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Tips for Planting Trees for Wildlife

Various mast producing trees such as oaks and fruit trees are a great way to provide additional food to the wildlife on your property in key areas. Keep these tips in mind to ensure success.

Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

Levi Morgan: Where His Love for Bowhunting Came from and Where He’s Going Now

Although I’ve had an extremely-successful career in tournament archery, most people don’t know where the love of archery came from for me. I was very fortunate that my dad, Mark Morgan, started me hunting when I was just a kid. When I was about 3, I can remember him dragging me through the woods, and I loved every minute of it. When I was 5-years old, Dad started taking me to archery tournaments - and

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak, Bow

Levi Morgan: How Long Can He Continue to Win 3D Archery

I'm often asked, “Levi, how long can you continue to win the Shooter of the Year title?” To be really honest, I don’t know. I'm 27-years old now, and I shoot against some of the best archers in the world. I never may win another Shooter of the Year championship. But whether I do or whether I don’t is more up to the Good Lord than it is me. I want to walk away from

Mossy Oak, Bow

Levi Morgan: the Drive to Win

Levi Morgan says, “I've been wearing Mossy Oak since I could walk, and I wear Mossy Oak on my TV show ‘Name the Game’ on the Sportsman Channel where I hunt a wide variety of game animals and also show tournament archery. I come from a bowhunting and competition archery background.” Morgan has built his reputation by winning some of the biggest archery tournaments in the world.

Mossy Oak, Bow

Chris Kirby Says If He’s Bored He Starts Calling

Let’s face it, sitting in a tree stand and not seeing any deer can really be boring and cause your mind to wander. Just because you don’t see or hear a deer doesn’t mean there’s not a deer in your area, so I fall back on my turkey-calling tactics. When turkeys aren’t gobbling, I start calling to them, and when there’s a turkey in the area, most of the time he’ll call back. When I

Big Game, Deer

Why and When Chris Kirby Likes Loud Grunt Calls

The calls that a deer hunter uses are almost always situation-oriented. I like to really blow a grunt call loudly on very-windy days, or when I’m hunting in open hardwoods. For instance, if you’re sitting on your stand, and you draw in your mind a 100-yard circle all the way around your stand, that’s the effective range of most grunt calls.

Big Game, Deer, Firearm

Fox Haas Inducted into Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame

The 13th Annual Legends of the Outdoors National Hall of Fame has included Fox Haas, father of Mossy Oak Founder Toxey Haas, in its 2014 class of inductees. Fox Haas was instrumental in the re-establishment of wild turkeys in east central Mississippi, hosting one of the region's first successfully transplanted flocks on land under his control in the 1970s.

News, Mossy Oak

Know Your Optics

Open a hunting or shooting catalog and you’re confronted with a seemingly endless array of optics choices for the hunter and shooter. From rifle and spotting scopes to binoculars and rangefinders, the selection – and the price range – is dizzying. Here are some tips on what the hunter needs to know when shopping for glass.

How-To

Chris Kirby on the Weezzy Snort-Wheeze Call

When the Weezzy Snort-Wheeze call was first introduced to the deer-hunting community, there was quite a bit of skepticism associated with whether or not the Weezzy Snort-Wheeze actually would call in bucks. The Deer Thugs Weezzy is a very simple, uncomplicated call that anyone can use, and it can be deadly effective.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak

Learning from a Buck Rub

A buck "rub" is one of the best scouting aids a hunter has to learn about their habits. Sure we have trail cameras, but a hunter should still learn to read physical sign like rubs. The rub is made to mark territory - not only visually, but by scent as well. A buck will rub his forehead and/or preorbital gland on the tree. This tells the other deer in the area exactly which buck made

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Let's Talk Grunt Calls

One of the biggest advantages of the Deer Thugs Brawler from Quaker Boy Calls is you can use it to simply grunt, or you can use it in combination with other calls. When a deer hunter uses deer calls, he becomes an artist rather than a hunter. Deer calls enable a deer hunter to paint a picture in the deer’s mind. The deer hunter becomes an illusionist, causing the deer to think there are other

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak

Let's Talk Deer Calling

Chris Kirby, the president of Quaker Boy Calls in Orchard Park, New York, is a World Champion turkey caller and has been hunting deer and turkeys all his life. His father, Dick Kirby, founded Quaker Boy Calls, and he and Chris have hunted all over the nation with bows, rifles, pistols and muzzleloaders. Quaker Boy and Mossy Oak have partnered to create the Deer Thugs and Turkey Thugs brands of calls, and a portion of

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak

Dry Case: A Backpack for Any Occasion

I love to hunt, film and produce quality TV and video but I am also a junky. A gear junky, that is. I love the opportunity to help provide insight to you regarding new products on the market. The following product is one that I admit I got really fired up about. It is the Dry Case Brunswick Bag. This bag is one of those must-have pieces of gear if you spend any time in

Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, Gear, Mossy Oak

Doug Koenig: What I've Learned From Hunting in Europe

Early in my hunting and shooting career I never had an opportunity to hunt outside the U.S. and Canada. But over the last 5 or 6 years, I've gone overseas for shooting competitions. I like to experience different cultures and various shooting opportunities. So, now when I go overseas to compete, I like to add 1-3 days to my schedule to go hunting.

Big Game, Mossy Oak

Elk Hunting: A Thinking Man's Game

It's possible to wander out in the woods and blunder into elk, but if that's your principal strategy, then you're probably not destined for great success as an elk hunter. Consistent luck requires premeditation. Anticipating, planning and preparing. Even visualizing the encounter before it happens. That's the boiled-down advice from America's ultimate pool of elk-hunting buddies.

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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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