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Tips for Setting Up Duck Decoys

Decoys are visual aids used to draw attention, give birds and animals a reason to close the distance, and to add realism to a hunting ambush setup.

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Waterfowl, How-To
Legendary Arkansas Duck Call Maker Chick Major Inspires Generations

The following excerpt about Chick Major is from the book “The Grand Prairie: A History of Duck Hunting’s Hallowed Ground” by author and publisher Brent Birch.

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Waterfowl, News
Species Profile: Wood Duck

The wood duck (Aix sponsa) is the only member of its genus in North America, and one of only two species worldwide. Its common name is derived from its preferred habitat - flooded timber and bottomland swamps.

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Waterfowl
Species Profile: Green-winged Teal

Teal, twisting and turning, dodging this way and that, make for the most challenging and frustrating of wingshooting targets. There are several species with the most common and widespread being the green-winged.

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Waterfowl
Mock Scrapes for Mature Bucks

Deer scrapes are important communication tools between deer. Learn from Mossy Oak's blog how to create a mock scrape to help you attract whitetail.

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Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers
From the Archives: Turkey for Tots by Fox Haas

Fox Haas's article from the 2002 edition of "Hunting the Country" magazine details Toxey's first turkey and the best way to create a lifetime hunting partner out of your young kids.

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Turkey, How-To, Mossy Oak Companions
The History of the Legendary Bayou Meto WMA

The crown jewel of the nearly 50 publicly accessible green tree reservoir hunting area is the famed George H. Dunklin, Jr. Bayou Meto Wildlife Management Area (WMA) south of Stuttgart.

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Waterfowl, Land Management
Beka Garris On Mothering in the Outdoors

"Yes, my world was forever changed, but I didn’t have to give up who I was at my very core and I certainly didn’t have to give up time outdoors. Instead, my daughter accompanied me into the woods.

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Turkey, Fishing, Small Game, Deer
Kids Outdoor Activities: A How-To Guide for Teaching Future Gamekeepers

For gamekeepers, living and loving the land is a way of life. But how do we get kids interested? Read on to learn how to teach future generations of gamekeepers.

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Conservation, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers
Christmas Gifts for Hunters and Anglers!

If you're looking for a gift idea for your loved one that loves to hunt, fish, or just be outdoors, we've got a guide here that we're sure you can find something they'll be thrilled to open. *This guide is constantly updating, check back frequently for more gift ideas! Gift Ideas for Hunters Hunter Safety Systems Pro Harness $169.99 Safety is crucial. Make sure your loved one stays safe while they're doing what they love

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Turkey, Fishing, Big Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Predator, Gear
Duck Poppers

Chef Nathan Duensing puts a new twist on everyone’s favorite waterfowl-based appetizer, a duck popper perfect for any table.

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Waterfowl, Wild Game Recipes, Video, Ingredient Wild
Your Guide To Fall Tree Planting

With the advent of containerized, air-pruned seedlings, planting trees in the fall can be more productive in areas of the South where the ground doesn’t stay frozen. Here are a few advantages of planting in the fall.

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Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries
Venison Big Mac

This burger recipe puts your favorite fast food burger to shame, and this special sauce is no secret. Using wild game meat puts it over the top.

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Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild
Hunting the Flooded Timber of Arkansas

The flooded timber of Arkansas is quite famous in the world of duck hunting as it is unique and plentiful.

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Waterfowl
Field Testing the Traditions NitroFire Vapr Muzzleloader with the Federal FireStick

The NitroFire™ Vapr® in Mossy Oak Break-Up Country is a sweet handling, nice shooting, and of course good-looking rifle that has me looking forward to October and Kentucky’s Muzzleloader season!

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Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Gear, Firearm
Navigating the Whitetail Rut: Targeting a Specific Buck vs. the Rut Free-For-All

When the rut offers unpredictable encounters and heightened opportunities, the hunter may be at an impasse on whether to target a specific buck or to allow for the good sort of unplanned chaos. Here’s some advice.

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Deer, How-To
Spaghetti Carbonara Topped with Wild Boar Bacon

If you're looking for a way to enjoy some meat from a wild hog, here's a simple and easy recipe for a meal that everyone in the family will love.

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Predator, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery
Six Signs the Rut is On

Peak rut is a magical time in the woods. It’s the one time when normally wary whitetail bucks drop their guard and roam about during daylight hours. For those wishing to maximize their hunting time by keying in on the rut, here are a few tips on recognizing when it’s on.

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Deer
Mossy Oak x Mathews Collaborate for Bottomland Mathews Bow

The long-awaited collaboration is finally here.

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Big Game, Deer, Gear
Should Bow Hunters Paper Tune Their Arrows?

When paper tuning your bow, often referred to as paper tuning arrows, the shooter shoots through a piece of tightly stretched paper to determine proper arrow flight. The rip in the paper shows the problem, allowing the shooter to adjust until the rip in the paper signifies perfect arrow flight each time an arrow is shot.

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Big Game, Deer, Gear, How-To, Bow
Hunting Arrows and Accessories That Redefined Bowhunting

Today there are several terrific manufacturers of arrows, with carbon-impregnated fiber tubes dominating the market. The constant: Doug Easton’s startup from a century ago remains the vanguard.

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Big Game, Deer, Bow
Characteristics of Whitetail Deer Antlers

Whitetail deer antlers come in different shapes, sizes, and even colors. Learn what causes these variances, how antlers change over time, and what causes antler irregularities.

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Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers
Grover Cleveland and the Political Flashpoint of American Conservation

Mostly lost behind the tsunami of conservation initiatives by President Theodore Roosevelt are the prescient actions of Stephen Grover Cleveland – hunter, fisherman and America’s 22nd and 24th Commander-and-Chief.

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Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers
Understanding the Odors That Send Deer Running: Scents That Spook Whitetails

One of the most critical factors in deer hunting success is managing odors that can alarm and spook these elusive creatures.

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Big Game, Deer

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