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Predicting Whitetail Movement: New Tech or Old School?

With the way technology has advanced in recent years, we now have smart phone apps that say they can help hunters predict deer movement.

Deer, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

3 Ways To Know The Rut Is On

Because the rut can fluctuate due to different regions, weather, and much more, it becomes challenging to predict precisely when the rut will occur in a location. Here are three ways hunters can identify that the rut is in full swing.

Deer

American Conservation Now Celebrates its 150th Birthday

December 1871, the 42nd United States Congress in Washington officially papered the idea of Yellowstone National Park, a new reality that had most recently been inspired by the artworks of Jackson, Elliot and Moran.

Conservation

Venison Chili Colorado Burritos

Use the tough meat from your deer, elk or antelope and let it cook down in this beautiful rich sauce. You can eat it as is, or stuff it into a burrito as I did. Any way you cook it, you will not be disappointed.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

The Magnificent 7 MM

It seems like I am drawn to rifles chambered in one of the 7mm calibers. The choice of bullet weights and the great ballistic coefficient of the 7mm projectiles just seem to make it a natural for the whitetail deer - my favorite quarry.

Big Game, Deer

Whitetail Subspecies: A New Kind of Slam?

A couple decades or so ago, I was preparing for my first wild turkey grand slam when an idea struck me. Turkey, sheep, moose and caribou hunters all have “slams”- why not deer hunters?

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Missing A Deer Shouldn’t Keep You Out of The Woods

As easy as it is to beat yourself up over missing a deer, it’s not a reason to stay out of your tree stand or out of the woods. The best thing you can do for yourself is to get back out there and try again.

Deer, Bow

Wild Boar Chorizo Queso

Spice up your queso dip with wild boar chorizo from Gamekeeper Butchery. This recipe from Malcom Reed is simple and sure to be a hit.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

New Game Cameras from Stealth Cam feature Mossy Oak Bottomland

Stealth Cam offers its Prowler camera and Connect cellular camera with a Mossy Oak Bottomland pattern. These two cameras live up to the simple and affordable offerings with HD quality that Stealth Cam is known for.

Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Gear, News, Mossy Oak

Mossy Oak's Fox Hole Shootout Raises $160,000 for Its Charities

Mossy Oak’s 4th annual Fox Hole Shoot Out charity event raised over $160,000 on September 15 in West Point, MS.

News, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Properties

Species Profile: Fox Squirrel

As gamekeepers, our habitat and timber management practices not only benefit targeted game species like deer, wild turkey and quail, but other local non-game wildlife also benefit from our efforts. One example is the fox squirrel, (Sciurus niger). Fox squirrels may be vexing to our management efforts at times, but their distinctive appearance and interesting characteristics make their presence uniquely special. As “Nature’s tree planters” they add value to the environment and our outdoor experience.

Small Game, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

5 Tips For Hunting Teal More Successfully

From changing your choke/load combo to standing up the flock, discover five helpful teal hunting tips to help you bag these challenging waterfowl.

Waterfowl, How-To, Firearm

Duck Digs: How to Develop a Waterfowl Hot-Spot

Learn how to make a duck pond for hunting and develop your land for a successful waterfowl hunting season.

Waterfowl, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties, BioLogic

Duck Diet: Best Foods for Ducks

To make the most of duck hunting season, understanding the duck diet is critical. Learn about what ducks eat and what you need to plant in your duck pond.

Waterfowl, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

Attracting Ducks with Crops

Planting food for ducks can attract waterfowl to your hunting area, increasing your chance of bagging a bird. Find out which crops are best for duck season.

Waterfowl, Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

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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 Tactics for December and 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

How to Prepare for Your Child’s First Duck Hunt

That first hunt is important and memorable for you and your child. Here’s tips from Brodie Swisher on getting the correct gear and what to know to make that first hunt a success.

Waterfowl, How-To, Video

Make it a Mossy Oak Christmas from Walmart

We've put together a list of items you can conveniently grab at your local Walmart or online to gift to your outdoors loving family and friends.

Turkey, Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Predator, Gear

Make it a Mossy Oak Kids' Christmas

There's not much more rewarding than seeing your little ones excited and ready to get out in the woods or out on the water. Here's our gift guide to giving them an outdoorsy gift that they'll be thrilled to open under the tree this Christmas.

Turkey, Fishing, Small Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Gear, Mossy Oak Kids

Understanding Weather Changes and How it Affects the Rut

Understanding how weather impacts deer behavior during this critical period can dramatically increase your chances of success.

Deer

Persimmon Cheesecake Recipe

Beka Garris gives us her homemade recipe for an easy and delicious NY-style persimmon cheesecake full of that distinct persimmon flavor.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Best Treestands for Taking Kids Hunting

Hunting with a sidekick this season? Here’s a look at some of the best treestand options on the market for deer hunting with your child.

Deer, Gear, Bow, Firearm

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