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Late Season Muzzleloader Tactics for Deer

If you are hunting in a state that allows hunting with a muzzleloader during the late season, I encourage you to try to end the year with a bang, followed by a white puff of smoke from the end of your barrel.

Deer, Firearm

Best Old Duck Hunting Guns That Get the Job Done

These are just a few of the great old shotguns still being found in duck blinds and goose pits around the country. Each of them has a story to tell that is certainly worth a listen.

Waterfowl, Firearm

Huldah Neal, America’s First Female Conservation Officer

The first female conservation officer in United States history, Huldah Neal, is a very recent addition, inducted posthumously, to the Michigan Environmental Hall of Fame.

Conservation, News

Gutless Method for Field Dressing Elk

There is a “cleaner” way to dress large game in the field. Learn more about the gutless method for field dressing elk, moose and other large game animals.

Big Game, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

The Sportsmanship Primer for Public Land and Water

When everyone is flying the unqualified flag of sportsmanship, these astounding conservation set-asides of the American wildlife trust can only continue to bless us all with rejuvenation, excitement and new friendships.

Waterfowl, Fishing, How-To

Florida Governor Recommends $53.55 Million in State Conservation Initiatives for 2022-’23

Ron DeSantis’s Freedom First budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 reaffirms the Republican Governor’s commitment to the high-priority of Florida conservation.

Conservation, News

Wild Turkey Drive: Christmas 1943: Bottomland Book Club

Turkey hunting literature is among the best outdoors literature of all time.

Bottomland Book Club, Turkey, News

How to Spot a Button Buck from a Mile Away

Does it take you a long time to decide if a deer is a button buck? Mossy Oak shares a few tips on how to spot a button buck quickly.

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Are There Really Less Duck Hunters Now?

If you ask any avid duck or goose hunter about hunting pressure, they will certainly agree there are more hunters afield than ever before. But, how is it according to the USFWS, are there less Federal Duck stamps being purchased each and every year since 1970?

Waterfowl, Conservation

NWTF Alabama Chapter Funds 2022 Conservation Projects

The Alabama state chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) recently approved $122,000 for statewide 2022 conservation initiatives.

Conservation, News

The 5 Best Air Rifles for Squirrels

Are you confused on what air rifle to buy for squirrel hunting? Mossy Oak lists the five best air rifles for squirrel hunting.

Small Game, Gear, Firearm

Ground Duck Chili

Duck has such a rich, natural flavor that absorbs the ingredients of this recipe, including bacon, to make a wild game chili with palate-pleasing power.

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

Hunting Coyotes with Dogs - Training, Breeds, Cautions and Gear

Despite not stacking up coyotes like an old-time trapper, the enjoyment and satisfaction that accompanies each outing with my dog adds a partnership dimension I have yet to find with any bipedal hunting colleague.

Predator, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels, Firearm

6 Steps to Better Venison

Six simple steps hunters can take to improve the quality of their venison. From the time you enter the woods, consider how the steps and actions you take can influence the final product.

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

How to Hunt Gadwalls

According to Ducks Unlimited, the Gadwall is the third most harvested duck in North America. So, let’s dive into the nuts and bolts of how to kill more Gadwalls this year.

Waterfowl, How-To, Firearm

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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

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

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