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Making a Last Effort at a Late Winter Buck

Time is running out on that elusive buck you’ve been after this season. Here’s some ways of rethinking your strategy and pinpointing the right approach.

Deer

Unique Sounds to Call Winter Coyotes

Since these are the peak months for hunting pressure, coyotes have been bombarded with cottontail distress calls, jackrabbit screams, and every variation of sounds in between.

Predator, Land Management

The End of Hunting Season - Gear Care

Don't ruin your hunting gear by letting it sit around all off season without cleaning it. Here are some tips for cleaning your rifle, muzzleloader, optics, knives and more.

Gear, How-To, Firearm

15 Things Every Hunting Camp Should Have

Whether it’s a long-standing family deer camp or a temporary setup for a weeklong trip, having the right equipment in camp makes everything run smoother and keeps the focus where it belongs: on the hunt and the people you’re sharing it with.

Turkey, Fishing, Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Predator

Predator Hunting in January: Capitalizing on Cold Weather and Hungry Coyotes

By Heath Wood December marks a prime time for predator hunters as the cold temperatures of late fall transition into winter, pushing coyotes into a heightened state of activity. Even though I enjoy coyote hunting all year and have had success throughout the year, December often marks the start of my “winter season” of coyote calling and is the beginning of what I believe to be the best time to hunt coyotes. With food sources

Predator, How-To, Video

3 Things to Know About Late-Season Buck Patterns

Understanding a few key patterns can give you an edge in the late season, setting you up for success when the pressure is on and the daylight hours are short.

Deer

Late Season Tactics to Punch Your Deer Tags

The late season will typically find deer becoming patternable once again, allowing you the chance to scout, plan, and execute on the deer you’ve been looking for all season.

Deer, How-To

Is Late Season the Best Time to Harvest Does?

What advantages can be gained by hunting late-season does? Here are three explanations to take into consideration.

Deer

4 Tips for Hunting Late Season Ducks

If you are still using the same calling routine and decoy spread that you were in November, it can be costing you a full limit on your duck strap. Let’s go over a few tips, tricks and strategies to help you kill more ducks this late in January.

Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, Mossy Oak Duck Blind, How-To

Tips for Setting Up Duck Decoys

Decoys are visual aids used to draw attention, give birds and animals a reason to close the distance, and to add realism to a hunting ambush setup.

Waterfowl, How-To

Bacon Wrapped Venison Bites Recipe

These smoked venison bites are full of mouth-watering flavor and are great to serve as an appetizer or to use as a complete meal itself.

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

Understanding the Winter Severity Index

Winter can be a challenging time for whitetail, but the Winter Severity Index can help land managers and researchers prepare. Learn more from Mossy Oak.

Deer, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

Mossy Oak's 2025 Christmas Guide for Hunters

When you've got hunters and anglers to buy gifts for, you're always going to win when it comes to getting them something they can use outside.

Turkey, Fishing, Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Predator, Gear

Finding and Hunting Late Season Bucks: Three Proven Plans

Browse our blog for the best late-season deer and buck hunting tips. Check out three proven go-to tactics from Mossy Oak for a successful whitetail hunt!

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Bow, Firearm

Can Logging and Whitetail Habitat Management Co-Exist?

We talked to two forest experts on how logging complements forest management and whether or not thoughtful logging practices make a negative difference in the life of a whitetail deer.

Deer, Conservation, Land Management

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Solving the Feral Hog Problem with Dr. Stephen Ditchkoff

Dr. Stephen Ditchkoff, a professor of Wildlife Ecology at Auburn University, is a member of one of two research teams nationwide studying feral hogs and the impact these nuisance animals have on wildlife, farming and water systems and the problems they cause.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Proper Arrow Builds for Elk and Deer Hunting: What You Need to Know Before Fall

To achieve ideal arrow flight, there are four key components to consider: broadhead selection, arrow spine, FOC (Front of Center), and total arrow weight.

Big Game, Deer

Top Shotguns For Dove Hunting

Dove hunters prefer not to be shown up by their fellow shooters while trying to keep up with fast-moving targets. One way to polish their technique and shooting performance is by improving the quality of the shotgun.

Small Game, Country DNA, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Gear, Firearm

Grilled Oysters Recipe with Bacon

This grilled oyster recipe is to die for. It's got savory flavor and a little crunch for a perfect appetizer or camp meal.

Wild Game Recipes, Video, Ingredient Wild

How to Make Your Own Recurve Bottomland

Make your recurve bow Bottomland with this simple day project.

Deer, Gear, Video

Land Surveying with Drones

Ethical hunters should agree drones should have no place in fair chase hunting, accept possibly to recover game that would otherwise go unfound. Drones, however, can be helpful in managing game species in a number of different ways.

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

How to Draw and Attract Waterfowl

Attract waterfowl to your property with plantings they enjoy.

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

Why You Should Use a Turkey Feather Rest

Whether you are a beginner archer, or someone who has bowhunted for many years, a turkey feather rest is a classic that should not be ignored by any traditional bowhunter.

Deer, Turkey, Bow

How to Create Deer Bedding Areas

Creating effective bedding areas is one of the best things you can do for your property.

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties, Nativ Nurseries, BioLogic

Trees as Four Season Resources

We talk to a knowledgeable forager about five tree species that serve as a year-round resource for outdoor foraging and living.

Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Ingredient Wild, Nativ Nurseries

Out Here: Mobile Baykeeper Oyster Restoration

Our team headed to the coast to help with the Oyster Project in Mobile Bay. The Mobile Baykeeper organization started in 1997, and they’re working to build over 200 reefs to help improve the declining oyster populations.

Conservation, Fishing, Land Management, Mossy Oak Fishing, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Mock Scrapes in July: Too Early or Perfect Timing?

While scrape activity certainly peaks during the pre-rut and rut, deer use licking branches and scrape locations throughout much of the year.

Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

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