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Finding and Catching Spotted Bass

Although most tactics that professional fishermen use are to catch largemouth bass, when you’re fishing for spotted bass, especially in clear, deep water, you must use a finesse technique.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To

Easy Venison Chili Con Carne

Everyone has their favorite chili recipe, and this is my family's favorite. Venison chili adds a depth of flavor that is superior to other kinds of meats. President Johnson knew this and it is noted that he requested the cooks at the White House to use only venison for his chili. The corn mix in this recipe adds an earthy flavor and adds a texture that is perfect for Con Carne.

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Antler Size and Determining a Deer’s Age

Learn how to determine deer age with Mossy Oak's chart. Find a list of aspects to distinguish a buck’s age, including antler size, shape, muscle tone and more!

Deer, Conservation, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Deer Hunting Gear: Get Your Basics at Walmart

Getting geared up for deer hunting? Realize your favorite hunting jacket is just not going to work this year? Check out your local Walmart to pick up your deer hunting necessities.

Deer, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Gear

Mark Drury on Hunting Mule Deer

I always travel to Canada during the first week of September when the mule deer season generally starts. When I hunt mule deer, I use the spot-and-stalk technique. So, the first thing I do is make sure I’m in the very best physical condition possible.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak Mountain Country, Bow

Best Caliber for Deer Hunting

What is the best caliber for deer hunting? This question has been discussed over campfires and during Monday morning quarterbacking sessions for ages!

Deer, Gear, Firearm

Trigger Finger Alternatives: Deer Management Strategies

Learn a few alternatives to common herd management strategies with the help of land management experts from GameKeepers. We’ve got lots of useful tips required to keep your herd under control.

Deer, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Firearm

Greg Hackney Uses the Flipping Technique to Catch Bass

I grew up in the South, in Louisiana, and fishing in Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi and Alabama was where I learned to flip and use that technique in many if not most of the lakes I fished when I started out bass fishing. Thick, matted vegetation, cypress trees and other types of thick cover are where I’ve caught most of my winning limits of bass.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To

7 Ways to Use Cover for Hunting Whitetails

It’s great if you have natural bedding areas. Otherwise, you can create them by hinge cutting and completely felling some trees so they fall over each other but don’t form an impenetrable thicket. I also like to plant a few shrubs and white pines or spruce to provide a further “security” feeling for bucks if the area isn’t quite thick enough.

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

This Old Pond: The Dos and Don’ts of Pond Restoration

Learn how to restore your old pond with the help of Mossy Oak and pond restoration experts. Check out progress photos and detailed info on how to restore ponds the right way.

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

Targeting Trophy Speckled Trout

Chris Bush with The Speckled Truth provides tips for fishing for trophy speckled trout. Confidence is key when it comes to fishing for trophy trout. Moon phase, tide and time of year are key indicators of when trout will bite.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To

8 Tips For More Effective Deer Rattling

By imitating the sound of sparring bucks, you pique the curiosity and aggressiveness of other bucks. And nothing gathers a crowd like a good fight. Of course it's most effective during the peak of rut, when a buck's testosterone levels are also peaking.

Deer, How-To

Preventing Spider Bites and What to Do If One Bites You

Most spider bites are non-venomous and, apart from causing minor irritations, do not cause any serious health problems. Seek medical attention if bitten by a poisonous spider or if symptoms continue to get worse after a non-venomous bite.

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Bowhunting Tips: The Aiming Drill

Levi Morgan | BowLife.com If you’ve shot a bow long enough, you’ve probably heard about – or experienced for yourself – the demon we call “target panic.” The main form of target panic is best described as the inability to hold your pin on the target and squeeze the release slowly enough to cause surprise when it fires. Essentially, you punch the release prematurely. While there are many forms of target panic, and just as

Deer, How-To, Bow

Braised Venison

This braised venison recipe is easy and seriously delicious. It is one that you will make weekly and is perfect for the hunting camp! I used my Dutch oven, but this dish would work equally as well in a crock pot and can be prepared quickly using a "can cooker." The trick to this recipe is to allow the braise to rest for 30 minutes uncovered.

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

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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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