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Venison and Wild Boar Chorizo Enchilada Dip

This venison recipe is a great way to use both deer meat and wild pig and make a dip for the game or the camp gathering. The recipe was created for us by Zane Dearien, an incredible chef up in Nashville.

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

Modern Muzzleloader Hunting

In muzzle loader hunting, it’s the joy of the load than many hunters tout as being the appeal of the sport. We walk through some of the popular bullets for modern in-line muzzle loading.

Big Game, Deer, Gear, Firearm

From the Archives: Mossy Oak’s Advanced Calling Clinic

This article from the 1995 Mossy Oak Full Draw bow hunting magazine interviews Will Primos, Chris Kirby, and Paul Butski about calling bucks through the four phrases of the rut.

Deer

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

Avoiding Hunter Conflict on Public Land

If you’re public land hunting, it’s not a matter of if, but when, you’ll run into another hunter. We talk to a seasoned public land hunter about how to manage any confrontations that may occur in the woods.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Turkey

Wood Ducks: Back from the Brink

At the turn of the 20th century, wood ducks were a rare sight to behold due to overharvest and loss of habitat. Now, thanks to conservation efforts and decades of harvest management there are as many as 3 million breeding pairs.

Conservation, Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Best Stand Locations for the Rut

These key spots funnel deer into tighter spaces, condensing activity and greatly improving your odds of not just seeing more deer, but filling your tag when it counts most.

Deer

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

Every Shot Placement: Where to Shoot a Deer

We've built out the ultimate guide for just that so you can not only see exactly where you need to aim, but also the path your bullet or arrow will take through the deer's vitals.

Deer, How-To, Video, Firearm

6 Shot Scenarios Every Bowhunter Should Know How to Handle

Brodie Swisher Why do bowhunters miss shots? If they’re honest, they’ll tell you it’s because they panicked and rushed the shot opportunity. Those “now or never” moments can go south in a hurry. Desperation shots seldom find their mark. Every bowhunter dreams of that perfect shot. A deer steps into range, turns broadside, offers a clear view of its vitals, and gives you all the time in the world to settle your pin and squeeze

Deer

Ways You're Blowing Your Cover in the Woods

We hear from a wildlife officer who has spent 30 years locating hunters in the woods that he suspected were in some violation. Here’s what mistakes made it easy for him to spot them.

Big Game, Deer, Small Game, Turkey, Waterfowl

Squirrel and Dumpling Recipe

Squirrel stew is a popular dish for preparing your squirrel bounty, but you’ll have a new go-to squirrel recipe once you try this one with squirrel and dumplings.

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

Where to Set Up When Bowhunting in October

By Heath Wood October is one of my favorite months to hunt whitetails from a saddle. The leaves are changing, temperatures are beginning to cool, and bucks are becoming increasingly active as the rut approaches. But October hunting also requires hunters to recognize that deer movement is changing throughout the month. One of the greatest advantages of saddle hunting is the mobility it provides. Before making the switch, I often found myself sitting in a

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Bow

From the Archives: The Break Out of Break-Up

Written by Bobby Cole, originally published in Mossy Oak Full Draw Bowhunting Magazine in 1996.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Small Game, Turkey, Waterfowl

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.

Conservation, Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Bow, Firearm

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Venison and Wild Boar Chorizo Enchilada Dip

This venison recipe is a great way to use both deer meat and wild pig and make a dip for the game or the camp gathering. The recipe was created for us by Zane Dearien, an incredible chef up in Nashville.

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

Modern Muzzleloader Hunting

In muzzle loader hunting, it’s the joy of the load than many hunters tout as being the appeal of the sport. We walk through some of the popular bullets for modern in-line muzzle loading.

Big Game, Deer, Gear, Firearm

From the Archives: Mossy Oak’s Advanced Calling Clinic

This article from the 1995 Mossy Oak Full Draw bow hunting magazine interviews Will Primos, Chris Kirby, and Paul Butski about calling bucks through the four phrases of the rut.

Deer

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

Avoiding Hunter Conflict on Public Land

If you’re public land hunting, it’s not a matter of if, but when, you’ll run into another hunter. We talk to a seasoned public land hunter about how to manage any confrontations that may occur in the woods.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Turkey

Wood Ducks: Back from the Brink

At the turn of the 20th century, wood ducks were a rare sight to behold due to overharvest and loss of habitat. Now, thanks to conservation efforts and decades of harvest management there are as many as 3 million breeding pairs.

Conservation, Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Best Stand Locations for the Rut

These key spots funnel deer into tighter spaces, condensing activity and greatly improving your odds of not just seeing more deer, but filling your tag when it counts most.

Deer

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

Every Shot Placement: Where to Shoot a Deer

We've built out the ultimate guide for just that so you can not only see exactly where you need to aim, but also the path your bullet or arrow will take through the deer's vitals.

Deer, How-To, Video, Firearm

6 Shot Scenarios Every Bowhunter Should Know How to Handle

Brodie Swisher Why do bowhunters miss shots? If they’re honest, they’ll tell you it’s because they panicked and rushed the shot opportunity. Those “now or never” moments can go south in a hurry. Desperation shots seldom find their mark. Every bowhunter dreams of that perfect shot. A deer steps into range, turns broadside, offers a clear view of its vitals, and gives you all the time in the world to settle your pin and squeeze

Deer

Ways You're Blowing Your Cover in the Woods

We hear from a wildlife officer who has spent 30 years locating hunters in the woods that he suspected were in some violation. Here’s what mistakes made it easy for him to spot them.

Big Game, Deer, Small Game, Turkey, Waterfowl

Squirrel and Dumpling Recipe

Squirrel stew is a popular dish for preparing your squirrel bounty, but you’ll have a new go-to squirrel recipe once you try this one with squirrel and dumplings.

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

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