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My Biggest Saskatchewan Buck in 2017

I was asked about the biggest deer I took during 2017 that hadn’t lived on my property. I took a 160-class buck with my bow in Saskatchewan, Canada. Nicole and I hunt Saskatchewan every year, and I’ve been going with Buck Country Outfitters in northern Saskatchewan for 12 years. We hunt there in the northern forests where the bucks have chances to get some age on them, since they don’t have much hunting pressure. These

Deer, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Bow

Nighttime, Wild Hogs and Thermal Optics

I stopped and dropped to one knee, caught my breath and got the REAP-IR onto the hog. He was still heading for the road, unaware of my presence. I used my right knee for a brace, and slid the rifle’s safety to “FIRE.” The hog got near the road, disappeared for a second into a low spot, and then was on the road itself, nose down, sniffing.

Predator, Land Management, Firearm

Venison and Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

Here is a recipe that takes little to no time to make and best part is its ready when you get home from a long day hunting. (Bonus your house smells amazing all day long!)

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Manage Bedding Areas and Buck-to-Doe Ratio for Better Hunting

Pat Reeve | Mossy Oak ProStaff Besides food, water and sanctuary, I provide bedding cover for the deer living on my property on south-facing ridges. We have cold weather all but about three months out of the year in Minnesota. The deer here need sunny weather, although the temperatures may be cold, for them to stay warm. We hinge-cut non-valuable trees on our 500 acres we own to help create thick bedding cover on those

Deer, Land Management, How-To

Freezing Cold Canada Goose Hunt

As if on cue, the geese arrived with the rising sun. I worked my Zink goose call, and the incoming geese focused right on us. The big birds had been using the field for days and were confident in their approach. The first flock set their wings and drifted lower in elevation as they neared our spread. It was magical to watch the monster honkers close the gap, floating closer. They didn’t talk much and

Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, Firearm

Simple Venison and Broccoli Recipe

This recipe is in the style of Asian beef and broccoli. After marinating your deer meat for at least 30 minutes, this is a quick and easy meal with great Asian flavor.

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

When Temperatures Drop, Keep Deer on Your Land with a Water Source

Also in Minnesota where we live, during deer season, most of the streams and creeks freeze. Deer will eat snow to get water, but they prefer to drink water. I’ve come to believe that providing a good source of open water may be as critical for drawing and keeping deer on our land as planting food plots for them.

Deer, Conservation, Land Management

Gameburger Helper

As a kid, I remember running down the boxed food aisle at the grocery store and begging my mom for a box of Hamburger Helper™. There was something about helping mom brown the meat, opening the box and dumping everything in a pot for my meal. I’m not going to lie; I still crave this boxed meal on cold nights when I want an easy, tasty meal. So here is my copycat version of that

Big Game, Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

How To Successfully Hunt Your Property

I’ve been asked how I kept that 6-1/2-year-old buck on my land for that amount of time to grow. To start with, we don’t overpressure our deer, and we only hunt when the odds are the most in our favor to take the buck we want to harvest. Another secret is that we do everything we can to prevent deer from knowing that we’re hunting them, including the approach we take to and from the

Deer, Land Management, How-To

Mossy Oak Properties Has Record Land Sales in 2017

2017 was a year of record-breaking growth for the Mossy Oak Properties network of land specialists, which firmly establishes the network as the rural land sales leader. The Mossy Oak Properties network, comprised of nearly 650 land specialists across 26 states, shattered records on the heels of increasing market share and a vibrant rural real estate market. For 2017, the network closed in excess of 2900 transactions totaling over $600 million in sales volume. To

Land Management, News, Mossy Oak Properties

The Best Time To Prune Trees

If maintained properly, it’s amazing the tonnage a few fruit trees or several mature oaks can provide.

Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

Fishing Pattern Fabric is Important for Kevin VanDam

One of the greatest bass fishermen ever is Kevin VanDam of Kalamazoo, Michigan, who has won four Bassmaster Classics, holds seven Angler of the Year titles on the Bassmaster Elite Series circuit, has won more tournaments than can be numbered in the past 27 years and has won more than $6.5 million in tournaments. Today Mossy Oak’s Fishing Team leader , Kevin will be wearing the new Mossy Oak Elements Agua pattern on Huk Performance

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Gear

Best New Hunting Gear 2018

We've scouted tons of hunting and outdoor gear products released in 2018 to bring you a comprehensive list of the best equipment, camo apparel and hunting supplies we could find at the outdoor industry's most popular trade shows. We will be updating this page during the ATA and SHOT Shows as well as throughout the year, so check back for updates on new hunting products and accessories for 2018.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Mossy Oak Obsession, Mossy Oak Mountain Country, Mossy Oak Treestand, Gear, News, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Bow

When Old Ducks Become New Ducks

Barnie Calef | Mossy Oak ProStaff I’m often asked, “At the end of the season, when a severe cold front is coming in that moves the old ducks out of your area and brings new ducks into the place you're hunting, how do you take those new ducks?” As an example, 520,000 stale ducks are sitting on the Missouri River 120 miles from my hunting camp. Because those ducks are so close to us, if

Waterfowl, How-To, Mossy Oak, Firearm

Mossy Oak Claims Title Sponsorship of Bassmaster High School Fishing Series

Mossy Oak, the official pattern of B.A.S.S., has claimed the title sponsorship of the organization’s fast-growing high school bass fishing program.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, News, Mossy Oak

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Fall Foraging: Nuts, Mushrooms, and Fruit

Check out Mossy Oak's foraging mushrooms, nuts and fruit post and learn why fall is the easiest time to forage for Beka Garris.

How-To, Ingredient Wild

Field Judging Black Bears

Ask any experienced hunter and they’ll tell you that black bears are among the most difficult big game animals to field judge. Part of that is because they’re far less common than deer, so hunters just don’t get much experience seeing them. And part is just the nature of the beast. Any large, black carnivorous animal will look big, especially if you don’t have something for scale nearby.

Big Game, How-To

Black Bear Season Primer

Hunting tactics can be broken down into several schools of thought. Here's a 101-style overview on what to expect this fall if you're bear hunting for the first time.

Big Game, How-To

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

Mossy Oak Camo Hunting Bows and Bow Hunting Gear

We’ve got a great collection of bows and bow hunting accessories and gear in Mossy Oak camo. Whether you’re looking for a Bottomland or Country Roots bow or a new saddle or climber, this comprehensive list gives you all your options.

Big Game, Deer, Gear

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

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