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Maintaining Your Food Plot Equipment

The more intricate an implement, the greater possibility for more tribulations…that is, unless you perform proper periodic maintenance. Keeping your equipment in tip-top shape means it works better and lasts longer. Many gamekeepers would agree that one of the most versatile, useful implements is a Firminator because of its unique one-pass planting capability. There are 162 individual parts and 416 individual pieces of hardware (nuts, bolts and washer) that go into making a Firminator.

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

Striper Carlstrom Recipe

This striped bass recipe was originally developed as a salmon recipe by my friend, Michael Carlstrom while camping in Alaska. After moving back to the east coast I adopted for striped bass, but it can be used with a variety of fish.

Fishing, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Fishing a Bass Jig

A bass jig is one of the most versatile lures you can have in your arsenal. It can be fished all across the country, in any condition and produce bite after bite. Millions of dollars have been won in tournaments by flipping, pitching, and casting a jig. The craziest thing is this bait can be effective from the shallowest part of the lake to the deepest. However, there are a few key elements that can

Fishing, How-To

Mossy Oak Fishing Sponsors 85th Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo

Mossy Oak Fishing is proud to announce the sponsorship of the largest fishing tournament in the world, the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, News, Mossy Oak

Prevent Pond Turnover

Eliminate pond turnover with the help of a pond aeration system and advice from Mossy Oak. Increase fish harvest and decrease aquatic growth with these useful tips!

Fishing, Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties

A Modest Duck Hunting Proposal: Make the Last Day of January the End of the Season?

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R- Miss) has introduced a new bill of great interest to waterfowl hunters, S. 2942, “The Migratory Bird Framework and Hunting Opportunities for Veterans Act.” Essentially, S.2942 addresses two areas of waterfowl hunting. First, the bill would set aside the first weekend in February for duck hunting by youths, veterans, and active duty members of the Armed Forces and National Guard.

Waterfowl, News

Best Food Plots for Deer - Overcome Summer Challenges

Have a fruitful summer deer management season with these 11 tips for fighting summer nutrition challenges, with great tips on summer food plots for deer, from the experts at Mossy Oak.

Deer, Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties, Nativ Nurseries, BioLogic

Cuz’s 42 Years of Elk Hunting

I never let my ego get in the way of trying to help other people be successful on elk hunts. My job always has been to get the best video I can of the elk, the hunter and the shot. So, I’ll generally let someone else do the calling. I’ve learned from filming elk that when a bowhunter is trying to take an elk, his attention is so focused on that elk and getting the

Big Game, Mossy Oak, Bow, Firearm

Beating the Summertime Trout and Red Bite

Summertime can be a frustrating time of the year for fishing, but applying some basic tips and strategies will help ensure that your summertime trip yields fish in the box to go along with the sunburns and empty water bottles. Here are some tips for summer trout and red fish.

Fishing, How-To

ScentLok Tips for Complete Odor Management

Identifying the three sources of odor will help you fight odor in the field. Managing your scent is one of the most important factors to successful deer hunting.

Country Roots, Deer, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, How-To

4 Bass Baits for Topwater Success

Summer months spent throwing topwater baits provide some of the most exhilarating ways to catch bass. There are a few different baits I’ve found that catch more fish and even seem to attract bigger fish. These are the four topwater baits you need in your boat to be more successful this summer.

Fishing, Gear

Drake Fishing Offers New Guardian Elite Jacket in Mossy Oak Elements Agua

Available in Spring 2019 is the all-new Drake Fishing Guardian Elite 3-Layer Systems Jacket in the official pattern of B.A.S.S. and Major League Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Gear, News

Antler Point Restrictions Management Technique

One of the most highly debated topics in deer management is antler point restrictions. While there have been stories of success using this management technique, there have also been horror stories for what it has done to a property. Learn the many different benefits and downsides to antler point restrictions given by the Mississippi State Deer Lab and industry expert Bob Humphrey and how you can develop a successful deer management program.

Deer, Conservation, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Mossy Oak Camo Collection by ZORIZ Golf

Mossy Oak is pleased to introduce The Mossy Oak Camo Collection by ZORIZ Golf right on time for the coming end-of-summer and fall seasons. The Mossy Oak golf sandal is immediately available in unisex sizes.

Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, Gear, News

Fish Tacos with Lime Dressing

Fish tacos are one of our family’s favorite summertime staples. After a day of fishing I am quite tired, but crave eating what our family has harvested. I don’t want to spend a ton of time in the kitchen and fish tacos are an easy, fast, flavorful way to get the fish on the table.

Fishing, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

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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

Berbere Spiced Elk Legs with Chermoula Sauce

This elk leg recipe was originally made for the 2025 Fox Hole Shootout. It's not an easy recipe by any means, but it'll be sure to impress anyone you make it for.

Big Game, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

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.

Deer

Tips for Finding Fall Crappie

One sure thing about fall fishing for crappie is that the fish are generally in some type of transition. Moving from one place to another, staging in one area in preparation for cooler temperatures.

Fishing, How-To

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.

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

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.

Deer

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!

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

The Power of the Scrape – Bowhunting October’s Pre-Rut Hotspots

“Not all scrapes are created equal. When I mentioned that you must learn to interpret scrapes, I meant that hunters should know how to use them effectively by understanding the differences.”

Deer, How-To

Bass Fishing During The Fall Turnover Period

There are several strategies that can help anglers not only deal with the natural phenomenon of pond turnover, but actually catch some decent fish in the process.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Public Land Ambush – October Bowhunting Tactics for Pressured Bucks

“October can be a tough stretch for bowhunters, especially on public land. The easy early-season patterns fade, the rut is still a ways off, and mounting hunting pressure makes deer wary and unpredictable.”

Deer, Bow

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

From the Archives: Bob Dixon and Steve Burnett on the Art of Mix and Matching Camo

By Terry Madewell, originally published in the 1994 edition of Mossy Oak Bowhunting Magazine As big whitetail bucks are inclined to do, this one had done the unexpected. I'd studied this buck's pattern for a couple of weeks, being extremely careful not to leave any scent in the wrong places. I'd selected a stand site where the dense underbrush funneled into a 40-yard-wide strip. I was sure this was where he would walk and I

Turkey, Big Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Predator, How-To

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