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Building Better Bird Habitat | Secrets to Upland Bird Hunting Success

Upland bird populations have seen a decline in the last few years due to loss of habitat. Continue reading for tips on managing upland bird habitat for a successful bird hunting season!

Small Game, Land Management, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Ott DeFoe's Bad Weather Bass Fishing Tactics

To be a well-rounded bass angler, you must fish in all types of weather. To increase your bass knowledge and learn to locate and catch bass under any conditions, don’t stay at home on bad-weather days.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To

Squirrel Dog Breeds and Training

Tracy McMillen has been squirrel hunting with dogs for 20 years. While there are number of great dog breeds that can be used for squirrel hunting, he shares his favorite and how to train them.

Small Game, How-To

Facts and Fiction on Waterfowl Hunting from Ducks Unlimited

Let the Ducks Unlimited pros explain waterfowl hunting facts and fiction. Read about the misconceptions currently circulating within the hunter's community.

Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, News, Video

Bowhunting Tips: Pushing and Pulling

We all realize that to shoot a bow some form of pushing and pulling has to take place – but probably not as much as you’ve been told. Archery, like I’ve always said, is a game of repetition, and trying to rip the bow in half just wasn’t something I could repeat.

Big Game, Deer, How-To, Bow

Parmesan Turkey Cutlets & Garlic Basil Waffles

These savory waffles with parmesan turkey cutlets are a unique take on a popular Italian dish.

Turkey, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

It Only Needs To Go Wrong Once: Range Safety

Any responsible hunter and firearm owner knows that safety is paramount. Learn more about range safety and following proper gun protocol.

Gear, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Firearm

Johnnie Candle on Walleye Ice Fishing

I don’t do a whole lot of ice fishing during the winter months, however, I do some just to keep myself sharp on how to catch walleyes under a variety of fishing conditions. At the time of this interview in late January, I’m headed to ice fish for several hours.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To

Bear Hunting Tips and Tricks

TJ Foster and Chad Folkmann are professional bear hunting guides in Canada. They provide tips for baiting, scouting and caping bears.

Big Game, Predator, Gear, How-To, Bow, Firearm

Spring Cleaning: Wood Duck Boxes

Across the wood duck’s range, natural nesting sites are becoming harder to come by. These beautiful ducks nest in cavities found in wetland environments and by assisting them with a well-designed duck box, you can help nature and make your hunting better.

Waterfowl, Conservation, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Winterize Your Pond: Small Chores Done Now Pay Off Big in the Spring

Most people do not give their ponds a second thought in the winter, but there are many things we can do to prepare our ponds for the upcoming fishing season. Continue reading for tips on how to winterize your pond for successful fishing in the spring.

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

Successful Fishing Begins Off the Water

What do you do when you come off the water during a tournament? When I return to the motel, I’ve got to prepare all my equipment for the next day of fishing.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua

A Look Inside Jordan Lee’s MLF Bass Tour Win

Every generation of professional fishermen has a standout hero who wins the big tournaments. With these three major wins, is Jordan Lee the next bass superstar? Only time will tell.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua

Bowhunting Ducks and Geese

Geese and duck hunting with a bow is a rewarding challenge unlike any other. Learn the importance of committing to your decoys and perfecting your spread.

Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, How-To, Bow

Protein Preserved: Canning Venison

There’s nothing quite like some ready-to-use canned venison for stews, pot pies and homemade chili. Read on for recipes and to learn more about the process for properly canning venison.

Deer, How-To, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

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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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