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Lisa Jane on Why She Likes Bowhunting and How the Sport Empowers Her

I’m often asked, “Why do you believe women should consider shooting a bow?” I believe all women should have at least a rudimentary working knowledge of firearms as well as archery. However, I like the challenge of a bow. You have to be aware of so many things about the bow from your form to anchor point to be able to shoot it successfully. I think every woman should shoot archery, because the sport is

Big Game, Deer, Bow, Firearm

The Writing Huntress Lisa Jane Discusses Mossy Oak Camouflage and Women’s Hunting Apparel

When I first began hunting, I quickly realized how difficult finding good women’s camo was. Shopping for appropriate gear was my biggest hunting chore. Often I ended-up in the children’s department, silently thanking God for making me the height of a 10-year old.

Mossy Oak

Lisa Jane: Non-Hunter to Avid Hunter

Lisa Jane Barron, known as the Writing Huntress, and her husband currently live in a township of 16 people in North Dakota, a far cry from her hometown of Rochester, New York. She’s been writing and spreading, according to her, “Social media hunting cheer,” for the past 3 years through her blogs Hunt Like You’re Hungry and Ask the Writing Huntress.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak, Bow

Supplemental Significance

Providing nutrition the entire year-round for your whitetail herd is very important. Insufficient nutrition levels leads to weight loss, poor conception rates, lower fawn recruitment, increased vulnerability to disease…and where it counts to some gamekeepers most - poor antler development and increased mortality rates. Food plots are extremely important, but many managers have a difficult time supplying food plot forage during the winter months in the north, or in areas where you simply cannot supply

Big Game, Deer, Conservation

New World Record Alaska-Yukon Moose

A new world record for Alaska-Yukon moose has been recorded by the Boone and Crockett Club, one of the official record-keeping organizations for big game in North America. On September 25, Heinz Naef of Dawson City, Canada bagged a moose that has been scored at 263-1/8 net at the meeting of the Stewart and Yukon rivers that can be only described as enormous. Even after a lifetime of hunting moose, Naef said that the animal

Big Game, Firearm

Jeff Propst on Big Whitetails, Bulls, Family and Mossy Oak

Honestly, what I love best about being a Mossy Oak Pro Staffer and a hunter and videographer for “Bow Madness” is having that one-on-one time with my son every fall and spring. I’ve been able to watch him grow as a hunter and an outdoorsman. I’ve been with him on some of his greatest hunts, and he’s been on mine. Chris understands why we hunt and that hunting is a conservation practice; he respects the

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, Mossy Oak Bottomland, BioLogic, Mossy Oak, Bow

DAWGS Footwear Launches Boots and Shoes in Mossy Oak

DAWGS is pleased to announce the immediate availability of its Mossy Oak footwear lines. Launched in cooperation with Haas Outdoors, the makers of Mossy Oak branded camouflage patterns, the DAWGS Mossy Oak footwear line features a variety of popular Mossy Oak patterns including the new Shadow Grass Blades, Break-Up Infinity, Break-Up Pink, Duck Blind and Winter Brush on a variety of DAWGS footwear styles.

Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, News, Mossy Oak

Jeff Propst on the 7-Yard Public Land Bull Elk

Although hunting public land can be a pain for some, I enjoy hunting public land for elk, especially in New Mexico, because I like to be in control of the hunt. New Mexico’s elk season spans 10 days on the land that I hunt. Hence, I can go there and hunt all 10 days of the season.

Big Game, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak, Bow

Jeff Propst on Here Comes the Bull Elk

In 2008, my son, Chris, and I were elk hunting in Montana. On the morning of the fifth day of the hunt, we switched gears and began to spot-and-stalk. The afternoon found us sitting over water holes. We’d heard many bugling bulls were around the ranch we were hunting, so we followed the bugles from one bull to the next, trying to get a shot.

Big Game, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak, Bow

Outdoor Life Honors Those Working To Improve Outdoor Access

Outdoor Life announced the winners of the first Open Country Awards. The awards honor individuals and groups who are working to help outdoorsmen face their number one challenge: a lack of places to hunt, fish and recreationally shoot. The honorees who are highlighted in December/January issue of the publication, on newsstands now, will also be recognized at an awards ceremony this January in Las Vegas.

