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That Smell - Bringing In Bucks During the Rut

Hunting season for whitetails encompasses three to four months depending upon which state you choose. Obviously whitetails can be harvested during anytime of the season, but most hunters’ favorite time is the rut. But whitetails can exhibit rut behavior during that entire time, so what most hunters imply by the rut is more specifically, the chase phase and the residual activity that can be caught on either side of actual breeding. Why do hunters like

Big Game, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Heart Of Texas Bowhunting Hunters Harvest Deer Scoring 150-160

We intensively manage our deer herds. That’s why our hunters see more bucks than does. We have so-many deer on our lands that we have to cull a lot of deer – bucks with undesirable genetics or does when we see that we have too-many does on the property. This section of Texas is extremely saturated with miles and miles and miles of deer. I'm pretty sure that we take more deer off the 8,000

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak

Unbelievable Deer Management

Kevin Burleson has owned Heart of Texas Bowhunting for 13 years, 16-miles west of Brady, Texas. Geographically it’s right dead center in the middle of Texas. Can you imagine seeing 30 to 40 bucks each day that you hunt? The deer-management system that Kevin Burleson uses may not produce this type of results on other properties in the U.S. However, this management system works for Burleson in Texas.

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

First Deer Hunts Stay with Us for a Lifetime

Dry leaves covered the ground, thinner along the crests of ridges, then deeper in the valleys between. The air smelled like wood smoke, anticipation and December. The deer hunter among my Old Men walked at a brisk clip and I panted and hustled to keep up, a heavy rifle weighing on my shoulder, my heavy clothes already filling with sweat.

Big Game, Deer

Mossy Oak Pursuit Energy Adds New Flavors

Mossy Oak Pursuit Energy has announced that two new flavors are joining the Original flavor, which are all available across the U.S. in three new cans. Now outdoor enthusiasts have three smooth, delicious energy sources to keep them sharp and focused for hunting, fishing, and anything else they love doing outside.

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The Day Outdoor Writer John E. Phillips Almost Died

As we both lay on the ground together, I tried to determine what had happened. I also wanted to make a quick check of my body parts to make sure they were all intact. I could hear Dixon asking, “Bubba are you okay? Bubba are you okay?”

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak, Bow

Southeastern Land Market: Trends, Sales and Forecasts

The Southeast region of the U.S. land market is one of the most diverse in the country, with attributes including a healthy and varied agricultural economy, the nation's largest timber industry, and claim to some of the world's finest hunting and fishing opportunities. The Southeast region sees high demand from buyers.

Conservation, Mossy Oak Properties

Parrish Elliott Tells about After His Tree Stand Fall

When I began to replay the accident in my mind, I realized I had only fallen about 3 feet before the safety harness stopped my fall. My waist was just about even with the platform of my tree stand. So, I only fell only about half of my body length before the harness stopped me. I got back into my stand without any problem. The only place that I felt any pressure when the harness

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yurbuds powered by JBL Partners with Mossy Oak

yurbuds powered by JBL, the sport earphones guaranteed never to hurt or fall out, announced the launch of the new Mossy Oak series. An exciting launch for the brand, the product is geared towards outdoor sportsmen and women who want gear that is a seamless fit with their lifestyle. Available in orange and green designs, the product sports Mossy Oak’s signature Obsession pattern. The earphones are a great partner for active lifestyles of all kinds.

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Parrish Elliott Says Thank You, Lord, He’s not Dead after His Tree Stand Fall

I've been bowhunting and climbing trees for 30 years. I've never fallen, I've never had an accident, and I consider myself a very-safe bowhunter. I had tried safety harnesses before, but I felt like they were very restrictive and got in the way when I was trying to turn, draw and shoot. To be honest, I never felt like I needed to wear one. When I was younger, I always thought I was 10-feet tall

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Mossy Oak Properties of the Heartland expands in Missouri

Mossy Oak Properties of the Heartland is pleased to announce that Mossy Oak Properties of the Heartland-Land and Lakes Properties will be opening a second land brokerage office, with the new office located in Marshfield, Missouri.

