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BUILT: The Master Lock Story

Master Lock, the pillar brand in the world of security, began in 1921 by inventor and locksmith Harry Soref.

Land Management, News, Video, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Tailgate Talks: Mossy Oak x Savage Arms Oklahoma Whitetail Hunt

A crew from Mossy Oak, a few outdoor writers, and a rep from Savage Arms headed west to hunt some Oklahoma whitetails at Canadian River Hilton for the rifle season opening days.

Tailgate Talks, Deer, Video

Taxidermy Deer Mounts: Which Type Should You Pick?

There are so many questions around taxidermy deer mounts that you have to answer. Mossy Oak is here with the answers you need.

Big Game, Deer

Aldo Leopold: The Oracle of American Conservation

Were it not for the brilliant influences of Aldo Leopold (1887 - 1948) the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation may never have achieved worldwide preeminence.

Conservation, Land Management

Moultrie’s Micro Series Trail Cameras Includes the Micro-42i Featuring Mossy Oak Bottomland

Longtime Mossy Oak partner, Moultrie, recently launched its Micro Series trail cameras. The Micro-42i is camouflaged in Mossy Oak Bottomland to add to the compact, convenient, concealed micro package.

Deer, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Gear, News

Tailgate Talks: Jessi Cole's Oklahoma Slammer

The first installment of a new content series where you tell us some of your best deer, wildfowl, turkey, fishing, and big game stories!

Tailgate Talks, Deer, News

Deciding to Purchase a Firearms Suppressor

We all know that you can’t believe everything you see on the big screen, and the truth is that silencers are really suppressors, and they don’t eliminate all the noise, but they really make a difference. How much difference?

Gear, Firearm

How Whitetails Survive Winter

How do deer survive the harsh conditions of winter? While they have developed natural adaptations, there are things we can do to help deer survive winter.

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Deer Grunt Call Sounds & Tactics for the South

Don’t leave home without your grunt call this hunting season. Whether in the rut, or late season, a grunt call may be just the ticket to bring your buck within range for the shot.

Deer, How-To

ZipSip Adjustable Drink Holders Available in Mossy Oak Patterns

Mossy Oak and ZipSip®, makers of adjustable, insulated drink holders, have collaborated to offer the ZipSip and BigSip in Mossy Oak patterns.

Mossy Oak Bottomland, Shadow Grass Habitat, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Mossy Oak Obsession, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, Gear, News, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Fishing

Choosing the Right Doe

View Mossy Oak's deer, doe and wildlife management blog post. Find out which does you should remove and when is the best time to do it.

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

7 Effective Deer Decoy Hunting Tips

Hunting deer with a decoy has proven to be a very effective tactic. The best deer decoy placed in the right location can produce a hunt of a lifetime and lead to a punched tag.There are many variables to consider when planning to purchase and hunt whitetails with a decoy.

Deer, How-To, Bow, Firearm

A Father’s Struggle to Create a Hunter and a Lesson in Hunter Representation

That child or friend you take hunting may not turn out to be an active hunter, and that's okay; we can't force active participation. Just because that new recruit chooses not to participate next season, doesn't mean you haven't created a strong ally.

Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Conservation

Today’s Popular Waterfowl Shotguns

Without question, today’s gun makers have the waterfowl hunter in mind. These new guns have pointing and handling features never before found on shotguns for the waterfowl hunter.

Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Shadow Grass Habitat, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, Gear, Firearm

Hunting Wary Waterfowl

When you’re tired of waiting out wary waterfowl, get out of the blind and go after them.

Waterfowl, Shadow Grass Habitat, How-To, Firearm

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From the Archives: Mossy Oak’s Advanced Calling Clinic

This article from the 1995 Mossy Oak Full Draw bow hunting magazine interviews Will Primos, Chris Kirby, and Paul Butski about calling bucks through the four phrases of the rut.

Deer

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

Avoiding Hunter Conflict on Public Land

If you’re public land hunting, it’s not a matter of if, but when, you’ll run into another hunter. We talk to a seasoned public land hunter about how to manage any confrontations that may occur in the woods.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Turkey

Wood Ducks: Back from the Brink

At the turn of the 20th century, wood ducks were a rare sight to behold due to overharvest and loss of habitat. Now, thanks to conservation efforts and decades of harvest management there are as many as 3 million breeding pairs.

Conservation, Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Best Stand Locations for the Rut

These key spots funnel deer into tighter spaces, condensing activity and greatly improving your odds of not just seeing more deer, but filling your tag when it counts most.

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

Every Shot Placement: Where to Shoot a Deer

We've built out the ultimate guide for just that so you can not only see exactly where you need to aim, but also the path your bullet or arrow will take through the deer's vitals.

Deer, How-To, Video, Firearm

6 Shot Scenarios Every Bowhunter Should Know How to Handle

Brodie Swisher Why do bowhunters miss shots? If they’re honest, they’ll tell you it’s because they panicked and rushed the shot opportunity. Those “now or never” moments can go south in a hurry. Desperation shots seldom find their mark. Every bowhunter dreams of that perfect shot. A deer steps into range, turns broadside, offers a clear view of its vitals, and gives you all the time in the world to settle your pin and squeeze

Deer

Ways You're Blowing Your Cover in the Woods

We hear from a wildlife officer who has spent 30 years locating hunters in the woods that he suspected were in some violation. Here’s what mistakes made it easy for him to spot them.

Big Game, Deer, Small Game, Turkey, Waterfowl

Squirrel and Dumpling Recipe

Squirrel stew is a popular dish for preparing your squirrel bounty, but you’ll have a new go-to squirrel recipe once you try this one with squirrel and dumplings.

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

Where to Set Up When Bowhunting in October

By Heath Wood October is one of my favorite months to hunt whitetails from a saddle. The leaves are changing, temperatures are beginning to cool, and bucks are becoming increasingly active as the rut approaches. But October hunting also requires hunters to recognize that deer movement is changing throughout the month. One of the greatest advantages of saddle hunting is the mobility it provides. Before making the switch, I often found myself sitting in a

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Bow

From the Archives: The Break Out of Break-Up

Written by Bobby Cole, originally published in Mossy Oak Full Draw Bowhunting Magazine in 1996.

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

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