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Do Possums Eat Ticks?

Ecologically, possums are classified as omnivores, with invertebrates making up between roughly 60% to 70% of their diet. It seems unlikely they would avoid an easily available food source, especially one they can find crawling around on their own bodies.

Small Game

Mississippi Introduces 3-Day Velvet Season

Velvet seasons are as exciting as they are rare. A chance at a buck in full velvet is oftentimes a once in a lifetime shot for hunters.

Deer, News, Mossy Oak, Bow

Fishing with Spinnerbaits

Curious to see if the pros were even fishing with spinnerbaits in tournaments anymore, I posed these two questions to Mossy Oak Fishing Pros Brandon Lester, Brandon Cobb, and Jordan Lee.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Down-rodding For Inland Striped Bass

One of the most commonly utilized striped bass fishing tactics is the use of the down rod. Known by a variety of names, this tactic is the vertical presentation of live, dead or cut dead bait.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

10 Best Catfish Baits – Both Live and Artificial

Anglers all over the U.S. use baits, both artificial and live, to lure in the biggest catfish.

Fishing, How-To, Video, Mossy Oak Fishing

Death, Taxes, and Leaky Waders: Bottomland Book Club

One title I’ve never quite achieved is that of a Fly Fisherman. Now, I've tried my hand at this art several times, but due to a strange ability to attract low hanging limbs and a lack in patience the fly rod usually saw little light before it quickly found its way back to the Jeep.

Bottomland Book Club, Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Planning Out of State Hunting Trips

Planning an out of state hunting trip involves quite a bit of organization and preparation. Especially if we are talking about a 7-10 day out west type hunt for big game.

Big Game, Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, How-To

Jim Hautman Wins Federal Duck Stamp Competition a Record 6th Time

No one has won the Federal Duck Stamp Competition more times than Jim Hautman.

Waterfowl, Conservation, News, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

A Trip to Venice, Louisiana for the Mossy Oak Crew

Venice, Louisiana has a few monikers—The End of the World, Tuna Town. It seems to run on its own rules and its own ecosystem where fishing is life and captains are king.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Top Mistakes Coyote Hunters Make

Hunting opportunities for coyotes are typically year-round, with unlimited bag limits most everywhere across the country. But again, they can be tough. Success won’t come easy. So be sure to eliminate the mistakes.

Predator, Gear, How-To, Firearm

Mossy Oak's 4th of July Recipes

A festive venison steak, wild raspberry hand pies, and smoked deviled eggs to impress your friends at this year's 4th of July gathering!

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

5 Ways to Beat the Dreaded Autumn Lull

Do you believe in the feared “autumn lull?” Much is changing in the whitetails’ world during this phase of the fall and most hunters have their beliefs as to why this “calm before the storm” happens.

Big Game, Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

Controlling Feral Hogs: Ethical Considerations

I know it is difficult for those who have not dealt with feral hogs to understand the depth and scope required to get a handle on the problem. Many think hogs are fun to hunt, they do not understand what it takes to win this war, but have no doubt, it is a war.

Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

How to Travel with Your Kayak: 9 Helpful Tips

Here are nine tips to help you conquer the not-so-romantic side of kayak transport and get you out on the water more efficiently.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

BBQ Wild Boar Soul Bowl with Macaroni and Cheese

A soul bowl is a BBQ bowl that is said to lift the food soul. This bowl is backed full of rich and creamy mac-n-cheese, black-eyed peas, slow-smoked boar, fried onions, green onions, and BBQ sauce.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

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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

October Whitetail Hotspots

Whether you’re hunting on agricultural land, thick timber, or wide-open fields, understanding how terrain, food sources, and hunting pressure influence deer movement is essential to find the best hunting locations.

Deer

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