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The Best Air Rifles for Squirrels

Are you confused on what air rifle to buy for squirrel hunting? Mossy Oak lists the five best air rifles for squirrel hunting.

Small Game, Gear, Firearm

Ground Duck Chili

Duck has such a rich, natural flavor that absorbs the ingredients of this recipe, including bacon, to make a wild game chili with palate-pleasing power.

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

Hunting Coyotes with Dogs - Training, Breeds, Cautions and Gear

Despite not stacking up coyotes like an old-time trapper, the enjoyment and satisfaction that accompanies each outing with my dog adds a partnership dimension I have yet to find with any bipedal hunting colleague.

Predator, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels, Firearm

6 Steps to Better Venison

Six simple steps hunters can take to improve the quality of their venison. From the time you enter the woods, consider how the steps and actions you take can influence the final product.

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

How to Hunt Gadwalls

According to Ducks Unlimited, the Gadwall is the third most harvested duck in North America. So, let’s dive into the nuts and bolts of how to kill more Gadwalls this year.

Waterfowl, How-To, Firearm

Top 3 Dangers to Dogs in the Field

By the nature of “their business,” dogs have many risks and possible ways they might be harmed. We need to do our best to mitigate these risks - this article addresses three of the biggest threats.

Waterfowl, Dogs, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels

3 Tactics For Hunting December Coyotes

It may be hard for some hunters to adjust from deer mode to predator mode. However, when cold weather filters into most parts of the country, the time to take advantage of cold weather coyote hunting is December.

Predator, Elements Terra, How-To

Decoy Rigging for Deep Water Ducks

Deep water duck hunting requires more decoys so simplifying your spreads means less work.

Waterfowl, How-To

How to Score a Deer

You finally have that big deer on the ground, but what did he score? You can green score that buck with this help from Mossy Oak.

Deer, How-To, Bow, Firearm

The Decline of Bobwhite Quail Populations During the 20th Century

Bobwhite quail populations have seen a dramatic decline since the 1950s. Habitats where quail once thrived are no longer. So what happened? Read on to learn more.

Small Game, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

House Passes Historic $490 Million Bill Specific to Chronic Wasting Disease

The United States House of Representatives has passed the Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act in support of solutions to what is commonly considered the greatest threat to populations of elk, moose, whitetails and mule deer.

Deer, Conservation, News

Deer Droppings: What Can They Tell You?

Will your knowledge of deer droppings help you take a big buck this year? These fun facts from Mossy Oak may help you seal the deal.

Deer, How-To

11-Year-Old Lucas McCormick Goes Viral With First Buck

Lucas McCormick, an 11-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, went to great lengths to take his first whitetail buck. The results went viral.

Deer, News, Firearm

Making Sense of Scents and Rubs

Of all the different types of deer sign you can find in the woods, I find rubs to be among the most useful. Understanding the purpose of rubs and knowing the different types can sometimes help tip the odds slightly more toward the hunter’s side of an already unbalanced equation.

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Wild Game Butchering Basics

Butchering and processing wild game has always been a part of my life since childhood. Whenever anyone in my family killed a deer, our kitchen was turned into an impromptu butcher shop.

Big Game, Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

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Labrador Heroes - 9/11 Rescue Dogs

Jake quickly arrived on site post 9/11 to help with the search and rescue process, and he spent 17 long days searching for survivors and human remains.

Dogs, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Best Bow Hunting Bows and Gear for 2025

Hunting with a bow is both simpler and more complicated. Your hunts themselves can feel simpler, quieter, more connected with the woods. And the fun thing is you're going to get to invest and gather gear that makes your time in the woods easier and more seamless. Here's some of the best bows, the best bino harnesses, the best clothes, and more that you can grab to improve your hunts this bow season. Best Bow

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

Tree Saddle Breakthroughs: Sit Easier, Stay Longer

Today’s mobile hunters prioritize comfort, efficiency, and lightweight gear, and the latest saddle innovations offer all three.

Deer

Making a Homemade Shooting Gallery

Keep things fun for the family by creating your own homemade shooting gallery for hardly any cost!

Small Game, How-To, Mossy Oak Companions, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Archery Practice That Pays Off in the Field

This is when you fine-tune broadheads, lock in your form, and sharpen your mental focus so that when a buck steps into your lane, you’re more than ready to take the shot.

Deer, Bow

When Should You Take Your Kid Deer Hunting?

This is a big (and fun!) decision based on understanding some crucial aspects of hunting with a kid.

Deer, Mossy Oak Companions

Inside the Ducks Unlimited Expo 2025

The Ducks Unlimited Expo brought together waterfowlers, conservationists, and outdoor enthusiasts from across the country.

Waterfowl, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Shooting Advice - Dove Tips | Mossy Oak

Shooting a dove is tough wing shooting. They're fast as lightning and can humble you real quick before you have a chance to realize what happened.

Small Game, Video, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Mandarin Orange Dove Poppers Recipe

Here's a classic dove popper recipe with a tangy twist that makes for a great combination of flavors.

Small Game, Wild Game Recipes, Video, Ingredient Wild

Dove Chorizo Stuffed Jalapenos

Combining dove meat with bacon to create a new style of chorizo meat is something no one else has tried yet, and I don’t know why. So if you’ve just had an amazing day in the dove fields, head to the store, grab the ingredients and get cookin.

Small Game, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Dove Hunting Guide and Tips

Prominent wingshooter Marty Fischer gives his advice on reading a dove field layout and how to pick the most productive spot to set up.

Small Game

3 States to Bow Hunt Velvet Bucks

Velvet season offers a first opportunity to hunt your targets and also an opportunity for a unique kill.

Deer, Mossy Oak, Bow

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