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Covid-19 Found in Whitetail Deer

This past July, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) got the attention of America’s deer hunters by announcing research which found free-ranging white-tailed deer had been exposed to the virus causing Covid-19.

Deer, News

Best Ground Blinds for Rifle and Bow Hunting

Whether you’re looking for a spacious heavy duty ground blind to leave in the field all season long, or your looking for a quick and easy option to put up on the go – Walmart has a quality selection of ground blinds, seating options and all the accessories to fit your exact needs.

Deer, Country DNA, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Gear

Yellowstone Grizzlies and Archery Elk

Upon my return from The Big Sky to approximate sea level, I found an interesting piece from the recent pages of Bugle magazine, the award-winning journal of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF). It concerned the shameless legal shenanigans that continue to negatively impact big-game management in the GYE.

Big Game, Conservation, Bow, Firearm

How to Build the Ultimate Survival Shelter

If a survival show dropped you off in the mountains, could you build a survival shelter? Mossy Oak wants to make sure you can.

Camping, How-To

Hog Hunting 101: Five Tips to Improve Your Skills

Is hog hunting on your bucket list? It’s not as easy as you think, but you can cross off hog hunting with these tips from Mossy Oak.

Land Management, How-To, Firearm

Winchester XPR 6.8 Western in Mossy Oak Country DNA

The rifle feels good in your hands and should blend in with Mother Nature quite well. I think that the Mossy Oak DNA will work exceptionally well in a stand or blind situation.

Big Game, Deer, Country DNA, Gear, Firearm

Make a Mossy Oak Pumpkin

One of our favorite things about this time of year is all the cool, carved pumpkins sent to us featuring Mossy Oak or with an outdoors theme. We want to see them again this year, so we've provided a few stencils that you can print out and use for carving your pumpkins. Be sure to send us pictures on Facebook or Twitter. We'll share our favorites! If you don't "Like" or follow us yet, please

How-To, Mossy Oak

How to Treat and Identify Poison Oak

With years of experience and expertise, Mossy Oak is proud to inform you how to identify poison oak, as well as treat it.

Land Management, Camping, How-To

Bracelets, Gun Slings and More: Five Paracord Uses

Mossy Oak has five paracord uses to save the day on your next hunting, hiking or camping trip.

Camping, How-To, Bow, Firearm

3 Must Use Scents During October

The pre-rut season in late October provides some of the best action. Discover the best deer scent for early-season hunts to draw bucks to your shooting range.

Deer, Gear

What Is Overlanding?

What is overlanding? It is much more than a tricked-out Jeep with a crazy roof rack. Mossy Oak wants to know are you ready for the overlanding journey?

Camping

History of Deer Tracking Dogs

Hunters have several different ways to train dogs to track wounded deer. When we look at the German method of deer-tracking dogs with its long and illustrious history, here’s what we’ve learned.

Deer, Dogs, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels

How to Hunt When Pregnant

For many years, the subject of hunting while pregnant has been somewhat of a taboo subject. However, as the number of female hunters grows, we are becoming more vocal about the subject.

Deer, Turkey, How-To, Bow

Top 10 Worst Excuses for Missing a Shot

Missing the mark is the ugly side of archery. Rarely do we want to talk about the shots we miss, but when we do, you can bet we have a variety of excuses at the ready for why we missed.

Deer, Bow

Strategies for Dragging a Deer

If you’ve ever considered not going too deep into the woods or passing up a deer when you get there because it’s too far of a drag, you should reconsider.

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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