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Late-Season Deer Rut Means February Deer Hunting in Alabama

In south Alabama, where I live and hunt, we have a deer season that extends into February. We’re also seeing some other southern states like Florida and Louisiana lengthening their deer seasons into February. The first Alabama counties to have a February deer season were primarily the south Alabama counties below Montgomery, which is in the central section of the state. Many of the people in south Alabama had been telling wildlife biologists that the

Deer, Bow, Firearm

Mossy Oak Original Bottomland is DU’s Official Flooded Timber Camo Pattern

Ducks Unlimited (DU) and Mossy Oak Brand Camo, the official camouflage of Ducks Unlimited, recently announced that Mossy Oak’s Original Bottomland is now Ducks Unlimited’s official camo pattern for hunting flooded timber.

Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Bottomland, News, Mossy Oak

Mossy Oak Properties of Texas Expands Into Houston Market

Mossy Oak Properties of Texas is pleased to announce the opening of a new division located in the Houston area, with the opening of the Mossy Oak Properties of Texas-Katy Division. The new division will be operated veteran farm and ranch broker Marc Dupre.

Land Management, News, Mossy Oak Properties

Mossy Oak Takes Presenting Sponsorship Of Bassmaster Elite at Chesapeake Bay

Mossy Oak has become the presenting sponsor of the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament on the upper Chesapeake Bay, B.A.S.S.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, News, Mossy Oak

Mossy Oak Enters Camouflage Partnership with Carhartt

Mossy Oak, America’s no. 1 camouflage brand, joins Carhartt, America’s premium workwear brand since 1889, in a partnership that establishes Mossy Oak as the primary camouflage of Carhartt. Mossy Oak and Carhartt are reuniting to give hunters and outdoor enthusiasts the necessary apparel to meet the various needs and demands of their environment. Hardworking men and women familiar with the quality, durability, and comfort of Carhartt gear, will now be able to experience the rugged

Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Mossy Oak Mountain Country, Gear, News, Mossy Oak

Ups and Downs of Being a Professional Hunter

Many sportsmen who watch our show and others on TV may think that every time we leave home, that the first day we get to where we’re hunting, we can take a big buck within 20-25 minutes after we arrive. But that idea is simply not true. I had to spend two weeks on two different trips to Saskatchewan in 2017 to harvest that 160-class buck.

Big Game, Deer

Mossy Oak Joins Carhartt Bassmaster College Series as Supporting Sponsor

Mossy Oak, the official pattern of B.A.S.S., has become a supporting sponsor of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, News, Mossy Oak

My Biggest Saskatchewan Buck in 2017

I was asked about the biggest deer I took during 2017 that hadn’t lived on my property. I took a 160-class buck with my bow in Saskatchewan, Canada. Nicole and I hunt Saskatchewan every year, and I’ve been going with Buck Country Outfitters in northern Saskatchewan for 12 years. We hunt there in the northern forests where the bucks have chances to get some age on them, since they don’t have much hunting pressure. These

Deer, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Bow

Nighttime, Wild Hogs and Thermal Optics

I stopped and dropped to one knee, caught my breath and got the REAP-IR onto the hog. He was still heading for the road, unaware of my presence. I used my right knee for a brace, and slid the rifle’s safety to “FIRE.” The hog got near the road, disappeared for a second into a low spot, and then was on the road itself, nose down, sniffing.

Predator, Land Management, Firearm

Manage Bedding Areas and Buck-to-Doe Ratio for Better Hunting

Pat Reeve | Mossy Oak ProStaff Besides food, water and sanctuary, I provide bedding cover for the deer living on my property on south-facing ridges. We have cold weather all but about three months out of the year in Minnesota. The deer here need sunny weather, although the temperatures may be cold, for them to stay warm. We hinge-cut non-valuable trees on our 500 acres we own to help create thick bedding cover on those

Deer, Land Management, How-To

Freezing Cold Canada Goose Hunt

As if on cue, the geese arrived with the rising sun. I worked my Zink goose call, and the incoming geese focused right on us. The big birds had been using the field for days and were confident in their approach. The first flock set their wings and drifted lower in elevation as they neared our spread. It was magical to watch the monster honkers close the gap, floating closer. They didn’t talk much and

Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, Firearm

Simple Venison and Broccoli Recipe

This recipe is in the style of Asian beef and broccoli. After marinating your deer meat for at least 30 minutes, this is a quick and easy meal with great Asian flavor.

