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11-Year-Old Lucas McCormick Goes Viral With First Buck

Lucas McCormick, an 11-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, went to great lengths to take his first whitetail buck. The results went viral.

Deer, News, Firearm

Making Sense of Scents and Rubs

Of all the different types of deer sign you can find in the woods, I find rubs to be among the most useful. Understanding the purpose of rubs and knowing the different types can sometimes help tip the odds slightly more toward the hunter’s side of an already unbalanced equation.

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Wild Game Butchering Basics

Butchering and processing wild game has always been a part of my life since childhood. Whenever anyone in my family killed a deer, our kitchen was turned into an impromptu butcher shop.

Big Game, Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

Necessary Paperwork: How to Get a Hunting License

Are you ready to join your buddies at deer camp this year? If you’re not sure how to get a hunting license, Mossy Oak is here to help.

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Predator, How-To, Bow, Firearm

Earl Dennison: The Duck Call Man

Earl Dennison from Newbern, Tennessee, more than likely made and sold more “Reelfoot” style duck calls than any other make. He was a tireless worker that traveled the country promoting his craft. Earl was considered to be the “Duck Call Man!”

Waterfowl

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

Historic Bass Pro U.S. Open Benefits Fisheries Conservation

The inaugural Johnny Morris Bass Pro Shops U.S. Open National Bass Fishing Amateur Team Championships was historic, to include $1.58 million raised for American fisheries conservation.

Fishing, Conservation, News, Mossy Oak Fishing

Charles Henry Perdew: Vintage Duck Call Maker

No other name associated with vintage sporting collectibles is as recognizable as the name Charles Perdew. Although he is probably best known for his decoy making, he was also a very accomplished duck call maker.

Waterfowl

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.

Deer

J.T. Beckhart’s Cherished Duck Calls

Examples of J.T. Beckhart calls have been found with different things carved into the panels that buyers requested such as ducks, fish, shotguns, and a train to name a few.

Waterfowl

A Duck Hunter’s Guide to Enjoying Their Days Afield this Season

For more enjoyable days afield with an eye to the future of duck hunting versus the now, waterfowlers should consider some of the following goals for this coming season on things that they can actually influence.

Waterfowl

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

Sea Ducks are a Bucket List Bird

Big bull eiders and sea ducks make many a waterfowler’s bucket list.

Waterfowl, Bucket List Trips

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How to Film Your Own Turkey Hunt This Spring

Here’s the truth - filming your own hunt won’t be easy. You don’t have to have the fanciest gear, but you’ve got to be efficient, mobile, and smart with your setup so you don’t sacrifice the hunt for the footage.

Turkey

5 Steps to Better Sleep While Truck or Tent Camping for Turkey Season

If you’ve been on the move hunting different states and sleeping in your truck this turkey season, you’ll be looking for ways to make it a bit more comfortable. Here’s some ideas.

Turkey

Hot Honey Salmon Mac and Cheese

This dish combines the best of both worlds: sweet and spicy salmon bites nestled on a creamy, malty mac n' cheese, all topped with a delightful crunch.

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

Understanding Wild Turkey Hatch Times

This article will discuss early versus late hatches—renesting and flock social dynamics, habitat and seasonal influences that impact survival rates in late hatched poults.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Pig Problem Solutions: How to Deal with Trap-Shy Hogs

Feral hog overpopulation continues to be a problem throughout areas of the United States. Learn how to handle this invasive and destructive species.

Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Firearm

Foraging for Redbuds and Redbud Jelly Recipe

Redbuds make for an easy forage and some great-tasting jelly. Our friend Beka Garris gives us her jelly recipe and tips!

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Nativ Nurseries

What's Going on with TSS: An Interview with Apex Ammunition Founders

Jared Lewis and Jason Lonsberry, founders of Apex Ammunition, sit down with us to tell us their personal experience with both sourcing and selling TSS in today's uncertainty.

Turkey

How to Kill a Gobbler Without a Single Yelp: Silent Turkey Hunting Strategies

By the time midseason rolls around, especially on public land, gobblers have heard it all. Yelps, cutts, and aggressive calling have educated them. When this happens, the hunters who adapt are the ones still punching tags.

Turkey

How to Float Fish a River Effectively

The experience of floating down a scenic river offers an unequalled fishing experience. Each new turn in the river brings a whole new scenario, each bend holds the promise of that secret honey hole loaded with fish.

Fishing

Smoked Wild Turkey Recipe

We're always looking for new ways to eat a wild turkey; smoking them is always a great and flavorful option.

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

Mossy Oak Mother's Day Gift Guide for Hunters

If your wife or mother or any mother in your life loves to hunt and fish, this gift guide is a great place to start when you're looking for a Mother's Day gift.

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

Afternoon Turkey Hunting: Closing the Deal on Afternoon Turkey Hunts

Mossy Oak Prostaffer Donald Jarrett talks the fickle nature of turkeys and when to stick it out for a far off bird that’s having trouble making up his mind on whether or not to come your way.

Turkey

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