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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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Savage Impulse in 6.5 Creedmoor at the Range

I was sent a Savage Impulse Predator in 6.5 Creedmoor to test. The predator arrived with a Zeiss Conquest Z4 4-16x50 scope already mounted to the integral Picatinny rail using Zeiss rings.

Big Game, Deer, Elements Terra, Gear, Firearm

Teriyaki Wild Game Skewers

I researched and studied what pairs well with the very earthy flavor, or what you’ll sometimes hear as “gamey.” After much research, I landed on key flavors like ginger, garlic, and pepper and knew I had to create a teriyaki style meal.

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

Exemplary Conservation: Hunters Helping the Hungry

Since its start, the all-volunteer nonprofit has arranged for the donation of 14,731 deer — about 2.2 million quarter-pound servings of fresh, lean protein — to New Jersey residents in need. Today, the program is considered one of the top three game-meat donation programs in the country.

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Piebald and Albino Deer: The Rare White Deer

Piebald and Albino deer. Just mention those words around any hunters and you are sure to get some stories going. Read our post on whitetails!

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Tips to Efficiently Sight in Your Rifle

Ammo is hard to come by these days and reloading components are even harder! In times like these, the last thing you want to do is shoot up a box or two of ammo trying to sight in your rifle.

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

Best Hunting Gear 2022

Mossy Oak is building a listing of new hunting gear and hunting apparel for 2022. We're working to get the best new hunting gear from many of our partners for you to see.

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Predator, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Elements Terra, Gear, Mossy Oak

Common Bow Hunting Mistakes

Every bowhunter who has hunted for an extended period has probably experienced at one time or another those self-inflicted bloopers that can cause a hunt to go wrong in a blink of an eye.

Deer, Gear, Bow

The Licking Branch

Read about the licking branch for deer, one of the most important keys to honing in on buck movements. Browse the latest hunting tricks and tips at Mossy Oak!

Deer, How-To

The Best Binoculars for Deer Hunting

Do you need new binoculars but don’t want to break the bank? Mossy Oak runs down the list of the best binoculars for deer hunting on a budget.

Deer, Gear, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Increase Harvest Success: The Science Behind Hunting

Then the question is: What does the science say about different hunting methods? Has there been any research to show what leads to a successful hunt?

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5 Sins Of Scent Control

How do I keep deer from smelling me while hunting? The answer to this question is one of the most sought-after among deer hunters each year.

Deer, Gear, How-To

Arizona Bans The Use Of Game Cameras

According to the Arizona Game and Fish Department, the reason for the ban streams from the Department saying that the use of game cameras violates the Fair Chase Doctrine.

Big Game, Deer, Land Management, News, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Kayaking for Deer: 5 Reasons to Go in by Boat

Kayaking for deer is more popular now than ever. Today’s kayaks allow hunters to hunt more efficiently than ever before due to the size and stability they now offer.

Deer, Gear, How-To

Deer with One Spiked Antler

Spike One Side. An investigation into this phenomenon in whitetail deer.

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The Decline of Mule Deer Populations

Mule deer habitats are vast, ranging from above timberline in the Rocky Mountains to the sage plains of the Sonoran Desert. In the U.S., mule deer live primarily in the Western states. Unfortunately, we’ve seen a decline in their numbers during the past two decades.

Deer, Conservation