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Elk Hunting is About Capturing the Moment for Will Primos

For elk season 2020, we've leased a ranch to film five hunters taking big bull elk. We may call two to six different bulls up before one of our hunters takes a bull with his bow.

Big Game, Bow

Will Primos on Hunting and Calling Elk

For 32 years, I’ve been hunting and calling elk. I’ve probably called in 300 bull elk throughout my entire career, but I haven’t killed nearly as many. However, I may hunt with 10 or 12 other people during the season.

Big Game, How-To, Bow

Keith Pullins Keeps Learning More About Elk Hunting

I love to hunt elk, but there’s always more to learn about the sport. Here’s what I’ve learned.

Big Game, Bow

5 Effective DIY Targets You Can Make for Shooting Practice

While shooting is fun, visiting the shooting range every now and then can get really expensive. Fortunately, you can make your own shooting targets and practice for as long as you want at a lesser price. Learn these 5 effective DIY targets you can make for shooting practice.

How-To, Firearm

Keith Pullins Shares 6 Lessons He’s Learned About Mule Deer Hunting

You have to be patient. I have spotted mule deer in the bed before and then had to wait three hours for them to stand up so that I could take a shot at them.

Deer, Bow, Firearm

A Hiker’s Guide to Blister Prevention and Care

Wearing well-fitting hiking gear that shuns moisture can help you prevent blister formation. Keep your blisters clean to prevent secondary infections.

Gear, How-To

Modern Crispy Fish Sticks

Deep-fried fish is a favorite no matter where you live in North America. A crispy batter enveloping moist, delicious fish is the dream for most anglers headed home with their catch.

Fishing, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Keith Pullins Takes a Muzzleloader Mule Deer Buck

After a while, I reloaded and picked out a spot on the hill at about the same distance, but this time my bullet shot about 1-1/2 to 2 feet low.

Deer, Firearm

Keith Pullins Rifle Hunts a Mule Deer Buck

With my family, a rifle hunt for mule deer is always more of a family hunt than anything else.

Deer, Firearm

A Helpful Guide: How to Tell the Age of an Elk

Learn how to effectively age an elk by their appearance to improve your chances of bagging a trophy bull or cow.

Big Game, How-To, Video

Keith Pullins Takes a South Dakota Mule Deer Buck with a Bow

The first mule deer buck was in velvet, and I was bowhunting in South Dakota. A mule deer buck tag isn’t generally hard to get in South Dakota, but I think the rules have changed because so many out-of-state hunters have learned that South Dakota has some really nice mule deer.

Deer, Bow

Learn About Shotgun Shells with Marty Fischer

Most dove hunters believe that the more shells they shoot, the more doves they’ll take. So, they’ll have 4-5 boxes of shells and blast away.

Small Game, Firearm

Hanging Multiple Stands On Small Properties

No matter the reason, do not let hunting smaller properties decrease your stand options; instead, be prepared for every situation.

Deer

Don’t Move or You’ll Lose When Hunting Doves

If you’re familiar with hunting turkeys, you know that if you move while a turkey is walking toward you, he’ll take off, and you won’t be able to take him. Doves react exactly the same.

Small Game, How-To, Firearm

Back Pain Solutions for the Outdoorsman

Back pain is one of our biggest adversaries in life. Back pain is the main reason for missed days of work and worse probably one of the main reasons we miss days or even entire hunting seasons.

How-To

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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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