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Importance of Wearing a Safety Vest

Mossy Oak Pro-Staff member Parrish Elliot discusses the importance of wearing a safety vest. Parrish talks about why he made the switch and always hunts with a safety vest while hunting out of a tree stand.

Big Game, Deer, Video, Mossy Oak, Bow

The Wind Is Your Master When Hunting Deer with Giles Island’s Jimmy Riley

A major mistake that hunters make is what I call the fudge factor. They’re walking into their stand, and they realize the wind is blowing from the wrong direction for them to hunt from the stand where they planned. So, they say to themselves, “I'm almost to the stand. If I go to another stand where I have a favorable wind, I can’t get there as early as I want to be in my stand.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak

Mossy Oak Tourney 2 Back Pack

The hunting pack is a staple for hunters no matter if you bow or gun hunt. Your pack allows you to easily carry key essentials to the blind or stand. What I have found over the years is that not all packs are created equally. Just simply throwing your gear in your pack is not effective and can actually hurt your hunt once you get to the woods. If you have to search and move

Gear, Mossy Oak

What Causes Hunters to Not Take Trophy Bucks with Giles Island’s Jimmy Riley

One of the reasons many hunters don’t harvest more trophy bucks is when they see those big-body deer with big antlers, they often go into panic mode and get stressed out. To help solve that problem, our hunters sit with their guides, and their guides are accustomed to seeing big deer. They try to help calm the hunter down, before he prepares for the shot. Another reason hunters stress out is they put way too

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak

Pricing your land to sell

A tract of land is likely the largest asset you have. That means you will want to be diligent in how you price it. Listing your land for too little could mean you lose out on making money, while pricing it too high could drive buyers away. When determining how much you should price your land for, it's a good idea to talk with land specialists. They will be helpful in determining the value of

Conservation, Mossy Oak Properties

Secrets for Producing Trophy Bucks Each Year with Giles Island’s Jimmy Riley

Let me explain from the beginning, taking trophy bucks whether they’re on Giles Island or anywhere else involves a lot of luck. The management system we have in place for our deer herd is the reason many of our hunters are so successful. First of all, we want to make sure we have plenty of deer for the hunters to hunt, and we want to be certain no one harvests our bucks, until they reach

Big Game, Deer

Mossy Oak Durable Hunter Camo Party Cups Available from Proforma

Whether you and your family are out hunting or on a camping trip, the average plastic cup just won’t do. You need a cup that not only looks the part, but is also tough enough to handle the cruelties of nature. That’s why Proforma has introduced the Mossy Oak camo, durable party cups in three styles.

News, Mossy Oak

Early Season Whitetail Social Groups

Knowing the social structure of the herd during the time you intend to hunt is a key to getting calls, decoys or scent to work for you. In the “whitetail world” the time during early season (typically late August through October) is all about being social with other deer. However, they may not be social with the specific deer that you might think.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Why Giles Island Has So Many Big Bucks and the One Named the Rock

We’ll harvest about 75 bucks per year off Giles Island. We classify our bucks as management bucks or trophy bucks – all shooter bucks. Less than half the bucks we take are management bucks. We define a management buck as an older-age-class buck with antlers that will score less than 125 on Boone and Crockett. We classify a trophy buck as a buck that scores more than 125.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak

Giles Island Monster Bucks

Giles Island in the middle of the Mississippi River is famous for two reasons. On a sandbar on Giles Island is where the famous Jim Bowie, who fought in the battle at the Alamo in Texas, earned his reputation as a knife fighter, and where the legend of the Bowie knife started. Giles Island is also a legendary place to hunt and take big bucks. The lodge manager for Giles Island is Mossy Oak Pro

Big Game, Deer, BioLogic

Hank Parker Explains Why He Partners with Mossy Oak

In my opinion, Mossy Oak is more of a fraternity than it is a camo company. Wearing Mossy Oak identifies a person as living the outdoor lifestyle. When you wear Mossy Oak, it’s like being an Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Notre Dame, Michigan, Ohio, Utah or any other college football fan or any professional football fan. We wear those team’s colors to show our loyalty and to be a part of that fraternity. So, for me

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak Obsession, Mossy Oak

Hank Parker: History Repeats Itself with More TV Shows

Cuz set-up a meeting between Toxey and me. As I listened, Toxey started talking about his dad, his kids, his business, what was important to him, and what he saw as the picture of Mossy Oak. I didn’t sit in that room very long before I realized that Toxey was talking about the same things I believe in, and I was completely blown away by the man Toxey Haas, who started Mossy Oak, and what

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak

Mossy Oak Properties Expands In NE Arkansas

Mossy Oak Properties, Inc. is pleased to announce that Mossy Oak Properties-Cache River Land and Farm has expanded its presence, with the opening of its Jonesboro office. Since joining the Mossy Oak Properties network of land brokerage offices in 2012 with the opening of its Searcy office, Mossy Oak Properties Cache River Land and Farm has established itself as one of the premier land brokerages in Arkansas.

