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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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Do Food Plots Matter During the Rut?

We interviewed pro deer hunter Mark Drury of Drury Outdoors to discuss if food plots are a factor when considering strategies during the rut and how you can use them to your advantage.

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How to Kill a Buck During a November Cold Front

It’s that time. This is a magic time in the woods and you want to make the absolute most of it. Here’s some great strategy thinking as well as big Don’t Do’s too.

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Top 10 Advantages Of Saddle Hunting

Have you ever wondered why many bowhunters have converted to saddle hunting when hunting deer? Have you ever wanted to learn how to bow hunt from a saddle yourself?

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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.

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Tradition in the Timber: The Enduring Legacy of Deer Camp

There’s something timeless about deer camp. As the November chill settles over the timber and frost clings to the grass, hunters across the country gather once again in familiar places.

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How Long Should You Hang Your Deer?

Conventional wisdom recommends aging venison. This allows beneficial bacteria to break down muscle fibers and also flavors and tenderizes the meat.

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From the Archives: 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."

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Mature Whitetail Bucks: Why Don’t I See More?

Even under the best of circumstances your odds of killing a mature buck are fairly low. You can nudge them slightly in your favor by minimizing disturbance and maximizing the ability of your property to attract and hold more and older deer.

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

Developing Scrape Hunting Strategies

When it comes to hunting mature bucks, understanding and utilizing scrapes can be a game-changer.

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The Art of the All Day Rut Sit

The rut is here, and with it comes the moment many of us have been waiting for all year–the chance to put in those all-day sits in the tree, hoping to cross paths with a mature buck cruising in daylight.

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The Importance of Native Plants to Deer Diet

Native plants are the primary food source in a deer’s diet. Read on to learn more about what deer like to eat and how native plants are essential to a whitetail’s survival.

Deer, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

5 Deer Calls Every Hunter Should Have

Grunt calls are standard equipment for the deer hunter, but there’s also a few other calls that have proven themselves as deadly tools of the trade in the deer woods.

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Understanding Wind & Thermals When Hunting

A deer’s sense of smell is its most important defense. By understanding wind and thermals, you can use this to your advantage. Learn more from Mossy Oak.

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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.

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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!

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