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Retriever Training: Eye Contact and Focus

It has often been said that the eyes are the window to the soul. In dog training this statement is, to me, particularly true because I believe a dog can read you through your eyes. Developing and maintaining eye contact is a trait that should be developed in the earliest stages of training and maintained throughout the dog’s life. I start developing eye contact when a pup’s focus is on the task at hand, ensuring

How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels

7 Common Mistakes Hunters Make When Using Deer Decoys

A well-placed deer decoy is an excellent way to influence deer behavior. Learn about common deer decoy mistakes to avoid so you can fill your tag this season.

Deer, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, How-To, Bow, Firearm

Where to Place a Ground Blind

Each year as early summer rolls around, the thought of deer season preparation begins to lay heavy on a hunter’s mind. Hunters will begin hanging tree stands as well as placing a few ground blinds. The excitement level is already building, however, don’t let the excitement get the best of you just yet. There are a few things hunters need to take into consideration when placing ground blinds.

Deer, How-To, Video

Calling Elk Successfully with Ralph Ramos

I think before anyone goes elk hunting, they need to know all the sounds that elk make, learn how to give those sounds and understand what those sounds mean. Elk are very vocal creatures, and I’m convinced you need to know what they’re saying with each sound they make to have success hunting them. Also, you need to learn how to use your calls to imitate what you’re trying to say to them. Often elk

Big Game, Mossy Oak Mountain Country, How-To, Bow, Firearm

How To Lighten Your Load

I’ve heard of sheep hunters cutting the tags off their clothing to save weight. That’s a bit extreme in my opinion, but there’s no doubt that being ounce-stingy when backpacking or mountain hunting pays dividends.

Big Game, Mossy Oak Mountain Country, How-To, Bow

Where to Put Mineral Sites for Deer

Let the pros explain why minerals for deer play an important role in managing and growing whitetails. Know when and where to put the best mineral sites!

Deer, Land Management, How-To

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