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Midwestern region update: Trends, sales and forecasts

Diversity is the name of the game for the U.S. Midwestern land market. From farm land to premier hunting tracts, demand for rural property in this region stays consistent year round. The Mossy Oak Properties franchise network has a strong presence in this area of the country. In this feature, we will hear from four Mossy Oak Properties land specialists regarding where the Midwestern land market is currently at, and where they believe it will

Conservation, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Properties

Cory Dukehart Tells about Maryland’s Resident Geese

The history of Maryland goose hunting is really strange. Back in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Maryland was a hot bed for goose hunting. In those early days, waterfowl hunters believed that there was an endless supply of ducks and geese coming down the flyway. They believed the birds they shot every year were replaced with more birds the next year.

Small Game, Waterfowl, Firearm

Half a Tree Can Be Worth More Than a Whole

Winter months offer a great time to do woods-work on your property. One of the techniques that pay off during this time of the year is hinge-cutting maples, poplar and other softwood species. Hinge-cutting refers to cutting partially through a tree and felling it or pushing it over so that it remains connected to the stump and root system. This becomes an immediate browse source for your herd.

Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

What Is a Sea Duck and How Do You Hunt Them?

Get the latest tips on sea duck hunting at Mossy Oak. Check out the latest techniques and learn how to hunt sea ducks over open water successfully today!

Small Game, Waterfowl, Mossy Oak, Firearm

Hunting Ducks and Geese of Maryland

Our duck season in Maryland starts in October, lasts about 1-1/2-weeks and then closes. It begins again in December and runs through the end of January. We shoot a lot of puddle ducks like mallards, pintails and black ducks. Black ducks are kind of special to our area up here on the Chesapeake Bay. Many waterfowlers west of Maryland don’t see numbers of black ducks, which resemble hen mallards.

Small Game, Waterfowl, Mossy Oak

Be Upfront With Land Brokers

They say honesty is the best policy, and nowhere is that more true than when it comes to selling land. Be honest with your land specialist for a successful sale. In order for your land broker to provide you with first-rate service, they need to know your property inside and out. However, the only way they can do that is if you're upfront with them from the get-go.

Conservation, Mossy Oak Properties

Lightweight Irish Setter VaprTrek Hunting Boots are Now Available in All-Season Oxford and Hiker Styles

Irish Setter VaprTrek boots with RPM technology are extremely lightweight and hunt-ready. The existing 8” VaprTrek hunting boots, which are 40-percent lighter than traditional Irish Setter big game hunting boots without sacrificing support or stability, have become a favorite. Now Irish Setter has extended this incredible technology to all-season oxford and hiker heights.

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Getting Ready Season

I made it my business to run through a visual checklist of everything we either could not or would really rather not do without and ensure it was on the boat or truck before we left: Ice chests, ice, trotlines or trotline mending gear, trolling motor battery, fuel, bait, paddle, drain plug and life jackets. At one point or another we’d left one or more of these items at home, some of them more than

ProStaffer Mario Friendy: Snows to the South

We have very few snow geese coming through the portion of Oregon where I live. So when I want to hunt snow geese, I go to either southern Oregon or the areas around Sacramento, California. Weather determines how good or bad the snow goose hunting will be. If those areas have had lots of dry weather, we hunt dry grain fields and/or dry rice fields. If there’s a normal amount of rainfall, we hunt the

Small Game, Waterfowl, Mossy Oak, Firearm

Howling Coyotes

For several years, all I ever used to call in coyotes were distress sounds such as rabbit or rodent in distress - anything that sounded like a meal for a coyote. I didn't realize what I was missing out on, until I began using actual coyote vocals. Recently, I have learned when and why to use coyote vocals.

Predator, Mossy Oak

Mossy Oak Properties expands into NW Alabama

Mossy Oak Properties, Inc. is pleased to announce that Mossy Oak Properties-Southeast Land & Wildlife, LLC in Tuscumbia, Alabama has joined its growing network of land brokerage offices.

News, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Properties

Seven Different Species of Canada Geese - the Good and Bad News

In our zone, we have seven different species of Canada geese - Vancouver, Western, Lesser Canada Goose, Greater White-Fronted goose, Taverner, Dusky and Cackling. That’s the good news. But all these geese are the same color. The geese vary in size, bill length and chest color. The bad news is that you cannot shoot the Dusky Canada goose, since it’s protected in Oregon.

Small Game, Waterfowl, Firearm

Gildan Activewear signs exclusive partnership with Mossy Oak

Gildan Activewear Inc. has signed an exclusive partnership with Mossy Oak to produce a variety of items in the activewear, underwear and socks categories. Under the terms of this licensing agreement, Gildan becomes an exclusive manufacturer for specific Mossy Oak products, including underwear and thermal underwear, lounge wear, graphic T-shirts, fleece and blankets.

News, Mossy Oak

Western River Duck Hunting with ProStaffer Mario Friendy

Often, we’ll hunt ducks on the Columbia River here in Oregon and several other smaller rivers. In many areas, hunters put out big spreads, when they're hunting major river systems. However, we put out small spreads here in the West to be much more mobile. We’ll put out our decoys and take them in or move them, if the ducks aren’t decoying into our spread. We only put out 12 to 18 decoys when we’re

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

Secrets for Taking Pintails, Widgeons and Teal in the Late Season

When we’re not hunting mallards specifically, instead of putting out small decoy spreads, we’ll put out really-large decoy spreads - usually six dozen decoys or even 400 decoys when we’re hunting with a duck club. We place the decoys indiscriminately, but we leave a landing spot where we want the ducks to come to, so we can get our shots.

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

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How a Fistful of Dirt Started a Revolution

"That day was the beginning of a revolution in hunter concealment. It was the beginning of Mossy Oak, America's most effective concealment system."

Turkey, Deer

From the Archive: Ask the Pros! Mossy Oak Experts Answer Key Questions

"Pay attention as Mossy Oak Pro Staffers Will Walker, Mark Drury, Mike Fine and Stan Oakes--archery hunting's A Team--delve deep into the sport for insight and info that only they can provide."

Deer, Bow

From the Archives: Tune-Up Clinic

Originally published in the 1994 edition of Mossy Oak Bowhunting Magazine, this article discusses how to make sure your bowhunting set up is perfect come season.

Big Game, Deer, Bow

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

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

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