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According to NDA, the proportion of hunters that killed at least one deer declined from 50% in 2011, to 41% in 2019; and the proportion that killed more than one deer declined from 23% in 2011, to 18% in 2019. Why?

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Bumping for Catfish - How to Bump

Bumping is a specialized tactic that has topped the charts in recent years by bringing in heavy weights of catfish to organized catfishing tournaments.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Velvet Buck Track and Hunting

This tiny but tenacious dog tracked a wounded velvet buck through a hot maze of scents to find him underwater in a creek.

Deer, Dogs, Video

Deer Ticks - Tick Control and Management

As hunters and land managers, it's crucial to understand effective methods for controlling these parasites to ensure a thriving deer population.

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

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

Meat Processing Equipment - Gamekeeper Deer Grinder

DIY your own meat processing this fall.

Turkey, Fishing, Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Gear, Wild Game Recipes, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Ingredient Wild

Velvet Buck Hunt in Tennessee

Brandon Chesbro hunted the TN velvet season this past weekend and killed what may end up being a B&C buck in full velvet.

Tailgate Talks, Deer

Early Season Buck Hunting & Trail Camera Strategies

Early-season hunting offers a unique opportunity for hunters aiming to target mature bucks. During this period, bucks often form bachelor groups, which can provide a strategic advantage during the early season if approached correctly.

Deer

Curing and Overcoming Target Panic | Mossy Oak

Have you struggled with target panic in the past? Try the steps mentioned above to help rebuild your shot routine, free of the panic that robs you of consistency shot after shot.

Big Game, Deer, How-To, Bow

Shotgun Fitting Tips | Mossy Oak

When it comes to ‘shooting flying’ many wingshooters who struggle to hit birds consistently do so because of they are shooting a shotgun that simply doesn’t fit them properly.

Small Game, Waterfowl, How-To, Firearm

Retriever Training - Duck Dog Tips | Mossy Oak

Two of the most important attributes of a started or finished dog in terms of safety and hunt quality are complete quietness in the duck blind and steadiness to and during flush, shot, and fall. There is nothing more annoying during a duck hunt than a dog that whines or barks when birds are working, or more dangerous than when a pup breaks on the sound of gunfire.

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

Best Fishing Gear and New Mossy Oak Products | Mossy Oak

This year, Sportsman Guide has partnered with top brands like Huk, DSG, Frogg Togg, and more to bring anglers and outdoor enthusiasts the latest in high-quality, durable, and stylish fishing gear

Fishing, Gear, Video, Mossy Oak Fishing

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

Gamekeepers’ Dove Hunting Tips

When they start flying, try to stand. Stand as still as possible, with your face down but where you can still see. Lack of movement is the key.

Small Game, Mossy Oak Bottomland, How-To, Video, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Grilled Dove Recipe | Mossy Oak

Think beyond the popper and try to utilize the whole dove this dove season with this new recipe from chef Zane Dearien.

Small Game, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

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Deli-Style Smoked Wild Turkey Sandwich

Creating a deli-style sandwich out of wild turkey breasts is a game changer.

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

How to Organize Your Deer Property for Quiet Access and Close Encounters

A property can have the best habitat in the county, but if every hunt involves spooking deer on the way in or educating them on the way out, it’s not really hunting; it’s just bumping deer around the property.

Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Bladed Jig Versus a Spinnerbait

Most bass anglers carry both bass baits. Many anglers have a problem knowing when to throw one over the other.

Fishing

Summer Bank Bass Fishing Tactics for Anglers Without a Boat

Some of the best summer bass fishing I’ve ever had came from places where I never backed a trailer into the water.

Fishing

Hunting with Cameras: Learning Wildlife Photography

The pursuit of quality images with a camera is an exciting art and craft, and to successfully photograph elusive wildlife subjects requires a focused hunter’s skillset.

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

Soil Sampling How-to Guide

If we want to grow wildlife crops that grow as well as row crops like corn and soybeans, then habitat managers should pay attention to soil sampling and fertilizing according to lab results.

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

Plant Micronutrients for Soil and Crop

Micronutrients are essential for wildlife and plants. Learn about the different types of vital micronutrients and how to provide them to plants.

Conservation, Deer, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries, BioLogic

Common Nest Predators & How to Deal with Them

Ground nesting birds in America have a host of common nest predators, including raccoons, skunks, fox, opossums, coyotes and snakes to name a few.

Land Management, Predator, Small Game, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Top Summer Trail Camera Locations for Locating Mature Bucks

Summer trail cams are a great way to gather an inventory of the deer herd on your hunting property and are often the first visual confirmation of the mature buck you will be targeting come hunting season.

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

Hornady’s NEW American Whitetail Tipped Ammo

Hornady has joined the ranks of ammunition manufacturers that are producing a line of ammo specifically designed for the Whitetail Deer.

Deer

What Mature Bucks Are Doing Right Now

Understanding buck behavior during the summer months can provide valuable insight into where those deer will be and what they'll be doing when hunting season finally arrives.

Deer

How to Catch Blue Catfish During the Spawn

We talk about the spawn (happening now if you’re in the southeast) and where and how to catch the smaller, good-eating size catfish during this time.

Fishing

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