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J.T. Beckhart’s Cherished Duck Calls

Examples of J.T. Beckhart calls have been found with different things carved into the panels that buyers requested such as ducks, fish, shotguns, and a train to name a few.

Waterfowl

A Duck Hunter’s Guide to Enjoying Their Days Afield this Season

For more enjoyable days afield with an eye to the future of duck hunting versus the now, waterfowlers should consider some of the following goals for this coming season on things that they can actually influence.

Waterfowl

Piebald and Albino Deer: The Rare White Deer

Piebald and Albino deer. Just mention those words around any hunters and you are sure to get some stories going. Read our post on whitetails!

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Tips to Efficiently Sight in Your Rifle

Ammo is hard to come by these days and reloading components are even harder! In times like these, the last thing you want to do is shoot up a box or two of ammo trying to sight in your rifle.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, How-To, Firearm

Sea Ducks are a Bucket List Bird

Big bull eiders and sea ducks make many a waterfowler’s bucket list.

Waterfowl, Bucket List Trips

Best Hunting Gear 2022

Mossy Oak is building a listing of new hunting gear and hunting apparel for 2022. We're working to get the best new hunting gear from many of our partners for you to see.

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Predator, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Elements Terra, Gear, Mossy Oak

10 Winter Camping Tips to Ensure a Good Time

Is your camping gear still in the garage from this summer? These ten winter camping tips from Mossy Oak will get you back out this winter.

Camping

Smoked Duck Tacos With Mexican Corn

One of my favorite foods is tacos. The possibilities for taco fillings are endless; I decided to put a spin on one of my favorite tacos, a grilled chicken taco with Mexican street corn, using duck as the filler for this recipe.

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

Common Bow Hunting Mistakes

Every bowhunter who has hunted for an extended period has probably experienced at one time or another those self-inflicted bloopers that can cause a hunt to go wrong in a blink of an eye.

Deer, Gear, Bow

Southern Wild Turkey and Buttermilk Dumplings

There are countless reasons turkey and dumplings must be learned by heart. First off, just learning how to make amazing turkey stock gives you the arsenal you need to make dozens of recipes.

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

The Licking Branch

Read about the licking branch for deer, one of the most important keys to honing in on buck movements. Browse the latest hunting tricks and tips at Mossy Oak!

Deer, How-To

The Best Binoculars for Deer Hunting

Do you need new binoculars but don’t want to break the bank? Mossy Oak runs down the list of the best binoculars for deer hunting on a budget.

Deer, Gear, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

$40 Billion in New Spending Earmarked for Wildlife Conservation

The Congressional Sportsmen Foundation (CSF) based in Washington, D.C. reports that the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684), which was signed into law on November 15, 2021, will provide approximately $40 billion to wildlife conservation measures.

Conservation, News

How to Train Your Dog to Blood Trail

We sat down with the guys from On Track K9 Deer Recovery in Kentucky to learn all about training dogs to track blood trails.

Dogs, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels

Reloading the Winchester 6.8 Western

I have been loading center-fire rifle ammunition for years, but when I started this project there was nothing published, on paper or the internet, as far as loading the 6.8 Western.

Country DNA, How-To, Firearm

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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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