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Kevin VanDam on the Importance of New Tactics and Lures

I’ve had to learn this strategy the hard way because I’ve been a little too stubborn to give up a tactic or a lure that has worked for me in the past.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Wild Turkey Truths

Following are other facts about wild turkeys you may not know. Good luck in the turkey woods. May your grapefruit-sized brain prevail!

Turkey, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Kevin VanDam Names His Favorite Types of Search Baits

Learn how fishing pro KVD chooses the perfect lure.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Camping Tents 101: Patch the Hole or Buy a New One?

Even if you buy the most durable tent available, a hole will appear. Repairing a hole or a leaky seam only takes a few tools and several simple steps.

Camping

Kevin VanDam Explains How He Fishes a New Lake

When you back your boat into a new lake that you’ve never seen before, what are you looking for and what enables you to find bass faster and catch them quicker than many other anglers do?

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Apple Wood Smoked Wild Boar Ribs | Ingredient Wild

Those wild hogs are a nuisance. Cook ‘em up and enjoy them with this recipe for savory, mouth-watering ribs.

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

87 Pounds of Bass in One Day from Kevin VanDam at MLF

I not only won the round and the tournament, but I also set a record for the most pounds of bass caught in a day of fishing - 87 pounds.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Turkey Hunting Public Land: A How-To Guide

If I’m hunting public lands, and I hear another hunter calling to the gobbler that I’m planning to call, I back off that turkey and go look for another gobbler to call.

Turkey

Be A Better Coyote Hunter With OnX Maps

I am always in search of another property to call coyotes. I try to make a habit of asking farmers and landowners if they have coyote problems and if they need help controlling them. Another way to seek more hunting areas is by using a hunting maps app such as OnX to see an overhead satellite image of the land, how it looks, then seek out the landowner to gain permission.

Predator, How-To, Video

Mossy Oak Properties Of Texas Adds New Office

Mossy Oak Properties is pleased to announce the opening of Mossy Oak Properties of Texas-Picosa Creek Realty in Floresville, Texas.

Land Management, News, Mossy Oak Properties

7 Lake Destinations for Your Next Family Vacation

The best lake destinations offer a relaxing getaway and provide a wide range of recreational activities suitable for all ages.

Mossy Oak Fishing

Wildlife Artist Profile Series: Ellie McGinnis

Ellie McGinnis, Washington native and Kentucky resident, has been drawing wildlife since she was a young child entering art contests at 4H shows, where she also showed her bunnies.

Mossy Oak

8 More Tips for Sight Fishing for Bass

I hope these tips will put you on the right track next time you are looking at a bedding bass and wondering what to do next.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

The Basics of Snaring

Trapping is a dying art that needs to be rejuvenated. Many of these seasoned trappers have tips and tricks that they have learned over many years, the best advice I can give you is to find yourself a mentor in trapping and pick up the tricks and tips you can from them.

Predator, Conservation, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

How to Take a Gobbler You Can’t Hear and What Equipment to Use

If you’re sitting in a spot, and the gobbler doesn’t come in for 20-30 minutes, what do you do next?

Turkey, Firearm

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From the Archives: Bob Dixon and Steve Burnett on the Art of Mix and Matching Camo

By Terry Madewell, originally published in the 1994 edition of Mossy Oak Bowhunting Magazine As big whitetail bucks are inclined to do, this one had done the unexpected. I'd studied this buck's pattern for a couple of weeks, being extremely careful not to leave any scent in the wrong places. I'd selected a stand site where the dense underbrush funneled into a 40-yard-wide strip. I was sure this was where he would walk and I

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

Week-by-Week Buck Movement in October

We break down the month into week by week observations on October deer movement and how to plan for and strategize for early season deer hunting.

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Testing the New Leupold VX-6HD Gen 2

Our friend and “gun nut” Bill Gabbard put the new version of the Leupold top-of-the-line VS 6HD hunting scope to the test on a day at the range.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Gear

Your Guide To Flathead Catfishing

To the casual angler, a catfish is a catfish is a catfish, but to catfish anglers, the different species of catfish are as different as night and day.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Harvesting Does Early - Quality Management

Doe harvest is one of the most vital aspects of managing your herd correctly and many managers believe this should be done as early as possible in the season.

Deer, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Bow, Firearm

My Best Friend Timbo

Neill and Timbo hunted 13 seasons together. Timbo is one of Mossy Oak's greatest dogs; he remains a legend in the Haas family and the dad, granddad, and great-granddad to puppies even today at the Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels. Here Neill writes his parting thoughts on his best friend, Timbo.

Waterfowl, Dogs, Mossy Oak Companions, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels

Best Bow Hunting Bows and Gear for 2025

Bowhunting offers a quieter way to experience the woods. The right gear can make your time afield not only more effective but also more enjoyable. The right equipment does more than just get the job done—it should all work together to keep you focused on the hunt rather than distracted by your setup. From cutting-edge bows released this year to ultra-quiet and beloved bino harnesses and more, here’s a roundup of top gear to help

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Predator, Gear, Bow

80 Years of Hand Building Bows

Butch Barnes has spent his whole life making his own longbows, recurves, and arrows. Here he tells us story after story of these builds.

Deer, Bow

Squirrel Hunting: How to Find the Squirrels

Squirrels are no different than any other game animal. To find them you need to find their food source.

Small Game, How-To

Oven-Roasted Spatchcock Dove with Garlic Mash & Brown Pan Gravy

Think a little gourmet, a little fancier with your dove for this recipe. And it really isn't all that difficult. Here's how to make a roasted spatchcock dove on a bed of garlic mashed potatoes and gravy for your family and friends.

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

Free Activity Sheets for Kids

Free games geared towards the outdoor kid. Print these for your kids to work in the tree stand, at camp, on the road, or at home.

Turkey, Deer, Mossy Oak

Best Treestands for Taking Kids Hunting

Hunting with a sidekick this season? Here’s a look at some of the best treestand options on the market for deer hunting with your child.

Deer, Gear, Bow, Firearm

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