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What’s the best caliber to use of deer?
If I had a nickel for every time someone asked me, “What’s the best caliber to use of deer?” I’d be over at the grocery store right now pouring pillowcase after pillowcase of five cent pieces into that Coin Star money counting machine knowing that in the end I’d...
Raining Baby Deer, It’s Like Magic
By Ace the Deer Dog. The humans think they run things around here, but, as we all know, this is my ranch. It’s raining baby deer here at the ranch! I don’t know where they’re all coming from. It’s like magic. Poof, they’re all over the place. The real trouble with...
Six Hour Buck In The Snow
Six Hour Buck Dave and I headed out to the stand on a cool November morning. We were headed to sit in a MB Ranch King Tower stand overlooking a large field with soy beans on one half, and CRP on the other. Not long after we got settled in, deer started funneling...
Fitness, Not Fittin’ This Whole Elk In The Freezer
Fitness, used correctly in a sentence: “I changed my diet and started exercising more as I’m working on my fitness.” Fitness, used incorrectly: “Fitness? Yeah, I’m fitness pizza in my face.” A basic level of physical capability is always a plus for an outdoorsman....
COVID-19 Family Reunion Celebration
The impact of COVID-19 has created distance between us – neighbors, friends, colleagues, and family alike. The impact of this social isolation is real, and its effect on family connections profound. Zoom, email, FaceTime and phone calls cannot replace the bonding...
New Best Friend
By Ace the Deer Dog. The humans think they run things around here, but, as we all know, this is my ranch. Guyz, guyz, you won’t believe this. Human Donald bought me a new best friend. They call her Huntley. She is awesome. Great to have another dog around the...
Defending the Ranch (Ace Kills the Decoy)
Defending the Ranch (Ace Kills the Decoy) By Ace the Deer Dog. The humans think they run things around here, but, as we all know, this is my ranch. Someone come save me! I am just here defending the ranch and the humans have lost their minds and Nick has been in...
Change is coming to the hunting world!
Change is coming to the hunting world! The Future Forecasting.... Change is coming to the hunting world! We’re not the hunters that used to be. No longer do hunters put on their best flannel and quilted blue jeans and head for the hills sporting a 47 year old...
Turkey Hunting with Decoys
Turkey Hunting with Decoys Turkey hunting with decoys has become one of our favorite ways seducing the elusive toms into range. Decoy Combinations: A single hen decoy is one of our favorite methods here at Oak Creek Whitetail Ranch during the spring. Some turkeys...
Covid-19 Notes for Deer Hunters
For avid whitetail deer hunters, the months from the end of one season ‘til opening day of the next are long indeed. The social distancing and other restrictions of the pandemic are making this year even harder than usual. However, there are still steps you can...