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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...
Blood Tracking Dogs
Well, you’ve been on the fence about that blood tracking dog for a while, and now you’re about ready to make the commitment. If you know our boy, Ace (yeah, he runs the ranch!), you know how we feel about blood trackers! Let us tell you a little about why we’re...
Fun with Game Cameras
“No pictures of Bigfoot. Nope. Never caught him on camera.” Despite Donald Hill’s admission that he has never captured a picture of the famed North American Wood Ape, I decided to continue our conversation about the fun with game cameras and their usage. Afterall,...
LOOKING TO BOOK A HUNT? DO YOUR HOMEWORK!
Maybe homework wasn’t your favorite thing when you were a kid, but if you are booking a hunt, good research can make all the difference between the experience of your dreams and an expensive disappointment. Here are a few tips to help you make the best plan for...
Oak Creek Update July
Oak Creek Update July By Ace the Deer Dog. The humans think they run things around here, but, as we all know, this is my ranch. Sweet Milk Bones it’s hot! Donald and Angi abandoned me again. So it is as good as time as any for an Oak Creek Update July. They went to...