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Waiting Out The Season For Henned-Up Gobblers

Nobody likes arriving at the last part of the season without success. However, being patient and waiting out the season can lead to an easier time catching a lonely gobbler who is eager to come to a call.

Turkey, Firearm

Inside the Mind of Greg Hackney

Recently, when we caught up with Hackney, he had just finished the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament on the St. John’s River in Florida in March, 2021.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Duluth Pack Launches Top Selling Sling Pack In Mossy Oak Hunters’ Edition

Mossy Oak and Duluth Pack, the American-made manufacturer and brand known for high-quality handcrafted canvas and leather bags, is proud to introduce the hunter’s version of its top-selling sling pack silhouette called, The Blind Bag.

Big Game, Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Gear, News, Mossy Oak

The Mossy Oak GameKeeper Podcast Presents “The Reelfoot Lake Tragedy”

In late January, the duck hunting community was shocked when the news broke out of Reelfoot Lake that two duck hunters had been killed, and a manhunt for the alleged killer was underway. The GameKeeper Podcast welcomes Outdoor Life Senior Deputy Editor Natalie Krebs, who interviewed the only witness, and other Reelfoot hunters, to write a very compelling story of the events that occurred that fateful day.

Waterfowl, News, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Smoked Elk Gyros with Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

When seeking out a new recipe, I am always searching for a creation that explodes with flavor. A good friend of mine recently asked if I would like to try his take on a cucumber Tzatziki sauce to try with one of my recipes. Of course, I said yes. To achieve the two goals of wild game and wood-fired smoke flavor, I decided to take two of the 8-ounce elk medallions from the GameKeeper Butchery.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

The Best MREs for Backpacking and Camping You Will Actually Enjoy

After a long day outdoors, a Meal Ready-to-Eat (MRE) is your ticket to comfort and nutrition if you get the best brands.

Camping

Broadcasting Corn in Your Food Plot

Anyone with the simple equipment of a broadcaster, sprayer, harrow-drag, and an ATV, can have a corn plot. The wildlife will prosper, it’s really easy to do, and you can name your plot whatever you’d like.

Deer, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

Gear Drop: Mossberg Patriot Rifle

Check out this video Gear Drop of the Mossberg Patriot Rifle. Behind every revolution is a patriot, and this Patriot is raising the bar on “standard” features with these value-rich rifles that suit any hunter’s style.

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

Gear Drop: TriStar Viper Max Shotgun

Reliable, functional and hardworking, the Tristar Viper Max Shotgun is a 3 ½” gas operated, semi-automatic shotgun. This shotgun looks great in Mossy Oak Blades and bronze.

Turkey, Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, News, Video, Mossy Oak, Firearm

Surviving in the Wild: What to Do When You’re Lost in the Woods

While you wait for a rescue, keep calm, assess your resources and decide to strike out on your own or stay put.

Big Game, Deer, Turkey, Camping

Creating Edge Cover and Ecotones

All of these options can be done with minimal expense, particularly with a chainsaw, prescribed fire, and herbicide work. Do some research, make a plan, and get to work!

Deer, Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

Hunting Mentor: How to Prepare in the Offseason

Mentoring a young or even just a new hunter is the best way to pass on the sport and the best practices of the sport.

Turkey, Fishing, Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Predator, Conservation, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Fishing, Bow, Firearm

First Time Traveling to Canada? An Outdoor Bucket List for Those Visiting

Whether you like hunting, fishing or biking, these locales in Canada should be at the very top of your bucket list.

Bucket List Trips

Mom's Top Ten Picks for a Mossy Oak Mother's Day

As a mother, and one that enjoys being outside as much as possible, I compiled a list of Mossy Oak Mother's Day gifts that I would appreciate receiving.

Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Fishing

Roasted Wild Turkey with Goat Cheese, Morel Mushroom, and Wild Leek Stuffing

The Hunter Chef is a great friend of Mossy Oak, and we love to eat his cooking. Better than that, we love to use his recipes to cook up our own harvest. Here he explains how to eat naturally and eat good--from your turkey harvest to your mushroom harvest.

Turkey, 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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