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THUG Justin Eakins’ Favorite Deer Hunt

I don’t know if I can tell you about the hunt I had the most fun on, but I can tell you about the hunter with whom I’ve had the most fun. Some of the most fun hunts I’ve been on are when I’ve taken my daughter Katie with me. I enjoy hunting with children, because they’re really special.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak

GamePlan Gear BowBat XL

Bowhunters, stop! This next product I am going to share with you is on my Top 10 must-have list because of its functionality and practicality. Two big words for a piece of equipment. The GamePlan BowBat XL case in Mossy Oak Treestand camo pattern is awesome. I have used this product for a month now and really like it. It was designed by a bowhunter for a bowhunter, which makes it highly functional. The company

Gear, Mossy Oak, Bow

Justin Eakins on Bucks You Want To Take

We provide a guide for every two hunters. We try and put our hunters in areas where chances of taking a really-big buck are best. We also tell our clients, “You may not see many deer from the stand. But, if you spot a buck, he most likely will be a big buck. For the hunter who wants to see a lot of deer, I can put him on top of a hill overlooking a

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak

Stay Away from the Buck Until the Day You Plan to Take Him

with Justin Eakins We offer 5-day hunts, and during each 5-day hunt, a hunter can take a buck, a doe and a hog if they see one. When we’re talking about wildlife management, in many areas of the country, managing the hogs on your land has a direct effect on how many deer on the land you can hunt. The hogs compete with the deer for food, and deer just don’t like to be around

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak

5 Quick Tips for Killing Mature Bucks

“I got the day off work! I’m heading to the treestand.” So many hunters never even consider the wind direction, whether the thermal is in their favor, if they can approach their ambush location without being busted, and a dozen other details that will ultimately factor into their success.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Justin Eakins on How to Manage Deer to Take Older Age Class Bucks

Preparing for deer season for me and our guides is a 365-day job each year. We scout all-year-long, and we’re always maintaining the lodge, planting food plots, developing better habitat, putting-out trail cameras, checking trail cameras, putting-out feeders, loading the feeders with corn, cutting paths to and from stands, moving stands as wind conditions change and working 16 to 18 hours a day, getting ready for deer season.

Big Game, Deer, BioLogic, Mossy Oak

Mossy Oak and Sportchief team up to create GameKeeper Fieldwear

Mossy Oak, the world’s most trusted outdoor brand, has teamed up with Sportchief to create a complete line of casual and work wear for those who spend the majority of their time in the outdoors. Sportchief, a long-time licensee of Mossy Oak patterns, is known for manufacturing durable, high-quality clothing for outdoor enthusiasts.

Mossy Oak Bottomland, News, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

DEER THUG Justin Eakins

Justin Eakins owns Canadian River Hilton Hunting Lodge in Crawford, Oklahoma, on the Canadian River. Justin hunts on 25,000 to 30,000 acres of land and has been one of the co-hosts on Mossy Oak’s “Deer T.H.U.G.S.” TV show for 6 years.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak

Importance of Wearing a Safety Vest

Mossy Oak Pro-Staff member Parrish Elliot discusses the importance of wearing a safety vest. Parrish talks about why he made the switch and always hunts with a safety vest while hunting out of a tree stand.

Big Game, Deer, Video, Mossy Oak, Bow

The Wind Is Your Master When Hunting Deer with Giles Island’s Jimmy Riley

A major mistake that hunters make is what I call the fudge factor. They’re walking into their stand, and they realize the wind is blowing from the wrong direction for them to hunt from the stand where they planned. So, they say to themselves, “I'm almost to the stand. If I go to another stand where I have a favorable wind, I can’t get there as early as I want to be in my stand.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak

Mossy Oak Tourney 2 Back Pack

The hunting pack is a staple for hunters no matter if you bow or gun hunt. Your pack allows you to easily carry key essentials to the blind or stand. What I have found over the years is that not all packs are created equally. Just simply throwing your gear in your pack is not effective and can actually hurt your hunt once you get to the woods. If you have to search and move

Gear, Mossy Oak

What Causes Hunters to Not Take Trophy Bucks with Giles Island’s Jimmy Riley

One of the reasons many hunters don’t harvest more trophy bucks is when they see those big-body deer with big antlers, they often go into panic mode and get stressed out. To help solve that problem, our hunters sit with their guides, and their guides are accustomed to seeing big deer. They try to help calm the hunter down, before he prepares for the shot. Another reason hunters stress out is they put way too

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak

Pricing your land to sell

A tract of land is likely the largest asset you have. That means you will want to be diligent in how you price it. Listing your land for too little could mean you lose out on making money, while pricing it too high could drive buyers away. When determining how much you should price your land for, it's a good idea to talk with land specialists. They will be helpful in determining the value of

Conservation, Mossy Oak Properties

Secrets for Producing Trophy Bucks Each Year with Giles Island’s Jimmy Riley

Let me explain from the beginning, taking trophy bucks whether they’re on Giles Island or anywhere else involves a lot of luck. The management system we have in place for our deer herd is the reason many of our hunters are so successful. First of all, we want to make sure we have plenty of deer for the hunters to hunt, and we want to be certain no one harvests our bucks, until they reach

Big Game, Deer

Mossy Oak Durable Hunter Camo Party Cups Available from Proforma

Whether you and your family are out hunting or on a camping trip, the average plastic cup just won’t do. You need a cup that not only looks the part, but is also tough enough to handle the cruelties of nature. That’s why Proforma has introduced the Mossy Oak camo, durable party cups in three styles.

News, Mossy Oak

Latest Content

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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