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The Trials of a GameKeeper: EHD’s Devastation on Deer

EHD is a viral disease that is spread from deer to deer. This disease can be problematic for gamekeepers for a number of reasons. Continue reading to learn more about EHD and it’s devastating effects on deer population.

Deer, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Managing Pond Environment with Mussels

Mussels are filter feeders that travel from one location to the next feeding on phytoplankton and decaying organic matter. Read on to learn more about where mussels come from and how they can benefit your pond.

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

The Healing Side of Gamekeeping

After the death of her husband, Laquita Wylie turned to the land for solace and discovered a passion for gamekeeping and conservation. Read about Laquita’s mission to restore the land of her family’s old farm in Sweet Lips, TN.

Deer, Turkey, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties

Coues Deer Hunting and Habitat

Despite their diminutive stature, Coues deer are ardently sought after, their pursuers awarding them something of a cult-like reverence for the challenge they present. What they lack in physical stature they more than make up for in elusiveness, and their uncanny ability to seemingly vanish into the bleak habitat has earned them the nickname, Gray Ghost.

Deer

WhistleBack: Food for Wild Birds

Managing for wild quail can be beneficial to deer and their habitat. Unfortunately, wild birds don’t always see the same benefits when managing for deer, so what can we do to help? That’s where WhistleBack can help.

Small Game, Conservation, Land Management, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Planting Trees for Wildlife in Your Own Backyard

You don’t have to have a ton of land to attract wildlife with your trees. All you need is a backyard and the right tree and shrub species. Continue reading for tips on how to get wildlife to respond to your planting efforts.

Small Game, Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties, Nativ Nurseries

Beer Roasted Wild Duck

For a moist and flavorful duck breast, consider a brine soak. The time it takes from start to first bite is absolutely worth it!

Waterfowl, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Virgel Shook Pinpoints the Bucks He Wants to Take Each Season

I changed my hunting tactic from taking any mature buck to hunting one buck each season on the ground where I hunt. You really get a great feeling when you pinpoint a mature deer on the land you have to hunt – whether that land’s public or private – and you hunt that buck until you take him. There’s nothing like that feeling.

Deer, Bow, Firearm

Your Boots Stink: Covering Your Scent

Hunters are becoming more educated and understand that defeating a whitetail’s sense of smell is possibly the most important detail in getting closer to them. If you leave a stinky trail to your treestand, all of your scent reduction work was a waste of time.

Deer, Gear, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

The .308 Winchester: The Ideal Cartridge for a GameKeeper

The .308 Winchester is one of the most popular cartridges for many reasons. Accuracy, manageable recoil and an array of rifle action-types being just a few. Continue reading to learn more about what makes the .308 ideal for GameKeepers.

Deer, Gear, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Firearm

Tips for Making Your Hunting Plot More Effective

What makes a good hunting plot? Position and design are important, as well as what types of crops you plant. Continue reading to learn Mossy Oak GameKeeper's tips and strategies for creating a hunting food plot that really delivers.

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

Mossy Oak GO Adds “Rolling Thunder” Waterfowl Series

Mossy Oak is proud to offer a total of 12 episodes from two seasons of “Rolling Thunder” waterfowl series on Mossy Oak GO (MOGO).

Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, News, Firearm

Nathan LaClaire on Hunting New York Deer

Avid deer hunter, Nathan LaClaire of Schaghticoke, New York, has been a Mossy Oak ProStaffer for 6 months. However, Rachelle, his wife, has been on the ProStaff for 6 years.

Deer, Bow, Firearm

Brandon Palaniuk’s Tournament Tactic When Time’s Running Out

I’m the kind of bass angler who likes to fish all the way until the last possible moment I can fish before check-in. I guess the bottom line is if I’m fishing an area where I’ve caught bass previously, I’ll stay with that spot.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To

5 Tips for Successful Fishing in Cold Weather

Fishing in cold weather can be as fun as it is in the summer, especially since the weather keeps most anglers cozied up next to their woodburning stoves. But winter fishing takes some prep. Here are five fishing tips for cold weather angling.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Gear

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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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