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Lessons of the Single-Shot .22

The importance of slowing down when bringing in new hunters, especially youngsters, can't be overstated, and a single shot .22 makes it easier to slow the pace. It's something you're forced to do when you're handed one shell and told to earn the next one.

Small Game, Gear, Firearm

The Magic Of Merriam’s Turkeys

If your Bottomland pattern has not taken a turkey hunting vacation, it may be time to stuff it in the duffel and visit Merriam’s country for a completely different turkey hunting experience with a view.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Bottomland, How-To

Trees & Plants for Wildlife: White Oak (Quercus alba)

The white oak is found from the Gulf Coast all the way up and into Canada on a variety of site types, and is known for its timber quality and wildlife value.

Deer, Conservation, Land Management, Video, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

The Greatest Wild Gobblers: Bottomland Book Club

The Greatest Wild Gobblers….Lessons Learned from Old Timers and Old Toms. It's a thought-provoking example of why reading a good turkey hunting book is the best medicine for that off-season grumpiness.

Bottomland Book Club, Turkey

Finding Memories Hunting with Daddy

I didn't realize it at the time, but we had made two of the best turkey hunting memories I will ever have on those two hunts all those years ago. The years went by and I have thought of those two turkey hunts with him often, wishing we could have done it more.

Deer, Turkey

Easy Football Season Recipes for the Wild Game Enthusiast

Get geared up for your Super Bowl party with these wild game recipes: Wild Turkey Nuggets and Waffles, Venison Chorizo Queso Dip, and Wild Game Bacon Bombs.

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

Hunting Crows on the Winter Migration

Crow hunting provides the perfect solution to help you scratch the off-season itch. Here’s a look at what you need to know about hunting crows on the winter migration.

Small Game, Mossy Oak Bottomland, How-To, Firearm

Turkey Nuggets & Waffles

Everybody enjoys fresh turkey nuggets, but why not have turkey nuggets and waffles? Turkey is a great wild game sub for chicken in the traditional chicken and waffles dish.

Turkey, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Outdoor Life’s Turkey Season: Bottomland Book Club

If you need a low-cost book that is perfect to stuff in a pocket or slide into your vest, you won't go wrong with the purchase of Turkey Season.

Bottomland Book Club, Turkey

Spicy Cajun Duck Sausage

These are some of my favorite duck sausages to make, eat and share with friends. This recipe was passed down to me by an old Cajun man named Mr. Jim.

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

How and When to Frost-Seed Clover

Find the latest article on frost seeding clover at Mossy Oak. Learn tips on how and when to frost-seed. Get an early start to the spring growing season today!

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

RMEF Recognizes Mossy Oak, Top Partners

Utilizing virtual fund-raising techniques and pandemic workarounds, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) posted another amazing year in 2021 on behalf of wildlife conservation and hunting in America.

Big Game, Conservation, News, Mossy Oak

Mr. Fox’s Buck: Still After Them at 91 Years Young

Everyone at the Mossy Oak office’s favorite story of the 2021-2022 deer season was the story of Mr. Fox’s big buck kill. We wanted to share the story of the hunt with everyone who has followed along with Mr. Fox’s hunting seasons through the years.

Deer, Firearm

Pulled Duck Sliders with Blackberry BBQ Sauce

The pulled duck in these duck sliders is moist and delicious on its own. Pair it with a blackberry barbecue sauce and it really ramps up the flavor.

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

The Business of Duck Hunting

Families flourished by pioneering opportunities resulting from the simple fact that ducks love the combination of rice, water, and flooded woods. Opportunists created businesses and brands that sustained the ebbs and flows of duck season and the test of time.

Waterfowl

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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

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

How to Prepare for Your Child’s First Deer Hunt

The big question is, will you and your child be prepared for the hunt? The question seems simple enough, but countless hunters fail to consider the monumental task of taking their child to the woods for their first deer hunt.

Deer, Mossy Oak Kids

Ecology and Management of Post Oak for Wildlife Habitat

Post oak has several unique characteristics that make it an important species for acorn production, especially on shallow soils that are unfavorable for other oaks.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

Whitetail Scouting Tips for October

Understanding how bucks move during this transitional period, interpreting fresh signs, and strategically using trail cameras can help hunters find the perfect spot.

Deer, Video

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