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Blair Goins Knew He’d Messed Up

Most novice tree stand hunters fall either when they're climbing up or coming down the tree, however, most experienced tree stand hunters often fall due to malfunctions with their tree stands or not checking their stands just before they hunt. I know several experienced tree stand hunters who’ve fallen because the straps around the tree that have held their fixed position stands have broken. Or, when they’ve gotten into a tree stand someone else has

BioLogic, Mossy Oak

AspectSolar Partners with Mossy Oak for a New Line of Portable Solar Products

AspectSolar, a leading manufacturer of solar panel technology and portable power solutions, has partnered with Mossy Oak to offer innovative portable power solutions designed to fit the specific needs of outdoor enthusiasts. AspectSolar products feature best-in-class solar panel technology and a proprietary Advanced Battery Management System (BMS) that optimizes battery performance. All of this is housed in products that are up to 40-60% lighter than the competition and engineered to outperform in every category.

News, Mossy Oak

Harness Up, Before You Go Up to Hunt Deer

This is the most-important article you'll read this hunting season that can save your life, keep you from losing 1 week to 6 months of work, save you thousands of dollars and prevent pain and suffering for many years. The longer you’ve hunted from a tree stand, the more likely that you’ll fall. We all think of tree stand accidents happening during hunting season, but this week we’ll look at three people who work with

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak, Bow

Bowtech’s The Boss Available In Break-Up Country

Bowtech Archery, the industry leader in archery innovation, has announced the Boss, now available in Mossy Oak® Break-Up Country®. Gone are the days of limitations for long draw archers thanks to the revolutionary new PowerShift Technology.

Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Gear, Mossy Oak, Bow

Suburban Hunting Opportunities Growing in New York

Many of the hunters here in New York believe if they take does, they're hurting their chances for taking bucks. But our philosophy is by harvesting the big mature does, especially in the early bow season, we've increased our odds for taking mature bucks.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, BioLogic, Mossy Oak, Bow

Dry Field Waterfowl Hunting

Mossy Oak Waterfowl ProStaff member Cory Dukehart talks about hunting waterfowl in dry fields. Cory shares decoy set-up, scouting and other tips to be a better dry field waterfowl hunting.

Small Game, Waterfowl, Video, Mossy Oak

Secrets on Hunting New York’s Public Lands

I'm often asked, “How difficult is finding a place to hunt in New York State?” In New York, we’re fortunate to have a lot of state land to hunt. If you want to hunt private land, you have to be willing to knock on doors and ask permission. And, I believe that 40 percent of the doors you knock on, the landowner will give you permission to hunt their land. New York has a tradition

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Mossy Oak

I Took a Shot at 273 Yards with My Muzzleloader

I took an 8-point buck at 273 yards using this load in this rifle. I hadn’t planned on hunting that afternoon. I went home, got my gun and was taking a slow, easy walk through the woods when I saw something move out on the far side of the hardwoods. I froze and kept looking and looking, until I could determine that the movement I had spotted was a nice-size shooter buck. I had shot

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Firearm

Improve Hunting Success: Stand Approach is Key

Even if you have the best spot in the world, if you alert the whitetails to your presence while on the way into your site…it won’t matter. Stand approach is an often overlooked aspect of the hunt. You must get to your ambush site without alerting any animals. Obviously wind direction and thermal current has to be considered, but masking your sounds and making sure you’re not seen are equally important. There are many strategies

Big Game, Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

How to Take Bears and Deer on New York’s Public Lands

One of the big advantages I have is that the place I hunt is only 10 miles from my home near the town of Elma. Our rifle season starts November 21 at the same time as our shotgun season. At this time, I usually go to southern New York to hunt. I’ll be hunting for black bears with my rifle there. We’ll be bear hunting around the towns of Whitesville and Independence from tree stands

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, How-To, Mossy Oak, Firearm

Scentblocker Matrix With Windbrake Technology Available Break-Up Country

ScentBlocker® has announced the introduction of the Matrix jacket and pant in Mossy Oak® Break-Up Country®. The stylish jacket and pant sets a new standard in wind protection with WindBrake™ technology. The Matrix excels in harsh, cold winds, and Trinity™ scent control technology helps keep big bucks from scenting you.

Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Gear, Mossy Oak

Frank Miskey Loves New York Deer Hunting

Often when I tell someone I live in New York, they equate the word New York with Manhattan, Broadway and the World Trade Center. But I live 450 miles from Manhattan, where there are a lot of great hunting opportunities. In the northern section of the state, I hunt deer in hardwoods and apple orchards. From Lake Ontario down to the Pennsylvania border, we hunt high plateaus, valleys in big hardwoods and the edges of

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, BioLogic, Mossy Oak

Cabela’s Men’s Lookout Series Available in Mossy Oak Break-Up Country

Cabela’s® Men’s Lookout™ series of hunting clothing is now offered in Mossy Oak® Break-Up Country®. Items within the Lookout system include a hunting jacket and pant. Made with 100% polyester bonded-grid fleece, the end result is smooth, quiet and guaranteed to keep you warm. Defined by light weight, low bulk and full freedom of movement, this equipment can be worn in any situation.

Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Gear, Mossy Oak

[VIDEO] How To Tune a Goose Call

Mossy Oak ProStaff Member Cory Dukehart is an avid goose hunter. Thorough the season it is important to keep your call in good working order. Cory shares how to properly tune a goose call from start to finish.

Small Game, Waterfowl, How-To

Howard’s System to Eliminate Human Odor

One question I'm often asked is what I’m doing to keep the deer from smelling my human odor, especially since we have warm weather most of deer season. Some people say that I'm over the top in my concern about hiding or masking human odor. When I hunt, I bathe in scent-free soap, I wash my clothes in scent-free clothes wash, and I put scent-free products in my dryer. When I take my clothes out

Big Game, Deer

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Top 7 Non-Food Plot Plantings for Deer

Paul Annear Whitetail food plots get a lot of love in the land management space. Deer hunters everywhere spent countless hours planning their next food plot rotation. Grinding away on a humid summer day just to plant and create a whitetail haven where deer feed and can be hunted is rewarding and fun. But there are more permanent food sources you could be missing out on. A lot of whitetail management fads come and go.

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

How to Maintain Your Summer Clover

Paul Annear It’s hard to beat the attraction of a lush field of well maintained clover. In most of the U.S. clover is attractive right out of the ground and hardy blends like Non-Typical Clover stay green deep into November, even in the upper Midwest. Clovers are the most popular food plot planting for a reason. Deer love clover, and its easy to establish without large equipment. To keep from weeds taking over your clover

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

Fly Fishing for Bream

Phillip Gentry When most people think of fly fishing, the image that comes to mind is the silhouette of a wader clad angler plying the bubbling waters of some cold mountain stream. Others may envision an iridescent Caribbean sand flat with an angler on the deck of a sleek flats boat trying to temp a shadow drifting through the saltwater. As many fly-casting fans have discovered, just about any type of fish species that can

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Red Snapper: Tips and Tactics for an American Favorite

Bart K. Davis One of the most sought-after gamefish from the Carolinas to the Gulf, red snapper are experiencing a resurgence like few other species. Thanks to careful management and tighter harvest limits over the past two decades, populations have bounced back strong—and with that recovery has come a new golden age of snapper fishing. They truly are the American snapper. With their fiery red flanks and powerful strikes, red snapper are everything anglers want

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Fishing

Fishing the Emerald Coast: Destin’s Inshore and Offshore Action

Bart K. Davis Destin, Florida, isn’t called “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” for nothing. Tucked along the Emerald Coast in the Florida Panhandle, and with easy access to the Gulf of Mexico, this bustling beach town offers a year-round buffet of saltwater action. From sight-casting to redfish in skinny water to battling cobia just outside the pass, Destin is a dream destination for saltwater anglers. These tips and techniques will help you make the most

Fishing

Flounder Fever: Top Techniques for Catching Flatfish on the East Coast

Bart K. Davis If you’ve ever felt the unmistakable thump of a flounder strike on the end of your line, you know the thrill of targeting these delicious and elusive flatfish. Found along the entire Atlantic seaboard, flounder are a favorite target for inshore anglers. But landing these ambush predators consistently takes more than luck, something I learned growing up on the marshes and sounds of southeastern North Carolina. Fortunately, these tips and techniques will

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Fishing

Keep Those Shooting Skills Sharp by Whistle Pig Hunting

Mark Fike It is summer, but hunting season is not far off. Keep those shooting skills sharp and make a farmer or gardener happy by hunting whistle pigs! Whistle pigs, aka groundhogs, are a common sight along highways, in farm fields, and unfortunately in gardens and backyard flower beds. These varmints readily adapt to living in close proximity to humans and quickly learn when danger lurks nearby. Growing up in Virginia we always had a

Small Game, Predator, How-To, Firearm

Popular Calibers for Hunting Deer

What are the most popular calibers for whitetail deer, not the best caliber, not my favorites, but just popular? That should be easy. Just call all the ammunition manufacturers and ask them to list their top ten.

Deer, Firearm

Smoked Wild Turkey & Alabama BBQ Sauce Sandwich

We're always looking for new ways to eat a wild turkey; smoking them is always a great and flavorful option.

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

Hot Honey Salmon Mac n' Cheese with Crispy Fried Onions

This dish combines the best of both worlds: sweet and spicy salmon bites nestled on a creamy, malty mac n' cheese, all topped with a delightful crunch.

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

Classic Backyard Smoked Venison Brats

When I think of classic backyard cookouts, I think of throwing hamburgers, hot dogs, or brats on a grill for my family and friends.

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Mossy Oak, Ingredient Wild

Retriever Training: Steady to Shot and Flush

Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels Head Trainer Bill Gibson walks us through the importance of a steady dog in the field and how to train one up to be steady.

Waterfowl, Dogs, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels

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