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2019 Bassmaster Classic Favorite, Ott DeFoe, Is Optimistic

In the three days of practice before the 2019 Bassmaster Classic, taking place March 15-17, I had to spend some time trying to determine what the bass were doing, and where they were doing it. But I was able to put together a pattern. I don’t want to go over the details, and I’m sure the Mossy Oak readers will understand.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua

Who Has the Best Odds to Win the 2019 Bassmaster Classic?

To get another opinion on Ott DeFoe and Kevin VanDam (past four-time Classic champion) and the 2019 Classic, we asked fellow Mossy Oak Fishing Team member Brandon Palaniuk of Rathdrum, Idaho, a veteran of eight previous Classics, “If you took yourself out of the equation, who do you think might have the best chance to win the Classic and why?”

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua

Antler Intensification!

If you are into managing your whitetail herd, one of the first chores on your list for the late winter/early spring is to refresh your mineral sites. This time obviously coincides with antler genesis and when they harden during the late summer/early fall and then begin to grow again during the late winter.

Deer, Conservation, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Kevin VanDam: 28 and 4 in Fishing Bassmaster Classics

This year, one question that almost everyone has asked me is, “Do you think you’ll win your fifth Bassmaster Classic this year in 2019?” My standard answer is, “I’ve fished 28 Bassmaster Classics, and I’ve only won four. You figure the odds.”

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua

Woodland Makeovers: Big Enhancements, Minimal Destruction

Part of this tract of land lies in a flood plain, all of it was virtually inaccessible and totally unproductive. The timber had never been cut and not even a footpath existed.

Land Management, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties

The Bass and the Fishermen Are Confused at the 2019 Bassmaster Classic

After three days of practice, I know the bass and the fishermen are totally confused about this year’s Bassmaster Classic.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua

2019 Bassmaster Classic Practice with Jordan Lee

During the three days of practice prior to the 2019 Bassmaster Classic on Fort Loudoun and Tellico lakes, I’ve eliminated a lot of water I won’t fish. These two lakes are a very big waterway with miles of water where we’re competing.

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Hunting Safety Tips: The Importance of Eye and Ear Protection

Protecting both your ears and your eyes is a fundamental part of hunting safety and ensuring they are well-protected can help you continue enjoying a lifetime of good health and good hunting.

Gear, How-To, Firearm

Spring Physical | How Is Your Pond’s Health?

Lake owners should also have a standard protocol that they follow each year to maintain the health of their lakes.

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

Ott DeFoe Explains How He’ll Fish the 2019 Bassmaster Classic

When Mossy Oak Fishing asked 33-year-old Ott DeFoe of Knoxville, Tennessee, who has won five Bassmaster tournaments in the past, how he was getting ready for the 2019 Bassmaster Classic on Fort Loudoun Lake near Knoxville, Tennessee, and where and how he’d be concentrating his efforts to win, DeFoe answered.

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Can Jordan Lee Win Three Consecutive Bassmaster Classics?

If Lee wins the 2019 Classic, his fifth appearance at a Classic, he’ll be the only angler in the history of bass fishing to win three, consecutive Classics. Lee cut his teeth fishing local bass tournaments as a teenager and also won the 2014 Bassmaster College Series.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua

Everything You Need to Know About Controlled Burns

Know why controlled burns and prescribed burning are the safest way to manage overgrowth and promote new, healthy growth in wooded areas and fields!

Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties

Brandon Palaniuk’s Approach for the 2019 Bassmaster Classic

he 2019 Classic, March 15-17 on the Tennessee River, will be Brandon Palaniuk's ninth Classic appearance. He has finished second in the 2013 Classic and fourth in the 2011 Classic and won Angler of the Year in 2017.

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Kevin VanDam Reflects on Past Bassmaster Classic Wins and is Hoping for Number 5

Fifty-year-old Kevin VanDam of Kalamazoo, Michigan, has been a tournament fisherman for 30 years, has won four Bassmaster Classics - 2001, 2005, 2010 and 2011 and has fished in 28 Classics.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua

The Differences Between Turkey Subspecies And How to Manage Each

Ask most any experienced turkey hunter and they can quickly rattle off the names of the four subspecies or races of wild turkey recognized by The National Wild Turkey Federation for purposes of their Grand Slam. A fair number could probably add a fifth for the North American Slam and a sixth for the World Slam. For those not already familiar with them, they are as follows:

Turkey, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

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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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