The Founder of Ozark Ridge Recon Shares the Stories and Secrets Behind Real Hunting Success

If you’ve ever sat in a stand and wondered why the deer never show, or walked out of the woods frustrated while someone else tags a buck, this book is for you. Hunting doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s not about gadgets, gimmicks, or luck. It’s about knowing the land, paying attention to the details, and learning from the stories that the woods are always trying to tell.

That’s what Ozark Ridge Recon was built on—boots on the ground, eyes on the sign, hours spent where most hunters won’t go. Around here, folks know the name. For years, ORR has been helping hunters step into the woods with confidence by doing the scouting that most people don’t have the time or energy to do themselves.

In this book, Dr. Michael Stallings, the man behind Ozark Ridge Recon, opens up the lessons, the mistakes, and the victories that shaped his journey. From his first deer with a bow to the legendary hunt for a buck named Skip, you’ll hear the stories not as some glossy magazine article, but like a good friend leaning across the fire saying, “Here’s what happened, and here’s what you can learn from it.”

Inside you’ll discover:

• How to scout smarter and actually find where deer live, not just where they pass by.
• The simple setups that put you in the game—without overthinking it.
• Why scent, silence, and patience matter more than the latest camo pattern.
• What deer are really saying with every tail flick, ear twitch, and hoof stomp.
• And how stories—like the hunt for Skip—can change the way you hunt forever.

This isn’t just a hunting book. It’s a reminder that the woods have a rhythm, and once you learn to read it, hunting becomes simpler, richer, and more rewarding than you ever imagined.

Now go hunt. It’s easier than you think.