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Snapping Turtles: How To Catch, Clean and Cook

Rodney Meyer has been trapping turtles for about 40 years. This video series from Mossy Oak University takes you through turtle trapping, cleaning and eating.

Small Game, Fishing, How-To, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Best New Hunting Gear 2019

We hit up the ATA and SHOT Shows checking out new hunting gear and outdoor products releasing in 2019. We aim to bring you a comprehensive list of the best equipment, camo apparel, hunting supplies and accessories we can find.

Big Game, Deer, Turkey, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Gear, Video, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Bow

Back to the Basics: Fixing Common Shooting Errors with Proper Shooting Fundamentals

Revisiting a few shooting fundamentals can help you become a much better shot in the field. Learn some common shooting errors and how to practice in the offseason to increase your accuracy.

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

Will Primos on How to Use the Truth to Be a Better Deer Hunter

There’s a lot to be learned from the misses. As a matter of fact, we found we could learn more from the turkeys and the deer we missed than we did from the ones we harvested.

Deer, Turkey, How-To, Video, Bow, Firearm

Calling High Pressure Coyotes

One of the best excuses that predator hunters tend to make when they are unsuccessful is that the coyotes get too much pressure, which in turn makes them harder to call in. Too much pressure can sometimes be the case, yet most of the time, it boils down to the fact that there simply isn’t as good of a population of coyotes as one would believe there to be.

Predator, How-To, Firearm

The Basics of Taxidermy

Ben Mears is a professional taxidermist that takes us through the ins and outs of taxidermy. These videos explain the basics of taxidermy.

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Fishing, Predator, How-To

How to Care for Your Field and Brush Clearing Tools

All brush clearing tools must undergo careful and habitual upkeep. Cleaning, sharpening, reshaping and otherwise maintaining your tools increases their lifespan and ensures your safety while using them. This guide contains tips and tricks to help you care for your field tools.

Land Management, Gear, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties

Venison Care: How Long To Hang Your Deer

Conventional wisdom recommends aging venison. This allows beneficial bacteria to break down muscle fibers and also flavors and tenderizes the meat.

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Trail Camera Surveys: Are They Worth the Effort?

Trail camera surveys can provide key data and insight that can help you manage your herd, but are they worth it? Read on to learn the pros and cons of trail camera surveys.

Deer, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties

Winter Feeding for Bluegill: Is it Right for Your Pond?

Don’t forget about your fish in the winter! Learn the benefits of feeding pond fish in the winter and how to properly feed bluegill in harsh conditions.

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

Cold-Weather Fishing for Largemouth Bass

When the weather’s cold, and the water’s clear, and no one else is on the lake but you, if you know where to find the bass and which lures to use to catch them, you can have a great day of bass fishing almost any time during the cold-weather months.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To

Is Reloading Worth It?

At what point in reloading do you break even and start saving money? Bill Gabbard took a poll to find out why hunters start reloading.

Deer, Predator, Firearm

Jack Miner | Legendary Waterfowl Conservationist

Noted for his waterfowl conservation efforts, Jack Miner was a legendary figure who deserves recognition among modern hunters. Learn how his life and legacy have made a lasting impact on waterfowl conservation today.

Waterfowl, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Deer Hunting Stories and Lessons from Ernie Calandrelli

Ernie Calandrelli just retired after being with Quaker Boy Calls full time for 32 years. Ernie has taken customers and outdoor writers hunting and fishing for Quaker Boy during those many years. Now that he’s retired, Calandrelli has been doing more hunting and fishing.

Deer, Fishing, Predator, Bow

Bowhunting Tips: Achieving Perfect Balance

There are many things that make up a great archer, but no one thing is more important than having a perfectly balanced bow. The overall goal of finding perfect balance is to be able to draw the bow with your eyes closed, settle in and open your eyes to a perfectly level bubble.

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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

Deer, Mossy Oak, Bow

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

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak

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

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak

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

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

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

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

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

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

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

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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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