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If one of your biggest passions involves hunting small game, you’re in the right place. Our small game hunting videos and articles will provide you with key insights and information on how and when to hunt your small-sized quarry, and more effectively put you hot on the trail of sought-after squirrels, rabbits, pheasants & doves.

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Mossy Oak's 2025 Christmas Guide for Hunters

When you've got hunters and anglers to buy gifts for, you're always going to win when it comes to getting them something they can use outside.

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

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.

Small Game, How-To

Best Bow Hunting Bows and Gear for 2025

Bowhunting offers a quieter way to experience the woods. The right gear can make your time afield not only more effective but also more enjoyable. The right equipment does more than just get the job done—it should all work together to keep you focused on the hunt rather than distracted by your setup. From cutting-edge bows released this year to ultra-quiet and beloved bino harnesses and more, here’s a roundup of top gear to help

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Predator, Gear, Bow

Squirrel Hunting: How to Find the Squirrels

Squirrels are no different than any other game animal. To find them you need to find their food source.

Small Game, How-To

Oven-Roasted Spatchcock Dove with Garlic Mash & Brown Pan Gravy

Think a little gourmet, a little fancier with your dove for this recipe. And it really isn't all that difficult. Here's how to make a roasted spatchcock dove on a bed of garlic mashed potatoes and gravy for your family and friends.

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

Squirrel Hunting: Stalking vs Sitting Still

There’s a few strategies when squirrel hunting, but if you’re without dogs, they come down to two. We debate the pros and cons of when it’s better to try and stalk up on squirrels or sit dead still.

Small Game, How-To

Dove Stuffed Bell Peppers

If you're lucky enough to have a bunch of dove in the fridge or fresh off the tailgate then this is a great recipe to try out for supper!

Small Game, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Shotgun or Rifle for Early Season Squirrels

Depending on your hunting situation, hunters might choose a shotgun or they may choose a rimfire rifle for hunting squirrels. Here are the pros and cons of each.

Small Game

Making a Homemade Shooting Gallery

Keep things fun for the family by creating your own homemade shooting gallery for hardly any cost!

Small Game, How-To, Mossy Oak Companions, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Shooting Advice - Dove Tips | Mossy Oak

Shooting a dove is tough wing shooting. They're fast as lightning and can humble you real quick before you have a chance to realize what happened.

Small Game, Video, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Mandarin Orange Dove Poppers Recipe

Here's a classic dove popper recipe with a tangy twist that makes for a great combination of flavors.

Small Game, Wild Game Recipes, Video, Ingredient Wild

Dove Chorizo Stuffed Jalapenos

Combining dove meat with bacon to create a new style of chorizo meat is something no one else has tried yet, and I don’t know why. So if you’ve just had an amazing day in the dove fields, head to the store, grab the ingredients and get cookin.

Small Game, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Moultrie’s New EDGE Solar Now Available in Mossy Oak Bottomland

Moultrie, the leading innovator of feeders, trail cameras and game management tools, has introduced the EDGE Solar trail camera in Mossy Oak’s Bottomland

Turkey, Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Predator, Gear

Dove Hunting Guide and Tips

Prominent wingshooter Marty Fischer gives his advice on reading a dove field layout and how to pick the most productive spot to set up.

Small Game

Groundhog Hunting - How to Hunt Groundhogs

It is summer, but hunting season is not far off. Keep those shooting skills sharp and make a farmer or gardener happy by hunting whistle pigs!

Small Game, Predator, How-To, Firearm