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Decoy Rigging for Deep Water Ducks

Deep water duck hunting requires more decoys so simplifying your spreads means less work.

Waterfowl, How-To

How to Score a Deer

You finally have that big deer on the ground, but what did he score? You can green score that buck with this help from Mossy Oak.

Deer, How-To, Bow, Firearm

The Decline of Bobwhite Quail Populations During the 20th Century

Bobwhite quail populations have seen a dramatic decline since the 1950s. Habitats where quail once thrived are no longer. So what happened? Read on to learn more.

Small Game, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

House Passes Historic $490 Million Bill Specific to Chronic Wasting Disease

The United States House of Representatives has passed the Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act in support of solutions to what is commonly considered the greatest threat to populations of elk, moose, whitetails and mule deer.

Deer, Conservation, News

Deer Droppings: What Can They Tell You?

Will your knowledge of deer droppings help you take a big buck this year? These fun facts from Mossy Oak may help you seal the deal.

Deer, How-To

11-Year-Old Lucas McCormick Goes Viral With First Buck

Lucas McCormick, an 11-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, went to great lengths to take his first whitetail buck. The results went viral.

Deer, News, Firearm

Making Sense of Scents and Rubs

Of all the different types of deer sign you can find in the woods, I find rubs to be among the most useful. Understanding the purpose of rubs and knowing the different types can sometimes help tip the odds slightly more toward the hunter’s side of an already unbalanced equation.

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Wild Game Butchering Basics

Butchering and processing wild game has always been a part of my life since childhood. Whenever anyone in my family killed a deer, our kitchen was turned into an impromptu butcher shop.

Big Game, Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

Necessary Paperwork: How to Get a Hunting License

Are you ready to join your buddies at deer camp this year? If you’re not sure how to get a hunting license, Mossy Oak is here to help.

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

Earl Dennison: The Duck Call Man

Earl Dennison from Newbern, Tennessee, more than likely made and sold more “Reelfoot” style duck calls than any other make. He was a tireless worker that traveled the country promoting his craft. Earl was considered to be the “Duck Call Man!”

Waterfowl

Savage Impulse in 6.5 Creedmoor at the Range

I was sent a Savage Impulse Predator in 6.5 Creedmoor to test. The predator arrived with a Zeiss Conquest Z4 4-16x50 scope already mounted to the integral Picatinny rail using Zeiss rings.

Big Game, Deer, Elements Terra, Gear, Firearm

Historic Bass Pro U.S. Open Benefits Fisheries Conservation

The inaugural Johnny Morris Bass Pro Shops U.S. Open National Bass Fishing Amateur Team Championships was historic, to include $1.58 million raised for American fisheries conservation.

Fishing, Conservation, News, Mossy Oak Fishing

Charles Henry Perdew: Vintage Duck Call Maker

No other name associated with vintage sporting collectibles is as recognizable as the name Charles Perdew. Although he is probably best known for his decoy making, he was also a very accomplished duck call maker.

Waterfowl

Teriyaki Wild Game Skewers

I researched and studied what pairs well with the very earthy flavor, or what you’ll sometimes hear as “gamey.” After much research, I landed on key flavors like ginger, garlic, and pepper and knew I had to create a teriyaki style meal.

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

Exemplary Conservation: Hunters Helping the Hungry

Since its start, the all-volunteer nonprofit has arranged for the donation of 14,731 deer — about 2.2 million quarter-pound servings of fresh, lean protein — to New Jersey residents in need. Today, the program is considered one of the top three game-meat donation programs in the country.

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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

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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