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DEER SEASON, DONE RIGHT.

Before you head into the whitetail woods, browse our extensive collection of deer hunting videos and articles. For beginners and experts alike. From thrilling hunts to helpful hints, there’s always something to learn from watching the country’s top whitetail hunters ply their craft — and whole a lot to enjoy.

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"Instant Old Friends" of 30 Years: The History of Companions

Companions. It’s a word that evokes an old buddy helping you drag out a deer, a good dog acting as your shadow, a cold drink on the front porch with your loved ones.

Turkey, Fishing, Small Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Conservation, News, Mossy Oak

Antler Shed Hunting Tips

Shed hunting offers many strategic rewards to gamekeepers, giving you lots of valuable information about which bucks survived the season and where they were in late winter when the antlers dropped.

Big Game, Deer

Fire: Understanding Nature’s Oldest Management Tool

During the last century, controlled burns have been steadily suppressed due to changing public perception of fire, which diminished the quality of habitat for many game species.

Turkey, Deer, Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties

Greens Run Grunt Calls by Mossy Oak Prostaffer Mark Six

Our gearhead friend Bill Gabbard gives us an amazing review and background history for longtime Mossy Oak Prostaffer Mark Six’s grunt calls from his company, Greens Run Calls.

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Wildlife Artist Profile: Ryan Kirby

Ryan Kirby, wildlife artist hailing from Boone, North Carolina, says “I’ve always approached my paintings like the first time you see a turkey come out on the hillside, strutting into focus. You’re not looking at the squirrel 20 yards to the right—you’re laser-focused on him.”

Turkey, Deer, Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Bottomland

Food for Deer - Whitetail Cold Weather Plots

Gamekeepers who have taken a few extra steps in preparation for the hard times of the post rut and tough, cold winters have seen the benefits that improving body condition can have on antler growth the following year.

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

Simple and Easy Venison Recipe

This is hands-down the easiest venison recipe we have available. PLUS kids love these and they're quick to whip up in a camp setting.

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Tips for Using Native Grasses for Wildlife Cover

Planting Native Warm Season Grasses (NWSG) can be an effective strategy for producing wildlife cover, especially after a harsh winter. Click to learn more.

Turkey, Small Game, Deer, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries, BioLogic

Best Places for Tree Stands

"I soon realized when I traded my beautiful sunrise sits for the thick and nasty cover, my deer sightings - and success - went up exponentially."

Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

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.

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Christmas Gifts for Hunters & 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. Gift Ideas for Hunters Gift Ideas for Anglers Gift Ideas for Outdoorsy Kids 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

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

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!

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

Hunting in Whitetail Rut Season

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.

Deer, How-To

Deer Rut Season - Hunting Tactics and Signs

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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Mossy Oak x Mathews Collaborate for Bottomland Mathews Bow

The long-awaited collaboration is finally here.

Big Game, Deer, Gear