whitetail behaviors. If you have a property that isn’t hunting the way you think it should or want it to, give Josh a call you won’t regret it.
I was directed to Josh from a friend that I have hired several times to do plot work for me, when I asked him for someone that can help me make my property a lot better than what it is today. Without hesitation he told me about Josh and it was followed up by “and you will not need a loan to pay him.” I made connection with Josh and gave him the information needed to get me a price to complete his scope of work. When I got the price I was very happy with the amount compared to a couple others that I had received. Josh laid it out on the line what to expect and what he would need from myself to make the best design possible for my property. He was upfront and told you everything to expect up to including the hours of walking to expect and the next day plan to discuss the plan in deep detail. To say I was impressed is an understatement, Josh is a great guy from the beginning stages to the walk to the in depth design discussion, his knowledge is overwhelming and truly amazing, his dedication to this job is over the top!! I’ll hire Josh again as I have another property that needs attention without question!! I’d be happy to answer any questions you may have!
Wanted to send an update on the plan you did for us. One food plot is in and doing well and 100 black spruce have been planted. Watering holes are in. We are trying to finish the second food plot but the rain has kept us from finishing. Although the deer are not using the exact trails we expected we are seeing many more mature bucks and a lot more does and fawns. Also seeing a lot of turkeys in the plot.
He said buck down. Awesome story though, his 8-year-old daughter is with him this morning. First time hunting, she's been obsessed with watching all of our cameras the last two years. They've seen 20+ deer.
Had one heck of Saturday with my kiddos.