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Buck to Doe Ratio: Understanding the Balance

If you want to see more and bigger bucks, and larger body weights, you probably need to thin your doe population out a bit, possibly a lot. A given piece of land will hold and sustain X amount of deer (both bucks and does).

Deer, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Saltwater Fishing for First Timers

Saltwater fishing is an exciting and relaxing activity that many anglers find to be unique when compared to freshwater fishing.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Elk Hunting Expectations for a First Timer

What should you expect before you make your way West to chase bugling elk this fall? That’s a great question that every aspiring elk hunter should think about.

Big Game, Gear, How-To

Minced Venison and Mushroom Pie

Summer is the time of year to go through the freezer and take inventory of your wild game. Grind up any of the meat that is getting old, and put it to good use in a pie.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Greg Hackney: How to Catch a Really Big Bass

Yes, you can get lucky and catch a big bass in many different places. However, the most consistent spot to find and catch a large bass is where no one else is fishing, and possibly where no one ever has cast a lure.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

What Irritates Kevin VanDam When He’s Bass Fishing?

We’re all going to get upset when something changes that causes bass not to bite. But the faster we can get over being upset, the quicker we can get back to asking ourselves what we can do to start catching bass.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Mossy Oak Fishing

Fawning Time: A New Beginning

Within minutes of birth, most fawns will attempt to stand and take their first steps. They are very vulnerable to predators, and at this point their survival depends on the doe.

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

4 Ways to Safely Store Guns

These four methods are each good ways for ensuring gun safety.

How-To, Firearm

Ott DeFoe on His Future

I learned many years ago that to be successful I had to make sure I kept first things first. The first three things in my life in importance are God, my family and my fishing.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Mossy Oak Fishing

Why GameKeepers Should Be Keeping Records

If you want to make smart decisions about your property, detailed record keeping is a must. Learn more about why gamekeepers should be keeping records from Mossy Oak.

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

How to Implement a Wetland Reserve Easement Program

Learn about Wetland Reserve Easement programs and how to start your own WRE project from Mossy Oak.

Waterfowl, Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties

The Pros and Cons of Industrial Agriculture

Industrial agriculture is the primary food production system in the United States, but is it a good thing? Read on to learn more about the pros and cons.

Greg Hackney Names His Favorite Lure for Bass Fishing in Hot Weather

When temperatures are more than 90 degrees and perhaps more than 100 degrees, I probably will pick a Hack Attack Pad Perch to fish for bass.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Video, Mossy Oak Fishing

The Benefits of Prescribed Fires on Pine Stands

Pine stands provide an attractive habitat for wildlife, but overgrowth can be counterproductive to this goal. Fortunately, prescribed fires can help.

Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties

My Worst Walleye Tournament with Johnnie Candle

Whether a walleye tournament fisherman, a bass tournament fisherman, a crappie or a catfish tournament angler, we’ve all endured bad tournaments. So, what happened to cause a tournament fisherman to have the worst tournament he’s ever had? Johnnie Candle shares his experience.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Mossy Oak Fishing

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Venison Double Cheeseburger

Yes, you’re seeing double. Double up your venison patties for this stackable burger with special sauce. Keep the napkins handy.

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

How to Make Rattling Deer Antlers

Author Brodie Swisher breaks down how he turned some of the sun-bleached mounts or smaller antlers hiding out in the garage into functional tools.

Deer, How-To

How To Adapt To Post-Rut Hunting

The post-rut can be an excellent time to find a mature buck, still on his feet and ready for action.

Deer, How-To

Strategies For Hunting the "Second Rut"

Often, the first to mid-December, white-tailed does, and bucks go into what many hunters refer to as the second rut. Some hunters do not like to use the term second rut to describe the re-occurring breeding activities that occur during this time because the rutting activity is far different from that of the primary rut.

Deer, How-To

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

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