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Pulled Duck Sliders with Blackberry BBQ Sauce

The pulled duck in these duck sliders is moist and delicious on its own. Pair it with a blackberry barbecue sauce and it really ramps up the flavor.

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

The Business of Duck Hunting

Families flourished by pioneering opportunities resulting from the simple fact that ducks love the combination of rice, water, and flooded woods. Opportunists created businesses and brands that sustained the ebbs and flows of duck season and the test of time.

Waterfowl

Deer Dictionary: Buck Sign, Methods, Antlers and More

It is helpful for the hunter to be familiar with the commonly used terms and their proper meaning. You want to sound knowledgeable and experienced when telling tales at deer camp.

Deer

The Tarpon Fight – Undisputed Champions of Big-Game Fish and Fishing

BTT is the world’s top-tier champion for these three amazing sportfish-only species, which positively impacts their entire ecosystems.

Fishing, Conservation, News

Smoked Alabama White BBQ Pheasant

Brining any game bird makes it moist and tender. Smoking your pheasant with just the right seasonings and coating with Alabama White BBQ sauce makes this pheasant a flavorful, finger-licking fare.

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

Late January Mallard Hunting Tips

There have been countless articles written on the topic of late season duck hunting success, but here are a few insider tips and tricks that may work when ducks are in the area.

Waterfowl, Shadow Grass Habitat, How-To

Best New Guns 2022

Check out our list of best new guns for 2022. We'll keep adding to the collection as more top firearms hit the market this year.

Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Predator, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Shadow Grass Habitat, Elements Terra, Firearm

7 Tips for a Successful Youth Duck Hunt

I am very lucky and grateful to my father, uncles and family friends that always made sure I had a way to go duck hunting. I hope these tips will help you next time you decide to take some kids out on a duck or goose hunt.

Waterfowl, How-To, Video, Firearm

Mossy Oak Presents 2022 NWTF Concert Benefit

The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Foundation’s 2nd Annual Conservation AID live concert will feature some of the top artists in country music, including Craig Morgan, Chris Janson, Tyler Farr, Travis Denning, Elvie Shane and more!

News, Mossy Oak

The Gift of a Firearm Full of Memories

While most teenagers would prefer a new car for their sixteenth birthday, this young hunter opted for a rifle. Years later, this same rifle has given him some of his best memories and lessons learned on the hunt.

Deer, Firearm

My 7 Favorite Varmint Cartridges (And 1 That I Hate)

Love shooting varmint rifles? Check out our best ammo picks and favorite cartridges and components. Check out Mossy Oak's informative outdoors blog today!

Predator, Gear, Firearm

Managing Predators with ATN Day/Night Scopes

We all love great equipment when it comes to firearms and optics and the ATN X-Sight 4K Pro is a game changer for predator hunters.

Predator, Land Management, Gear, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Firearm

Hunt for Shed Antlers in the West

Hunting for shed antlers in the West has become as nearly popular as hunting big game in the same settings. The reasons are simple. Shed elk and deer antlers drop in some of the most picturesque country in America.

Big Game, How-To

How To Stay Warm When Ice Fishing

Are you wondering how to stay warm ice fishing? Break out the gift cards and see how these tips from Mossy Oak can keep you warm on the ice.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Gear, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Smoked Rabbit Salsa Verde Chilaquiles

Spice up your whole rabbit with this Mexican inspired dish. Smoked rabbit gives this its own unique flavor paired with home cooked tortilla chips.

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

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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

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

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

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

Fishing, How-To, Wild Game Recipes, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Fishing, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

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

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

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

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Fishing

Fishing in Destin, Florida - Offshore/Inshore Emerald Coast

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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