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The Best Camp Coffee Makers of 2021

Not all camp coffee makers are equal. The best option for you depends on whether you are thru-camping or car-camping and what kind of camping stove you have.

Camping

Steven Reinhold on Self-Filming a Duck Hunt

One of the most difficult self-filming hunts is a duck hunt. We used LIDCAMS to film ducks, geese and Sandhill Cranes and got good footage of hunters.

Waterfowl, Dogs, How-To, Firearm

Ensuring It’ll Last: How to Take Care of Your Fishing Rod

Cleaning after every fishing adventure, the right storage, and careful maintenance prolong the life of your rod and ensure optimal performance.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

How Farmers and Landowners Help Predator Hunters Kill More Coyotes

Creating a friendly relationship with farmers and landowners will benefit you as a predator hunter throughout the year. Most of these farmers also were proud owners of livestock such as cattle, goats, and sheep.

Predator, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

The Agony and the Enjoyment of Self-Filming Your Hunt

A growing number of hunters throughout the nation are self-filming their hunts to run on some of the YouTube channels and networks that are devoted to hunts and hunters that you may not see on the larger television networks.

Deer, How-To, Bow, Firearm

Wild Boar Shank with Dressed-Up Kraut

Wild boar are commonly hunted in Europe as a sport for the elite. The meat is sold in local butcher shops where it is considered a delicacy of the forest.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

Why and How to Self-Film Your Hunt with Steven Reinhold

An advantage that I have when I’m self-filming a hunt is that I can look at the footage that I’ve taken as the buck’s approached through the flight of the arrow, see where the broadhead has hit, and learn how he’s reacted after he took the arrow.

Deer, Waterfowl, Predator, Bow

Creating a Dirt Hole Set for Predator Control: 4 Steps

It takes an organized trapping program to control problem predators. If you are considering trapping as a solution, one of the most common and effective sets is a dirt hole set.

Predator, Conservation, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Hand Callers and Ultrasonic Electronic Callers for Predators

After two years of using an electronic caller in an area, if you switch and go to a hand caller, you’ll increase the number of critters you take by about 50 percent.

Predator, How-To, Firearm

Wild Boar Bacon & Beans

Combining wild boar bacon into a batch of home-baked beans will leave you wanting to put another pig in the freezer. This is an easy recipe to prepare, and a large batch will allow you to freeze portions for future use.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

Call Frequency on Ultrasonic Electronic Calls for Predators

A coyote hears up to 45,000 Hz, and a bobcat can hear up to 64,000-65,000 Hz. If we could hear the sounds of the animals in distress, there would not be a need for an ultrasonic predator caller.

Predator, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Brush

Gary Roberson Calls Predators and Becomes a Predator Call Manufacturer

I was a hide hunter during my last couple of years of high school and all the way through college. My brother Russell was the trapper, and I’d help some.

Predator

Tips for Hiking in the Rain – 7 Ways to Stay Dry

Don’t let the rain stop you from enjoying the great outdoors. Follow these tips and tricks to keep dry and enjoy, rather than fighting against the elements.

How-To

Bison Striploin with Blackberry, Red Wine & Balsamic Reduction

Striploin steaks are considered by many to be the perfect texture and flavor for grilling. Bison are lean animals with some fat but generally produce lean cuts of meat that should be cooked like any other wild game.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

The First Coyote Gary Roberson Ever Called In

I was about 10 years old when I called in my first coyote in 1963. I’d started predator calling when I was about 8 or 9 years old.

Predator, Firearm

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Persimmon Seeds Forecasting Winter Weather

Most people have heard of the old wives tale of how to predict winter using persimmon seeds. Here's how to do it and what to look for!

Mossy Oak Companions, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

How to Read a Pond to Quickly Find Fish

From weather considerations to depth, sunlight, and seasons, there are a number of factors that affect where you’re going to find fish in a pond.

Fishing, How-To

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

Persimmon Cheesecake Recipe

Beka Garris gives us her homemade recipe for an easy and delicious NY-style persimmon cheesecake full of that distinct persimmon flavor.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Best Bottomland Bows of 2025

The 2025 bow lineup has you covered, whether you’re chasing elk in the open country out west, whitetail deer in the tight confines of a treestand or ground blind in the east or stepping up to the tournament line in the off-season.

Deer

Bow Hunting over Early Season Food Sources

Early season bow hunters must not only understand the local food sources, but be able to pivot both strategies and stand locations in order to see success.

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

Backwoods Food Plot Prep: A Throw-and-Grow Guide That Actually Works

"This article walks through how I prep and plant throw-and-grow plots deep in the backwoods — where tractors can’t go and deer feel safest."

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

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

Paw Paw Tree Benefits | Mossy Oak

Ready to turn off the laptop and enjoy what nature provides? Mossy Oak gives you all you need to find the tasty fruit of the Paw-Paw tree.

Land Management, How-To, Nativ Nurseries

How to Grow Persimmon Trees

By better understanding the biology of persimmon and its importance for a wide variety of forest species, landowners can identify and manage this tree for game and nongame wildlife.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries, BioLogic

Jalapeño Wild Turkey Pockets

If you grew up loving Hot Pockets, you’re in luck. This recipe is delicious and a great way to use some of that turkey leg meat, too.

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

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

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