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Hunting a Moose with Dad

I was impressed that Dad would make that long trip, not knowing whether or not I’d take a moose. And, if I did harvest a moose, that he’d be willing to go with me to see my moose. Dad’s coming meant the world to me.

Big Game

Savage Arms Feature Backcountry Extreme Series Rifles in Mossy Oak Patterns

Savage Arms and Mossy Oak are proud to introduce two different models of the Backcountry Extreme Series rifles specifically designed for the big game hunter and feature Mossy Oak patterns.

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

Having a Face-to-Face Elk Encounter

The bull then stopped 8 yards from me with both of his legs straight out like he was putting on brakes. He looked at me and bugled straight into my face.

Big Game

Cellular Trail Cameras

Here are a few tips that will hopefully help you get more and better pictures with that new cellular camera.

Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Hunting Elk on Rainy Days

On that hunt, I learned about how to overcome my fears and learned that when you’re in the wilderness for 11 days and don’t know how long you’ll be there.

Big Game

The Host with the Most: 3 Turkey Roast Recipes to Try This Thanksgiving

To make it a Thanksgiving everyone will remember, put a contemporary twist on a classic roast turkey recipe.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

Forging Relationships through the Outdoors

Every outdoors enthusiast needs to read this blog before it’s too late for him or her to impact a daughter, a niece or some other female to love being outdoors. Mossy Oak Pro Donnelle Johnson of Franktown, Colorado, spotlights something that many of us overlook and don’t do – take our girls hunting and teach them a love for the outdoors.

Big Game, Deer

Trekking Through the Snow: 6 Safety Tips for Winter Hiking Trips

Winter hiking offers gorgeous scenery but poses numerous challenges. Outfit yourself with the right gear and let people know where you’re going for a safe, enjoyable trek.

How-To

Spring Walleyes and Learning to Use Depth Finders

Whether I’m guiding, tournament fishing or fishing for fun, I know you’ll not get to be as good a walleye angler as you want to be until you’ve tested your skills on numbers of different walleye waters.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Decking Out Your Camping RV During the Off-Season

Building an RV deck is a simple project you can accomplish during the off-season. Follow our tips to create a stylish extension of your living space.

How-To

Limits on Walleyes and What’s Considered a Trophy

The number of walleyes you can catch and keep not only depends on the state where you’re fishing, but also the body of water you’re fishing in a particular state.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Hunting East Texas “Cat” Squirrels: Lessons in Humility

My Texas friends call them “cat squirrels,” and like cats, these small gray squirrels were fast and slippery, sliding up and around branches, leaping from bough to bough, and always heading away from me.

Small Game, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Mossy Oak Obsession, Firearm

Mossy Oak Properties Announces 2020 3rd Quarter Pinnacle Club

We are excited to recognize some of the nations’ top land specialists through our Pinnacle Club. Our land sales professionals are an integral part of our network, and their consistent success speaks volumes as to the caliber of people and professionals they are. We congratulate them on this prestigious honor.

News, Mossy Oak Properties

Catching a Bunch of Winter Walleyes with Johnnie Candle

I’ve had some of my best days of catching lots of walleyes and big ones during November and December in years past. Depending on the body of water I’m fishing, catching 20-40 walleyes in a day isn’t uncommon.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Food or Cover When Managing Smaller Properties?

Managers of small properties (80 acres or less) will most often be lacking the space necessary to house many whitetails.

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

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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

Week-by-Week Buck Movement in October

We break down the month into week by week observations on October deer movement and how to plan for and strategize for early season deer hunting.

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Testing the New Leupold VX-6HD Gen 2

Our friend and “gun nut” Bill Gabbard put the new version of the Leupold top-of-the-line VS 6HD hunting scope to the test on a day at the range.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Gear

Your Guide To Flathead Catfishing

To the casual angler, a catfish is a catfish is a catfish, but to catfish anglers, the different species of catfish are as different as night and day.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Harvesting Does Early - Quality Management

Doe harvest is one of the most vital aspects of managing your herd correctly and many managers believe this should be done as early as possible in the season.

Deer, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Bow, Firearm

My Best Friend Timbo

Neill and Timbo hunted 13 seasons together. Timbo is one of Mossy Oak's greatest dogs; he remains a legend in the Haas family and the dad, granddad, and great-granddad to puppies even today at the Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels. Here Neill writes his parting thoughts on his best friend, Timbo.

Waterfowl, Dogs, Mossy Oak Companions, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels

Best Bow Hunting Bows and Gear for 2025

Bowhunting offers a quieter way to experience the woods. The right gear can make your time afield not only more effective but also more enjoyable. The right equipment does more than just get the job done—it should all work together to keep you focused on the hunt rather than distracted by your setup. From cutting-edge bows released this year to ultra-quiet and beloved bino harnesses and more, here’s a roundup of top gear to help

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Predator, Gear, Bow

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