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How To Catch Striped Bass On Umbrella Rigs

One of the best ways to combat lethargic stripers in cold water is to troll umbrella rigs for them. In recent years, down-sized versions of umbrella rigs, also referred to as Alabama rigs, have flooded the market among bass anglers who sometimes also cast for striped bass in waters where the two fish are found together.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

The Cycle of the Cicada

Do cicadas come out to sing every year or every 17 years? We're here to talk all things cicada.

Teaching the Art of Wingshooting

Sharing the knowledge of wingshooting with a young or new hunter begins with patience. Swinging the business end of a shotgun can’t begin until gun safety is addressed, and then the likely initial results will be lots of missed birds.

Small Game, Waterfowl, How-To, Firearm

How To Pattern A Shotgun for Turkey Hunting

Browse our turkey patterning article and learn how to pattern a shotgun for hunting gobbler successfully. Read the latest hunt tips and strategies at Mossy Oak!

Turkey, How-To, Firearm

The Great Sandhill Crane Migration

The Sandhill Crane is a large species of crane native to North America. We hunters may know them as the “ribeye in the sky” but we also know they’re an incredibly old and impressive species.

Waterfowl

The Rivers, Walleyes and Jigs of Spring

Read our river fishing ideas and check out the pros' system on how to fish walleye and sauger with a jig. Get ready for spring season hunting with Mossy Oak!

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To

The Little 17-Caliber

The diminutive 17 caliber varmint rounds have always been on my list of favorites, but I am afraid that they are quickly headed for the second list.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Gear, Firearm

The Short, Dangerous Life of America’s Original Game Warden

Learn the story of how Guy Morrell Bradley became known as the nation's first game warden.

Conservation

Venison Heart Jerky

This simple deer heart jerky recipe is a good reason to keep this vital organ from your deer harvest.

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Venison Salisbury Steak Meatballs

Meat and potatoes, add gravy, and it can’t get much better. This venison meatball recipe is hearty and delicious.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

Best Motion Decoys for Late Season Ducks

In the late season, it’s all about motion in the decoys to fool wary waterfowl. Here’s a look at the best motion decoys for late season ducks.

Waterfowl, Gear

10 Reason Ducks Flare From Your Blind

There’s a number of things that tend to flare ducks from your hide, but we’ve narrowed down some of the best of the worst. Here are 10 reasons ducks flare from your blind.

Waterfowl, Shadow Grass Habitat, Dogs

Best Dog Proof Traps & How They Work

For beginning trappers, it is vital to understand what a dog-proof trap consists of and how they work.

Turkey, Predator, Land Management, Gear, How-To

How Many Food Plots Do I Need?

In this article, we are going to walk you through some of the variables that affect how much food plot acreage you need to improve diet quality for deer over the spring and summer.

Deer, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

Turkey Locators

What triggers turkeys to gobble? When trying to locate turkeys, here are some options to consider.

Turkey, 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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