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The Albino Whitetail Deer: A Guide

Discover the mystique of the albino whitetail deer with this guide. Join Mossy Oak for captivating stories and insights into these enchanting creatures.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Cuz's Grandson Matt Takes His First Deer

He could look at the deer and then the drawing with the X drawn right behind the shoulder. He did that a couple of times and whispered, “Pop, I can shoot him right there.” I leaned over, so I could see he was indeed on the doe and told him, “Whenever you’re ready, squeeze the trigger on the crossbow.” I pushed the safety off the crossbow and watched almost in disbelief as the arrow disappeared

Big Game, Deer, Bow

Tales from the Field

My deer hunting trip with my grandson Matt Ellis was supposed to be just a dry run. I’d been introducing myself to the ins and outs of a crossbow with the hopes of getting some family members to go bowhunting. I never even had held a crossbow or shot one. But I quickly learned I may have been missing something. In the process of getting myself and other family members familiar with the horizontal archery

Big Game, Deer, BioLogic, Mossy Oak

Babes, Bullets and Broadheads Mentors Women and Young People in Hunting and Outdoor Skills

Our organization sponsors six women-only hunts per year. Then each one of us takes new hunters one-on-one hunting with us. We teach them gun safety, how to enjoy the outdoors and how to hunt. The three of us and our field staff work together and independently to take women and children hunting like our Turkeys for Teens hunt. Also, we help other organizations that put on hunts for children. We want to continue to grow

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Wild Turkey Mating Behavior: Courtship, Breeding, and Reproductive Insights

Courtship displays, gobbling behavior, clutch genetics, paternity insights, and more are discussed in this article as advised by Dr. Mike Chamberlain.

Turkey, Conservation

2025's Best Turkey Hunting Gear

Here's a snapshot of some of our favorite items; they're a mix of brand new to the market and classic items that continue to impress us year after year.

Turkey, Gear

Turkey Brine and Smoke Recipe For Lunch Meat

Here’s how to make lunch meat from your wild turkey.

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

How To Catch Spring Shellcrackers

As far as panfish go, shellcrackers, formally known as redear sunfish and colloquially know as Chinquapins in some parts, often fly under the radar behind crappie and bluegills.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Saving the Gizzard Stones

Looking for a unique way to save the memories of your bird? Start saving the gizzard stones for a colorful way to collect more trophies from your bird each spring.

Turkey, How-To

Crappie Tactics: Insight from Pro Angler Whitey Outlaw

We talk to Whitey Outlaw, a retired professional angler who spent 42 years on the crappie tournament circuit. He’s got as good of advice as you’ll ever hear.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Redbud Jelly and Foraging for Redbuds

Redbuds make for an easy forage and some great-tasting jelly. Our friend Beka Garris gives us her jelly recipe and tips!

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Nativ Nurseries

Black Crappie vs White Crappie

A lot of anglers lump the black crappie and the white crappie together as one species, but knowing the differences can help you catch more fish.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Crappie Fish Tacos

When the crappie are biting, fry them up for a fresh and flavorful taco night.

Fishing, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

How to Make a Wingbone Call

Wingbone calls are one of the coolest ways to remember a hunt and honor a turkey, and all in all you can get one done with about 2-3 hours of work (with some waiting in between.)

Turkey, How-To, Video

Foraging for Dandelions

Foraging for dandelions and want to know where to find them? Read Dr. Brooks Tiller's blog post at Mossy Oak and learn all about dandelion harvesting today!

How-To, Wild Game Recipes, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Ingredient Wild

Morel Mushrooms Foraging

Morel mushrooms are the ultimate find in the spring woods. Here's advice on how to find them.

Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Companions, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Ingredient Wild, Nativ Nurseries

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