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Everything You Need to Know About Tracking Whitetail Deer

Wondering how to track deer successfully? Deer tracking is a lot more than looking for signs of a deer in an area. Test your deductive reasoning and more here.

Deer, How-To

Steel Shot for Waterfowl: High Velocity vs. Pattern Density

Ready to purchase a waterfowl steel shot? Browse Mossy Oak's comparison on duck loads. Learn the difference between velocity and density!

Waterfowl, Gear, How-To, Firearm

What Happened After Cody Robbins Shot the Monstrous Mule Deer

When that giant buck went down, I was shook up and rattled all at the same time. I was a mess. My cameraman Shane Hunter still was filming the buck as the buck ran 80 yards.

Deer, Bow

Giles Island, Famed Mississippi River Retreat, on Market for First Time in 25+ Years

For the past twenty years, Giles Island has held home to a world-renowned outdoor recreation operation, hosting thousands of outdoor enthusiasts in pursuit of the island’s array of wildlife.

Deer, News, Mossy Oak Properties

Pellet Smoker Venison Jerky

From enjoying it at home while watching the big game, at work, or in a treestand on a chilly fall day, venison jerky is one of my all-time favorite snacks.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

How Coby Robbins Hunted His Huge Mule Deer Bow Buck

I camped out on that large buck morning and night for 41 of the 47 days before the beginning of archery season. I understood what a rare opportunity I might have to hunt this buck.

Deer, Bow

5 Core Trail Camera Uses for Deer Managers

If you follow these five core uses for trail cameras you can turn your cameras from a recreational toy to a gamekeeper’s tool. Use your trail cameras to help make management decisions this season.

Deer, Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

How Cody Robbins Found His Monster Mule Deer Bow Buck

My huge mule-deer buck lived about two miles from my house, and I’d never seen him until one day, my wife, Kelsey and I were driving down a road on July 18, 2011, headed toward our ranch.

Deer, Bow

Your Guide to How Hunting Tags Work

Hunting tags give you the right to kill a specific animal during hunting season. The luck of the draw is a huge factor, so it’s best to apply early.

Turkey, Big Game, Deer, How-To

Antelope and Macaroni Stew

When in hunting camp, you don’t always have the ingredients one would have on hand at home, and substituting macaroni for potatoes in this recipe is a definite win.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Mossy Oak Properties Expands into Pennsylvania

Mossy Oak Properties, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of its first Pennsylvania land brokerage.

News, Mossy Oak Properties

Pope & Young Now Ranks Velvet-Antlered Mule Deer Bucks

Having the world-record mule-deer buck taken with archery equipment is not nearly as important to me as keeping that animal exactly the same way he was when I harvested him.

Big Game, Deer, Bow

Late Fall Fishing Tips for Anglers

Fish behavior changes as water temperatures drop, but tweaking your tactics can help you continue to haul in fish.

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

Autumn Foraging: 4 Wild Edibles to Forage in the Fall

Next time you’re in the wilderness, bring a bag for some wild edibles. Chanterelles, acorns, and persimmons are just some of the delicious natural food you can find.

How-To, Nativ Nurseries

You Can Successfully Fish for Alaskan Salmon with Mark Davis

We flew out to a glacier lake to catch sockeye salmon, and then we went offshore and caught king salmon.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

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Bacon Wrapped Venison Bites Recipe

These smoked venison bites are full of mouth-watering flavor and are great to serve as an appetizer or to use as a complete meal itself.

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

Understanding the Winter Severity Index

Winter can be a challenging time for whitetail, but the Winter Severity Index can help land managers and researchers prepare. Learn more from Mossy Oak.

Deer, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

Finding and Hunting Late Season Bucks: Three Proven Plans

Browse our blog for the best late-season deer and buck hunting tips. Check out three proven go-to tactics from Mossy Oak for a successful whitetail hunt!

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Bow, Firearm

Can Logging and Whitetail Habitat Management Co-Exist?

We talked to two forest experts on how logging complements forest management and whether or not thoughtful logging practices make a negative difference in the life of a whitetail deer.

Deer, Conservation, Land Management

Using Cold Weather for Prime Hunting Opportunities

Deer, predators, and small game all respond to cold weather in predictable ways, and a clever hunter can use those patterns to their advantage.

Small Game, Deer, Predator, How-To

Venison Double Cheeseburger

Yes, you’re seeing double. Double up your venison patties for this stackable burger with special sauce. Keep the napkins handy.

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

Genetic Projects Advance Wildlife Management

In the course of the last few years, there have been groundbreaking projects taking off across the country inviting hunters who harvest waterfowl or wild turkeys to register and participate in genetic research.

Waterfowl, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

How to Make Rattling Deer Antlers

Author Brodie Swisher breaks down how he turned some of the sun-bleached mounts or smaller antlers hiding out in the garage into functional tools.

Deer, How-To

How To Adapt To Post-Rut Hunting

The post-rut can be an excellent time to find a mature buck, still on his feet and ready for action.

Deer, How-To

Strategies For Hunting the "Second Rut"

Often, the first to mid-December, white-tailed does, and bucks go into what many hunters refer to as the second rut. Some hunters do not like to use the term second rut to describe the re-occurring breeding activities that occur during this time because the rutting activity is far different from that of the primary rut.

Deer, How-To

Mossy Oak's 2025 Christmas Guide for Hunters

When you've got hunters and anglers to buy gifts for, you're always going to win when it comes to getting them something they can use outside.

Turkey, Fishing, Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Predator, Gear

3 Ways To Know The Rut Is On

Because the rut can fluctuate due to different regions, weather, and much more, it becomes challenging to predict precisely when the rut will occur in a location. Here are three ways hunters can identify that the rut is in full swing.

Deer

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