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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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Smoked Venison Twice Baked Potato

I decided to add another spin on the smoked twice-baked potato by adding fresh venison to give it a wild game flavor.

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

Deer Dictionary: Home Range, Rut Phases, and Ages

Deer hunters often throw out familiar terms without really understanding what they mean, which can sometimes lead to misunderstanding.

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Focus On Acorns, Not The Lull, For October Deer Hunting Success

If one focuses on the white oak acorn crop during this time, they will see the feeding patterns are still there; only the food the deer are feeding on is different.

Deer, How-To, Nativ Nurseries

Covid-19 Found in Whitetail Deer

This past July, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) got the attention of America’s deer hunters by announcing research which found free-ranging white-tailed deer had been exposed to the virus causing Covid-19.

Deer, News

Best Ground Blinds for Rifle and Bow Hunting

Whether you’re looking for a spacious heavy duty ground blind to leave in the field all season long, or your looking for a quick and easy option to put up on the go – Walmart has a quality selection of ground blinds, seating options and all the accessories to fit your exact needs.

Deer, Country DNA, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Gear

Winchester XPR 6.8 Western in Mossy Oak Country DNA

The rifle feels good in your hands and should blend in with Mother Nature quite well. I think that the Mossy Oak DNA will work exceptionally well in a stand or blind situation.

Big Game, Deer, Country DNA, Gear, Firearm

3 Must Use Scents During October

The pre-rut season in late October provides some of the best action. Discover the best deer scent for early-season hunts to draw bucks to your shooting range.

Deer, Gear

History of Deer Tracking Dogs

Hunters have several different ways to train dogs to track wounded deer. When we look at the German method of deer-tracking dogs with its long and illustrious history, here’s what we’ve learned.

Deer, Dogs, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels

How to Hunt When Pregnant

For many years, the subject of hunting while pregnant has been somewhat of a taboo subject. However, as the number of female hunters grows, we are becoming more vocal about the subject.

Deer, Turkey, How-To, Bow

Top 10 Worst Excuses for Missing a Shot

Missing the mark is the ugly side of archery. Rarely do we want to talk about the shots we miss, but when we do, you can bet we have a variety of excuses at the ready for why we missed.

Deer, Bow

Strategies for Dragging a Deer

If you’ve ever considered not going too deep into the woods or passing up a deer when you get there because it’s too far of a drag, you should reconsider.

Deer, How-To

Aging Whitetail Bucks on the Hoof

Aging bucks on the hoof is not simple or fool-proof, but I’ve got great news for you. The most important age to protect is the easiest to spot.

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

How To Field Dress A Deer

The concept of field dressing a deer can be quite intimidating, especially if you’ve never done it before. Fortunately, it’s not all that difficult. The steps involved are fairly simple and mostly common sense.

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

High Mountain Hunting and Altitude Sickness

One risk many lower elevation residents neglect to prepare for when heading to the high country is altitude sickness—also called "mountain sickness." This condition is a physical agony that arises due to a body's difficulty adjusting to the lower oxygen pressure at higher altitudes.

Big Game, Deer, How-To, Bow, Firearm

What to Know About Hunting Deer During Rutting Season

Hunting the deer rutting season can be an extremely rewarding experience. With good technique and well-thought-out concealment and camouflage, bagging a prized buck during the season shouldn’t be difficult.

Deer, How-To