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Off-Season Bowhunting Practice

One of the key elements to accuracy in archery is muscle memory. By repeating the same physical maneuvers over and over to train your body to “learn” them. And that’s why it’s a good idea to practice shooting year round.

Deer, How-To, Bow

Deep Fried Turkey Breast Recipe

Trying new recipes can be an exciting task as well as pleasing to the palate. However, sometimes sticking to the classics is the winning option. After all, that’s why they’re classics in the first place, because they are simply good.

Turkey, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Mossy Oak Properties Expands into Michigan

Mossy Oak Properties is pleased to announce that it has opened its first Michigan office with the opening of Mossy Oak Properties-Michigan Land & Lakes in Sturgis.

Land Management, News, Mossy Oak Properties

Turkey Season in Minnesota Through Late May

In Minnesota, hunters have multiple turkey seasons from the middle of April until the end of May. However, a hunter only can take one bird per season. We have week-long seasons for the first four weeks of turkey season. The last season includes three weekends and two full weeks that a person can hunt turkeys. The last turkey season starts in mid-May and runs through May 31, which gives a hunter 16 days then to

Turkey, Mossy Oak Obsession, Bow, Firearm

Mossy Oak Properties Expands Into Nebraska

Mossy Oak Properties is pleased to announce that it has expanded into Nebraska, with the opening of Mossy Oak Properties Homestead Land & Management Co., Inc., with locations in Creighton and Lincoln.

Land Management, News, Mossy Oak Properties

Preparing A Dove Field: Sowing The Seeds Of Success

Dove hunting success in the field means preparing the field before the hunt. We all know there are many options for preparing a dove field.

Small Game, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Mossy Oak Fishing Team Member Ott DeFoe Qualifies For 2019 MLF Cups

Mossy Oak is proud to announce that its Fishing Team Member Ott DeFoe has made full-time cup status for Major League Fishing (MLF) and will compete in the two MLF Cup events scheduled for 2019.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, News, Mossy Oak

Turkey Calling Tips for Beginners

Josh Grossenbacher, Mossy Oak ProStaffer, world champion turkey caller and maker of diaphragm calls for Zink Calls, provides turkey calling tips, tricks and techniques for turkey hunting.

Turkey, How-To, Mossy Oak

Top 5 Best New Fishing Products

Turkey season is winding down in most parts of the country, which means the attention now turns to fishing. Even though some fishermen began to get excited following the Bassmaster Classic in February, it’s not until warm weather shows up that the rest of us start to gear up for a highly anticipated spring and summer fishing season. This time of year also means that anglers are gearing up with new products that companies have

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Gear

Finding the Right Fishing Rod

There are thousands of rods out there and any pole can catch a fish, but for those of you who want to get serious about fishing, try different rods and learn when and how you use them. I assure you it will give you a whole new perspective on fishing and your gear. Being confident in your gear is crucial in winning tournaments or even just fishing for fun. You don’t have to spend an

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Gear

Mossy Oak Elements Agua Now Available on Groove Rings

Mossy Oak is excited to announce that its new Elements Agua fishing pattern is now available on Groove Ring’s highly popular, silicone-based wedding rings.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Gear, News

Northern Pike Fishing: What You Need to Catch Fish Now

Regardless of where you fish, late May and early June is a prime time to target big pike. The majority of pike will spawn around the full moon cycle in April whether under ice or open water. By mid-May the spawn is over and the big fish look to regain all the weight they lost during the spawn process. This is a peak time to catch some giant fish!

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To

The Bonds Of Spring

Dennis is a legend in my eyes, and it turns out he was best friends with another turkey hunting legend: Dick Kirby, the man behind Quaker Boy game calls.I never got the chance to meet Dick, but thanks to the bonds of spring and my relationship with Dennis, I feel like I’ve shared the turkey woods with Mr. Kirby. It’s amazing how turkey hunting brings folks together.

Turkey, Conservation, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Video, Mossy Oak

Wild Turkey Success Story

In the 1500s, the wild turkey population in the United States was approximately 10 million. As unregulated hunting pressure and habitat loss increased, the turkey population rapidly declined. Wild turkeys had once occupied 39 states and by 1920, they were down to 21 states. The lowest population estimate is 30,000. The desire to recover populations as a source of hunting recreation and food procurement were foundational in wild turkey restoration as was the engagement of

Big Game, Turkey, Conservation, Land Management, News

Ott DeFoe Prepares for Bassmaster Texas Fest Elite Tournament

Lake Travis is a fairly clear and deep lake. Known for anglers catching numbers of bass there, but not necessarily big bass, Lake Travis has a good population of three types of bass: spotted, largemouth and Guadalupe bass.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, News

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Pheasant and Cornbread Pancakes

I was asked to create my version of chicken and waffles, and this is what I came up with. This recipe is simple, delicious and will keep your spouse, kids or guest coming back for seconds.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

BEARTOOTH by Callan Wink: Bottomland Book Club

Beartooth by Callan Wink is a novel that hunters and anglers alike will enjoy and find unputdownable.

Big Game, Bottomland Book Club, Deer

Predator Hunting in January: Capitalizing on Cold Weather and Hungry Coyotes

By Heath Wood December marks a prime time for predator hunters as the cold temperatures of late fall transition into winter, pushing coyotes into a heightened state of activity. Even though I enjoy coyote hunting all year and have had success throughout the year, December often marks the start of my “winter season” of coyote calling and is the beginning of what I believe to be the best time to hunt coyotes. With food sources

Predator, How-To, Video

3 Things to Know About Late-Season Buck Patterns

Understanding a few key patterns can give you an edge in the late season, setting you up for success when the pressure is on and the daylight hours are short.

Deer

Stand Hunting During Late Season Cold Snaps

Success requires mastering the art of patience, staying warm, controlling wind scent, and adapting to frigid winter conditions and, in some cases, snow-covered landscapes.

Deer

How to Extend Your Effective Shooting Distance

While shots can be missed at any distance, the further the shot is, the harder it is to make due to a broader range of influences.

Deer

Strategies For Hunting the "Second Rut"

Often, the first to mid-December, white-tailed does, and bucks go into what many hunters refer to as the second rut. Some hunters do not like to use the term second rut to describe the re-occurring breeding activities that occur during this time because the rutting activity is far different from that of the primary rut.

Deer, How-To

Late Season Deer Hunting in December & January

Late-season deer hunting in December and January presents unique challenges and opportunities for hunters seeking the elusive mature buck.

Deer, How-To

Chef Nathan Duensing puts a new twist on everyone’s favorite waterfowl-based appetizer, a duck popper perfect for any table.

Waterfowl, Wild Game Recipes, Video, Ingredient Wild

The Deep South Rut

For most hunters, November is the month where the magic happens in the deer woods. However, if you drive far enough south, you’ll find a land where the finest days for deer hunting are in December.

Deer, How-To

How To Adapt To Post-Rut Hunting

The post-rut can be an excellent time to find a mature buck, still on his feet and ready for action.

Deer, How-To

Top Tools for Getting Your Deer Out of the Woods

You killed a deer far from the truck. Now what? Here’s a look at some of the best ways to get your deer out of the woods.

Big Game, Deer, How-To

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