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Draw Waterfowl with Palatable Plantings

Attract waterfowl to your property with plantings they enjoy.

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

Four Legged Heroes of 9/11: Jake the Black Lab

Jake quickly arrived on site post 9/11 to help with the search and rescue process, and he spent 17 long days searching for survivors and human remains.

Dogs, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Venison Double Double Burger

Yes, you’re seeing double. Double up your venison patties for this stackable burger with special sauce. Keep the napkins handy.

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

Elk Hunting Tips

Before you even get to your destination, you need to prepare for your elk hunt. Scott Hatch from Three Forks Ranch in Colorado provides some tips and tricks for elk hunting out West. Watch this video series of elk hunting tips to learn some basics for hunting elk.

Big Game, Country Roots, Mossy Oak Mountain Country, How-To, Bow, Firearm

Opening Day Deer Hunting Hotspots

"A veteran deer hunter once told me that your first time on a stand usually offers your best chance, and that’s especially true for opening day."

Deer, How-To

Drones: A Valuable Tool in Land Management

Ethical hunters should agree drones should have no place in fair chase hunting, accept possibly to recover game that would otherwise go unfound. Drones, however, can be helpful in managing game species in a number of different ways.

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

The Doe Harvest Dilemma

According to NDA, the proportion of hunters that killed at least one deer declined from 50% in 2011, to 41% in 2019; and the proportion that killed more than one deer declined from 23% in 2011, to 18% in 2019. Why?

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

A Guide to Bumping Catfish

Bumping is a specialized tactic that has topped the charts in recent years by bringing in heavy weights of catfish to organized catfishing tournaments.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Tailgate Talks: Unreal Velvet Buck Track

This tiny but tenacious dog tracked a wounded velvet buck through a hot maze of scents to find him underwater in a creek.

Deer, Dogs, Video

Ideas on Reducing Ticks from Your Deer Population

As hunters and land managers, it's crucial to understand effective methods for controlling these parasites to ensure a thriving deer population.

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Deer Camp Roasties

This grilled oyster recipe is to die for. It's got savory flavor and a little crunch for a perfect appetizer or camp meal.

Wild Game Recipes, Video, Ingredient Wild

How to Read a Dove Field and Choose the Best Spot to Set Up

Prominent wingshooter Marty Fischer gives his advice on reading a dove field layout and how to pick the most productive spot to set up.

Small Game

Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Meat Processing Equipment

DIY your own meat processing this fall.

Turkey, Fishing, Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Gear, Wild Game Recipes, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Ingredient Wild

Tailgate Talks: TN Velvet Buck

Brandon Chesbro hunted the TN velvet season this past weekend and killed what may end up being a B&C buck in full velvet.

Tailgate Talks, Deer

Targeting Bachelor Groups During the Early Season

Early-season hunting offers a unique opportunity for hunters aiming to target mature bucks. During this period, bucks often form bachelor groups, which can provide a strategic advantage during the early season if approached correctly.

Deer

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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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