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Snapping Turtles: How To Catch, Clean and Cook

Rodney Meyer has been trapping turtles for about 40 years. This video series from Mossy Oak University takes you through turtle trapping, cleaning and eating.

Small Game, Fishing, How-To, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Best New Hunting Gear 2019

We hit up the ATA and SHOT Shows checking out new hunting gear and outdoor products releasing in 2019. We aim to bring you a comprehensive list of the best equipment, camo apparel, hunting supplies and accessories we can find.

Big Game, Deer, Turkey, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Gear, Video, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Bow

Back to the Basics: Fixing Common Shooting Errors with Proper Shooting Fundamentals

Revisiting a few shooting fundamentals can help you become a much better shot in the field. Learn some common shooting errors and how to practice in the offseason to increase your accuracy.

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Predator, How-To, Firearm

Will Primos on How to Use the Truth to Be a Better Deer Hunter

There’s a lot to be learned from the misses. As a matter of fact, we found we could learn more from the turkeys and the deer we missed than we did from the ones we harvested.

Deer, Turkey, How-To, Video, Bow, Firearm

Calling High Pressure Coyotes

One of the best excuses that predator hunters tend to make when they are unsuccessful is that the coyotes get too much pressure, which in turn makes them harder to call in. Too much pressure can sometimes be the case, yet most of the time, it boils down to the fact that there simply isn’t as good of a population of coyotes as one would believe there to be.

Predator, How-To, Firearm

The Basics of Taxidermy

Ben Mears is a professional taxidermist that takes us through the ins and outs of taxidermy. These videos explain the basics of taxidermy.

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Fishing, Predator, How-To

How to Care for Your Field and Brush Clearing Tools

All brush clearing tools must undergo careful and habitual upkeep. Cleaning, sharpening, reshaping and otherwise maintaining your tools increases their lifespan and ensures your safety while using them. This guide contains tips and tricks to help you care for your field tools.

Land Management, Gear, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties

Venison Care: How Long To Hang Your Deer

Conventional wisdom recommends aging venison. This allows beneficial bacteria to break down muscle fibers and also flavors and tenderizes the meat.

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

Trail Camera Surveys: Are They Worth the Effort?

Trail camera surveys can provide key data and insight that can help you manage your herd, but are they worth it? Read on to learn the pros and cons of trail camera surveys.

Deer, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties

Winter Feeding for Bluegill: Is it Right for Your Pond?

Don’t forget about your fish in the winter! Learn the benefits of feeding pond fish in the winter and how to properly feed bluegill in harsh conditions.

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

Cold-Weather Fishing for Largemouth Bass

When the weather’s cold, and the water’s clear, and no one else is on the lake but you, if you know where to find the bass and which lures to use to catch them, you can have a great day of bass fishing almost any time during the cold-weather months.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To

Is Reloading Worth It?

At what point in reloading do you break even and start saving money? Bill Gabbard took a poll to find out why hunters start reloading.

Deer, Predator, Firearm

Jack Miner | Legendary Waterfowl Conservationist

Noted for his waterfowl conservation efforts, Jack Miner was a legendary figure who deserves recognition among modern hunters. Learn how his life and legacy have made a lasting impact on waterfowl conservation today.

Waterfowl, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Deer Hunting Stories and Lessons from Ernie Calandrelli

Ernie Calandrelli just retired after being with Quaker Boy Calls full time for 32 years. Ernie has taken customers and outdoor writers hunting and fishing for Quaker Boy during those many years. Now that he’s retired, Calandrelli has been doing more hunting and fishing.

Deer, Fishing, Predator, Bow

Bowhunting Tips: Achieving Perfect Balance

There are many things that make up a great archer, but no one thing is more important than having a perfectly balanced bow. The overall goal of finding perfect balance is to be able to draw the bow with your eyes closed, settle in and open your eyes to a perfectly level bubble.

Big Game, Deer, How-To, Bow

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Pheasant and Cornbread Pancakes

I was asked to create my version of chicken and waffles, and this is what I came up with. This recipe is simple, delicious and will keep your spouse, kids or guest coming back for seconds.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

BEARTOOTH by Callan Wink: Bottomland Book Club

Beartooth by Callan Wink is a novel that hunters and anglers alike will enjoy and find unputdownable.

Big Game, Bottomland Book Club, Deer

Predator Hunting in January: Capitalizing on Cold Weather and Hungry Coyotes

By Heath Wood December marks a prime time for predator hunters as the cold temperatures of late fall transition into winter, pushing coyotes into a heightened state of activity. Even though I enjoy coyote hunting all year and have had success throughout the year, December often marks the start of my “winter season” of coyote calling and is the beginning of what I believe to be the best time to hunt coyotes. With food sources

Predator, How-To, Video

3 Things to Know About Late-Season Buck Patterns

Understanding a few key patterns can give you an edge in the late season, setting you up for success when the pressure is on and the daylight hours are short.

Deer

Stand Hunting During Late Season Cold Snaps

Success requires mastering the art of patience, staying warm, controlling wind scent, and adapting to frigid winter conditions and, in some cases, snow-covered landscapes.

Deer

How to Extend Your Effective Shooting Distance

While shots can be missed at any distance, the further the shot is, the harder it is to make due to a broader range of influences.

Deer

Strategies For Hunting the "Second Rut"

Often, the first to mid-December, white-tailed does, and bucks go into what many hunters refer to as the second rut. Some hunters do not like to use the term second rut to describe the re-occurring breeding activities that occur during this time because the rutting activity is far different from that of the primary rut.

Deer, How-To

Late Season Deer Hunting in December & January

Late-season deer hunting in December and January presents unique challenges and opportunities for hunters seeking the elusive mature buck.

Deer, How-To

Chef Nathan Duensing puts a new twist on everyone’s favorite waterfowl-based appetizer, a duck popper perfect for any table.

Waterfowl, Wild Game Recipes, Video, Ingredient Wild

The Deep South Rut

For most hunters, November is the month where the magic happens in the deer woods. However, if you drive far enough south, you’ll find a land where the finest days for deer hunting are in December.

Deer, How-To

How To Adapt To Post-Rut Hunting

The post-rut can be an excellent time to find a mature buck, still on his feet and ready for action.

Deer, How-To

Top Tools for Getting Your Deer Out of the Woods

You killed a deer far from the truck. Now what? Here’s a look at some of the best ways to get your deer out of the woods.

Big Game, Deer, How-To

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