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Coues Deer Hunting and Habitat

Despite their diminutive stature, Coues deer are ardently sought after, their pursuers awarding them something of a cult-like reverence for the challenge they present. What they lack in physical stature they more than make up for in elusiveness, and their uncanny ability to seemingly vanish into the bleak habitat has earned them the nickname, Gray Ghost.

Deer

WhistleBack: Food for Wild Birds

Managing for wild quail can be beneficial to deer and their habitat. Unfortunately, wild birds don’t always see the same benefits when managing for deer, so what can we do to help? That’s where WhistleBack can help.

Small Game, Conservation, Land Management, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Planting Trees for Wildlife in Your Own Backyard

You don’t have to have a ton of land to attract wildlife with your trees. All you need is a backyard and the right tree and shrub species. Continue reading for tips on how to get wildlife to respond to your planting efforts.

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

Beer Roasted Wild Duck

For a moist and flavorful duck breast, consider a brine soak. The time it takes from start to first bite is absolutely worth it!

Waterfowl, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Virgel Shook Pinpoints the Bucks He Wants to Take Each Season

I changed my hunting tactic from taking any mature buck to hunting one buck each season on the ground where I hunt. You really get a great feeling when you pinpoint a mature deer on the land you have to hunt – whether that land’s public or private – and you hunt that buck until you take him. There’s nothing like that feeling.

Deer, Bow, Firearm

Your Boots Stink: Covering Your Scent

Hunters are becoming more educated and understand that defeating a whitetail’s sense of smell is possibly the most important detail in getting closer to them. If you leave a stinky trail to your treestand, all of your scent reduction work was a waste of time.

Deer, Gear, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

The .308 Winchester: The Ideal Cartridge for a GameKeeper

The .308 Winchester is one of the most popular cartridges for many reasons. Accuracy, manageable recoil and an array of rifle action-types being just a few. Continue reading to learn more about what makes the .308 ideal for GameKeepers.

Deer, Gear, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Firearm

Tips for Making Your Hunting Plot More Effective

What makes a good hunting plot? Position and design are important, as well as what types of crops you plant. Continue reading to learn Mossy Oak GameKeeper's tips and strategies for creating a hunting food plot that really delivers.

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

Mossy Oak GO Adds “Rolling Thunder” Waterfowl Series

Mossy Oak is proud to offer a total of 12 episodes from two seasons of “Rolling Thunder” waterfowl series on Mossy Oak GO (MOGO).

Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, News, Firearm

Nathan LaClaire on Hunting New York Deer

Avid deer hunter, Nathan LaClaire of Schaghticoke, New York, has been a Mossy Oak ProStaffer for 6 months. However, Rachelle, his wife, has been on the ProStaff for 6 years.

Deer, Bow, Firearm

Brandon Palaniuk’s Tournament Tactic When Time’s Running Out

I’m the kind of bass angler who likes to fish all the way until the last possible moment I can fish before check-in. I guess the bottom line is if I’m fishing an area where I’ve caught bass previously, I’ll stay with that spot.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To

5 Tips for Successful Fishing in Cold Weather

Fishing in cold weather can be as fun as it is in the summer, especially since the weather keeps most anglers cozied up next to their woodburning stoves. But winter fishing takes some prep. Here are five fishing tips for cold weather angling.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Gear

Maximum Potential: Get the Most Out of Your Brassica Crop

Brassicas are a favorite among land managers for many different reasons. Read on to learn more about the benefits of brassicas and how to get the most out of this crop by planting it early.

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

Mossy Oak GO Now Offering 5 Seasons of DU TV

As the official pattern of Ducks Unlimited, Mossy Oak is proud to offer a total of 61 episodes from five seasons of “Ducks Unlimited TV” on Mossy Oak GO (MOGO).

Waterfowl, News, Firearm

Tips for Drying Wet Boots

Today's boots are great insulators, which helps to keep our feet so nice and toasty on the cold winter mornings. But if moisture gets into our boot and we do not take time and precautionary measures to eliminate the moisture, it will be insulated from the inside.

Gear, How-To

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Instant Pot Squirrel Dumplings

This one-pot squirrel dumplings recipe is easy and delicious. A filling and satisfying dish, these dumplings really hit the spot!

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Tailgate Talks: Duck Hunting with Jim Ronquest

by Jessi Cole Walters Jim Ronquest is a certified legend in the waterfowl world. He's a world champion duck caller and a heckuva duck hunter. If there's anyone that can convince a mallard to come visit your little section of the flooded timber, it's Jimbo. Jimbo and Drake Waterfowl invited a group of writers down to Arkansas this December for a couple of days of world-class duck hunting at a storied waterfowl cabin aptly named

Tailgate Talks, Waterfowl

Remington Core-Lokt Copper Bullets Review

Our gun-guru and self-proclaimed “accuracy nut” Bill Gabbard is back to talk about and test Remington’s interesting new solid copper bullets.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Gear

Late Winter Small Game Hunting

Beat the winter in-between seasons blues with squirrels, rabbits, and upland birds this year. Here’s our outline on hunting these small game critters.

Small Game

Assessing Your Property Post-Whitetail Season

A post-season assessment not only provides valuable insights into your land management efforts but also sets you up for success when the 2025 hunting season rolls around.

Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

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

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