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Mossy Oak Joins Carhartt Bassmaster College Series as Supporting Sponsor

Mossy Oak, the official pattern of B.A.S.S., has become a supporting sponsor of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, News, Mossy Oak

My Biggest Saskatchewan Buck in 2017

I was asked about the biggest deer I took during 2017 that hadn’t lived on my property. I took a 160-class buck with my bow in Saskatchewan, Canada. Nicole and I hunt Saskatchewan every year, and I’ve been going with Buck Country Outfitters in northern Saskatchewan for 12 years. We hunt there in the northern forests where the bucks have chances to get some age on them, since they don’t have much hunting pressure. These

Deer, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Bow

Nighttime, Wild Hogs and Thermal Optics

I stopped and dropped to one knee, caught my breath and got the REAP-IR onto the hog. He was still heading for the road, unaware of my presence. I used my right knee for a brace, and slid the rifle’s safety to “FIRE.” The hog got near the road, disappeared for a second into a low spot, and then was on the road itself, nose down, sniffing.

Predator, Land Management, Firearm

Venison and Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

Here is a recipe that takes little to no time to make and best part is its ready when you get home from a long day hunting. (Bonus your house smells amazing all day long!)

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Manage Bedding Areas and Buck-to-Doe Ratio for Better Hunting

Pat Reeve | Mossy Oak ProStaff Besides food, water and sanctuary, I provide bedding cover for the deer living on my property on south-facing ridges. We have cold weather all but about three months out of the year in Minnesota. The deer here need sunny weather, although the temperatures may be cold, for them to stay warm. We hinge-cut non-valuable trees on our 500 acres we own to help create thick bedding cover on those

Deer, Land Management, How-To

Freezing Cold Canada Goose Hunt

As if on cue, the geese arrived with the rising sun. I worked my Zink goose call, and the incoming geese focused right on us. The big birds had been using the field for days and were confident in their approach. The first flock set their wings and drifted lower in elevation as they neared our spread. It was magical to watch the monster honkers close the gap, floating closer. They didn’t talk much and

Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, Firearm

Simple Venison and Broccoli Recipe

This recipe is in the style of Asian beef and broccoli. After marinating your deer meat for at least 30 minutes, this is a quick and easy meal with great Asian flavor.

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

When Temperatures Drop, Keep Deer on Your Land with a Water Source

Also in Minnesota where we live, during deer season, most of the streams and creeks freeze. Deer will eat snow to get water, but they prefer to drink water. I’ve come to believe that providing a good source of open water may be as critical for drawing and keeping deer on our land as planting food plots for them.

Deer, Conservation, Land Management

Gameburger Helper

As a kid, I remember running down the boxed food aisle at the grocery store and begging my mom for a box of Hamburger Helper™. There was something about helping mom brown the meat, opening the box and dumping everything in a pot for my meal. I’m not going to lie; I still crave this boxed meal on cold nights when I want an easy, tasty meal. So here is my copycat version of that

Big Game, Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

How To Successfully Hunt Your Property

I’ve been asked how I kept that 6-1/2-year-old buck on my land for that amount of time to grow. To start with, we don’t overpressure our deer, and we only hunt when the odds are the most in our favor to take the buck we want to harvest. Another secret is that we do everything we can to prevent deer from knowing that we’re hunting them, including the approach we take to and from the

Deer, Land Management, How-To

Mossy Oak Properties Has Record Land Sales in 2017

2017 was a year of record-breaking growth for the Mossy Oak Properties network of land specialists, which firmly establishes the network as the rural land sales leader. The Mossy Oak Properties network, comprised of nearly 650 land specialists across 26 states, shattered records on the heels of increasing market share and a vibrant rural real estate market. For 2017, the network closed in excess of 2900 transactions totaling over $600 million in sales volume. To

Land Management, News, Mossy Oak Properties

The Best Time To Prune Trees

If maintained properly, it’s amazing the tonnage a few fruit trees or several mature oaks can provide.

Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

Fishing Pattern Fabric is Important for Kevin VanDam

One of the greatest bass fishermen ever is Kevin VanDam of Kalamazoo, Michigan, who has won four Bassmaster Classics, holds seven Angler of the Year titles on the Bassmaster Elite Series circuit, has won more tournaments than can be numbered in the past 27 years and has won more than $6.5 million in tournaments. Today Mossy Oak’s Fishing Team leader , Kevin will be wearing the new Mossy Oak Elements Agua pattern on Huk Performance

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Gear

Best New Hunting Gear 2018

We've scouted tons of hunting and outdoor gear products released in 2018 to bring you a comprehensive list of the best equipment, camo apparel and hunting supplies we could find at the outdoor industry's most popular trade shows. We will be updating this page during the ATA and SHOT Shows as well as throughout the year, so check back for updates on new hunting products and accessories for 2018.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Mossy Oak Obsession, Mossy Oak Mountain Country, Mossy Oak Treestand, Gear, News, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Bow

When Old Ducks Become New Ducks

Barnie Calef | Mossy Oak ProStaff I’m often asked, “At the end of the season, when a severe cold front is coming in that moves the old ducks out of your area and brings new ducks into the place you're hunting, how do you take those new ducks?” As an example, 520,000 stale ducks are sitting on the Missouri River 120 miles from my hunting camp. Because those ducks are so close to us, if

Waterfowl, How-To, Mossy Oak, Firearm

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September Deer Hunting – The Food Source Advantage

September is one of the most reliable times to hunt whitetails. Bucks are still in their late-summer patterns, and if you can identify the right food source, you’ll be in control.

Deer

Persimmon Seeds Forecasting Winter Weather

Most people have heard of the old wives tale of how to predict winter using persimmon seeds. Here's how to do it and what to look for!

Mossy Oak Companions, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

How to Read a Pond to Quickly Find Fish

From weather considerations to depth, sunlight, and seasons, there are a number of factors that affect where you’re going to find fish in a pond.

Fishing, How-To

Best Bow Hunting Bows and Gear for 2025

Hunting with a bow is both simpler and more complicated. Your hunts themselves can feel simpler, quieter, more connected with the woods. And the fun thing is you're going to get to invest and gather gear that makes your time in the woods easier and more seamless. Here's some of the best bows, the best bino harnesses, the best clothes, and more that you can grab to improve your hunts this bow season. Best Bow

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Predator, Gear, Bow

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 Bottomland Bows of 2025

The 2025 bow lineup has you covered, whether you’re chasing elk in the open country out west, whitetail deer in the tight confines of a treestand or ground blind in the east or stepping up to the tournament line in the off-season.

Deer

Bow Hunting over Early Season Food Sources

Early season bow hunters must not only understand the local food sources, but be able to pivot both strategies and stand locations in order to see success.

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

Backwoods Food Plot Prep: A Throw-and-Grow Guide That Actually Works

"This article walks through how I prep and plant throw-and-grow plots deep in the backwoods — where tractors can’t go and deer feel safest."

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

Labrador Heroes - 9/11 Rescue Dogs

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

Paw Paw Tree Benefits | Mossy Oak

Ready to turn off the laptop and enjoy what nature provides? Mossy Oak gives you all you need to find the tasty fruit of the Paw-Paw tree.

Land Management, How-To, Nativ Nurseries

How to Grow Persimmon Trees

By better understanding the biology of persimmon and its importance for a wide variety of forest species, landowners can identify and manage this tree for game and nongame wildlife.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries, BioLogic

Jalapeño Wild Turkey Pockets

If you grew up loving Hot Pockets, you’re in luck. This recipe is delicious and a great way to use some of that turkey leg meat, too.

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

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