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Kentucky Has It All – Whitetails, Elk and Bears

Kentucky offers several hundred elk tags each year. But since I haven’t been drawn yet to take an elk, that’s why I concentrate my hunting on whitetails. I may see bears, and I usually see elk anytime I want to see them, but getting a tag to hunt them hasn’t been easy.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Mossy Oak

Southeastern Kentucky Has It All

Mossy Oak ProStaffer Dennis Garrett of Harlan, Kentucky, in the southeastern corner of the state, lives in the Appalachian Mountains. "I hunt public lands here in the Appalachian Mountains where most of our mountaintops have been clear-cut and mined for coal, using strip mining tactics. Most of this property has been reclaimed, and the public lands are owned by mining companies. There aren’t many trees on the hilltops, but down in the valleys and along

Land Management, Mossy Oak

Can Texas Deer Management Help You and the Land You Hunt Produce More and Bigger Bucks

I know the management practices we use here in Texas may not work in other areas of the country. However, I do know that restricting vehicle movement and hunter movement on any property will increase deer sightings. I’m also convinced that letting the land you hunt rest more days than the days you hunt will increase deer sightings. I also know that your land can carry more bucks, if you have an overpopulation of does

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak, Bow

What Time of Year is the Best to List?

From hunting to holidays, the seasons affect every part of our lives, and selling land is no different. However, the question for land owners remains: What time of year is best to list? It's a good idea to keep the time of year in mind when gearing up to list. However, don't forget to think about other factors in play, from the state of the current economy to how well maintained your land is.

Conservation, Mossy Oak Properties

Kevin Burleson’s Insurance Program for Taking the Right Sizes of Bucks

With a video camera or a Smart Phone that has a video camera built in, the hunter has an insurance policy by giving me the opportunity to tell him whether that buck is a shooter or non-shooter. Also, when the hunter comes back to camp from his hunt, if he’s videoed all the bucks that he’s seen through the morning and afternoon hunts, I can look at his video and tell him what each buck

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak

Old School Waterfowl Basics: Part 1

With the boom in the waterfowl industry over the past several years, our sport is growing at a rapid rate. All kinds of new hunters are trying to take their shot at being a waterfowl hunter, which is great news for us. But they often overlook the back-to-basics approach that is the foundation of being a good hunter in general.

Small Game, Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, Mossy Oak

Predator Gear Drysuit -For The Committed Waterfowler

The one-piece Predator Gear Drysuit is designed to increase comfort and safety for hunters who venture out in the most challenging conditions. Instead of needing breathable waders that leave you wishing for better fitting boots and a waterproof jacket for warmth and protection up top, the Predator Gear Drysuit solves both needs in one product. Unlike waders, you remain agile even while walking in soft mud. Since the suit won’t fill with water like waders,

Small Game, Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, News, Mossy Oak

Kevin Burleson Tells Why His Ranch Is a Deer Sanctuary

One of the reasons that more mature bucks show up on our 8,000 acres at Heart of Texas Bowhunting is that we create a sanctuary for bucks. I’ve been asked many times, “How in the world can you say that the 8,000 acres that you hunt is a sanctuary when annually you’re taking 300 to 400 deer off your ranch?” To understand how we can call our ranch a buck sanctuary, the first thing you

Big Game, Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak

That Smell - Bringing In Bucks During the Rut

Hunting season for whitetails encompasses three to four months depending upon which state you choose. Obviously whitetails can be harvested during anytime of the season, but most hunters’ favorite time is the rut. But whitetails can exhibit rut behavior during that entire time, so what most hunters imply by the rut is more specifically, the chase phase and the residual activity that can be caught on either side of actual breeding. Why do hunters like

Big Game, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Heart Of Texas Bowhunting Hunters Harvest Deer Scoring 150-160

We intensively manage our deer herds. That’s why our hunters see more bucks than does. We have so-many deer on our lands that we have to cull a lot of deer – bucks with undesirable genetics or does when we see that we have too-many does on the property. This section of Texas is extremely saturated with miles and miles and miles of deer. I'm pretty sure that we take more deer off the 8,000

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak

Unbelievable Deer Management

Kevin Burleson has owned Heart of Texas Bowhunting for 13 years, 16-miles west of Brady, Texas. Geographically it’s right dead center in the middle of Texas. Can you imagine seeing 30 to 40 bucks each day that you hunt? The deer-management system that Kevin Burleson uses may not produce this type of results on other properties in the U.S. However, this management system works for Burleson in Texas.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Mossy Oak Obsession, Mossy Oak

First Deer Hunts Stay with Us for a Lifetime

Dry leaves covered the ground, thinner along the crests of ridges, then deeper in the valleys between. The air smelled like wood smoke, anticipation and December. The deer hunter among my Old Men walked at a brisk clip and I panted and hustled to keep up, a heavy rifle weighing on my shoulder, my heavy clothes already filling with sweat.

