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Mossy Oak Fishing Pro Drew Benton Fishes His Third Bassmaster Classic

Drew Benton from Blakeley, Georgia, is fishing his third Bassmasters Classic. He is the newest member of the Mossy Oak Fishing Team.

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Brandon Cobb: Meaning of a Win at the 2020 Lake Guntersville Bassmaster Classic

I know winning the Classic will be difficult because any angler who’s qualified to fish in it has the potential to win.

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Make Longer Stands To Avoid Missing February Coyotes

When things seem to be over, there is no chance of a coyote coming in, and I am about to move to the next spot, if I wait a few more minutes a coyote will appear.

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Protecting Your New Trees

Hands down, the best way to protect young trees is with tree tubes. They not only ensure your seedlings get past the vulnerable seedling and sapling stages, it also enhances growth rates.

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How to Help Save One of America’s Watersheds

The Boundary Waters and surrounding ecosystem are being threatened by copper mining. Learn what you can do to help.

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Brandon Cobb: Wind and Spectator Pressure at the 2020 Bassmaster Classic

I don’t like a substantial wind when I’m fishing. A wind of 5-15 mph won’t bother me that much, but a wind of more than that is one of my biggest weaknesses in fishing successfully.

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Design and Develop Slam-Dunk Hunting Sites

Some hunting sites may be better than others, but even mediocre hunting sites can be improved. Learn strategies for creating a successful hunting site.

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Strategies for Dealing with Wild Pigs

Wild pigs are an invasive species that can cause significant damage to agriculture and the environment. Learn what can be done from Mossy Oak.

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Brandon Cobb’s First Bassmaster Classic

I’ve been to four Bassmaster Classics working with my sponsors, but this will be the first time I’ve competed.

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Best New Guns, Ammo and Firearm Accessories 2020

What's New in Firearms for 2020? The 2020 Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show is the place to go to see what's new in the shooting industry. We hit the SHOT Show floor looking for the latest shotguns, rifles, ammunition and accessories that will be available this year. Click here to see the latest guns, ammo and firearms accessories by brand. Savage Arms Renegauge Shotguns Renegauge is built for the field. Hunters will appreciate the

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Can You Plant Trees in the Winter? We Set the Record Straight

Planting a tree in the winter depends on the soil temperature and climate conditions, rather than a season’s name.

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For the Love of Labs

Read about the author’s love and appreciation for Labrador retrievers, a popular dog for duck hunting. Click for more from Mossy Oak.

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Brandon Cobb’s Strategy for Fishing the 2020 Bassmaster Classic

For me to win, I've got to find that tiny spot within those key regions where the largest schools of big bass are holding, and where they’ll continue to move in to spawn.

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DIY Ground Blind

There are a lot of things you can do with a tarp. Now, a CAMO tarp inspires a hunter in a variety of ways. One of those inspirations is building a sem-permanet, yet portable gound blind.

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Brandon Cobb: From Bleachers to Fishing the 2020 Bassmaster Classic

Brandon Cobb Explains What He’s Learned About Fishing the 2020 Bassmaster Classic at Lake Guntersville.

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3 States to Bow Hunt Velvet Bucks

By Heath Wood For bowhunters who dream of tagging a velvet-racked buck, early-season hunts provide a unique opportunity. As a young teenager, I often bought hunting videos for entertainment and to fuel my anticipation for the upcoming season. Often, the first hunt in the videos would be an early-season hunt featuring a velvet whitetail buck. These hunts took place before the antler velvet had entirely shed, presenting a rare chance to arrow a mature buck

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Bachelor Group Behavior: How to ID the Buck You'll Hunt This Fall

Heath Wood For whitetail hunters, July is more than just the heart of summer; it's a necessary time to observe buck behavior that can pay off come fall. As velvet antlers grow and patterns become clear, bachelor groups form the social core of a buck’s world. However, those who use game cameras for summer scouting know all too well that these groups don’t stay together forever. I used to get frustrated seeing trail camera photos

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Seeing Stripes: Targeting Striped Bass

Bart K. Davis When it comes to East Coast sport fishing, few fish inspire as much passion and pursuit as the striped bass. These sleek, silver torpedoes called stripers haunt coastal waters from the Carolinas to Maine, offering anglers a perfect blend of challenge and reward. Whether you're fishing from a beach or boat, in the surf or offshore, striped bass are a worthy adversary—provided you know how to find and fool them. Striped bass

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Big Bucks Avoid People in Summer Too: Low-Impact Scouting Tips

Heath Wood The summer months present a prime opportunity for scouting whitetails. Bucks are in velvet, rapidly developing their antlers, and often follow consistent feeding routines. However, many hunters make the mistake of getting too close too early. Just because it’s not hunting season doesn’t mean pressure isn’t important. Mature bucks are already accustomed to human presence, and one wrong move in July or August can cause a big deer to leave long before opening

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Panfish Crawfish Bread Bowls

George Fiorille Catching panfish is a lot of fun. They are one of the best fish to start kids or inexperienced anglers on because they are plentiful and relatively easy to catch. By having lots of action starting off fishing, it gives the angler a greater chance of liking the sport and staying with it. Panfish are not only easy to catch but they are great to eat if prepared properly. One of the most

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Summer Pier Fishing Tips

Phillip Gentry Regardless of whether you favor freshwater or salt, many beach going anglers head to the local public pier to do some fishing while on vacation. Summer time is in full swing across the country and is the most popular season for people to head to the coast on vacation. Like a lot of people, vacation time means time to do some fishing. Whether you are a veteran of saltwater or prefer less sodium

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Deer Diet: What Bucks Are Eating in July and Why It Matters

Heath Wood As summer reaches its peak, whitetail bucks are quickly developing in both antlers and body. Nutrition is crucial during this time, and knowing what deer are eating in July isn’t just interesting; it’s a vital part of the puzzle for serious hunters trying to find and pattern mature bucks before the season starts. While driving across eastern Missouri, Kentucky, and Tennessee on our way to a family vacation, I probably didn't keep my

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Smoked Pulled Wild Boar BBQ Sandwiches with Carolina Gold Sauce

If you're looking for a new way to cook Wild Boar, this recipe is for you! Need Wild Boar? Check out Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery for all of your wild game meat needs. Step 1: The Wild Boar Shoulder (Smoked and Pulled) Ingredients: 1 bone-in wild boar shoulder (5–7 lbs) 2 tbsp yellow mustard (binder) 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tbsp kosher salt 2 tbsp black pepper 2 tbsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp garlic powder

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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.

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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

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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

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How to Catch Red Snapper While Fishing

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

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