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Keith Pullins Takes a Muzzleloader Mule Deer Buck

After a while, I reloaded and picked out a spot on the hill at about the same distance, but this time my bullet shot about 1-1/2 to 2 feet low.

Deer, Firearm

Keith Pullins Rifle Hunts a Mule Deer Buck

With my family, a rifle hunt for mule deer is always more of a family hunt than anything else.

Deer, Firearm

A Helpful Guide: How to Tell the Age of an Elk

Learn how to effectively age an elk by their appearance to improve your chances of bagging a trophy bull or cow.

Big Game, How-To, Video

Keith Pullins Takes a South Dakota Mule Deer Buck with a Bow

The first mule deer buck was in velvet, and I was bowhunting in South Dakota. A mule deer buck tag isn’t generally hard to get in South Dakota, but I think the rules have changed because so many out-of-state hunters have learned that South Dakota has some really nice mule deer.

Deer, Bow

Learn About Shotgun Shells with Marty Fischer

Most dove hunters believe that the more shells they shoot, the more doves they’ll take. So, they’ll have 4-5 boxes of shells and blast away.

Small Game, Firearm

Hanging Multiple Stands On Small Properties

No matter the reason, do not let hunting smaller properties decrease your stand options; instead, be prepared for every situation.

Deer

Don’t Move or You’ll Lose When Hunting Doves

If you’re familiar with hunting turkeys, you know that if you move while a turkey is walking toward you, he’ll take off, and you won’t be able to take him. Doves react exactly the same.

Small Game, How-To, Firearm

Back Pain Solutions for the Outdoorsman

Back pain is one of our biggest adversaries in life. Back pain is the main reason for missed days of work and worse probably one of the main reasons we miss days or even entire hunting seasons.

How-To

Dove Hunting Tips - How to Hunt Doves

Most of the shots that a hunter takes in a dove field are at doves coming straight at him or her at 12:00, veering off to the left or the right at 6:00 or constantly flying back and forth. Therefore, every shot that a hunter takes is at some kind of angle.

Small Game, How-To, Firearm

XTRATUF Mossy Oak Bottomland Ankle Deck Boot

Gear Drop! XTRATUF introduces the Bottomland Ankle Deck Boot. Here are the details and where you can buy them.

Mossy Oak Bottomland, Gear, Mossy Oak

What Is Rucking? Everything You Need to Know

Rucking trains your heart and muscles while improving your posture and getting you outside.

Big Game, How-To

Don’t Shoot a Shotgun that Doesn’t Fit You with Marty Fischer

A properly fitted gun will shoot right where you’re looking, without your having to aim it. To test how the gun is fitting you, we do what’s called an impact pattern.

Small Game, How-To, Firearm

The Most Common Mistakes that Dove Hunters Make with Marty Fischer

If you mount the gun properly, your eye functions as a rear sight, and the bead functions as your front sight. A bad gun mount most often results in a miss.

Small Game, How-To, Firearm

Bear Kelly Hunts a 215-Inch Mule Deer with a Bow

I got to see the footage of the hunt, taught the outfitter that rattling could be used to bring in a trophy mule deer and learned the score of the buck. Again, this was one of my most memorable hunts.

Big Game, Deer, Bow

3 Recommendations When Mentoring a New Hunter

Introducing new hunters (young or old) to the sport is probably one of the most exciting and important things veteran hunters can do.

Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Conservation, How-To, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

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Saving the Gizzard Stones

Looking for a unique way to save the memories of your bird? Start saving the gizzard stones for a colorful way to collect more trophies from your bird each spring.

Turkey, How-To

Crappie Tactics: Insight from Pro Angler Whitey Outlaw

We talk to Whitey Outlaw, a retired professional angler who spent 42 years on the crappie tournament circuit. He’s got as good of advice as you’ll ever hear.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Redbud Jelly and Foraging for Redbuds

Redbuds make for an easy forage and some great-tasting jelly. Our friend Beka Garris gives us her jelly recipe and tips!

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Nativ Nurseries

Black Crappie vs White Crappie

A lot of anglers lump the black crappie and the white crappie together as one species, but knowing the differences can help you catch more fish.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Crappie Fish Tacos

When the crappie are biting, fry them up for a fresh and flavorful taco night.

Fishing, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

How to Make a Wingbone Call

Wingbone calls are one of the coolest ways to remember a hunt and honor a turkey, and all in all you can get one done with about 2-3 hours of work (with some waiting in between.)

Turkey, How-To, Video

Foraging for Dandelions

Foraging for dandelions and want to know where to find them? Read Dr. Brooks Tiller's blog post at Mossy Oak and learn all about dandelion harvesting today!

How-To, Wild Game Recipes, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Ingredient Wild

Morel Mushrooms Foraging

Morel mushrooms are the ultimate find in the spring woods. Here's advice on how to find them.

Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Companions, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Ingredient Wild, Nativ Nurseries

Tips for Hunting the Morel Mushroom

Check out Mossy Oak's morel mushroom hunting tips to learn what gear you need, how to eat them and much more. Read Your Obsession blog today!

How-To

A History and a How-to for the Trumpet Turkey Call

Turkey hunters are a rare breed. They tend to cherish the past, as well as strive for a better tomorrow, like no other hunting community out there

Turkey, Video

BUILT: Cody Calls Turkey Calls

Bill Zearing firmly cemented his place in the turkey history books with his creation of the wooden sounding board for turkey pot calls and his thoughtful innovations continue to carve the path for modern call makers today.

Turkey, News, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Companions

Proven Strategies for Tough Gobblers

“There are those birds that seem downright un-killable. When you encounter them, it might be time to think outside the box call, throw the book away and try something more “unconventional.””

Turkey

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