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Best Venison Marinade: "Super Juice"

The super juice recipe has become a household favorite for many folks across the US and even the world.

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

More Than Sticks and a String: How to Choose the Right Bow and Arrow

Find the best archery set for hunting. Learn exactly what to look for when shopping for your set so that you come away with one that helps you nab trophy hunts.

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

Venison Sausage Sandwich

Chef Malcom Reed used venison sausage from Gamekeeper Butchery to create this venison sausage sandwich with peppers, onions and marinara. This Italian style sub is easy to prepare and one for regular rotation.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Target Bridge Crossings for Fall Crappie

One of the biggest challenges that crappie anglers face when trying to locate their favorite species during the fall is where to find them.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Conservation Story: Redfish and The Force of Nature

The year was 1977, a doomsday inflection point for the commercially exploited Texas redfish. Such despair brought to huddle an intimate group of recreational fishermen. There, from the confines of a tackle shop, they began organizing what many believed was the last stand for wild redfish.

Fishing, Conservation, Mossy Oak Fishing

Class and Quality: What Makes A Great Trailer Hitch

There are a lot of different trailer hitches on the market, and it can be difficult to find the right one. There are many factors that need to be taken into consideration when purchasing a trailer hitch, including weight capacity, class, and quality.

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Mark and Terry Drury Receive National Conservation Award

The Drury's home state of Missouri has recognized the work and effort they’ve put in to improve their local dirt and to extend the message of conservation.

Conservation, Land Management, News

Aging Deer Using Jawbone Analysis: Deer Dentistry Data

The average hunter can quickly see antler size, hoof-sloughing, sex, weight, if a doe is wet or dry, the obvious and apparent physiognomies. However, aging a jawbone may present something of a conundrum for the untrained hunter.

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

Garlic and Herb Bison Ribeye

Chef Malcom Reed used bison ribeyes from Gamekeeper Butchery to create these garlic herb steaks cooked to perfection.

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Selecting The Right Trailer Hitch

While selecting the right trailer hitch for your specific purpose may seem daunting, it can be broken down into the basic elements noted here.

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Planting Trees for Deer

Many managers often do not think about considering the trees by removing less desirable trees that have little or no value to wildlife, and replacing them with those that benefit your preferred wildlife species.

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

Mossy Oak Break-Up Country Seat Covers and Steering Wheel Covers from Leadpro Available Now

Customize your vehicle with Mossy Oak automotive accessories from Leadpro. Available now are seat covers and two sizes of steering wheel covers.

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How to Protect Your Gear on Public Land

The important thing to keep in mind is that with more hunters hitting public ground than ever before, the need to keep your gear and goods protected from theft is at an all-time high. Here is a look at how to protect your gear on public land this season.

Deer, Gear, How-To

Aggressive vs Invasive Trees

Some trees may be undesirable but aren’t necessarily all bad.

Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Living

Understanding the Science of Whitetail Deer Movement

MSU Deer Lab co-director, Dr. Bronson Strickland, shares research on whitetail deer movement so you can stake out the best location this hunting season.

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3 States to Bow Hunt Velvet Bucks

By Heath Wood For bowhunters who dream of tagging a velvet-racked buck, early-season hunts provide a unique opportunity. As a young teenager, I often bought hunting videos for entertainment and to fuel my anticipation for the upcoming season. Often, the first hunt in the videos would be an early-season hunt featuring a velvet whitetail buck. These hunts took place before the antler velvet had entirely shed, presenting a rare chance to arrow a mature buck

Deer, Mossy Oak, Bow

Bachelor Group Behavior: How to ID the Buck You'll Hunt This Fall

Heath Wood For whitetail hunters, July is more than just the heart of summer; it's a necessary time to observe buck behavior that can pay off come fall. As velvet antlers grow and patterns become clear, bachelor groups form the social core of a buck’s world. However, those who use game cameras for summer scouting know all too well that these groups don’t stay together forever. I used to get frustrated seeing trail camera photos

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak

Seeing Stripes: Targeting Striped Bass

Bart K. Davis When it comes to East Coast sport fishing, few fish inspire as much passion and pursuit as the striped bass. These sleek, silver torpedoes called stripers haunt coastal waters from the Carolinas to Maine, offering anglers a perfect blend of challenge and reward. Whether you're fishing from a beach or boat, in the surf or offshore, striped bass are a worthy adversary—provided you know how to find and fool them. Striped bass

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Big Bucks Avoid People in Summer Too: Low-Impact Scouting Tips

Heath Wood The summer months present a prime opportunity for scouting whitetails. Bucks are in velvet, rapidly developing their antlers, and often follow consistent feeding routines. However, many hunters make the mistake of getting too close too early. Just because it’s not hunting season doesn’t mean pressure isn’t important. Mature bucks are already accustomed to human presence, and one wrong move in July or August can cause a big deer to leave long before opening

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak

Panfish Crawfish Bread Bowls

George Fiorille Catching panfish is a lot of fun. They are one of the best fish to start kids or inexperienced anglers on because they are plentiful and relatively easy to catch. By having lots of action starting off fishing, it gives the angler a greater chance of liking the sport and staying with it. Panfish are not only easy to catch but they are great to eat if prepared properly. One of the most

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Summer Pier Fishing Tips

Phillip Gentry Regardless of whether you favor freshwater or salt, many beach going anglers head to the local public pier to do some fishing while on vacation. Summer time is in full swing across the country and is the most popular season for people to head to the coast on vacation. Like a lot of people, vacation time means time to do some fishing. Whether you are a veteran of saltwater or prefer less sodium

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Deer Diet: What Bucks Are Eating in July and Why It Matters

Heath Wood As summer reaches its peak, whitetail bucks are quickly developing in both antlers and body. Nutrition is crucial during this time, and knowing what deer are eating in July isn’t just interesting; it’s a vital part of the puzzle for serious hunters trying to find and pattern mature bucks before the season starts. While driving across eastern Missouri, Kentucky, and Tennessee on our way to a family vacation, I probably didn't keep my

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

Smoked Pulled Wild Boar BBQ Sandwiches with Carolina Gold Sauce

If you're looking for a new way to cook Wild Boar, this recipe is for you! Need Wild Boar? Check out Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery for all of your wild game meat needs. Step 1: The Wild Boar Shoulder (Smoked and Pulled) Ingredients: 1 bone-in wild boar shoulder (5–7 lbs) 2 tbsp yellow mustard (binder) 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tbsp kosher salt 2 tbsp black pepper 2 tbsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp garlic powder

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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.

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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

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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

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How to Catch Red Snapper While Fishing

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

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