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Ott DeFoe Says to Trust Your Gut

If you fish long enough, you’ll have some of those “ah ha” moments that are hard to explain, but that can lead you to success.

Fishing

Summer Preparation For Whitetails

Do you ever wonder how some of today's most successful whitetail hunters are able to consistently harvest mature bucks each year? It is most likely due to the hours of dedication throughout the off season that puts these hunters ahead of the game as fall approaches and it is time to climb into their tree stand.

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

Texas Rios and Turkey Hunting Gear: In-The-Field Testing

On recent turkey hunts in Texas, I had the opportunity to use a fair amount of new hunting gear while chasing after Rio Grande turkeys. Texas is great place to hunt but presents a number of obstacles to the hunter.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Mossy Oak Obsession, Gear

Woods-Work Equestrian Style: Logging with Mules

In a world where modern logging operations rely on computers and sophisticated machinery, mule logging its advantages too. Read on to learn more.

Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Accident-Free Off-Roading: Staying Safe on Your ATV

Off-roading is fun, but it can be dangerous. Learn about how to stay safe and accident-free on your ATV from Mossy Oak.

Gear

Choosing a Gate System for Your Hunting Property

A secure gate system is one way to keep unwanted visitors away from your hunting land. Mossy Oak explains how to choose the right one for your property.

Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Greg Hackney's Favorite Spring and Early Summer Bait

My favorite spring and summer bait is a Strike King Red Eyed Shad, a lipless crankbait. When the bass are aggressive in either the pre- or post-spawn, they’re feeding heavily. You can cover a lot of water with a lipless crankbait.

Fishing, Gear, How-To

Turkey Cutlets with Mixed Greens and Herb Vinaigrette

There is nothing as flavorful as wild turkey with herb vinaigrette. The tank of the Balsamic vinegar and earthiness of the herbs paired with the buttery, tender goodness of the turkey just melts in your mouth and leaves you craving more.

Turkey, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Choose Different Crankbaits for Different Depths

I pick the crankbaits I’m going to use by depth zones. I know the bass that are down that deep probably haven’t seen as many deep-diving crankbaits as they have other lures.

Fishing, Gear

Landowner Trapper: Trapping for Predator Control

Predator control is an important part of being a landowner and manager. Mossy Oak explains the advantages of animal trapping for game and habitat management.

Predator, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

GameKeeper Guns: The Wish List

This, quite frankly in my opinion, would be a fantastic truck gun for gamekeepers. It’s the rifle you can grab quickly when you see a coyote at 300 yards while you’re checking fields. How many times does this happen? You have to be ready and this rifle, when scoped correctly, would be a menace to varmints.

Predator, Gear, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Firearm

How to Overcome a Frustrating Day of Bass Fishing

On the first day of the 2019 Bassmaster Classic, I thought I knew where and how I could catch enough bass to perform well in the tournament. But in the first places I stopped, I didn’t catch a bass, so my day started off wrong.

Fishing

Improving and Managing Your Soil Health

When it comes to food plots, healthy soil is key. Mossy Oak discusses strategies for improving and managing your soil health.

Conservation, Land Management, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Fishing Shallow Water

In the 2019 Bassmaster Classic, I was catching quite a few bass in shallow water. But I was hooking them on the outside of their chins, making them extremely hard to land.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua

The Basics of Starting Your Own Chicken Coop

Raising your own chickens offers a variety of benefits, including fresh eggs and delicious meat. Learn how to start your own chicken coop from Mossy Oak.

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Bid on Fox Hole Shootout Silent Auction Items

You can have the opportunity to bid on some one-of-a-kind custom turkey calls, hunting gear, and other items for tonight only. If you see an item you've got to have, just remember that you'll have to pay the shipping costs! Silent auction ends tonight at 9 PM CT. Browse the auction items HERE and have fun bidding!

Turkey, Fishing, Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Predator, Conservation, Gear, Mossy Oak Properties

Dove Stuffed Bell Peppers

If you're lucky enough to have a bunch of dove in the fridge or fresh off the tailgate then this is a great recipe to try out for supper!

Small Game, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Shotgun or Rifle for Early Season Squirrels

Depending on your hunting situation, hunters might choose a shotgun or they may choose a rimfire rifle for hunting squirrels. Here are the pros and cons of each.

Small Game

Late Summer, Early Fall Frog and Toad Fishing for Bass

One of the best ways to catch late summer early fall bass is to find and effectively fish the sheltered thick vegetation.

Fishing

Slipping In Late: Thermal Hub Tactic for Early Season Bucks

They say the early bird gets the worm. In this strategy, we’re going to flip that idea on its head. I say the last man in will be the first to tag out.

Deer

September Deer Hunting – The Food Source Advantage

September is one of the most reliable times to hunt whitetails. Bucks are still in their late-summer patterns, and if you can identify the right food source, you’ll be in control.

Deer

Persimmon Seeds Forecasting Winter Weather

Most people have heard of the old wives tale of how to predict winter using persimmon seeds. Here's how to do it and what to look for!

Mossy Oak Companions, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

How to Read a Pond to Quickly Find Fish

From weather considerations to depth, sunlight, and seasons, there are a number of factors that affect where you’re going to find fish in a pond.

Fishing, How-To

Best Bow Hunting Bows and Gear for 2025

Hunting with a bow is both simpler and more complicated. Your hunts themselves can feel simpler, quieter, more connected with the woods. And the fun thing is you're going to get to invest and gather gear that makes your time in the woods easier and more seamless. Here's some of the best bows, the best bino harnesses, the best clothes, and more that you can grab to improve your hunts this bow season. Best Bow

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Predator, Gear, Bow

Persimmon Cheesecake Recipe

Beka Garris gives us her homemade recipe for an easy and delicious NY-style persimmon cheesecake full of that distinct persimmon flavor.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Best Bottomland Bows of 2025

The 2025 bow lineup has you covered, whether you’re chasing elk in the open country out west, whitetail deer in the tight confines of a treestand or ground blind in the east or stepping up to the tournament line in the off-season.

Deer

Bow Hunting over Early Season Food Sources

Early season bow hunters must not only understand the local food sources, but be able to pivot both strategies and stand locations in order to see success.

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

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