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

When Temperatures Drop, Keep Deer on Your Land with a Water Source

Also in Minnesota where we live, during deer season, most of the streams and creeks freeze. Deer will eat snow to get water, but they prefer to drink water. I’ve come to believe that providing a good source of open water may be as critical for drawing and keeping deer on our land as planting food plots for them.

Deer, Conservation, Land Management

Gameburger Helper

As a kid, I remember running down the boxed food aisle at the grocery store and begging my mom for a box of Hamburger Helper™. There was something about helping mom brown the meat, opening the box and dumping everything in a pot for my meal. I’m not going to lie; I still crave this boxed meal on cold nights when I want an easy, tasty meal. So here is my copycat version of that

Big Game, Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

How To Successfully Hunt Your Property

I’ve been asked how I kept that 6-1/2-year-old buck on my land for that amount of time to grow. To start with, we don’t overpressure our deer, and we only hunt when the odds are the most in our favor to take the buck we want to harvest. Another secret is that we do everything we can to prevent deer from knowing that we’re hunting them, including the approach we take to and from the

Deer, Land Management, How-To

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How to Harvest Chicory and Make Chicory Coffee

Here we learn how to forage for chicory and in turn grind the roots and make wild chicory coffee, a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional coffee.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Ingredient Wild

Farm Pond Chemistry and Habitat Improvement

Chris Bridges Rural communities throughout the country are blessed with abundant opportunities for fishing in small lakes and farm ponds. Despite the great fishing and hunting experiences that these waterbodies provide, farm ponds may be one of the most overlooked landscape features when it comes to monitoring and planning for effective habitat stewardship. However, by understanding the basic chemical and biological functions of these unique ecosystems, fish habitat can be improved and we can improve

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Understanding Deer Antler Growth

Learn about the various stages of whitetail antler growth and more from the experts at Mossy Oak.

Conservation, Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

Count Your Deer Herd Using a Trail Camera

How to use trail cameras to conduct a fairly reliable population index of your deer herd.

Deer, Land Management

Understanding Whitetail Deer Nutrition in Summer

To understand the importance of summer forage to deer, it’s essential to understand their basic nutritional needs and requirements. Learn more from Mossy Oak.

Conservation, Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

Deli-Style Smoked Wild Turkey Sandwich

Creating a deli-style sandwich out of wild turkey breasts is a game changer.

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

How to Organize Your Deer Property for Quiet Access and Close Encounters

A property can have the best habitat in the county, but if every hunt involves spooking deer on the way in or educating them on the way out, it’s not really hunting; it’s just bumping deer around the property.

Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Bladed Jig Versus a Spinnerbait

Most bass anglers carry both bass baits. Many anglers have a problem knowing when to throw one over the other.

Fishing

Summer Bank Bass Fishing Tactics for Anglers Without a Boat

Some of the best summer bass fishing I’ve ever had came from places where I never backed a trailer into the water.

Fishing

Hunting with Cameras: Learning Wildlife Photography

The pursuit of quality images with a camera is an exciting art and craft, and to successfully photograph elusive wildlife subjects requires a focused hunter’s skillset.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Small Game, Turkey, Waterfowl

Soil Sampling How-to Guide

If we want to grow wildlife crops that grow as well as row crops like corn and soybeans, then habitat managers should pay attention to soil sampling and fertilizing according to lab results.

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

Plant Micronutrients for Soil and Crop

Micronutrients are essential for wildlife and plants. Learn about the different types of vital micronutrients and how to provide them to plants.

Conservation, Deer, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries, BioLogic

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