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Bassmaster College Series on Lake Norman

This tournament taught me more than anything that time, dedication, and persistence are the keys to success in fishing.

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Bass Fishing on a New Lake

I’ve had a number of past experiences fishing on different kinds of lakes under various weather and water conditions all over the nation. But Florida has been my nemesis in bass fishing.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To

Ott DeFoe’s Journey to Becoming the 2019 Bassmaster Classic Champion

Before the 2019 Bassmaster Classic began, Ott DeFoe of Blaine, Tennessee, near Knoxville, was the hands-down favorite to win. We asked DeFoe how he caught more big bass over the three-day tournament than the best-of-the-best anglers.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua

Gear Review: Stevens by Savage 301 Turkey

Savage/Stevens has brought a shotgun to market that is going to create some interest on several fronts - the new Stevens 301 Turkey. Your first thought is probably, “What are they thinking? A .410 for turkey?”

Turkey, Mossy Oak Obsession, Gear, Firearm

4 Early Season Turkey Tactics

Hunting turkeys in the first part of the season is quite a bit different than hunting birds at the tail end. Here are 4 of my favorite early season tips and tricks to talk ole tom into range.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Obsession, How-To, Firearm

Mark Davis’s Favorite Speckled Trout Early-Spring Baits

I usually start off fishing for early-spring speckled trout with soft plastic lures on 1/16- to 1/4-ounce jig heads. The determining factors on what size jig head I use will be the current and the depth of water I’m fishing.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua

What I’ve Learned about Bass Fishing This Past Season

I’m often asked what new tactic or lure I’ve learned about this past season. I knew some things about the Neko rig, which wasn’t new. However, I’ve spent more time with the Neko and learned how effective it can be this past year.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Video

Mossy Oak Properties expands into Northern New Mexico

Mossy Oak Properties is pleased to announce the opening of Mossy Oak Properties- Centerfire Realty, LLC in Chama, New Mexico.

Big Game, News, Mossy Oak Properties

Mossy Oak and Colosseum Launch Outdoor Lifestyle and Activewear Apparel Line

Mossy Oak and Colosseum are pleased to announce a line of Mossy Oak-patterned outdoor lifestyle apparel. The new clothing line is designed to suit a broad array of outdoor needs and will be available beginning August of 2019.

Gear, News, Mossy Oak

4 Steps To Make Your Property Poacher Proof

If you already own property and fight trespassing battles, do your best to control access, create habitat edges on property boundaries, maintain relationships with adjacent landowners and when poacher interactions do happen, make certain they will not return to your property.

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

Evolution Outdoor Design Tackle Bags and Backpack Now Available in Mossy Oak Elements Agua

Mossy Oak Fishing is proud to partner with Evolution Outdoor Design to launch an all-new product line featuring Mossy Oak Elements Agua, the official pattern of B.AS.S. on premium fishing tackle bags and a backpack.

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Bolstering Your Fawn Crop

The role of hunters is changing. The advancement of programs like Quality Deer Management has prompted an evolution from a mere “consumer” to now a “producer-consumer,” and a “hunter-conservationist.” Learn how to manage your herd throughout the year.

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

How to Keep Your Hunting Dog in Shape During Off-Season

Your hunting dogs need continued training during the off-season to stay sharp and challenged, both mentally and physically, and there are many things you can do in your own yard or neighborhood to keep your dog focused and strong.

Waterfowl, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels, Firearm

Mossy Oak Fishing's Ott DeFoe Wins 2019 Bassmaster Classic

Knoxville native Ott DeFoe won this past weekend's "Super Bowl of Bass Fishing," the Bassmaster Classic presented by Dick's Sporting Goods. Fishing in his home state, DeFoe was the favorite to take home the grand prize, and that he did.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, News

Proper Ways To Store Hunting Gear

When hunting season comes to an end across the country, the time comes for hunters to store away all of their hunting gear until the next year. However, is this storing of hunting gear being done properly and in a way that when the next hunting season rolls around everything is in place and ready to go?

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Gear, How-To

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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

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

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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

Nosler Whitetail Country Ammo Review

The new bullet is an example of the innovation at Nosler: their engineers were able to produce the previously retired Solid Base bullet with a tapered jacket designed to expand reliably at a wide range of impact velocities.

Deer, Gear

Coastal Conservation Association: A History of Grassroots Conservation

In the late 1970s, commercial fishing pressure along the Texas coast had led to a virtually complete decimation of the stocks of red drum and spotted seatrout—the bottom dropped out, and no one knew for sure if either species could be saved.

Fishing, Conservation, Mossy Oak Fishing, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

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