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Effective Use of Downriggers for Summertime Fishing

During the heat of summer when surface temperatures are at their peak, or when fishing water so deep that reaching a desired depth requires mechanical assistance, the proper use of downriggers takes out 95% of the guesswork in how deep you are presenting your offering.

Fishing, Gear, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Fishing for Brook Trout in the Blue Ridge Mountains

If you are looking to find Brook Trout at the end of your line this summer and fall, there are some things to keep in mind!

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Bow And Arrow Outdoors Features Mossy Oak Children's Outdoor Apparel Line

Mossy Oak and Bow and Arrow Outdoors are proud to introduce a new line of children's outdoor apparel that aims to keep kids comfortable, warm, and dry while hunting, fishing, and everything in between to ensure their time outdoors is enjoyed.

Deer, Waterfowl, Country DNA, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Shadow Grass Habitat, Gear, News, Mossy Oak

Smoked Deviled Eggs

Eggs on the grill? Sure, why not. A lot of people add their own spin to deviled eggs. Sometimes they add bacon or olives, paprika or cayenne. But not many people smoke their eggs first.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Coppernose Bluegill

Are you wondering what type of fish to stock your pond with? The coppernose bluegill is one of the most versatile fish species and can add to both your pond health and family fun. The coppernose bluegill can grow up to 2 pounds and can benefit your ponds ecosystem. Learn the many characteristics of coppernose bluegill and why you should stock them in your pond.

Fishing, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Hunter Recruitment: How to Retain New Hunters and Keep Them Involved

We face a crossroads as hunters with a recent influx of new and reinvigorated participants. How do we keep them returning?

Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Conservation

Venison Caprese Steaks

This recipe includes a delicious cut of meat topped with fresh tomato, mozzarella, herbs, and a balsamic glaze.

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

Mossy Oak and Major League Fishing Announce New Licensing Agreement to Showcase MLF Merchandise and Apparel

Mossy Oak, the leading branded camouflage and outdoor lifestyle company, announced an agreement with the Major League Fishing (MLF) wherein Mossy Oak will manage all future merchandise licensing efforts for MLF.

Fishing, News, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Fishing

Mossy Oak Fishing Report: Bassmaster Elite Series St. Lawrence River – New York and Canada

History was made this past weekend at the St. Lawrence River, as two pros caught four, five-fish limits that totaled over 100 pounds apiece.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Trotline Fishing: Building and Setting Trotlines

Catching catfish with trotlines is very fun and a great way to provide family and friends with some of the best table fare there is. While many anglers have their go-to ways of catching catfish, there are several timeless tips and tricks out there that may lead to many more fish on your trotline than the next angler.

Fishing, How-To

Best Fishing Gear 2022

ICAST 2022 brings the latest and greatest of fishing together. Here's a look at some of the best fishing gear for 2022 from fishing apparel to gear to accessories. We will be adding more as we see it firsthand at this year's show.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Gear, Mossy Oak Fishing

Do These Summer Chores Before Deer Season

Bowhunting opportunities will kick off in some states in less than 60 days. Here’s a look at the summer chores to knock out for deer season.

Deer, How-To

Tight Lining for Crappie

Veteran crappie anglers know there is one tactic that will catch crappie year-round but especially excels when fishing for crappie in hot weather.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Reloading for the 6.5 Creedmoor

The selection of 6.5 mm bullets out there gives you many options to choose from when loading for the 6.5 Creedmoor. While I won’t go as far as saying that the Creedmoor is good for anything from “Targets to T-Rex,” I will say that the round is extremely versatile.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Dogs, Firearm

How to Catch Catfish with Yo-Yos

Yo-Yo fishing is a variation of limb line fishing with a mechanical twist. Due to its non-game status in many states, catfish are the most frequently sought target when fishing with yo-yos.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

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The Importance of Native Plants to Deer Diet

Native plants are the primary food source in a deer’s diet. Read on to learn more about what deer like to eat and how native plants are essential to a whitetail’s survival.

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

Berbere Spiced Elk Legs with Chermoula Sauce

This elk leg recipe was originally made for the 2025 Fox Hole Shootout. It's not an easy recipe by any means, but it'll be sure to impress anyone you make it for.

Big Game, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

5 Deer Calls Every Hunter Should Have

Grunt calls are standard equipment for the deer hunter, but there’s also a few other calls that have proven themselves as deadly tools of the trade in the deer woods.

Deer

Tips for Finding Fall Crappie

One sure thing about fall fishing for crappie is that the fish are generally in some type of transition. Moving from one place to another, staging in one area in preparation for cooler temperatures.

Fishing, How-To

Understanding Wind & Thermals When Hunting

A deer’s sense of smell is its most important defense. By understanding wind and thermals, you can use this to your advantage. Learn more from Mossy Oak.

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

From the Archive: Deer Calling Tips from the Pros

Originally published in the 1994 Mossy Oak Bowhunting Magazine, this article talks to professionals like Will Primos on calling in deer.

Deer

Coffee Crusted Venison Steaks

It’s all in the rub! The Cowboy Coffee Rub makes these venison steaks even more mouth watering. If you like sauce for your steaks, give the Bourbon Coffee BBQ sauce a try, too!

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

The Power of the Scrape – Bowhunting October’s Pre-Rut Hotspots

“Not all scrapes are created equal. When I mentioned that you must learn to interpret scrapes, I meant that hunters should know how to use them effectively by understanding the differences.”

Deer, How-To

Bass Fishing During The Fall Turnover Period

There are several strategies that can help anglers not only deal with the natural phenomenon of pond turnover, but actually catch some decent fish in the process.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Public Land Ambush – October Bowhunting Tactics for Pressured Bucks

“October can be a tough stretch for bowhunters, especially on public land. The easy early-season patterns fade, the rut is still a ways off, and mounting hunting pressure makes deer wary and unpredictable.”

Deer, Bow

Targeting the 3 Different Squirrel Species

Here we’re talking through the different tactics and strategies you might employ when chasing the gray squirrel vs the fox squirrel or the red squirrel.

Small Game, How-To

From the Archives: Bob Dixon and Steve Burnett on the Art of Mix and Matching Camo

By Terry Madewell, originally published in the 1994 edition of Mossy Oak Bowhunting Magazine As big whitetail bucks are inclined to do, this one had done the unexpected. I'd studied this buck's pattern for a couple of weeks, being extremely careful not to leave any scent in the wrong places. I'd selected a stand site where the dense underbrush funneled into a 40-yard-wide strip. I was sure this was where he would walk and I

Turkey, Big Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Predator, How-To

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