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The Best Trail Camera Setup: It’s Up To You

Despite all the fuss about the latest and greatest models, nobody knows which trail camera is best. But let’s see if we can find one that suits your specific needs.

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

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

9 Fishing Rigs That Work in All Waters

Do you drive by a lake on your way to work and wonder what fishing rigs would work there? Try these nine fishing rigs from Mossy Oak.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

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.

Deer

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

Yellowstone Grizzlies and Archery Elk

Upon my return from The Big Sky to approximate sea level, I found an interesting piece from the recent pages of Bugle magazine, the award-winning journal of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF). It concerned the shameless legal shenanigans that continue to negatively impact big-game management in the GYE.

Big Game, Conservation, Bow, Firearm

How to Build the Ultimate Survival Shelter

If a survival show dropped you off in the mountains, could you build a survival shelter? Mossy Oak wants to make sure you can.

Camping, How-To

Hog Hunting 101: Five Tips to Improve Your Skills

Is hog hunting on your bucket list? It’s not as easy as you think, but you can cross off hog hunting with these tips from Mossy Oak.

Land Management, How-To, Firearm

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

Make a Mossy Oak Pumpkin

One of our favorite things about this time of year is all the cool, carved pumpkins sent to us featuring Mossy Oak or with an outdoors theme. We want to see them again this year, so we've provided a few stencils that you can print out and use for carving your pumpkins. Be sure to send us pictures on Facebook or Twitter. We'll share our favorites! If you don't "Like" or follow us yet, please

How-To, Mossy Oak

How to Treat and Identify Poison Oak

With years of experience and expertise, Mossy Oak is proud to inform you how to identify poison oak, as well as treat it.

Land Management, Camping, How-To

Bracelets, Gun Slings and More: Five Paracord Uses

Mossy Oak has five paracord uses to save the day on your next hunting, hiking or camping trip.

Camping, How-To, Bow, 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

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Venison Double Cheeseburger

Yes, you’re seeing double. Double up your venison patties for this stackable burger with special sauce. Keep the napkins handy.

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

Genetic Projects Advance Wildlife Management

In the course of the last few years, there have been groundbreaking projects taking off across the country inviting hunters who harvest waterfowl or wild turkeys to register and participate in genetic research.

Waterfowl, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

How to Make Rattling Deer Antlers

Author Brodie Swisher breaks down how he turned some of the sun-bleached mounts or smaller antlers hiding out in the garage into functional tools.

Deer, How-To

How To Adapt To Post-Rut Hunting

The post-rut can be an excellent time to find a mature buck, still on his feet and ready for action.

Deer, How-To

Strategies For Hunting the "Second Rut"

Often, the first to mid-December, white-tailed does, and bucks go into what many hunters refer to as the second rut. Some hunters do not like to use the term second rut to describe the re-occurring breeding activities that occur during this time because the rutting activity is far different from that of the primary rut.

Deer, How-To

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

3 Ways To Know The Rut Is On

Because the rut can fluctuate due to different regions, weather, and much more, it becomes challenging to predict precisely when the rut will occur in a location. Here are three ways hunters can identify that the rut is in full swing.

Deer

Choosing the Right Waterfowl Ammo

Never has the modern waterfowler had so many options for ammunition choices. We’ll talk about the evolution of waterfowl ammo and how to make a solid choice on what to use.

Waterfowl

New Age Deer Rifles, Worth the Upgrade?

If you’re in the market for a new rifle, there’s going to be some qualifications and points you’ll want to look for. Here’s some rifles we like and some things to consider when making this big purchase.

Deer, Gear

Filling the Freezer: The December Meat Hunter’s Playbook

If you’re lucky enough to have already gotten your buck for the season, you might be thinking about filling the freezer with venison to last you ‘til the next season. Here’s some tips on doing just that.

Deer, Land Management

Al Pastor Boar Shoulders

Try this wild boar shoulder recipe next time you have one down. Originally from the 2025 Fox Hole Shootout!

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

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.

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

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