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Understanding the Odors That Send Deer Running: Scents That Spook Whitetails

One of the most critical factors in deer hunting success is managing odors that can alarm and spook these elusive creatures.

Big Game, Deer

Federal Custom Ammo: Using the Custom Shop

Federal assembled a group of their most experienced employees to staff the Custom Shop. Using the best components available, these expert engineers handcraft this ammunition to order.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Gear

2 Pro Tips for The November Rut

For deer hunters, the month of November is what we have spent the entire year waiting for. The month of November is primarily the time in most regions that the whitetail deer have their breeding season or what is more commonly known as the rut.

Deer, How-To

Amazing Waterfowl Adaptations

Waterfowl have some amazing adaptations for living in and on an aquatic environment. They can withstand wild weather and sometimes travel extraordinary distances.

Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Plum and Apple Braised Venison Shank

This braised venison shank recipe looks absolutely incredible. And it sounds fancy, which usually means its difficult to cook, but Chef Zane promises that it's an easy dish to make.

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Midday Buck Movement in the November Rut

The phenomenon of midday buck movement during the rut is one that often rewards hunters who've settled in for an all-day sit.

Deer

Hunting Deer in the Wind: Understanding Wind, Thermal and Whitetails

Whitetails use the wind and thermal currents to their advantage. Learn about how wind affects deer movement and tips for remaining undetected while on the hunt.

Deer

4 Reasons You Should Plant Hybrid Oaks

Hybrids can definitely grow faster. They are also often less noticed by insects, and seem to not get diseased as often.

Deer, Conservation, Land Management, Nativ Nurseries

Bowhunting Public Land Before the Rut Rush

Heath Wood While hunting a family friend's private lease property, I was told to walk a fence that separated the public land from his lease when I was done with the morning hunt. It was the opening day of the Missouri firearms season, and I had encountered several deer, yet not the one I wanted to use my precious buck tag on. At approximately 10:30 a.m., I decided to call it a morning and head

Deer

Modern Muzzleloader Hunting

In muzzle loader hunting, it’s the joy of the load than many hunters tout as being the appeal of the sport. We walk through some of the popular bullets for modern in-line muzzle loading.

Big Game, Deer, Gear, Firearm

The Effect Moon Phase Has on Hunting Deer

There have been several theories proposed about how the moon affects deer movement.

Big Game, Deer

Do Deer Pattern Hunters

We're constantly trying to pattern deer but do our movement patterns influence theirs?

Deer, How-To

Are Deer Nocturnal? How to Hunt and Approach

Are deer nocturnal? Discover tactics for tracking night-walking bucks.

Deer, How-To

Squirrel and Dumpling Recipe

Squirrel stew is a popular dish for preparing your squirrel bounty, but you’ll have a new go-to squirrel recipe once you try this one with squirrel and dumplings.

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

Fall Gardening Tips and Ideas

Find fall gardening tips, guides and ideas tailored for wild game enthusiasts.

Country Roots, Nativ Nurseries

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Ballad of a Turkey Hunter: Bottomland Book Club

From the dedication to the very last page, you will quickly realize that this book is about setting a standard we all should strive to uphold. It's really more of a revitalization of an old-school mindset, and it couldn't come at a better time.

Turkey, Bottomland Book Club

Cooking Deer Steak with Cast Iron

Cooking with cast iron pots and pans has been popular for hundreds of years. The heavy vessels are incredible for providing even and consistent heat. They can be used over any heat source and do just as well on a fire as they do on a camp stove or home range.

How-To, Wild Game Recipes, Video, Ingredient Wild

Best Habitat Projects to Take On After Deer Season

Every off-season presents a time to reflect and take action on last deer season’s challenges and shortcomings. The time for course correction and boosting the potential on your hunting land isn’t in the middle of deer season. The time is now.

Turkey, Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

What to Learn From and Do with Cast Antlers

Check out our cast antlers article and discover things to make with deer antlers. Learn why shed hunting has become a popular hobby for everyone!

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Inside the Bubble, The Magical Deadly For Turkey Hunters

A gobbler's "bubble" is that invisible 50 to 100 yard zone where every movement matters, the sound of a gobble seems to vibrate the ground, and every decision that you make, whether it is calling or moving slowly in one direction to make the shot, matters.

Turkey

On Roosting a Bird and How Close is Too Close?

Roosting a turkey is a tried and true strategy. How close it too close, and what are some other things to consider when putting one to bed?

Turkey

Congratulations to Mossy Oak Friends at NWTF Calling Competitions

Mossy Oak sponsored friends and Prostaff placed in all of the calling competitions and had an incredible showing.

Turkey, Video

Hunting Legends: 10 Hunters Who Changed Turkey Hunting

These men—and women—did more than call in gobblers; they called an entire community forward.

Turkey

If you’re anything like us, you have a few dozen pounds of ground venison in your freezer just waiting to be used.

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

Mossy Oak Sponsored Turkey Callers Begin Competitions in Nashville

Good luck to our friends and Prostaff who are competing in the various turkey calling (or owl hooting) competitions at NWTF this weekend.

Turkey

Turkey Hunting Superstitions

If you call yourself a turkey hunter, yet do not find your life choices during the spring to be peculiar, you probably have the most severe form of the peculiarity in which you appear perfectly normal to yourself yet the most peculiar to the outsiders.

Turkey, Firearm

Fighting Duck Depression: 5 Things Waterfowlers Must Do In The Offseason

When waterfowl season ends, you may be left wondering how you ever filled your time before. Here's some ideas on how to keep yourself preoccupied until next duck season.

Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

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