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Greg Hackney Uses the Flipping Technique to Catch Bass

I grew up in the South, in Louisiana, and fishing in Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi and Alabama was where I learned to flip and use that technique in many if not most of the lakes I fished when I started out bass fishing. Thick, matted vegetation, cypress trees and other types of thick cover are where I’ve caught most of my winning limits of bass.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To

7 Ways to Use Cover for Hunting Whitetails

It’s great if you have natural bedding areas. Otherwise, you can create them by hinge cutting and completely felling some trees so they fall over each other but don’t form an impenetrable thicket. I also like to plant a few shrubs and white pines or spruce to provide a further “security” feeling for bucks if the area isn’t quite thick enough.

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

This Old Pond: The Dos and Don’ts of Pond Restoration

Learn how to restore your old pond with the help of Mossy Oak and pond restoration experts. Check out progress photos and detailed info on how to restore ponds the right way.

Fishing, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Targeting Trophy Speckled Trout

Chris Bush with The Speckled Truth provides tips for fishing for trophy speckled trout. Confidence is key when it comes to fishing for trophy trout. Moon phase, tide and time of year are key indicators of when trout will bite.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To

8 Tips For More Effective Deer Rattling

By imitating the sound of sparring bucks, you pique the curiosity and aggressiveness of other bucks. And nothing gathers a crowd like a good fight. Of course it's most effective during the peak of rut, when a buck's testosterone levels are also peaking.

Deer, How-To

Preventing Spider Bites and What to Do If One Bites You

Most spider bites are non-venomous and, apart from causing minor irritations, do not cause any serious health problems. Seek medical attention if bitten by a poisonous spider or if symptoms continue to get worse after a non-venomous bite.

How-To

Bowhunting Tips: The Aiming Drill

Levi Morgan | BowLife.com If you’ve shot a bow long enough, you’ve probably heard about – or experienced for yourself – the demon we call “target panic.” The main form of target panic is best described as the inability to hold your pin on the target and squeeze the release slowly enough to cause surprise when it fires. Essentially, you punch the release prematurely. While there are many forms of target panic, and just as

Deer, How-To, Bow

Braised Venison

This braised venison recipe is easy and seriously delicious. It is one that you will make weekly and is perfect for the hunting camp! I used my Dutch oven, but this dish would work equally as well in a crock pot and can be prepared quickly using a "can cooker." The trick to this recipe is to allow the braise to rest for 30 minutes uncovered.

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Follow the Nuts: Deer Scouting with Acorns

Did you know that deer love acorns? Paying attention to the different kinds of acorns and where they are in abundance can help you up your deer scouting game.

Deer, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

5 Tips for Avoiding Button Bucks

Removing a sufficient number of does is an important part of any deer management plan but just as important is limiting the accidental take of young, antlerless males or button bucks (BBs). Here’s a few tips to help you avoid thinning out future trophies before they’ve had a chance to realize their potential.

Deer, Conservation, How-To

Adding Plot Partitioning to Your Food Plot Management Plan

Practicing plot partitioning, or planting several crops in the same area, can provide deer with security and diverse nutrition.

Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

The Ultimate Hunting Goal: Building Lifelong Hunters

An article written by Steve Sorensen published in September 2018 on DeerandDeerHunting.com. A Model for Mentoring New Deer Hunters.

Deer, Conservation

Choosing Ammunition: Factory Loads

Factory ammo has improved over the last several years to the point that it is fairly easy to find a load that your rifle will shoot quite well. So how does someone that shoots only factory ammo decide what to use for his deer rifle this year?

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

Winterizing Equipment: Performance for Years to Come

“Winterizing” your implements and equipment is simple but very important. One of a GameKeeper’s main tools is a tractor.

Land Management, Gear, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Firearm

Keeping Mosquitoes Away While Bow Hunting

Mosquitoes are vectors of many nasty diseases and viruses, including the West Nile virus, Zika virus, yellow fever and so much more. Taking steps to protect yourself not only reduces your risk of contracting an unwanted disease but makes your hunt much more enjoyable.

Deer, How-To, Bow

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Mossy Oak’s Annual Fox Hole Shootout Hits Record-Breaking Year with $290,000 Raised for St. Jude, Conservation

This year, the annual Fox Hole Shootout raised an incredible amount of $290,000– the highest amount raised in the event’s history.

Turkey, Fishing, Small Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Conservation, Land Management, News, Mossy Oak Properties

Waterfowl Population Surveys: How Wildlife Managers Assess Waterfowl Populations

Among the most important components involved in calculating how many birds can and will be taken in a given year is the annual waterfowl population surveys.

Waterfowl, Conservation, Land Management

Duck Hunting Rice Fields in Arkansas: The Rich History and Modern Strategies

Although mallards had been descending on the bottomland hardwoods, bayous, and swamps of Arkansas long before the 20th century, the legend of duck hunting in the natural states tends to coincide with the advent of rice farming.

Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Companions, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Mossy Oak's 2024 Christmas Gift Guide for Hunters and Anglers

Whether you need Christmas gift ideas for fisherman, Christmas gift ideas for deer hunters, or Christmas gift ideas for camo lovers, there's a great selection of products on our list here.

Fishing, Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Gear

Duck Confit Garlic Fries

Duck confit is a cooking method that leave the meat insanely silky that just melts in your mouth. So, get in the kitchen and try something new.

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

Toxey Haas's Tips for Brushing in a Duck Blind

Toxey Haas loves to hunt ducks. In these videos, he takes us through his essential kit for brushing in and repairing a duck blind as well as how he prepares his duck blinds every year.

Waterfowl, How-To

Mossy Oak's Woodsman Series is Back

The Mossy Oak Woodsman Series is Back. Rooted in everything core hunters expected from us in the early days, the Woodsman collection is thoughtfully designed, constructed with quality materials, quiet fabrics, sturdy stitching and of course, our timeless camouflage patterns. We're proud to celebrate the core of hunting, woodsmanship, and with seasonal collections on the horizon, we're excited to open the archives, add a few things and re-introduce these classic designs. The Mossy Oak Woodsman

Turkey, Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Predator, Conservation, Land Management, Gear, Mossy Oak

From the Archive: Deer Calling Tips from the Pros

Originally published in the 1994 Mossy Oak Bowhunting Magazine, this article talks to professionals like Will Primos on calling in deer.

Deer

How a Fistful of Dirt Started a Revolution

"That day was the beginning of a revolution in hunter concealment. It was the beginning of Mossy Oak, America's most effective concealment system."

Turkey, Deer

From the Archive: Ask the Pros! Mossy Oak Experts Answer Key Questions

"Pay attention as Mossy Oak Pro Staffers Will Walker, Mark Drury, Mike Fine and Stan Oakes--archery hunting's A Team--delve deep into the sport for insight and info that only they can provide."

Deer, Bow

From the Archives: Tune-Up Clinic

Originally published in the 1994 edition of Mossy Oak Bowhunting Magazine, this article discusses how to make sure your bowhunting set up is perfect come season.

Big Game, Deer, Bow

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

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