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7 Common Mistakes Hunters Make When Using Deer Decoys

A well-placed deer decoy is an excellent way to influence deer behavior. Learn about common deer decoy mistakes to avoid so you can fill your tag this season.

Deer, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, How-To, Bow, Firearm

The Status of Mule Deer Herds

Longtime, avid hunter Marshall Johnson of Bismarck, North Dakota, a Mossy Oak ProStaffer, is the senior regional director for the Mule Deer Foundation that restores, improves and protects mule deer habitat, including land and easement acquisitions, and develops programs that help mule deer and black-tailed deer conservation.

Big Game, Deer, Conservation

Where to Place a Ground Blind

Each year as early summer rolls around, the thought of deer season preparation begins to lay heavy on a hunter’s mind. Hunters will begin hanging tree stands as well as placing a few ground blinds. The excitement level is already building, however, don’t let the excitement get the best of you just yet. There are a few things hunters need to take into consideration when placing ground blinds.

Deer, How-To, Video

Inside Wonders Of Wildlife

Johnny Morris, who founded Bass Pro Shops in 1971 with only eight square feet of space in the back of his father’s liquor store, created the not-for-profit Wonders Of Wildlife as a gift to all people with the intentions of inspiring all ages to engage with the natural world. Engaging with the world is exactly what it is doing, attracting thousands of visitors who are able to take the journey through 1.5 miles of trails,

Fishing, Conservation

ScentLok Deer Hunting Success Stories

When hunting whitetail and you want to harvest old, mature bucks, you've got to get out there and hunt when you can. Ideally, you want to wait for the perfect conditions - weather, wind, barometric pressure, moon phase - but most people can't do that. when you can only hunt as your schedule allows, having the right products can help you be successful whenever you're able to get in the field.

Country Roots, Deer, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Bow

Hunting Alaska and North Dakota Big Game

Jayar Kindsvogel, of Center, North Dakota, was in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Alaska for eight years. Because of his passion for hunting, he spent most of his free time in the Last Frontier hunting or guiding hunts. Kindsvogel often hunted on the tundra and in the woods where he wore Mossy Oak Bottomland and still does today.

Big Game, Deer, Bow, Firearm

Identifying Mast Producing Trees

While every tree in the woods serves a purpose in some way, there are some trees that bear a greater importance and should remain in your woodlands to provide ever-important mast. Oak trees of all varieties and other mast producers should be identified and pampered. When oaks reach their potential, their canopies produce tons of needed mast.

Deer, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Living

Mossy Oak Properties recognized by Land Report

Mossy Oak Properties, Inc. is pleased to announce that thirty-five Mossy Oak Properties groups were named as “America’s Best Brokerages” in Land Report’s summer 2018 edition.

News, Mossy Oak Properties

Calling Elk Successfully with Ralph Ramos

I think before anyone goes elk hunting, they need to know all the sounds that elk make, learn how to give those sounds and understand what those sounds mean. Elk are very vocal creatures, and I’m convinced you need to know what they’re saying with each sound they make to have success hunting them. Also, you need to learn how to use your calls to imitate what you’re trying to say to them. Often elk

Big Game, Mossy Oak Mountain Country, How-To, Bow, Firearm

Hunting for Adventure

Because in the backcountry, being able to give the effort to reach the glassing point is the reward. And while I didn’t find success in harvesting an elk, I can say with certainty that I was hunting for an adventure, and I have no doubt that I found that.

Big Game, Mossy Oak Mountain Country

Best Places to Go Hunting This Winter

Getting out of your comfort zone is important for improving your skills as a hunter, and the best way to push yourself is a destination hunt. You’ll have the opportunity to go after species you’ve never considered before, and in an environment you’re unfamiliar with.

Big Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Predator

How To Lighten Your Load

I’ve heard of sheep hunters cutting the tags off their clothing to save weight. That’s a bit extreme in my opinion, but there’s no doubt that being ounce-stingy when backpacking or mountain hunting pays dividends.

Big Game, Mossy Oak Mountain Country, How-To, Bow

Hypoxia in High Elk Country

You need to be aware of the dangers of hunting high in elk country. Altitude might not bother a hunter on nine trips, and on the tenth – for no apparent reason – it can come crashing in like Hurricane Katrina. I’ve dealt with mild altitude sickness and splitting headaches in the past. But last week, in Colorado, I had my first real brush with hypoxia.

Big Game, Mossy Oak Mountain Country

Fish Year-Round by Flippin’

I’ve caught a lot of fish, a lot of different ways, and in a lot of different conditions. However, one of my favorite ways to catch bigger bass is to flip Texas-rigged baits into heavy cover. Flippin’ is a method that can be fished year round and is effective all around the country. When I’m out on a lake, I constantly look for the thickest, nastiest cover, because that’s where some of the bigger fish

Fishing

Brandon Palaniuk Finished in the Top Ten for Angler of the Year

Palanuik finished ninth in the Angler of the Year Championship tournament and eighth in the final standings. He had the highest finish of all Mossy Oak Fishing Team members competing for AOY.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, News

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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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