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Outdoorsman and Olympian Todd Lodwick Gives Back

Lodwick is passionate about our armed forces and his charitable work with American300 Foundation. According to Lodwick, “One of the privileges of being an Olympic skier is I have the opportunity to raise awareness and help a variety of charities.

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Mossy Oak ProStaffer Todd Lodwick Named U.S. Flag Bearer of Olympics Opening Ceremony

Mossy Oak ProStaff member Todd Lodwick earned a spot in his sixth Winter Olympics this year and has been named the flag bearer for the U.S. Olympic team in Sochi, Russia. “What an honor for one of our own ProStaff members to be the flag bearer for the U.S. Olympic team,” said Tim Anderson, Director of Public Relations and ProStaff for Mossy Oak. “Todd is an avid hunter and we’re proud of his hard work

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Avid Hunter and Olympian Todd Lodwick Explains the Sport and the Mental Aspects of Nordic Skiing and Hunting

I think there are a lot of parallels in Nordic skiing and hunting. Both Nordic skiing and hunting are mental games. You have to believe in yourself, and you have to believe in your ability to find and take the animals you are hunting. In Nordic combined skiing, you also must believe in your skills. Nordic skiing keeps me in very good shape. I feel, because I train all year long for Nordic skiing, that

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Judging Your Hunt’s Success

That particular trip out West goes down as one of my best trips even though I didn’t tag an animal. So always try to keep things in perspective when you travel out of state on a hunt. Try to always look at the trip as the adventure; tagging an animal is the cherry on top.

Big Game, Predator, Mossy Oak

Olympian Todd Lodwick and His Best Elk Hunt

I was lucky enough to go to New Mexico and hunt with Ralph Ramos. I was fortunate to draw a tag in a unit that was known to have some big bull elk. We saw a lot of bull elks on this hunt, and I passed up some really nice bulls. Ralph is such a great caller that we had elk all around us during most of the hunt. I learned many elk-hunting skills from

Big Game, Mossy Oak, Bow

QDMA Offers Student Scholarships to Attend Deer Steward Courses

The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) will award deserving students with scholarships to attend a Deer Steward course in 2014. Applications will be accepted from high school juniors and seniors or college students who are interested in a career in wildlife management.

Big Game, Deer, News

The Hunter Todd Lodwick Behind the USA’s Olympic Nordic Skier

Because I grew up in Colorado, I was always encouraged to be outside and follow in my father’s footsteps, who was an outdoorsman. My dad allowed me to explore hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing and all the outdoor recreation that Colorado had to offer.

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Make it Camo with Mossy Oak Graphics

I have now used Mossy Oak Graphics’ products on 3 different vehicles a few long guns and numerous other items. All I can say is it is one of the best products I have ever worked with. The people at Mossy Oak Graphics are a pleasure to deal with and their service is second to none. The quality of the product speaks for itself; I have had it last for over 4 years on past

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Olympian and Outdoorsman Todd Lodwick

Mossy Oak Pro Staffer Todd Lodwick of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, loves to hunt and also owns three world skiing titles in Nordic combined skiing. He won the silver medal in Nordic combined skiing in the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada, and is the only person to qualify six times for the U.S. Winter Olympic team. Lodwick’s passion for the outdoors also includes hunting.

Chris Kirby Explains How to Hunt the Turkey That Refuses to Come in to Gun Range

Often when you’re calling to a turkey, he may stop 50 - 60 yards away from you and not come in, although he continues to gobble. You need to quit calling, because that gobbler expects to see a hen. When he comes into an area and thinks he should see a hen and doesn’t see a hen, he gets really suspicious. Many times, when you quit calling, the gobbler will come in silently to you,

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak, Firearm

PSE Dream Season DNA SP

Picking a hunting compound bow is a big decision and one that should come with a lot of research. The reality is many of today’s bows are fast, accurate and shoot well. With that said, it all comes with a price tag. That is why you should take the time to research these bows to make sure they fit YOU. I am going to share some thoughts with you regarding the New PSE Dream Season

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Chris Kirby Tells How to Take the Turkey That Gobbles and Walks Away

My best suggestion for taking turkeys that gobble and then walks away is to get close enough to throw a hand grenade to them. Remember this to always help you in turkey hunting: When you’re not in the woods, many events are happening.

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak, Firearm

Q&A: Super Bowl Champ Sean Considine Spends His Off-Time Hunting

John Geiger, Gear Editor for Game & Fish/Sportsman magazines, recently shot greenheads on a frozen South Platte River reservoir with Considine and his long-time friend and fellow Iowa Hawkeye alum, Tim Anderson of Mossy Oak. Geiger interviewed Considine in the blind and at camp for this report.

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Chris Kirby – How to Hunt Hushed Mouth Turkeys at the First of the Season

If you have done a sufficient job of scouting your turkeys, you should know where they are, and when they will be there, even if they don’t gobble. I really believe that scouting is far more important than calling, even though I make turkey calls.

Big Game, Turkey, How-To, Mossy Oak

U.S. Hunters Set New Record-Low Harvest Rate of Yearling Bucks

More 1.5-year-old bucks (yearlings) are getting a pass from deer hunters than at any time in modern history, according to data gathered by QDMA for its 2014 Whitetail Report, now available free online. Only 37 percent of antlered bucks killed by hunters in the United States were yearlings, down from over 62 percent in 1988, the year QDMA was founded.

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Coffee Crusted Venison Steaks

It’s all in the rub! The Cowboy Coffee Rub makes these venison steaks even more mouth watering. If you like sauce for your steaks, give the Bourbon Coffee BBQ sauce a try, too!

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

The Power of the Scrape – Bowhunting October’s Pre-Rut Hotspots

“Not all scrapes are created equal. When I mentioned that you must learn to interpret scrapes, I meant that hunters should know how to use them effectively by understanding the differences.”

Deer, How-To

Bass Fishing During The Fall Turnover Period

There are several strategies that can help anglers not only deal with the natural phenomenon of pond turnover, but actually catch some decent fish in the process.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Public Land Ambush – October Bowhunting Tactics for Pressured Bucks

“October can be a tough stretch for bowhunters, especially on public land. The easy early-season patterns fade, the rut is still a ways off, and mounting hunting pressure makes deer wary and unpredictable.”

Deer, Bow

Targeting the 3 Different Squirrel Species

Here we’re talking through the different tactics and strategies you might employ when chasing the gray squirrel vs the fox squirrel or the red squirrel.

Small Game, How-To

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

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