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The Final Forage

For this summer’s planting season, we decided to do a fun write-up on a little competition to see which deer forage is the favorite among the herd and which ones you should be planting.

Deer, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

Handling the Heat When Being Outside Is Not Optional

Handling the heat when being outside is not optional. Take the necessary safety precautions when camping in the summertime to stay safe.

Fishing, Land Management, Camping, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

The Feral Hog Predicament

A lot has been learned in the past decade about feral swine and how to control their spread. The problem is - the solutions are not being applied over enough of the landscape to solve the dilemma. Fact is, at this time, hogs are winning the war.

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

How Feral Hogs Impact Your Property with GameKeeper Slade Johnston

Slade Johnston shares his history with these wild pigs and why it should be part of any GameKeeper’s management plans.

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

Species 101: Wiper Bass and Bass Varieties

In this species 101 guide, learn about the types of bass found in North America, where they are found, and fishing tactics that bring in the big catch.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Can Your Phone Make You A Better Hunter?

Did you know that other than for safety, selfies, and passing the time, your cell phone could make you a better hunter?

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Land Management, Gear, How-To

Pine Bark Beetles

The threat of pine beetle infestation is very real, but it is not a death sentence for the land. It does require some effort on a gamekeeper’s part. Especially important is to have a current assessment of your property.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Kevin VanDam Wins and Tells: How to Catch Bass in Summer

We wanted to know not only how VanDam won this MLF Championship, but also what we could learn from how and where he fished that type of lake, as well as the lures and the patterns that will help all of us catch more bass this summer.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

How to Stay Cool When the Fishing Is Hot

When the mercury starts rising to the mid-90s and touching the 100s, it is easy to want to head to the pool or the beach instead of the lake to fish. However, bass are cold-blooded creatures and the warmer weather will make them feed more than when the water is cold in the winter.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Hunting Big Game: How to Identify Wild Game Scat

Hunters examine scat's firmness, contents, smell and temp to detect their prey's previous locale and diet.

Big Game, Predator, How-To

CAA USA Offers Limited Edition MCK Micro Conversion Kit in Mossy Oak Bottomland

If someone is looking to improve their shooting skills on the range or up their handgun hunting skills in the field, the MCK Mossy Oak Conversion Kit can take a favorite handgun to a new level.

Mossy Oak Bottomland, Gear, News, Mossy Oak, Firearm

Smoked Quail with Alabama White BBQ Sauce

My choice of poultry for this cook was quail from the GameKeeper Butchery. The surge in popularity comes from the way that the Alabama sauce adds moisture to the meat.

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

Duluth Pack Partners With Mossy Oak’s GameKeepers Division To Offer Exclusive Logo Products Available In Bottomland Camo Canvas

The Made in American manufacturer has partnered up with the iconic camouflage company, Mossy Oak to create an exclusive line of GameKeepers custom products.

Mossy Oak Bottomland, Gear, News, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Wild Game Sausage Recipes Perfect for the Grill

As we celebrate our great nation’s independence this 4th of July, make your Independence day celebration one to remember by spicing up your grill or smoker with the Gamekeeper Butchery’s Wild Game Sausage Package.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Kayak Fishing Gear 101: Fish Finder, Net and 9 Other Necessities

Check out our kayak fishing gear checklist to ensure you have all of the items you need for your next fishing trip.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

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From the Archive: Deer Calling Tips from the Pros

Originally published in the 1994 Mossy Oak Bowhunting Magazine, this article talks to professionals like Will Primos on calling in deer.

Deer

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

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