Conservation, News

Jeff Propst’s 195-Inch Iowa Monster Bow Buck

Just as I was sitting down, I heard Chris say, “Dad, get your bow ready. Here comes a giant buck.” I looked around to where Chris was motioning and was slightly dumbfounded. Walking with purpose in our direction was an absolutely monster-sized buck.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, Mossy Oak, Bow

Hunting with Jeff Propst of Bow Madness TV

After lunch, as we headed back to our spot, Chris wanted to do some practice shooting with his field tips to ensure his bow was still in tune. We were quietly discussing our plan for the afternoon sit when Chris, pulling one of his arrows out of the ground, whispered, “Here comes a big buck, dad.” Sure enough, I turned and noticed a nice buck walking right toward us.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, Mossy Oak, Bow

We’re Not Hunting Hoot Owls

The hunters I hunt with always have been more fun and more enjoyable than any-other aspect of the hunt. If you’re a seasoned veteran of hunting, and if you want to put some spice into your hunting, this year, take someone with you, who never has hunted before. You both will make memories that will last a lifetime.

Big Game, Deer, Turkey, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Celebrate the New Year with a First Day Hike on Jan. 1

Usher in the New Year with other outdoor lovers at one of the many First Day Hikes, and one First Day Horse Ride, offered Jan. 1 at Indiana's state parks and reservoirs. According to America's State Parks, First Day Hikes will be held in all 50 states in 2014. Last year, state parks across the country hosted 22,000 people who hiked a combined 43,911 miles.

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Putting On The Feedbag

As this runs, the rut in the north is, for the most part, finished, but things are still “happening” in the south. For whitetails, this time of year is all about perpetuation of the species and putting on enough weight and fat to survive the winter. Even though bucks cut their food intake for a period surrounding the peak of breeding, does continue “putting on the feed bag” throughout the fall months and into early

Big Game, Deer, Land Management

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Coffee Crusted Venison Steaks

It’s all in the rub! The Cowboy Coffee Rub makes these venison steaks even more mouth watering. If you like sauce for your steaks, give the Bourbon Coffee BBQ sauce a try, too!

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

The Power of the Scrape – Bowhunting October’s Pre-Rut Hotspots

“Not all scrapes are created equal. When I mentioned that you must learn to interpret scrapes, I meant that hunters should know how to use them effectively by understanding the differences.”

Deer, How-To

Bass Fishing During The Fall Turnover Period

There are several strategies that can help anglers not only deal with the natural phenomenon of pond turnover, but actually catch some decent fish in the process.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Public Land Ambush – October Bowhunting Tactics for Pressured Bucks

“October can be a tough stretch for bowhunters, especially on public land. The easy early-season patterns fade, the rut is still a ways off, and mounting hunting pressure makes deer wary and unpredictable.”

Deer, Bow

Targeting the 3 Different Squirrel Species

Here we’re talking through the different tactics and strategies you might employ when chasing the gray squirrel vs the fox squirrel or the red squirrel.

Small Game, How-To

From the Archives: Bob Dixon and Steve Burnett on the Art of Mix and Matching Camo

By Terry Madewell, originally published in the 1994 edition of Mossy Oak Bowhunting Magazine As big whitetail bucks are inclined to do, this one had done the unexpected. I'd studied this buck's pattern for a couple of weeks, being extremely careful not to leave any scent in the wrong places. I'd selected a stand site where the dense underbrush funneled into a 40-yard-wide strip. I was sure this was where he would walk and I

Turkey, Big Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Predator, How-To

Week-by-Week Buck Movement in October

We break down the month into week by week observations on October deer movement and how to plan for and strategize for early season deer hunting.

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Testing the New Leupold VX-6HD Gen 2

Our friend and “gun nut” Bill Gabbard put the new version of the Leupold top-of-the-line VS 6HD hunting scope to the test on a day at the range.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Gear

Your Guide To Flathead Catfishing

To the casual angler, a catfish is a catfish is a catfish, but to catfish anglers, the different species of catfish are as different as night and day.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Harvesting Does Early - Quality Management

Doe harvest is one of the most vital aspects of managing your herd correctly and many managers believe this should be done as early as possible in the season.

Deer, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Bow, Firearm

My Best Friend Timbo

Neill and Timbo hunted 13 seasons together. Timbo is one of Mossy Oak's greatest dogs; he remains a legend in the Haas family and the dad, granddad, and great-granddad to puppies even today at the Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels. Here Neill writes his parting thoughts on his best friend, Timbo.

Waterfowl, Dogs, Mossy Oak Companions, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels

Best Bow Hunting Bows and Gear for 2025

Bowhunting offers a quieter way to experience the woods. The right gear can make your time afield not only more effective but also more enjoyable. The right equipment does more than just get the job done—it should all work together to keep you focused on the hunt rather than distracted by your setup. From cutting-edge bows released this year to ultra-quiet and beloved bino harnesses and more, here’s a roundup of top gear to help

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Predator, Gear, Bow

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