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Top 3 Dangers to Dogs in the Field

By the nature of “their business,” dogs have many risks and possible ways they might be harmed. We need to do our best to mitigate these risks - this article addresses three of the biggest threats.

Waterfowl, Dogs, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels

3 Tactics For Hunting December Coyotes

It may be hard for some hunters to adjust from deer mode to predator mode. However, when cold weather filters into most parts of the country, the time to take advantage of cold weather coyote hunting is December.

Predator, Elements Terra, How-To

Decoy Rigging for Deep Water Ducks

Deep water duck hunting requires more decoys so simplifying your spreads means less work.

Waterfowl, How-To

How to Score a Deer

You finally have that big deer on the ground, but what did he score? You can green score that buck with this help from Mossy Oak.

Deer, How-To, Bow, Firearm

The Decline of Bobwhite Quail Populations During the 20th Century

Bobwhite quail populations have seen a dramatic decline since the 1950s. Habitats where quail once thrived are no longer. So what happened? Read on to learn more.

Small Game, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

House Passes Historic $490 Million Bill Specific to Chronic Wasting Disease

The United States House of Representatives has passed the Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act in support of solutions to what is commonly considered the greatest threat to populations of elk, moose, whitetails and mule deer.

Deer, Conservation, News

Deer Droppings: What Can They Tell You?

Will your knowledge of deer droppings help you take a big buck this year? These fun facts from Mossy Oak may help you seal the deal.

Deer, How-To

11-Year-Old Lucas McCormick Goes Viral With First Buck

Lucas McCormick, an 11-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, went to great lengths to take his first whitetail buck. The results went viral.

Deer, News, Firearm

Making Sense of Scents and Rubs

Of all the different types of deer sign you can find in the woods, I find rubs to be among the most useful. Understanding the purpose of rubs and knowing the different types can sometimes help tip the odds slightly more toward the hunter’s side of an already unbalanced equation.

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Wild Game Butchering Basics

Butchering and processing wild game has always been a part of my life since childhood. Whenever anyone in my family killed a deer, our kitchen was turned into an impromptu butcher shop.

Big Game, Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

Necessary Paperwork: How to Get a Hunting License

Are you ready to join your buddies at deer camp this year? If you’re not sure how to get a hunting license, Mossy Oak is here to help.

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Predator, How-To, Bow, Firearm

Earl Dennison: The Duck Call Man

Earl Dennison from Newbern, Tennessee, more than likely made and sold more “Reelfoot” style duck calls than any other make. He was a tireless worker that traveled the country promoting his craft. Earl was considered to be the “Duck Call Man!”

Waterfowl

Savage Impulse in 6.5 Creedmoor at the Range

I was sent a Savage Impulse Predator in 6.5 Creedmoor to test. The predator arrived with a Zeiss Conquest Z4 4-16x50 scope already mounted to the integral Picatinny rail using Zeiss rings.

Big Game, Deer, Elements Terra, Gear, Firearm

Historic Bass Pro U.S. Open Benefits Fisheries Conservation

The inaugural Johnny Morris Bass Pro Shops U.S. Open National Bass Fishing Amateur Team Championships was historic, to include $1.58 million raised for American fisheries conservation.

Fishing, Conservation, News, Mossy Oak Fishing

Charles Henry Perdew: Vintage Duck Call Maker

No other name associated with vintage sporting collectibles is as recognizable as the name Charles Perdew. Although he is probably best known for his decoy making, he was also a very accomplished duck call maker.

Waterfowl

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Mossy Oak's 2025 Christmas Guide for Hunters

When you've got hunters and anglers to buy gifts for, you're always going to win when it comes to getting them something they can use outside.

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

3 Ways To Know The Rut Is On

Because the rut can fluctuate due to different regions, weather, and much more, it becomes challenging to predict precisely when the rut will occur in a location. Here are three ways hunters can identify that the rut is in full swing.

Deer

Choosing the Right Waterfowl Ammo

Never has the modern waterfowler had so many options for ammunition choices. We’ll talk about the evolution of waterfowl ammo and how to make a solid choice on what to use.

Waterfowl

New Age Deer Rifles, Worth the Upgrade?

If you’re in the market for a new rifle, there’s going to be some qualifications and points you’ll want to look for. Here’s some rifles we like and some things to consider when making this big purchase.

Deer, Gear

Filling the Freezer: The December Meat Hunter’s Playbook

If you’re lucky enough to have already gotten your buck for the season, you might be thinking about filling the freezer with venison to last you ‘til the next season. Here’s some tips on doing just that.

Deer, Land Management

Al Pastor Boar Shoulders

Try this wild boar shoulder recipe next time you have one down. Originally from the 2025 Fox Hole Shootout!

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Do Food Plots Matter During the Rut?

We interviewed pro deer hunter Mark Drury of Drury Outdoors to discuss if food plots are a factor when considering strategies during the rut and how you can use them to your advantage.

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

How to Kill a Buck During a November Cold Front

It’s that time. This is a magic time in the woods and you want to make the absolute most of it. Here’s some great strategy thinking as well as big Don’t Do’s too.

Deer, How-To

Top 10 Advantages Of Saddle Hunting

Have you ever wondered why many bowhunters have converted to saddle hunting when hunting deer? Have you ever wanted to learn how to bow hunt from a saddle yourself?

Deer, Country DNA, Video, Bow

Best Stand Locations for the Rut

These key spots funnel deer into tighter spaces, condensing activity and greatly improving your odds of not just seeing more deer, but filling your tag when it counts most.

Deer

On Ponds and Potholes: Duck Hunting Small Water

Hunting over small bodies of water for waterfowl can absolutely be a productive way to spend a morning. Here we talk about strategies for hunting these small spots in early season and late season.

Waterfowl

Bottomland Book Club: Excerpt from THE JON BOAT YEARS

Jim Mize wrote a fine book of hunting and fishing tales, and we’ve got the chapter on a wet morning duck hunting on an island in South Louisiana for y’all.

Waterfowl

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