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Tracking in the Creek Bottom
Ace The Blood Tracking Dog – Tracking in the Creek Bottom It has been a week, now we rejoin Ace and the guys as he is tracking in the creek bottom at Oak Creek. Donald just came in the office and he has deer on his hands, I can smell it, something is going down today,…
Running a Man Track
Running a Man Track – Ace The Blood Tracking Dog Oh Man! Donald is getting his jacket and boots on. He has the collars in his hand! That means it is time to go to work. I wonder what we are going to do? Could there be a deer down? No it is the wrong time of…
Do you have the perfect stand placement?
Do you have the perfect stand placement? Stand placement for a hunt can make or break you. It can create opportunity to harvest an animal where they may not be otherwise, or it may be the downfall to a seemingly textbook hunt. Are your stands placed in optimum…
High Fence Deer Hunting – Finding the Best of All Worlds
Hunting whitetail deer is a challenge for the most avid hunter. Matching wits with the evasion skills of whitetail deer is a thrill. Most hunters that have never been to a legitimate high fence ranch believe, at its most basic level, the concept of fencing deer into…
Lew Scores on Big 190″ Buck
Lew Scores on Big 190″ Buck Lisa and I wanted to thank everyone from Oak Creek for their hospitality, expertise, and the amazing food prepared by Dustin. It was without question the best hunting experience I have ever had in my 55 years of hunting in various…
Dove Hunting Takes Skill and Practice
Dove hunting doesn’t require a lot of equipment, and it’s a great sport for families, beginners, and youngsters. Don’t underestimate the challenge, though. Not only are these birds small targets, they’re also erratic, unpredictable, acrobatic, and surprisingly…
Ace’s Update: They have abandoned me!
Ace’s Update: They have abandoned me! By Ace the Deer Dog. The humans think they run things around here, but, as we all know, this is my ranch. The humans abandoned me. They went to the Dallas Safari Club Convention and left me here to watch over Oak Creek. No…
Identifying Mature Bucks with Oak Creek
Identifying Mature Bucks with Oak Creek I’ll admit it. I have no idea what constitutes a mature whitetail buck. This is because I generally deer hunt private property with guides whose job it is to know what constitutes such. Call me lucky. Or spoiled. Regardless… It…
After Season Weapon Maintenance
After Season Weapon Maintenance from Oak Creek The season is over for us. It may not be over for you. (We hope not.) When it is though, there’s work to be done. After Season Weapon Maintenance is a must. Hard hunting means gear will require a little attention. Most…
Tips for Still Hunting Whitetail Deer
As the cold weather arrives deer move less and less. Their cover has been reduced and they take fewer chances in open areas. Hunting from a stand is not as likely to be effective to say nothing of the bone chilling cold that seeps in as you move little in your tree…
