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9 Winter Gear Essentials to Get You Through the Cold Weather

With the right winter gear, you don’t have to miss out on any outdoor activities. Try these nine winter gear essentials so you can enjoy your favorite outdoor pastimes even when it is chilly.

Big Game, Deer, Gear

Kevin VanDam on Fishing the Drop Shot Rig

The drop-shot rig is one of the most efficient finesse tactics that a bass angler can use. When you have a hook attached to your main line above a weight, the line stays tight, and whenever you shake the rod tip, whatever bait you have on your drop-shot rig will produce a lot of action.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To

Cleaning Cast Iron

Remember the golden rule of cast iron, and never add soap to clean a pan.

How-To

Changing Tactics for Late Winter Walleye

During the end of January and the month of February, walleye fishing can be tough. Locating a spot to fish for walleyes these two months isn’t hard, but the tactics definitely change from when you fish for walleye the other months of the year.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To

Coffee Crusted Venison Steaks

It’s all in the rub! The Cowboy Coffee Rub makes these venison steaks even more mouth watering. If you like sauce for your steaks, give the Bourbon Coffee BBQ sauce a try, too!

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Hound Hunting Game Lands

We get reports of people still hunting North Carolina Game Lands and complaining about the houndsmen that are hunting the game lands with their dogs. The game lands are public land, so it’s open to varied hunting styles.

Small Game, Deer, Predator

Winter’s Tale: How Whitetail Deer Survive in the Winter

How do deer survive in the winter? Read on to discover how whitetail deer use a combination of physiological, behavioral mechanisms to get them through brutal winters.

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

Urban Deer Management: Influencing Urban Whitetail Populations

Learn about deer management techniques from Mossy Oak GameKeepers, including the potential obstacles deer hunters face when managing whitetails in urban settings.

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

Feeding Working Dogs: The Importance of Great Nutrition

Working dogs need the right food to stay in peak condition. Discover nine tips for working dog nutrition, from finding the perfect balance of nutrients to varying food by season.

How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels

Best New Guns and Ammo 2019

The 2019 SHOT Show provided a great display of the newest firearms and ammunition. Some of the best firearms brands were on display and we visited these companies and heard firsthand from the guns and ammo manufacturers that were in attendance. Check out this extensive listing of the best guns and ammo for 2019.

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Predator, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Obsession, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, Gear, Firearm

Mossy Oak Properties of the Heartland Adds Clinton, Missouri Brokerage

Mossy Oak Properties of the Heartland is pleased to announce the opening of Mossy Oak Properties of the Heartland-M&D Land Sales, LLC in Clinton, Missouri.

Land Management, News, Mossy Oak Properties

Bowhunting Tips: Three-Part Anchor Position

If you know archery, you know how important a consistent anchor is. Most people just think of anchor as being only one thing. But the truth is, having a repeatable anchor position involves three major components.

Deer, How-To, Bow

Bourbon Coffee BBQ Sauce

One of the most enjoyable and rewarding steps of barbecuing is making your own BBQ sauce. Do you prefer a sweeter sauce or one with more vinegar? This recipe takes your traditional BBQ sauce but adds additional flavor with coffee and bourbon!

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

What Big Teeth You Have: Tips for Predator Management

Although coyotes and other predators play an important role in balancing ecological systems, they can also pose significant challenges. Learn a few expert tips from Mossy Oak for successful predator management.

Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Predator, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

How to Transition to a New Dog Food

Transitioning to a new dog food can be a long, drawn-out process—but it doesn’t have to be. Discover the eight keys to successfully switching dog food, from mixing the old and new foods to timing the transition just right.

How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels

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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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