Land Management, News, Mossy Oak Properties

Hank Parker Explains How He Started Producing Hunting Shows

One day I decided. “We’ll just do a hunting show.” The boys loved that idea. We all decided to give a hunting show our best shot. Billy, Hank Jr. and I set out on the trail of producing a hunting show and started a show called “Hank Parker 3D.” While I was doing my show and hunting, I stumbled across a product called C’Mere Deer - an incredible product to lure deer. I bought into

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Hunting Skins Now Offers More Than 100 Exclusive Mossy Oak Designs on cases for the new iPhone 6

Hunting Skins, the leading provider of hunting-themed cell phone and tablet covers, announces that more than 100 of its exclusive Mossy Oak designs are now available on cases for the new iPhone 6, including its very popular State Honor™, All Game™, Jim Shockey, Eva Shockey, and American Pride collections. Hunting Skins utilizes a proprietary color infusion process, which produces incredible high-definition detail on the case that will not scratch or peel off.

Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Obsession, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, News, Mossy Oak

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Top 7 Non-Food Plot Plantings for Deer

Paul Annear Whitetail food plots get a lot of love in the land management space. Deer hunters everywhere spent countless hours planning their next food plot rotation. Grinding away on a humid summer day just to plant and create a whitetail haven where deer feed and can be hunted is rewarding and fun. But there are more permanent food sources you could be missing out on. A lot of whitetail management fads come and go.

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

How to Maintain Your Summer Clover

Paul Annear It’s hard to beat the attraction of a lush field of well maintained clover. In most of the U.S. clover is attractive right out of the ground and hardy blends like Non-Typical Clover stay green deep into November, even in the upper Midwest. Clovers are the most popular food plot planting for a reason. Deer love clover, and its easy to establish without large equipment. To keep from weeds taking over your clover

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

Fly Fishing for Bream

Phillip Gentry When most people think of fly fishing, the image that comes to mind is the silhouette of a wader clad angler plying the bubbling waters of some cold mountain stream. Others may envision an iridescent Caribbean sand flat with an angler on the deck of a sleek flats boat trying to temp a shadow drifting through the saltwater. As many fly-casting fans have discovered, just about any type of fish species that can

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Red Snapper: Tips and Tactics for an American Favorite

Bart K. Davis One of the most sought-after gamefish from the Carolinas to the Gulf, red snapper are experiencing a resurgence like few other species. Thanks to careful management and tighter harvest limits over the past two decades, populations have bounced back strong—and with that recovery has come a new golden age of snapper fishing. They truly are the American snapper. With their fiery red flanks and powerful strikes, red snapper are everything anglers want

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Fishing

Fishing the Emerald Coast: Destin’s Inshore and Offshore Action

Bart K. Davis Destin, Florida, isn’t called “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” for nothing. Tucked along the Emerald Coast in the Florida Panhandle, and with easy access to the Gulf of Mexico, this bustling beach town offers a year-round buffet of saltwater action. From sight-casting to redfish in skinny water to battling cobia just outside the pass, Destin is a dream destination for saltwater anglers. These tips and techniques will help you make the most

Fishing

Flounder Fever: Top Techniques for Catching Flatfish on the East Coast

Bart K. Davis If you’ve ever felt the unmistakable thump of a flounder strike on the end of your line, you know the thrill of targeting these delicious and elusive flatfish. Found along the entire Atlantic seaboard, flounder are a favorite target for inshore anglers. But landing these ambush predators consistently takes more than luck, something I learned growing up on the marshes and sounds of southeastern North Carolina. Fortunately, these tips and techniques will

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Fishing

Keep Those Shooting Skills Sharp by Whistle Pig Hunting

Mark Fike It is summer, but hunting season is not far off. Keep those shooting skills sharp and make a farmer or gardener happy by hunting whistle pigs! Whistle pigs, aka groundhogs, are a common sight along highways, in farm fields, and unfortunately in gardens and backyard flower beds. These varmints readily adapt to living in close proximity to humans and quickly learn when danger lurks nearby. Growing up in Virginia we always had a

Small Game, Predator, How-To, Firearm

Popular Calibers for Hunting Deer

What are the most popular calibers for whitetail deer, not the best caliber, not my favorites, but just popular? That should be easy. Just call all the ammunition manufacturers and ask them to list their top ten.

Deer, Firearm

Smoked Wild Turkey & Alabama BBQ Sauce Sandwich

We're always looking for new ways to eat a wild turkey; smoking them is always a great and flavorful option.

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

Hot Honey Salmon Mac n' Cheese with Crispy Fried Onions

This dish combines the best of both worlds: sweet and spicy salmon bites nestled on a creamy, malty mac n' cheese, all topped with a delightful crunch.

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

Classic Backyard Smoked Venison Brats

When I think of classic backyard cookouts, I think of throwing hamburgers, hot dogs, or brats on a grill for my family and friends.

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Mossy Oak, Ingredient Wild

Retriever Training: Steady to Shot and Flush

Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels Head Trainer Bill Gibson walks us through the importance of a steady dog in the field and how to train one up to be steady.

Waterfowl, Dogs, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels

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