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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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! Read More 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. Watch Now 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 Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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 Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More Conservation, Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Bow, Firearm
