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Deer Hunting in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania always ranks within the top five states in the United States for number of deer hunters. I have hunted Pennsylvania for 40 years, where you'll usually see more hunters than deer. Pennsylvania’s deer herd statewide has been in a process of change for the last several years.

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Post-Rut Deer Hunting is a Concerted Effort

We’ve learned that on the day when deer are moving after the rut, there usually will be a tremendous buck movement on that same day on other properties close to the land where you're seeing bucks. After I took my buck, we sent Taylor a text that said, “Bingo, I've got my buck. Now it’s your turn to take one.”

Deer, How-To, Firearm

Waterfowl Recipes: Wild Duck Larb

I tasted it and I enjoyed it very much. I nearly ran off the road as I tried to get more from the small container. When I got home, I heated the remainder up and it was even better. I would have to say that was the best wild duck I ever had. And I am telling you this as a trained professional chef. It was so good I had to call Bob.

Waterfowl, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

How to Cook Bacon-Wrapped Walleye

I don't think I have ever recalled anyone saying they didn't like bacon. So, why not combine a favorite fish with a favorite meat? Bacon-wrapped walleye is my new favorite go-to dinner when I want to shake up the dinner party a bit.

Fishing, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Terry Drury's Post-Rut Muzzleloader Hunt in Iowa

I took my next post-rut buck during the second firearms season in Iowa. I was hunting my brother Mark’s farm on December 9, 2017, only two days after I’d harvested the Missouri buck. When I'm hunting Mark’s farm, I don’t try to guide the guide. I just go where Mark tells me to go and do what Mark tells me to do.

Deer, BioLogic, Firearm

Terry Drury’s Post-Rut, Crossbow Buck

I'm almost certain the reason this buck came out and presented the shot is because we were hunting with cold temperatures and a full moon. We had a north-by-northwest wind, a bluebird day and a rising barometer about 30.28. All the conditions were right for bucks to be on the green fields.

Deer, Bow

Mossy Oak Partners with SureCan to Offer a Spill-Proof Gas Can to Feed Your Machines

Mossy Oak has officially partnered with SureCan Incorporated to offer an all-new design of gas cans sure to solve all of the problems created from pouring gas.

Fishing, Land Management, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Gear, News, Mossy Oak

Jake Meyer's First On-Camera Texas Buck

This was the first morning of my 8-day hunt just outside of Eldorado, TX. We were setup up in a well-known travel corridor catching the deer coming from their primary food source back to their bedding area. We were seeing a large amount of deer since first light.

Deer, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Mossy Oak, Firearm

Find Post-Rut Bucks Where There is Food and Little Pressure

Another secret for taking an older-age-class buck after the rut is to have a place to hunt that’s received little or no hunting pressure during hunting season, and that’s close to a food source.

Deer, How-To, Firearm

Whistling Wings Free Waterfowl Video Series

Mossy Oak Productions launched its waterfowl-specific series “Whistling Wings” over 10 years ago. Though no longer on the air, Mossy Oak has re-released this pioneering series on the all-new MossyOak.com. Waterfowlers and fans can now watch every episode, from any device, completely free.

Waterfowl, Video

How Young Is Too Young? Hunting and Age

“This bill will allow responsible hunters to get kids off the couch and off the electronics and into the woods,” Kleefisch told the AP. “There’s nothing more exciting than seeing the look on someone’s face when they harvest their first animal.” Families Afield data reveals that these young newcomers, under supervision as apprentice hunters, are more than four times safer than the general hunting population.

Deer, News, Firearm

Rusty McDaniels Fills Canadian Deer Tag in Final Hours of the Season

I was hunting with my good friend Grant Kuypers and his crew up at Buck Paradise Outfitters near Paradise Hill, Saskatchewan. I had hunted with Buck Paradise in late October for six days and did not have an opportunity at a mature buck. I was able to schedule a return trip in early December to try to fill my tag. I had the last four days of the season to make it happen.

Deer, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Mossy Oak, Firearm

Quick Tips: How to Take Post-Rut Deer

One of the things I've learned about hunting the post rut is that Mother Nature plays a major role when post-rut bucks move. In 2017, we didn’t have the colder temperatures that we’re accustomed to having in the Midwest during November and early December. Finally, in the early part of December, we did get some colder weather.

Deer, How-To

Experienced Hunters Cannot Overlook Tree Stand Safety

Statistics show that treestand accidents are the leading cause of injury among hunters. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reports that one in three people who hunt from an elevated stand will have a fall resulting in serious injury. The most common types are fractures of the spine and extremities, followed by head and lung injuries. Another study estimated 82 percent of those injured were not using a fall arrest system (FAS). The rest were

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Gifts for the Huntress: 5 Things to Get Her for Christmas

Let the huntress in your life know how much she means to you by giving her gifts that blend her biggest passion with popular fashion. Here are five perfect gifts for women that hunt.

Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Mossy Oak Mountain Country, Mossy Oak Break-Up in Pink, News

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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

How to Prepare for Your Child’s First Duck Hunt

That first hunt is important and memorable for you and your child. Here’s tips from Brodie Swisher on getting the correct gear and what to know to make that first hunt a success.

Waterfowl, How-To, Video

Make it a Mossy Oak Christmas from Walmart

We've put together a list of items you can conveniently grab at your local Walmart or online to gift to your outdoors loving family and friends.

Turkey, Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Predator, Gear

Make it a Mossy Oak Kids' Christmas

There's not much more rewarding than seeing your little ones excited and ready to get out in the woods or out on the water. Here's our gift guide to giving them an outdoorsy gift that they'll be thrilled to open under the tree this Christmas.

Turkey, Fishing, Small Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Gear, Mossy Oak Kids

Understanding Weather Changes and How it Affects the Rut

Understanding how weather impacts deer behavior during this critical period can dramatically increase your chances of success.

Deer

Persimmon Cheesecake Recipe

Beka Garris gives us her homemade recipe for an easy and delicious NY-style persimmon cheesecake full of that distinct persimmon flavor.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Best Treestands for Taking Kids Hunting

Hunting with a sidekick this season? Here’s a look at some of the best treestand options on the market for deer hunting with your child.

Deer, Gear, Bow, Firearm

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