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4 Ways to Create a More Tech-Friendly Outdoor Workspace

Just because you are working from home doesn't mean you have to work indoors. If you have a backyard, patio, or deck, there are several ways you can create an outdoor tech-friendly workspace. The benefits of working outdoors are plenty. Think of how you’ll be able to enjoy some sunshine in between tasks!

How-To

Brandon Palaniuk's Preparation for the Santee Cooper Bass Tournament

At this time of the year, in the fall, weather can be a big factor in where you’ll pinpoint bass, and how you’ll catch them

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Scott Sharp Grows and Hunts Turkeys on His Small Properties

I can’t tell you how excited that makes me feel that we’ve done enough work that the turkeys have found our 15 acres – or least one hen has – and started a family there. On the 40 acres, I’ve spotted as many as six or seven gobblers this past spring of 2020.

Turkey, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Timeline for Developing Hunting Land

For the past five years, I’ve been able to take my limit of two shooter bucks for the year off these three properties.

Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Training for Hiking – 9 Ways to Get in Shape

By getting into shape with crunches, lunges, and even long walks, you’ll make it easier to enjoy every hike.

How-To

Blue Otter Polarized and Mossy Oak Launch Luke Combs Edition Sunglasses

Mossy Oak is excited to announce an all-new sunglasses collection with Blue Otter Polarized. Featuring a flagship Luke Combs edition in Mossy Oak’s first pattern, Original Bottomland, among several other options, there is a pair for both hunting and fishing applications.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Gear, News, Mossy Oak Fishing

You Only Need Enough Land for a Deer to Put Four Feet Down

The size of the property isn’t nearly as important as where the property is and what you do to attract and hold wildlife on that property.

Deer, Land Management

The Hunt for Body, the Big Velvet-Antlered Buck

I found my velvet-antlered buck I wanted to take on a 40-acre property we’d only bought eight months earlier. We had improved the property, planted three green fields on it and put out trail cameras.

Deer, Bow

Lightweight Backpacking Food: 12 Meal Prep Ideas for Your Next Trip

When lightweight backpacking, a variety of shelf-stable, nutrient-dense foods can make or break your trip.

How-To

Flipping Hunting Lands: Improve, Hunt, Sell

We buy small properties, improve them for hunting, hunt them for 1-2 years and then sell them for a profit.

Turkey, Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak Properties

Scoring “The King” Mule Deer

The three men on the panel were all three Boone and Crockett and P&Y scorers. The master measurers scored the buck at 288-1/8 inches net.

Deer, Bow

Everything You Need to Know About Tracking Whitetail Deer

Wondering how to track deer successfully? Deer tracking is a lot more than looking for signs of a deer in an area. Test your deductive reasoning and more here.

Deer, How-To

Steel Shot for Waterfowl: High Velocity vs. Pattern Density

Ready to purchase a waterfowl steel shot? Browse Mossy Oak's comparison on duck loads. Learn the difference between velocity and density!

Waterfowl, Gear, How-To, Firearm

What Happened After Cody Robbins Shot the Monstrous Mule Deer

When that giant buck went down, I was shook up and rattled all at the same time. I was a mess. My cameraman Shane Hunter still was filming the buck as the buck ran 80 yards.

Deer, Bow

Giles Island, Famed Mississippi River Retreat, on Market for First Time in 25+ Years

For the past twenty years, Giles Island has held home to a world-renowned outdoor recreation operation, hosting thousands of outdoor enthusiasts in pursuit of the island’s array of wildlife.

Deer, News, Mossy Oak Properties

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Pheasant and Cornbread Pancakes

I was asked to create my version of chicken and waffles, and this is what I came up with. This recipe is simple, delicious and will keep your spouse, kids or guest coming back for seconds.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

BEARTOOTH by Callan Wink: Bottomland Book Club

Beartooth by Callan Wink is a novel that hunters and anglers alike will enjoy and find unputdownable.

Big Game, Bottomland Book Club, Deer

Predator Hunting in January: Capitalizing on Cold Weather and Hungry Coyotes

By Heath Wood December marks a prime time for predator hunters as the cold temperatures of late fall transition into winter, pushing coyotes into a heightened state of activity. Even though I enjoy coyote hunting all year and have had success throughout the year, December often marks the start of my “winter season” of coyote calling and is the beginning of what I believe to be the best time to hunt coyotes. With food sources

Predator, How-To, Video

3 Things to Know About Late-Season Buck Patterns

Understanding a few key patterns can give you an edge in the late season, setting you up for success when the pressure is on and the daylight hours are short.

Deer

Stand Hunting During Late Season Cold Snaps

Success requires mastering the art of patience, staying warm, controlling wind scent, and adapting to frigid winter conditions and, in some cases, snow-covered landscapes.

Deer

How to Extend Your Effective Shooting Distance

While shots can be missed at any distance, the further the shot is, the harder it is to make due to a broader range of influences.

Deer

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

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