Big Game, Deer

Mossy Oak Pursuit Energy Adds New Flavors

Mossy Oak Pursuit Energy has announced that two new flavors are joining the Original flavor, which are all available across the U.S. in three new cans. Now outdoor enthusiasts have three smooth, delicious energy sources to keep them sharp and focused for hunting, fishing, and anything else they love doing outside.

News, Mossy Oak

The Day Outdoor Writer John E. Phillips Almost Died

As we both lay on the ground together, I tried to determine what had happened. I also wanted to make a quick check of my body parts to make sure they were all intact. I could hear Dixon asking, “Bubba are you okay? Bubba are you okay?”

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak, Bow

Southeastern Land Market: Trends, Sales and Forecasts

The Southeast region of the U.S. land market is one of the most diverse in the country, with attributes including a healthy and varied agricultural economy, the nation's largest timber industry, and claim to some of the world's finest hunting and fishing opportunities. The Southeast region sees high demand from buyers.

Conservation, Mossy Oak Properties

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Top 7 Non-Food Plot Plantings for Deer

Paul Annear Whitetail food plots get a lot of love in the land management space. Deer hunters everywhere spent countless hours planning their next food plot rotation. Grinding away on a humid summer day just to plant and create a whitetail haven where deer feed and can be hunted is rewarding and fun. But there are more permanent food sources you could be missing out on. A lot of whitetail management fads come and go.

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

How to Maintain Your Summer Clover

Paul Annear It’s hard to beat the attraction of a lush field of well maintained clover. In most of the U.S. clover is attractive right out of the ground and hardy blends like Non-Typical Clover stay green deep into November, even in the upper Midwest. Clovers are the most popular food plot planting for a reason. Deer love clover, and its easy to establish without large equipment. To keep from weeds taking over your clover

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

Fly Fishing for Bream

Phillip Gentry When most people think of fly fishing, the image that comes to mind is the silhouette of a wader clad angler plying the bubbling waters of some cold mountain stream. Others may envision an iridescent Caribbean sand flat with an angler on the deck of a sleek flats boat trying to temp a shadow drifting through the saltwater. As many fly-casting fans have discovered, just about any type of fish species that can

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Red Snapper: Tips and Tactics for an American Favorite

Bart K. Davis One of the most sought-after gamefish from the Carolinas to the Gulf, red snapper are experiencing a resurgence like few other species. Thanks to careful management and tighter harvest limits over the past two decades, populations have bounced back strong—and with that recovery has come a new golden age of snapper fishing. They truly are the American snapper. With their fiery red flanks and powerful strikes, red snapper are everything anglers want

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Fishing

Fishing the Emerald Coast: Destin’s Inshore and Offshore Action

Bart K. Davis Destin, Florida, isn’t called “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” for nothing. Tucked along the Emerald Coast in the Florida Panhandle, and with easy access to the Gulf of Mexico, this bustling beach town offers a year-round buffet of saltwater action. From sight-casting to redfish in skinny water to battling cobia just outside the pass, Destin is a dream destination for saltwater anglers. These tips and techniques will help you make the most

Fishing

Flounder Fever: Top Techniques for Catching Flatfish on the East Coast

Bart K. Davis If you’ve ever felt the unmistakable thump of a flounder strike on the end of your line, you know the thrill of targeting these delicious and elusive flatfish. Found along the entire Atlantic seaboard, flounder are a favorite target for inshore anglers. But landing these ambush predators consistently takes more than luck, something I learned growing up on the marshes and sounds of southeastern North Carolina. Fortunately, these tips and techniques will

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Fishing

Keep Those Shooting Skills Sharp by Whistle Pig Hunting

Mark Fike It is summer, but hunting season is not far off. Keep those shooting skills sharp and make a farmer or gardener happy by hunting whistle pigs! Whistle pigs, aka groundhogs, are a common sight along highways, in farm fields, and unfortunately in gardens and backyard flower beds. These varmints readily adapt to living in close proximity to humans and quickly learn when danger lurks nearby. Growing up in Virginia we always had a

Small Game, Predator, How-To, Firearm

Popular Calibers for Hunting Deer

What are the most popular calibers for whitetail deer, not the best caliber, not my favorites, but just popular? That should be easy. Just call all the ammunition manufacturers and ask them to list their top ten.

Deer, Firearm

Smoked Wild Turkey & Alabama BBQ Sauce Sandwich

We're always looking for new ways to eat a wild turkey; smoking them is always a great and flavorful option.

Turkey, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

Hot Honey Salmon Mac n' Cheese with Crispy Fried Onions

This dish combines the best of both worlds: sweet and spicy salmon bites nestled on a creamy, malty mac n' cheese, all topped with a delightful crunch.

Fishing, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

Classic Backyard Smoked Venison Brats

When I think of classic backyard cookouts, I think of throwing hamburgers, hot dogs, or brats on a grill for my family and friends.

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Mossy Oak, Ingredient Wild

Retriever Training: Steady to Shot and Flush

Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels Head Trainer Bill Gibson walks us through the importance of a steady dog in the field and how to train one up to be steady.

Waterfowl, Dogs, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels

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