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Creating a Dirt Hole Set for Predator Control: 4 Steps

It takes an organized trapping program to control problem predators. If you are considering trapping as a solution, one of the most common and effective sets is a dirt hole set.

Predator, Conservation, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Hand Callers and Ultrasonic Electronic Callers for Predators

After two years of using an electronic caller in an area, if you switch and go to a hand caller, you’ll increase the number of critters you take by about 50 percent.

Predator, How-To, Firearm

Wild Boar Bacon & Beans

Combining wild boar bacon into a batch of home-baked beans will leave you wanting to put another pig in the freezer. This is an easy recipe to prepare, and a large batch will allow you to freeze portions for future use.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

Call Frequency on Ultrasonic Electronic Calls for Predators

A coyote hears up to 45,000 Hz, and a bobcat can hear up to 64,000-65,000 Hz. If we could hear the sounds of the animals in distress, there would not be a need for an ultrasonic predator caller.

Predator, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Brush

Gary Roberson Calls Predators and Becomes a Predator Call Manufacturer

I was a hide hunter during my last couple of years of high school and all the way through college. My brother Russell was the trapper, and I’d help some.

Predator

Tips for Hiking in the Rain – 7 Ways to Stay Dry

Don’t let the rain stop you from enjoying the great outdoors. Follow these tips and tricks to keep dry and enjoy, rather than fighting against the elements.

How-To

Bison Striploin with Blackberry, Red Wine & Balsamic Reduction

Striploin steaks are considered by many to be the perfect texture and flavor for grilling. Bison are lean animals with some fat but generally produce lean cuts of meat that should be cooked like any other wild game.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

The First Coyote Gary Roberson Ever Called In

I was about 10 years old when I called in my first coyote in 1963. I’d started predator calling when I was about 8 or 9 years old.

Predator, Firearm

Clean H2O: How to Wash Your Hydration Bladder

Keep your hydration bladder clean, dry, and free of bad odor and bacteria with these easy tips.

Camping, Gear, How-To

60 Years of Predator Hunting with Gary Roberson

Gary Roberson has just written a new book, “Eyes Front: 60 Years of Hunting the Hunters,” available from Burnham Brothers that contains six chapters on rattling whitetails, 10 chapters on calling turkeys and the rest of the book on calling predators – starting with the basics and continuing to the latest information on ultrasonic callers.

Predator

Where is the Ammo?

Where is all the gun ammo? Check out Mossy Oak's blog and learn about the latest updates on firearm ammunition and component store inventory shortages.

Gear, Firearm

Resident Goose Hunting with Richie McKnight

I like to hunt resident geese around Kentucky because the season comes in early, and the bag limits are somewhat liberal.

Waterfowl

Tackling the Tackle Box: Restocking What You’ll Need for Future Fishing Trips

For tips on tackling the tackle box, restock what you’ll need for future fishing trips, and use your downtime to clean, inventory, restock, and organize.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Gear, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Richie McKnight Hunts Suburban Geese

My favorite Canada goose to hunt is the big giant Canada goose. However, most of the places where we hunt, we get the smaller Canada geese. The best place for the giant Canadas is northern Illinois.

Waterfowl

Hunting Hogs with Thermal Optics

So, you want to thermal hog hunt? Please read on as I dive into the nuts and bolts of some must-have items.

Land Management, 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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