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Focus On Acorns, Not The Lull, For October Deer Hunting Success

If one focuses on the white oak acorn crop during this time, they will see the feeding patterns are still there; only the food the deer are feeding on is different.

Deer, How-To, Nativ Nurseries

Covid-19 Found in Whitetail Deer

This past July, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) got the attention of America’s deer hunters by announcing research which found free-ranging white-tailed deer had been exposed to the virus causing Covid-19.

Deer, News

Best Ground Blinds for Rifle and Bow Hunting

Whether you’re looking for a spacious heavy duty ground blind to leave in the field all season long, or your looking for a quick and easy option to put up on the go – Walmart has a quality selection of ground blinds, seating options and all the accessories to fit your exact needs.

Deer, Country DNA, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Gear

Yellowstone Grizzlies and Archery Elk

Upon my return from The Big Sky to approximate sea level, I found an interesting piece from the recent pages of Bugle magazine, the award-winning journal of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF). It concerned the shameless legal shenanigans that continue to negatively impact big-game management in the GYE.

Big Game, Conservation, Bow, Firearm

How to Build the Ultimate Survival Shelter

If a survival show dropped you off in the mountains, could you build a survival shelter? Mossy Oak wants to make sure you can.

Camping, How-To

Hog Hunting 101: Five Tips to Improve Your Skills

Is hog hunting on your bucket list? It’s not as easy as you think, but you can cross off hog hunting with these tips from Mossy Oak.

Land Management, How-To, Firearm

Winchester XPR 6.8 Western in Mossy Oak Country DNA

The rifle feels good in your hands and should blend in with Mother Nature quite well. I think that the Mossy Oak DNA will work exceptionally well in a stand or blind situation.

Big Game, Deer, Country DNA, Gear, Firearm

Make a Mossy Oak Pumpkin

One of our favorite things about this time of year is all the cool, carved pumpkins sent to us featuring Mossy Oak or with an outdoors theme. We want to see them again this year, so we've provided a few stencils that you can print out and use for carving your pumpkins. Be sure to send us pictures on Facebook or Twitter. We'll share our favorites! If you don't "Like" or follow us yet, please

How-To, Mossy Oak

How to Treat and Identify Poison Oak

With years of experience and expertise, Mossy Oak is proud to inform you how to identify poison oak, as well as treat it.

Land Management, Camping, How-To

Bracelets, Gun Slings and More: Five Paracord Uses

Mossy Oak has five paracord uses to save the day on your next hunting, hiking or camping trip.

Camping, How-To, Bow, Firearm

3 Must Use Scents During October

The pre-rut season in late October provides some of the best action. Discover the best deer scent for early-season hunts to draw bucks to your shooting range.

Deer, Gear

What Is Overlanding?

What is overlanding? It is much more than a tricked-out Jeep with a crazy roof rack. Mossy Oak wants to know are you ready for the overlanding journey?

Camping

History of Deer Tracking Dogs

Hunters have several different ways to train dogs to track wounded deer. When we look at the German method of deer-tracking dogs with its long and illustrious history, here’s what we’ve learned.

Deer, Dogs, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels

How to Hunt When Pregnant

For many years, the subject of hunting while pregnant has been somewhat of a taboo subject. However, as the number of female hunters grows, we are becoming more vocal about the subject.

Deer, Turkey, How-To, Bow

Top 10 Worst Excuses for Missing a Shot

Missing the mark is the ugly side of archery. Rarely do we want to talk about the shots we miss, but when we do, you can bet we have a variety of excuses at the ready for why we missed.

Deer, Bow

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Wild Turkey Mating Behavior: Courtship, Breeding, and Reproductive Insights

Courtship displays, gobbling behavior, clutch genetics, paternity insights, and more are discussed in this article as advised by Dr. Mike Chamberlain.

Turkey, Conservation

2025's Best Turkey Hunting Gear

Here's a snapshot of some of our favorite items; they're a mix of brand new to the market and classic items that continue to impress us year after year.

Turkey, Gear

Turkey Brine and Smoke Recipe For Lunch Meat

Here’s how to make lunch meat from your wild turkey.

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

How To Catch Spring Shellcrackers

As far as panfish go, shellcrackers, formally known as redear sunfish and colloquially know as Chinquapins in some parts, often fly under the radar behind crappie and bluegills.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Saving the Gizzard Stones

Looking for a unique way to save the memories of your bird? Start saving the gizzard stones for a colorful way to collect more trophies from your bird each spring.

Turkey, How-To

Crappie Tactics: Insight from Pro Angler Whitey Outlaw

We talk to Whitey Outlaw, a retired professional angler who spent 42 years on the crappie tournament circuit. He’s got as good of advice as you’ll ever hear.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Redbud Jelly and Foraging for Redbuds

Redbuds make for an easy forage and some great-tasting jelly. Our friend Beka Garris gives us her jelly recipe and tips!

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Nativ Nurseries

Black Crappie vs White Crappie

A lot of anglers lump the black crappie and the white crappie together as one species, but knowing the differences can help you catch more fish.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Crappie Fish Tacos

When the crappie are biting, fry them up for a fresh and flavorful taco night.

Fishing, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

How to Make a Wingbone Call

Wingbone calls are one of the coolest ways to remember a hunt and honor a turkey, and all in all you can get one done with about 2-3 hours of work (with some waiting in between.)

Turkey, How-To, Video

Foraging for Dandelions

Foraging for dandelions and want to know where to find them? Read Dr. Brooks Tiller's blog post at Mossy Oak and learn all about dandelion harvesting today!

How-To, Wild Game Recipes, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Ingredient Wild

Morel Mushrooms Foraging

Morel mushrooms are the ultimate find in the spring woods. Here's advice on how to find them.

Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Companions, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Ingredient Wild, Nativ Nurseries

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