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A Beginner’s Guide: How to Identify Hickory Nuts

Hickory nuts come in different varieties, usually producing brown-shelled nuts that contain sweet, rich nut meat.

Land Management

Brandon Lester’s Five Favorite Bass Lures for Fishing Tournaments

If I could only take 5 lures to a tournament, here’s what they would be:

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Secretary Bernhardt Works to Safely Reopen National Parks

Sec. Bernhard has been working directly with the Governors and communities of various states to ensure a safe re-opening of areas that have been shut down due to COVID-19.

Conservation, News

Ring-Necked Pheasant: Fast Facts, Management Tips and Trivia

Learn all about the ring-necked pheasant, a popular game bird that was originally brought over from China and now thrives in many states and Canada.

Small Game, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Back to School: Long-Range Shooting for the Hunter

A Tulsa, Oklahoma-based company providing sportsmen with hunting and fishing trips, Outdoors Solutions: Hunting and Fishing Destinations, began offering their long-range class a few years ago, mostly due to client need.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Firearm

Jordan Lee on How to Catch Bass in Late May

By the last two weeks in May, the bass have started moving out of the shallow water and holding in the deep-water structure, which means that you can catch numbers of big bass then.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Brandon Cobb: Fish Popping Lures for May Bass

I fish the Yo-Zuri Popper in a bluegill color because that’s exactly what some bass like to feed on in May. Depending on what part of the country you live in, the bluegill will spawn on the first full moon in May.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Sticks & Strings: LIVE from the Country with Ray Fulcher

We’re going live from the country with Ray Fulcher Thursday night May 14 on Mossy Oak's Facebook, YouTube and on Mossy Oak GO App at 7 p.m. CST.

News

Do’s and Don’ts of Artifact Hunting

Surface artifact hunting is a fun and rewarding hobby whether solo or with friends and family. It is legal on privately owned land but banned on public or government owned property.

Conservation, Land Management, How-To

GameKeepers’ Guns: Thermal Technology

Learn about the Leupold LTO-Tracker 2, a powerful tool with impressive thermal technology to help you better see wild hogs in the darkness.

Gear, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Firearm

Pig Problem Solutions: How to Deal with Trap-Shy Hogs

Feral hog overpopulation continues to be a problem throughout areas of the United States. Learn how to handle this invasive and destructive species.

Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Firearm

Texas-Rigged Baby Brush Hog or a Z-Craw for Dirty Water Fishing

When I come across dirty water in May, I’ll use a Texas-rigged Baby Brush Hog or Z-Craw.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Chef John Folse Makes Hunting Taste Good

Everyone has their own recipe for venison, fish or fowl and take great pride in preparing and serving those dishes for friends and relatives, but few have taken it to the level of chef John Folse.

What Do You Do When The Toms Aren’t Gobbling?

I have 2 different strategies that I employ when I haven’t heard a gobble and KNOW the birds are around:

Turkey, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Obsession, How-To

Fatheads: A Little Minnow with a Big Benefit for New Ponds

Fathead minnows provide a source of food for young bass and bluegill. Learn about the benefits of stocking fathead minnows in new ponds.

Fishing, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Fishing, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

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Field Judging Black Bears

Ask any experienced hunter and they’ll tell you that black bears are among the most difficult big game animals to field judge. Part of that is because they’re far less common than deer, so hunters just don’t get much experience seeing them. And part is just the nature of the beast. Any large, black carnivorous animal will look big, especially if you don’t have something for scale nearby.

Big Game, How-To

Black Bear Season Primer

Hunting tactics can be broken down into several schools of thought. Here's a 101-style overview on what to expect this fall if you're bear hunting for the first time.

Big Game, How-To

3 Hill Country Stand Locations for the Whitetail Rut

These key spots funnel deer into tighter spaces, condensing activity and greatly improving your odds of not just seeing more deer, but filling your tag when it counts most.

Deer

The Art of the All-Day Rut Sit

The rut is here, and with it comes the moment many of us have been waiting for all year–the chance to put in those all-day sits in the tree, hoping to cross paths with a mature buck cruising in daylight.

Deer

Mossy Oak Camo Hunting Bows and Bow Hunting Gear

We’ve got a great collection of bows and bow hunting accessories and gear in Mossy Oak camo. Whether you’re looking for a Bottomland or Country Roots bow or a new saddle or climber, this comprehensive list gives you all your options.

Big Game, Deer, Gear

Sheet Pan Dinner with Balsamic Marinated Venison Medallions

Who doesn't love the ease of a sheet pan dinner? This recipe uses venison medallions from Gamekeeper Butchery along with onions, beans, mushrooms and potatoes. Make it your own with your favorite vegetables.

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

3 Hunts Every Rookie Hunter Should Try

Our list of 3 hunts every rookie hunter should try has some great options to get you started on what many hunters consider the best hunts of the season.

Small Game, Deer, Waterfowl

Improving Savanna and Woodland Habitats in Forested Landscapes

Savannas are often overlooked components of North American forests that can be effectively managed to improve wildlife habitat and hunting opportunities through careful planning for the right combination of trees, grasses, forbs and disturbance regime.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries, BioLogic

Mature Whitetail Bucks: Why Don’t I See More?

Even under the best of circumstances your odds of killing a mature buck are fairly low. You can nudge them slightly in your favor by minimizing disturbance and maximizing the ability of your property to attract and hold more and older deer.

Deer, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Mossy Oak Classics: Deer Hunting Videos from the Archive

It's Deer Season - and we've got some vintage VHS gold teed up and ready to go. Watch old Mossy Oak hunting videos with the original crew.

Big Game, Deer, Video, Mossy Oak Companions

BUILT: The Nosler Story

John A. Nosler revolutionized the bullet-making business in 1948 with his now infamous Partition bullet. Here's the story of how a frustrated and creative hunter and his company came to be icons in the hunting industry.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Gear

5 Questions Answered to Help Develop a Scrape Hunting Strategy

When it comes to hunting mature bucks, understanding and utilizing scrapes can be a game-changer.

Deer, How-To

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