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Ground Breaking Discoveries

Times have changed since that long spring day when I sweated and cursed behind that bulky old tiller. Today’s seed blends are heartier and far more balanced than early mixes. As our understanding of deer biology has grown so has the availability of better seeds that are resistant to drought, shade, pests and poor farming practices. Wildlife management today is more about science than sweat equity.

Big Game, Deer, Conservation

THUG Kevin Burleson's Most Memorable Turkey Hunt

They walked all around the bird, searching for the arrow. When my hunter finally walked up to his bird, he laid his bow on the ground to pick up the turkey. Suddenly the turkey’s head came up, and he took off running. Of course, that turkey could outrun the dad and the son, and I was trying to film all the action.

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak, Bow

The Missing Link - When it Comes to Mineral Licks

Animals will regularly visit mineral licks to consume all that’s available, instinctively knowing that they must supplement a poor diet with the nutrients and minerals that Mother Nature provides. In addition, the mineral licks are critical to the environment, itself. They offer diversity to the organisms that visit them and build up the habitat by providing good health.

Big Game, Deer, Conservation, BioLogic

Controlling the Burn

You would be amazed at the benefits of controlled burns and the absolute necessity for that particular facet of reforestation to continue. With 80 percent of U.S. forests moderately or severely tainted, and with climate changes making the situation far worse, controlled burning is the chosen path to bring them back to life.

Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Why Rio Grande Gobblers Are Fun to Hunt

Many turkey hunters like to come to Texas and hunt Rio Grande gobblers, since these turkeys are much-more vocal than Eastern or Osceola turkeys. Most turkey hunters like calling to turkeys, and out here you can call a lot to a gobbler without spooking him.

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak

Hunting Season Ends but the New Sport of Shedding Begins!

More and more, hunters, landowners and property managers are taking an in-depth interest in being able to attract more deer to their landscape, which means finding ways to actively manage their deer populations. One of the easiest ways to do this, to understand the count of the herd and whether or not that count is falling or on the rise, is to search for shed antlers.

Big Game, Deer, Land Management

The Majesty of Trees

As with anything in life, for something to survive long enough to reach maturity a healthy head start is a must. And when it comes to a tree, that head start is all about proper planting and maintenance. To get this project done, you’re looking at a very simple list of tools: a shovel, tape measure and garden hose should do it.

Conservation, Nativ Nurseries

A Property Access Plan is Money Well Spent!

As everyone knows, land comes with many variables – from creeks and rivers, to timberland, cropland and perhaps even underground waters or wetlands. It is imperative for a land manager to be able to access all areas of the property 365-days a year, which is why a plan must be put in place and executed to create access roads and crossings that will provide the ultimate safety necessary to work well with Mother Nature’s variables.

Conservation, Mossy Oak Properties

Planting Dates Are Critical

Compared to last spring’s weather we have a completely different beginning. Does anyone really believe Puxatony Phil on Groundhog’s Day? With the unseasonably warm weather last year, this year is the opposite throughout most of the country. So when should you plant spring crops?

Land Management, How-To, BioLogic, Mossy Oak

Where to Shoot a Turkey with a Bow

Taking a turkey with a bow in our area of Texas is extremely difficult, especially if you don’t want to use a ground blind.

Turkey, How-To, Mossy Oak, Bow

Give Yourself an Edge

When evaluating properties and making recommendations to landowners, I am often confronted with a situation that is common to many older, well-established food plots. With the sunlight able to penetrate the edges have closed in over time, and are so thick with brush, blackberry, and many non-native species like Chinese privet, that it impedes whitetail deer and other wildlife from entering.

Big Game, Deer, Land Management, BioLogic, Mossy Oak

Real Gear LLC Announces Release of S.M.A.R.T. System Smartphone Holster

Real Gear LLC, designer and marketer of outdoor gear to solve problems for hunting and fishing enthusiasts, introduces the S.M.A.R.T. System Smartphone Holster. The S.M.A.R.T. (Smartphone Modular And Ready Tether) holster is a revolutionary, patent-pending Smartphone holster engineered and constructed to take a beating while providing a wide range of motion as the phone is secured to you.

News, Mossy Oak

Bowhunting for Rio Grande Gobblers with THUG Kevin Burleson

When we have bowhunters who want to take Rio Grande gobblers, we hunt out of a Mossy Oak pop-up ground blind. Most of our country is open, and you can’t come to full draw without a gobbler seeing you. So generally we try to run and gun and use a ground blind

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak, Bow

Bowhunting Rio Grande Gobblers

One of the things that makes Rio Grande turkeys in my section of the country near Brady, Texas, different from Eastern gobblers is that our turkeys don’t have specific trees they roost in every night. Our gobblers like to travel and tend to roost wherever they are when nightfall approaches.

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak, Bow

GameKeeper Feeder

Supplemental feeding has a long list of benefits for your deer herd, but putting the extra time and money into feeding protein pellets, corn or other grains can quickly go to waste if you can’t keep it dry. This is a simple, but very effective free-choice feeder you can build on your own that will provide many years of service.

Big Game, Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

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Mossy Oak's Woodsman Series is Back

The Mossy Oak Woodsman Series is Back. Rooted in everything core hunters expected from us in the early days, the Woodsman collection is thoughtfully designed, constructed with quality materials, quiet fabrics, sturdy stitching and of course, our timeless camouflage patterns. We're proud to celebrate the core of hunting, woodsmanship, and with seasonal collections on the horizon, we're excited to open the archives, add a few things and re-introduce these classic designs. The Mossy Oak Woodsman

Turkey, Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Predator, Conservation, Land Management, Gear, Mossy Oak

From the Archive: Deer Calling Tips from the Pros

Originally published in the 1994 Mossy Oak Bowhunting Magazine, this article talks to professionals like Will Primos on calling in deer.

Deer

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

How to Use onX to Map Out Your Rut Hunting Plans

Here’s a look at how to use onX Hunt to map out your rut hunting plans in the weeks ahead.

Deer, Land Management, How-To

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

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