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Tips to Efficiently Sight in Your Rifle

Ammo is hard to come by these days and reloading components are even harder! In times like these, the last thing you want to do is shoot up a box or two of ammo trying to sight in your rifle.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, How-To, Firearm

Sea Ducks are a Bucket List Bird

Big bull eiders and sea ducks make many a waterfowler’s bucket list.

Waterfowl, Bucket List Trips

Best Hunting Gear 2022

Mossy Oak is building a listing of new hunting gear and hunting apparel for 2022. We're working to get the best new hunting gear from many of our partners for you to see.

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Predator, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Elements Terra, Gear, Mossy Oak

10 Winter Camping Tips to Ensure a Good Time

Is your camping gear still in the garage from this summer? These ten winter camping tips from Mossy Oak will get you back out this winter.

Camping

Smoked Duck Tacos With Mexican Corn

One of my favorite foods is tacos. The possibilities for taco fillings are endless; I decided to put a spin on one of my favorite tacos, a grilled chicken taco with Mexican street corn, using duck as the filler for this recipe.

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

Common Bow Hunting Mistakes

Every bowhunter who has hunted for an extended period has probably experienced at one time or another those self-inflicted bloopers that can cause a hunt to go wrong in a blink of an eye.

Deer, Gear, Bow

Southern Wild Turkey and Buttermilk Dumplings

There are countless reasons turkey and dumplings must be learned by heart. First off, just learning how to make amazing turkey stock gives you the arsenal you need to make dozens of recipes.

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

Popular Calibers for Hunting Deer

What are the most popular calibers for whitetail deer, not the best caliber, not my favorites, but just popular? That should be easy. Just call all the ammunition manufacturers and ask them to list their top ten.

Deer, Firearm

The Licking Branch

Read about the licking branch for deer, one of the most important keys to honing in on buck movements. Browse the latest hunting tricks and tips at Mossy Oak!

Deer, How-To

The Best Binoculars for Deer Hunting

Do you need new binoculars but don’t want to break the bank? Mossy Oak runs down the list of the best binoculars for deer hunting on a budget.

Deer, Gear, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

$40 Billion in New Spending Earmarked for Wildlife Conservation

The Congressional Sportsmen Foundation (CSF) based in Washington, D.C. reports that the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684), which was signed into law on November 15, 2021, will provide approximately $40 billion to wildlife conservation measures.

Conservation, News

How to Train Your Dog to Blood Trail

We sat down with the guys from On Track K9 Deer Recovery in Kentucky to learn all about training dogs to track blood trails.

Dogs, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels

Reloading the Winchester 6.8 Western

I have been loading center-fire rifle ammunition for years, but when I started this project there was nothing published, on paper or the internet, as far as loading the 6.8 Western.

Country DNA, How-To, Firearm

Increase Harvest Success: The Science Behind Hunting

Then the question is: What does the science say about different hunting methods? Has there been any research to show what leads to a successful hunt?

Deer

3 Smoked Snacks To Prepare And Take With You While Hunting

Many deer hunters will agree that snack selections to take along to the stand while hunting can be an important decision. Every hunter has their favorite go-to snack that they take along with them while hunting.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

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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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