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Simple and Easy Venison Recipe

This is hands-down the easiest venison recipe we have available. PLUS kids love these and they're quick to whip up in a camp setting.

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Bottomland Book Club: Big December Canvasbacks

“This book is continually on the top of my list to any waterfowling friend with an appreciation of history, the art of decoys and boat building and a love of adventure.”

Bottomland Book Club, Waterfowl

Wingshooting Tips - Lost Brake Duck Hunting

These tips all come from tried and true duck hunting experts, hunters experienced in learning what works and what doesn’t work on quick-flying waterfowl.

Waterfowl, How-To

The Passenger: American Conservation's Vaunted Wild Pigeon

The last of the living passengers were gone from Earth by the early 1900s. As a population, science suggests they were North America’s most successful birds during their time here.

Waterfowl, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Tips for Using Native Grasses for Wildlife Cover

Planting Native Warm Season Grasses (NWSG) can be an effective strategy for producing wildlife cover, especially after a harsh winter. Click to learn more.

Turkey, Small Game, Deer, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries, BioLogic

Best Places for Tree Stands

"I soon realized when I traded my beautiful sunrise sits for the thick and nasty cover, my deer sightings - and success - went up exponentially."

Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

5 Deer Calls Every Hunter Should Have

Grunt calls are standard equipment for the deer hunter, but there’s also a few other calls that have proven themselves as deadly tools of the trade in the deer woods.

Deer

Revolutionizing Predator Hunting: The Impact of E-Bikes on Coyote Pursuits

Hunters are utilizing e-bikes and possibly even revolutionizing predator hunting by empowering hunters to adopt a fast-paced and efficient approach.

Predator, How-To

Tips for Setting Up Duck Decoys

Decoys are visual aids used to draw attention, give birds and animals a reason to close the distance, and to add realism to a hunting ambush setup.

Waterfowl, How-To

Legendary Arkansas Duck Call Maker Chick Major Inspires Generations

The following excerpt about Chick Major is from the book “The Grand Prairie: A History of Duck Hunting’s Hallowed Ground” by author and publisher Brent Birch.

Waterfowl, News

Species Profile: Wood Duck

The wood duck (Aix sponsa) is the only member of its genus in North America, and one of only two species worldwide. Its common name is derived from its preferred habitat - flooded timber and bottomland swamps.

Waterfowl

Green-Winged Teal Duck: A Species Profile

Teal, twisting and turning, dodging this way and that, make for the most challenging and frustrating of wingshooting targets. There are several species with the most common and widespread being the green-winged.

Waterfowl

Mock Scrapes for Mature Bucks

Deer scrapes are important communication tools between deer. Learn from Mossy Oak's blog how to create a mock scrape to help you attract whitetail.

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Outdoor Kids' Activities - Gamekeeper Training Course

For gamekeepers, living and loving the land is a way of life. But how do we get kids interested? Read on to learn how to teach future generations of gamekeepers.

Conservation, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Christmas Gifts for Hunters & Anglers

*/ If you're looking for a gift idea for your loved one that loves to hunt, fish, or just be outdoors, we've got a guide here that we're sure you can find something they'll be thrilled to open. Gift Ideas for Hunters Gift Ideas for Anglers Gift Ideas for Outdoorsy Kids Gift Ideas for Hunters Hunter Safety Systems Pro Harness $169.99 Safety is crucial. Make sure your loved one stays safe while they're doing what

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

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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

Late Season Deer Hunting in December & 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

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