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How to Protect Your Gear on Public Land

The important thing to keep in mind is that with more hunters hitting public ground than ever before, the need to keep your gear and goods protected from theft is at an all-time high. Here is a look at how to protect your gear on public land this season.

Deer, Gear, How-To

Aggressive vs Invasive Trees

Some trees may be undesirable but aren’t necessarily all bad.

Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Living

Understanding the Science of Whitetail Deer Movement

MSU Deer Lab co-director, Dr. Bronson Strickland, shares research on whitetail deer movement so you can stake out the best location this hunting season.

Deer, How-To

Bison Tomahawk Ribeyes with Chanterelle Mushroom Risotto

Michael Hunter, renowned wild game chef, visited the Mossy Oak camp for a few days and prepared some of his favorite meals using meat from our Gamekeeper Butchery.

Big Game, Wild Game Recipes, Video, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

Species Profile: Sawtooth Oak (Quercus accutisima)

The sawtooth oak is a great choice if you want to get your mast orchards up and attracting sooner, and attracting deer, turkeys and other wildlife earlier in the fall.

Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

APEX Ammunition Introduces Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Habitat Waterfowl Blend

APEX Ammunition, makers of premium, ultra-high-density Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) shotshells, is pleased to introduce its new limited-edition, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Habitat Waterfowl Blend.

Waterfowl, Shadow Grass Habitat, Gear, News, Mossy Oak, Firearm

Mossy Oak Bottomland and Country DNA Featured on MAGLITE XL50

Mossy Oak and Maglite are pleased to announce Mossy Oak camouflage patterns are now available on the Maglite XL50 LED 3-Cell AAA mini flashlight.

Country DNA, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Gear, News

Mississippi Velvet Season 2022 Round-Up

There were 285 harvested bucks reported to MDWFP (Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks) over the course of the weekend.

Deer, Bow

Joe Hautman Wins 2022 Federal Duck Stamp Competition

The win comes as Joe’s sixth, tying his own brother’s, Jim Hautman, record for most wins for the prestigious “Million Dollar Duck” competition.

Waterfowl, Conservation, News, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Using Treestands Safely

Learn how to use different types of treestands safely and make sure you have the necessary equipment for setting up your treestand.

Deer, Gear, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Great American Hunting Stories

Trust me when I say, if you can't be in the woods chasing your favorite game, you can be anywhere and in pursuit of anything with a book full of stories written by the greats. You'll find just that in the pages of this book.

Bottomland Book Club

Repowering A Boat Motor

The repowering process is relatively easy. The dealer will typically remove the old motor, the controls, and the shifter and install the new engine on the boat.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Whiskey Glazed Elk Tomahawks

These elk tomahawk steaks from Gamekeeper Butchery glazed with a whiskey teriyaki sauce are mouth-watering.

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

October Bronze: Big Smallmouth in the Fall

Kayaking for fall, bronzeback smallmouth is an adventure worth having.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Best Buck Calls for Fall

Whitetails have a diverse and complex vocabulary, but if you only learn a handful of calls, these are the ones you need to know.

Deer, How-To

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Coffee Crusted Venison Steaks

It’s all in the rub! The Cowboy Coffee Rub makes these venison steaks even more mouth watering. If you like sauce for your steaks, give the Bourbon Coffee BBQ sauce a try, too!

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

The Power of the Scrape – Bowhunting October’s Pre-Rut Hotspots

“Not all scrapes are created equal. When I mentioned that you must learn to interpret scrapes, I meant that hunters should know how to use them effectively by understanding the differences.”

Deer, How-To

Bass Fishing During The Fall Turnover Period

There are several strategies that can help anglers not only deal with the natural phenomenon of pond turnover, but actually catch some decent fish in the process.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Public Land Ambush – October Bowhunting Tactics for Pressured Bucks

“October can be a tough stretch for bowhunters, especially on public land. The easy early-season patterns fade, the rut is still a ways off, and mounting hunting pressure makes deer wary and unpredictable.”

Deer, Bow

Targeting the 3 Different Squirrel Species

Here we’re talking through the different tactics and strategies you might employ when chasing the gray squirrel vs the fox squirrel or the red squirrel.

Small Game, How-To

From the Archives: Bob Dixon and Steve Burnett on the Art of Mix and Matching Camo

By Terry Madewell, originally published in the 1994 edition of Mossy Oak Bowhunting Magazine As big whitetail bucks are inclined to do, this one had done the unexpected. I'd studied this buck's pattern for a couple of weeks, being extremely careful not to leave any scent in the wrong places. I'd selected a stand site where the dense underbrush funneled into a 40-yard-wide strip. I was sure this was where he would walk and I

Turkey, Big Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Predator, How-To

Week-by-Week Buck Movement in October

We break down the month into week by week observations on October deer movement and how to plan for and strategize for early season deer hunting.

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Testing the New Leupold VX-6HD Gen 2

Our friend and “gun nut” Bill Gabbard put the new version of the Leupold top-of-the-line VS 6HD hunting scope to the test on a day at the range.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Gear

Your Guide To Flathead Catfishing

To the casual angler, a catfish is a catfish is a catfish, but to catfish anglers, the different species of catfish are as different as night and day.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Harvesting Does Early - Quality Management

Doe harvest is one of the most vital aspects of managing your herd correctly and many managers believe this should be done as early as possible in the season.

Deer, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Bow, Firearm

My Best Friend Timbo

Neill and Timbo hunted 13 seasons together. Timbo is one of Mossy Oak's greatest dogs; he remains a legend in the Haas family and the dad, granddad, and great-granddad to puppies even today at the Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels. Here Neill writes his parting thoughts on his best friend, Timbo.

Waterfowl, Dogs, Mossy Oak Companions, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels

Best Bow Hunting Bows and Gear for 2025

Bowhunting offers a quieter way to experience the woods. The right gear can make your time afield not only more effective but also more enjoyable. The right equipment does more than just get the job done—it should all work together to keep you focused on the hunt rather than distracted by your setup. From cutting-edge bows released this year to ultra-quiet and beloved bino harnesses and more, here’s a roundup of top gear to help

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Predator, Gear, Bow

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