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Use the Spring/Summer Seasons to your Advantage
What do whitetail hunters do in the off-season? The most dedicated of them use their time to good advantage by working on projects that increase their odds of successful hunting later in the year. If you’re wondering how you can start preparing right now for the...
Deer Bathmats
Deer Bathmats “What are those? Bathmats of some kind?” I asked of the neon green sheets of what looked like squares of Astroturf stacked in the back of Oak Creek Whitetail Ranch Assistant Manager Jacob Osborn’s truck. Jacob responded that they were feed then...
Which is the Best Tree Stand for Deer Hunters
If you ask a group of deer hunters about tree stands, you’ll for sure get a lot of different opinions on which tree stand is best and why. Is a ladder stand worth the set-up time? Does the portability of a climbing stand offset its challenges? Is a fixed position...
Doc and Pops take on the deer world!
Doc and Pops take on the deer world! On September 13th, Doc and his father Pops came to take on Oak Creek. With light fading fast, Ryan broke out the Hoyt and flung a few confidence arrows down range! With the shooting adequate, we hit the field. When there is...
Trophy Mounts: Doing it Right
You’ve finally harvested that spectacular trophy buck! You know this is the one you need to mount. What should you do next? Remember, this is more than a trophy--it’s a reminder of what was possibly the most special hunt of your life. You want to do this right....
First Aid Basics for Hunters
We all know that no matter how careful you are, accidents do happen. Since hunters may not have immediate access to medical help when trouble strikes, it’s important for you to know how to deal with unexpected injuries. Here are the best ways to prepare....
What is the Rut?
Rut 1 : an annually recurrent state of sexual excitement in the male deer; broadly : sexual excitement in a mammal especially when periodic 2 : the period during which rut normally occurs -- often used with “the” ---Merriam-Webster Online Simply put, the rut is the...
RITE OF PASSAGE: The Next Generation of Hunters
For many families (quite possibly yours) hunting is a family tradition. Hunting skills, knowledge, and wisdom are passed from generation to generation as a cherished rite of passage. A youngster’s first hunt is a family celebration. Unfortunately, the number of...
Tips for Making You a Better Deer Hunter
Whether you’re a veteran buck hunter or a first-timer, these clever tips can help you have more success this season. Human odor spooks deer Before a hunt, shower with unscented soap. Wash your hunting clothes with unscented detergent and seal them in a plastic bag...
Bowhunting at Oak Creek Whitetail Ranch
Bowhunting Oak Creek: “I didn’t sleep very much that first night because of the excitement I felt after seeing the deer hanging on the wall in the lodge. Just knowing I may have an encounter with one of those incredible animals got my heart racing!” Jon’s...