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Fall Trees Planting Guide

With the advent of containerized, air-pruned seedlings, planting trees in the fall can be more productive in areas of the South where the ground doesn’t stay frozen. Here are a few advantages of planting in the fall.

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

Venison Big Mac

This burger recipe puts your favorite fast food burger to shame, and this special sauce is no secret. Using wild game meat puts it over the top.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Flooded Timber Arkansas Duck Hunting

The flooded timber of Arkansas is quite famous in the world of duck hunting as it is unique and plentiful.

Waterfowl

Field Testing the Traditions NitroFire Vapr Muzzleloader with the Federal FireStick

The NitroFire™ Vapr® in Mossy Oak Break-Up Country is a sweet handling, nice shooting, and of course good-looking rifle that has me looking forward to October and Kentucky’s Muzzleloader season!

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Gear, Firearm

Hunting in Whitetail Rut Season

When the rut offers unpredictable encounters and heightened opportunities, the hunter may be at an impasse on whether to target a specific buck or to allow for the good sort of unplanned chaos. Here’s some advice.

Deer, How-To

Wild Boar Spaghetti Recipe

If you're looking for a way to enjoy some meat from a wild hog, here's a simple and easy recipe for a meal that everyone in the family will love.

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

Deer Rut Season - Hunting Tactics and Signs

Peak rut is a magical time in the woods. It’s the one time when normally wary whitetail bucks drop their guard and roam about during daylight hours. For those wishing to maximize their hunting time by keying in on the rut, here are a few tips on recognizing when it’s on.

Deer

Mossy Oak x Mathews Collaborate for Bottomland Mathews Bow

The long-awaited collaboration is finally here.

Big Game, Deer, Gear

Should Bow Hunters Paper Tune Their Arrows?

When paper tuning your bow, often referred to as paper tuning arrows, the shooter shoots through a piece of tightly stretched paper to determine proper arrow flight. The rip in the paper shows the problem, allowing the shooter to adjust until the rip in the paper signifies perfect arrow flight each time an arrow is shot.

Big Game, Deer, Gear, How-To, Bow

Hunting Arrows and Accessories That Redefined Bowhunting

Today there are several terrific manufacturers of arrows, with carbon-impregnated fiber tubes dominating the market. The constant: Doug Easton’s startup from a century ago remains the vanguard.

Big Game, Deer, Bow

Characteristics of Whitetail Deer Antlers

Whitetail deer antlers come in different shapes, sizes, and even colors. Learn what causes these variances, how antlers change over time, and what causes antler irregularities.

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Grover Cleveland and the Political Flashpoint of American Conservation

Mostly lost behind the tsunami of conservation initiatives by President Theodore Roosevelt are the prescient actions of Stephen Grover Cleveland – hunter, fisherman and America’s 22nd and 24th Commander-and-Chief.

Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Understanding the Odors That Send Deer Running: Scents That Spook Whitetails

One of the most critical factors in deer hunting success is managing odors that can alarm and spook these elusive creatures.

Big Game, Deer

Federal Custom Ammo: Using the Custom Shop

Federal assembled a group of their most experienced employees to staff the Custom Shop. Using the best components available, these expert engineers handcraft this ammunition to order.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Gear

3 Pro Tips for The November Rut

For deer hunters, the month of November is what we have spent the entire year waiting for. The month of November is primarily the time in most regions that the whitetail deer have their breeding season or what is more commonly known as the rut.

Deer, How-To

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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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