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Artifact Hunting: Hunting for Arrowheads and More

There could be hidden treasure in your backyard. Learn how to start artifact hunting today for arrowheads and other unique pieces.

Land Management, How-To

Chêne Gear Introduces New Exclusive Mossy Oak Bottomland Waders

Chêne Gear and Mossy Oak excitedly announced the release of their highly anticipated waders exclusively featured in Mossy Oak Bottomland.

Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Gear, News, Mossy Oak

How to Use Bear Spray

Bear spray can save your life from an aggressive bear charging you in the woods. However, it only works if you know how to use it.

Big Game, Predator, Camping, How-To

Hunting Blinds: Selection, Placement and Care

The location you choose for your shooting house should obviously provide ample food and cover for deer, but there are more factors than just food and cover that cause deer to use a specific area frequently.

Deer, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties, Bow, Firearm

Mossy Oak Presents: Sticks & Strings Music Series

It’s no doubt that country music, blues, southern rock, soul, and bluegrass have a special place in the heart of Mossy Oak fans, so we’ve worked together to create Sticks & Strings - a lineup of outdoors-obsessed musicians to sing here at the Mossy Oak Cabin in West Point, Mississippi.

News, Mossy Oak

What to Do Immediately Following a Snake Bite

Anyone who spends time outdoors needs to know how to tell if a snake bite is poisonous and what to do immediately after being bitten.

How-To

The Final Forage

For this summer’s planting season, we decided to do a fun write-up on a little competition to see which deer forage is the favorite among the herd and which ones you should be planting.

Deer, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

Handling the Heat When Being Outside Is Not Optional

Handling the heat when being outside is not optional. Take the necessary safety precautions when camping in the summertime to stay safe.

Fishing, Land Management, Camping, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

The Feral Hog Predicament

A lot has been learned in the past decade about feral swine and how to control their spread. The problem is - the solutions are not being applied over enough of the landscape to solve the dilemma. Fact is, at this time, hogs are winning the war.

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

How Feral Hogs Impact Your Property with GameKeeper Slade Johnston

Slade Johnston shares his history with these wild pigs and why it should be part of any GameKeeper’s management plans.

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

Species 101: Wiper Bass and Bass Varieties

In this species 101 guide, learn about the types of bass found in North America, where they are found, and fishing tactics that bring in the big catch.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Can Your Phone Make You A Better Hunter?

Did you know that other than for safety, selfies, and passing the time, your cell phone could make you a better hunter?

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Land Management, Gear, How-To

Pine Bark Beetles

The threat of pine beetle infestation is very real, but it is not a death sentence for the land. It does require some effort on a gamekeeper’s part. Especially important is to have a current assessment of your property.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Kevin VanDam Wins and Tells: How to Catch Bass in Summer

We wanted to know not only how VanDam won this MLF Championship, but also what we could learn from how and where he fished that type of lake, as well as the lures and the patterns that will help all of us catch more bass this summer.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

How to Stay Cool When the Fishing Is Hot

When the mercury starts rising to the mid-90s and touching the 100s, it is easy to want to head to the pool or the beach instead of the lake to fish. However, bass are cold-blooded creatures and the warmer weather will make them feed more than when the water is cold in the winter.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

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Top 7 Non-Food Plot Plantings for Deer

Paul Annear Whitetail food plots get a lot of love in the land management space. Deer hunters everywhere spent countless hours planning their next food plot rotation. Grinding away on a humid summer day just to plant and create a whitetail haven where deer feed and can be hunted is rewarding and fun. But there are more permanent food sources you could be missing out on. A lot of whitetail management fads come and go.

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

How to Maintain Your Summer Clover

Paul Annear It’s hard to beat the attraction of a lush field of well maintained clover. In most of the U.S. clover is attractive right out of the ground and hardy blends like Non-Typical Clover stay green deep into November, even in the upper Midwest. Clovers are the most popular food plot planting for a reason. Deer love clover, and its easy to establish without large equipment. To keep from weeds taking over your clover

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

Fly Fishing for Bream

Phillip Gentry When most people think of fly fishing, the image that comes to mind is the silhouette of a wader clad angler plying the bubbling waters of some cold mountain stream. Others may envision an iridescent Caribbean sand flat with an angler on the deck of a sleek flats boat trying to temp a shadow drifting through the saltwater. As many fly-casting fans have discovered, just about any type of fish species that can

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Red Snapper: Tips and Tactics for an American Favorite

Bart K. Davis One of the most sought-after gamefish from the Carolinas to the Gulf, red snapper are experiencing a resurgence like few other species. Thanks to careful management and tighter harvest limits over the past two decades, populations have bounced back strong—and with that recovery has come a new golden age of snapper fishing. They truly are the American snapper. With their fiery red flanks and powerful strikes, red snapper are everything anglers want

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Fishing

Fishing the Emerald Coast: Destin’s Inshore and Offshore Action

Bart K. Davis Destin, Florida, isn’t called “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” for nothing. Tucked along the Emerald Coast in the Florida Panhandle, and with easy access to the Gulf of Mexico, this bustling beach town offers a year-round buffet of saltwater action. From sight-casting to redfish in skinny water to battling cobia just outside the pass, Destin is a dream destination for saltwater anglers. These tips and techniques will help you make the most

Fishing

Flounder Fever: Top Techniques for Catching Flatfish on the East Coast

Bart K. Davis If you’ve ever felt the unmistakable thump of a flounder strike on the end of your line, you know the thrill of targeting these delicious and elusive flatfish. Found along the entire Atlantic seaboard, flounder are a favorite target for inshore anglers. But landing these ambush predators consistently takes more than luck, something I learned growing up on the marshes and sounds of southeastern North Carolina. Fortunately, these tips and techniques will

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Fishing

Keep Those Shooting Skills Sharp by Whistle Pig Hunting

Mark Fike 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! Whistle pigs, aka groundhogs, are a common sight along highways, in farm fields, and unfortunately in gardens and backyard flower beds. These varmints readily adapt to living in close proximity to humans and quickly learn when danger lurks nearby. Growing up in Virginia we always had a

Small Game, Predator, How-To, Firearm

Popular Calibers for Hunting Deer

What are the most popular calibers for whitetail deer, not the best caliber, not my favorites, but just popular? That should be easy. Just call all the ammunition manufacturers and ask them to list their top ten.

Deer, Firearm

Smoked Wild Turkey & Alabama BBQ Sauce Sandwich

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

Hot Honey Salmon Mac n' Cheese with Crispy Fried Onions

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

Classic Backyard Smoked Venison Brats

When I think of classic backyard cookouts, I think of throwing hamburgers, hot dogs, or brats on a grill for my family and friends.

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Mossy Oak, Ingredient Wild

Retriever Training: Steady to Shot and Flush

Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels Head Trainer Bill Gibson walks us through the importance of a steady dog in the field and how to train one up to be steady.

Waterfowl, Dogs, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels

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