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Understanding Wild Turkey Hatch Times

This article will discuss early versus late hatches—renesting and flock social dynamics, habitat and seasonal influences that impact survival rates in late hatched poults.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

The Truth About Spring Turkey Hunting: Bottomland Book Club

In 2002, Ronnie "Cuz" Strickland published The Truth About Spring Turkey Hunting According to “Cuz” as the first in a trilogy of his turkey hunting journey.

Bottomland Book Club

LS Tractor Announces Partnership with Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

LS Tractor USA named the Official Tractor of Mossy Oak Gamekeepers.

News, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

The Last Hunt: A Grandson's Story

The story is something that was laid on my heart while I was hunting one morning. I never met my grandfather. He died right before I was born. I've spent my whole life wondering what it would be like to hunt with him."

Deer, Predator

How To Catch Striped Bass On Umbrella Rigs

One of the best ways to combat lethargic stripers in cold water is to troll umbrella rigs for them. In recent years, down-sized versions of umbrella rigs, also referred to as Alabama rigs, have flooded the market among bass anglers who sometimes also cast for striped bass in waters where the two fish are found together.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

The Cycle of the Cicada

Do cicadas come out to sing every year or every 17 years? We're here to talk all things cicada.

Teaching the Art of Wingshooting

Sharing the knowledge of wingshooting with a young or new hunter begins with patience. Swinging the business end of a shotgun can’t begin until gun safety is addressed, and then the likely initial results will be lots of missed birds.

Small Game, Waterfowl, How-To, Firearm

The Great Sandhill Crane Migration

The Sandhill Crane is a large species of crane native to North America. We hunters may know them as the “ribeye in the sky” but we also know they’re an incredibly old and impressive species.

Waterfowl

The Rivers, Walleyes and Jigs of Spring

Read our river fishing ideas and check out the pros' system on how to fish walleye and sauger with a jig. Get ready for spring season hunting with Mossy Oak!

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To

The Little 17-Caliber

The diminutive 17 caliber varmint rounds have always been on my list of favorites, but I am afraid that they are quickly headed for the second list.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Gear, Firearm

The Short, Dangerous Life of America’s Original Game Warden

Learn the story of how Guy Morrell Bradley became known as the nation's first game warden.

Conservation

Venison Heart Jerky

This simple deer heart jerky recipe is a good reason to keep this vital organ from your deer harvest.

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Venison Salisbury Steak Meatballs

Meat and potatoes, add gravy, and it can’t get much better. This venison meatball recipe is hearty and delicious.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

Best Motion Decoys for Late Season Ducks

In the late season, it’s all about motion in the decoys to fool wary waterfowl. Here’s a look at the best motion decoys for late season ducks.

Waterfowl, Gear

10 Reason Ducks Flare From Your Blind

There’s a number of things that tend to flare ducks from your hide, but we’ve narrowed down some of the best of the worst. Here are 10 reasons ducks flare from your blind.

Waterfowl, Shadow Grass Habitat, Dogs

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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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