Can I Train My Dog to be a Hunting Dog?

Can I Train My Dog to be a Hunting Dog?

Dogs are some of the best companions when you’re on the hunt, especially those that were bred to track, retrieve, or expose game. However, even hunting breeds will need training before you bring them out in the field. Let’s look at the signs that your dog could be...
Tips for Deer Hunters in Texas Summer Heat

Tips for Deer Hunters in Texas Summer Heat

Tips for Deer Hunters in Texas Summer Heat There are a ton of advantages of hunting in Texas, and one of them is that there is available game all year round. That said, a lot of our native deer species are off-limits in the heat of the summer. Does that mean that...
North Texas Wild Boar Hunting Tips

North Texas Wild Boar Hunting Tips

Here in Texas, we aren’t too thrilled about our wild boar situation, but we have to admit that it has led to some excellent hunting! North Texas wild boar are a unique game hunting experience: techniques for tracking, approach, aiming, and takedown are all somewhat...
Pros and Cons of Hunting Alone

Pros and Cons of Hunting Alone

At 9 Bar Ranch, we love to hunt both solo and in small groups for wild boar, deer, and small game that makes its home here just NW of Fort Worth, Texas. There are times when hunting solo is just the meditative experience you need, while at other times, having company...