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Where to Place a Ground Blind

Each year as early summer rolls around, the thought of deer season preparation begins to lay heavy on a hunter’s mind. Hunters will begin hanging tree stands as well as placing a few ground blinds. The excitement level is already building, however, don’t let the excitement get the best of you just yet. There are a few things hunters need to take into consideration when placing ground blinds.

Deer, How-To, Video

Inside Wonders Of Wildlife

Johnny Morris, who founded Bass Pro Shops in 1971 with only eight square feet of space in the back of his father’s liquor store, created the not-for-profit Wonders Of Wildlife as a gift to all people with the intentions of inspiring all ages to engage with the natural world. Engaging with the world is exactly what it is doing, attracting thousands of visitors who are able to take the journey through 1.5 miles of trails,

Fishing, Conservation

ScentLok Deer Hunting Success Stories

When hunting whitetail and you want to harvest old, mature bucks, you've got to get out there and hunt when you can. Ideally, you want to wait for the perfect conditions - weather, wind, barometric pressure, moon phase - but most people can't do that. when you can only hunt as your schedule allows, having the right products can help you be successful whenever you're able to get in the field.

Country Roots, Deer, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Bow

Hunting Alaska and North Dakota Big Game

Jayar Kindsvogel, of Center, North Dakota, was in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Alaska for eight years. Because of his passion for hunting, he spent most of his free time in the Last Frontier hunting or guiding hunts. Kindsvogel often hunted on the tundra and in the woods where he wore Mossy Oak Bottomland and still does today.

Big Game, Deer, Bow, Firearm

Identifying Mast Producing Trees

While every tree in the woods serves a purpose in some way, there are some trees that bear a greater importance and should remain in your woodlands to provide ever-important mast. Oak trees of all varieties and other mast producers should be identified and pampered. When oaks reach their potential, their canopies produce tons of needed mast.

Deer, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Living

Mossy Oak Properties recognized by Land Report

Mossy Oak Properties, Inc. is pleased to announce that thirty-five Mossy Oak Properties groups were named as “America’s Best Brokerages” in Land Report’s summer 2018 edition.

News, Mossy Oak Properties

Calling Elk Successfully with Ralph Ramos

I think before anyone goes elk hunting, they need to know all the sounds that elk make, learn how to give those sounds and understand what those sounds mean. Elk are very vocal creatures, and I’m convinced you need to know what they’re saying with each sound they make to have success hunting them. Also, you need to learn how to use your calls to imitate what you’re trying to say to them. Often elk

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

Hunting for Adventure

Because in the backcountry, being able to give the effort to reach the glassing point is the reward. And while I didn’t find success in harvesting an elk, I can say with certainty that I was hunting for an adventure, and I have no doubt that I found that.

Big Game, Mossy Oak Mountain Country

Best Places to Go Hunting This Winter

Getting out of your comfort zone is important for improving your skills as a hunter, and the best way to push yourself is a destination hunt. You’ll have the opportunity to go after species you’ve never considered before, and in an environment you’re unfamiliar with.

Big Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Predator

How To Lighten Your Load

I’ve heard of sheep hunters cutting the tags off their clothing to save weight. That’s a bit extreme in my opinion, but there’s no doubt that being ounce-stingy when backpacking or mountain hunting pays dividends.

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

Hypoxia in High Elk Country

You need to be aware of the dangers of hunting high in elk country. Altitude might not bother a hunter on nine trips, and on the tenth – for no apparent reason – it can come crashing in like Hurricane Katrina. I’ve dealt with mild altitude sickness and splitting headaches in the past. But last week, in Colorado, I had my first real brush with hypoxia.

Big Game, Mossy Oak Mountain Country

Fish Year-Round by Flippin’

I’ve caught a lot of fish, a lot of different ways, and in a lot of different conditions. However, one of my favorite ways to catch bigger bass is to flip Texas-rigged baits into heavy cover. Flippin’ is a method that can be fished year round and is effective all around the country. When I’m out on a lake, I constantly look for the thickest, nastiest cover, because that’s where some of the bigger fish

Fishing

Brandon Palaniuk Finished in the Top Ten for Angler of the Year

Palanuik finished ninth in the Angler of the Year Championship tournament and eighth in the final standings. He had the highest finish of all Mossy Oak Fishing Team members competing for AOY.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, News

Smoked Duck Tacos

Take "Taco Tuesday" to a new level by changing up the protein. Ground beef is expected and fish can be a little mild, so flavor up those tortillas with delicious smoked duck! Make your own tomatillo salsa for added flavor and to impress your guests.

Waterfowl, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Where to Put Mineral Sites for Deer

Let the pros explain why minerals for deer play an important role in managing and growing whitetails. Know when and where to put the best mineral sites!

Deer, Land Management, 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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