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First Aid in the Wild: Preparing and Training for Injury

No matter how careful you are, accidents happen. Mossy Oak discusses first aid essentials and how to prepare for an injury in the wild.

How-To

Mossy Oak Fishing Congratulates Floyd and McNeil on Back-to-Back Collegiate Bass Fishing Series National Championships

Demonstrating the combined value of preparation and skill, the Bethel University duo of Cole Floyd and Carter McNeil led the 2019 Boat U.S. Collegiate Bass Fishing Series National Championship and claimed their second consecutive title, becoming the first team in the tournament’s 14-year history to win twice.

Fishing, News

Bass Fishing: Learning on Your Own

One of the things that has helped me the most in tournament fishing is to not depend on help from anyone. I try to make up my own game plan and not depend on help from any other people.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To

Disc-O-Bed Now Offering Mossy Oak Cam-O-Bunk

This versatile ready-to-go bunkable cot - with its patented lock-in disc system - makes for an easy, one-person assembly that is tool-free and only takes a few minutes to set up using the step-by-step instructions.

Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Gear, News

Bird Dog Training Tips for Conservative Birding

Using bird dogs is an efficient and ethical way to recover your kill. Read on for bird dog training tips for retrieving upland game birds from Mossy Oak.

Small Game, Waterfowl, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels

Ott DeFoe Says to Trust Your Gut

If you fish long enough, you’ll have some of those “ah ha” moments that are hard to explain, but that can lead you to success.

Fishing

Summer Preparation For Whitetails

Do you ever wonder how some of today's most successful whitetail hunters are able to consistently harvest mature bucks each year? It is most likely due to the hours of dedication throughout the off season that puts these hunters ahead of the game as fall approaches and it is time to climb into their tree stand.

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

Texas Rios and Turkey Hunting Gear: In-The-Field Testing

On recent turkey hunts in Texas, I had the opportunity to use a fair amount of new hunting gear while chasing after Rio Grande turkeys. Texas is great place to hunt but presents a number of obstacles to the hunter.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Mossy Oak Obsession, Gear

Woods-Work Equestrian Style: Logging with Mules

In a world where modern logging operations rely on computers and sophisticated machinery, mule logging its advantages too. Read on to learn more.

Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Accident-Free Off-Roading: Staying Safe on Your ATV

Off-roading is fun, but it can be dangerous. Learn about how to stay safe and accident-free on your ATV from Mossy Oak.

Gear

Choosing a Gate System for Your Hunting Property

A secure gate system is one way to keep unwanted visitors away from your hunting land. Mossy Oak explains how to choose the right one for your property.

Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Greg Hackney's Favorite Spring and Early Summer Bait

My favorite spring and summer bait is a Strike King Red Eyed Shad, a lipless crankbait. When the bass are aggressive in either the pre- or post-spawn, they’re feeding heavily. You can cover a lot of water with a lipless crankbait.

Fishing, Gear, How-To

Turkey Cutlets with Mixed Greens and Herb Vinaigrette

There is nothing as flavorful as wild turkey with herb vinaigrette. The tank of the Balsamic vinegar and earthiness of the herbs paired with the buttery, tender goodness of the turkey just melts in your mouth and leaves you craving more.

Turkey, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Choose Different Crankbaits for Different Depths

I pick the crankbaits I’m going to use by depth zones. I know the bass that are down that deep probably haven’t seen as many deep-diving crankbaits as they have other lures.

Fishing, Gear

Landowner Trapper: Trapping for Predator Control

Predator control is an important part of being a landowner and manager. Mossy Oak explains the advantages of animal trapping for game and habitat management.

Predator, Conservation, Land Management, 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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