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Where it all started
Rooted in Wisconsin’s rich deer hunting tradition, Whitetail Partners was born from a deep passion for whitetails and a commitment to land stewardship.
Guided by a philosophy of leading through action, we’ve refined our expertise across generations—testing, proving, and sharing innovative, time-honored strategies on our own land.
A Brief Timeline
2019
Founded by Sam Bilhorn with a vision to help others improve their whitetail property and enjoy success during hunting season through a systematic, professional design process.
2020
Whitetail Partners offerings expanded to include a virtual habitat plan, pre-purchase reviews, and 1:1 coaching for habitat improvements and hunting experiences.
2021
Within the first three seasons of business, Sam consults on 75 properties, covering 14 states and 7,500 acres of designs.
2022
In response to the demand and focus for regional expertise, Whitetail Partners introduced a team of four regional experts in MI, OH, TN, & GA to offer the same high quality planning to clients across the country.
2023
The Whitetail Partners team collaborates to design 10,000 acres across 25 states and pilots new services for roll-out in 2024.
2024
With a growing workload comes a growing team - three new consultants were added in 2024: Northern WI, NY, & KS. Our services expand to provide both real estate and land management to our clients.
2026
Now a team of 10 professionals serving nationwide, the Whitetail Partners Network team serves over 250 properties annually, covering more than 30,000 acres in 30 states. Land management services expand to include full-service installations and maintenance of the properties they design.
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