Month: January 2024
Maybe hunting with a firearm isn’t your cup of tea. Or, perhaps, you want to pick up a new hunting method you’ve never tried before. In any case, bowhunting may be just the thing for you. Not only is it great recreation, but it’s also an excellent way to build coordination, stealth skills and precision […]
As a responsible hunter, you probably know there’s much more to wild game than just a trophy. Harvest an animal, and you are harvesting a valuable source of meats, skins and other usable but it’s the meat that we are here to talk about today. In this blog, we’ll discuss five types of wild game […]
In our previous blog, we discussed how you have the unique opportunity to harvest a trophy Aoudad right in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. However, this striking member of the wild sheep and goat family is just one of several related species that call Stone Creek Ranch home. Each is unique, from its pelt to its horns, […]
The diverse species that make up the wild sheep and goat family exists across continents and habitats. With that diversity come beautiful pelts, striking antlers, and other features that make amazing trophies for any hunter. Perhaps one of the most striking of all these species is the exotic Aoudad, also known as the barbary sheep. […]
Texas has plenty of game birds to offer hunters, and one of the most sought-after is the phenomenal Rio Grande turkey. With its beautiful plumage, notable size, and wide range of habitats, this striking bird is a great start for any Grand Slam hunter. And there’s no better place to bag yours than at Stone […]
If you’ve ever heard the old ballad, Home on the Range, you probably know the opening lines: “Home, home on the range. Where the deer and the antelope play….” In our previous blog, we discussed the identifying characteristics of the various types of deer you’ll find at Stone Creek Ranch. So, now that we’ve […]
In our previous blog about identifying different types of deer, we pointed out that 43 species exist worldwide. Two of these species that you might not realize are part of the deer family are moose and elk. Even though they are known by different names, moose and elk share many of the same characteristics as other […]
According to Encyclopedia Britannica, 43 unique species make up the deer family. While the family shares many features, each branch is still unique. When hunting, it is essential to notice these identifying traits. This may mean the difference between harvesting the deer you’re after or drawing down a different animal. Stone Creek Ranch is home […]
One meat you often don’t see in abundance in your average grocery store is deer and elk meat, better known as venison. However, as a hunter, you probably know that the great outdoors teems with these four-legged, antlered creatures, and you’ve probably even harvested a few of them as trophies in your time. Hopefully, you’ve […]
What’s better than a hearty meatloaf? Our Red Stag meatloaf is just one of the many trail-inspired recipes we prepare here at Stone Creek Ranch, and it’s also great to feed the family at home anytime. The key to this recipe is to prepare it in a smoker. But, if you just have a conventional […]