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Deer Rattling Tactics for the South

Here’s a look at some rattling tactics for the South to help you find success this season.

Deer, How-To

Thomas McIntyre: Whitetail Perfection

For hunting adventure, from among a generation of solidly professional outdoor storytellers, Thomas McIntyre remains the ultimate hombre, with a trove of immemorial work to prove it.

Big Game, Deer

Kohler Collaborates with Mossy Oak to Launch Camouflage Patterns on KOHLER Residential Generators

KOHLER generators are equipped with a heavy-duty, commercial-grade engine that stands up to extreme weather while operating quietly at a noise level similar to a typical central air conditioner and are now available in Mossy Oak.

Mossy Oak Bottomland, Shadow Grass Habitat, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, News

Predicting Whitetail Movement: New Tech or Old School?

With the way technology has advanced in recent years, we now have smart phone apps that say they can help hunters predict deer movement.

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

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

American Conservation Now Celebrates its 150th Birthday

December 1871, the 42nd United States Congress in Washington officially papered the idea of Yellowstone National Park, a new reality that had most recently been inspired by the artworks of Jackson, Elliot and Moran.

Conservation

Venison Chili Colorado Burritos

Use the tough meat from your deer, elk or antelope and let it cook down in this beautiful rich sauce. You can eat it as is, or stuff it into a burrito as I did. Any way you cook it, you will not be disappointed.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

The Magnificent 7 MM

It seems like I am drawn to rifles chambered in one of the 7mm calibers. The choice of bullet weights and the great ballistic coefficient of the 7mm projectiles just seem to make it a natural for the whitetail deer - my favorite quarry.

Big Game, Deer

Whitetail Subspecies: A New Kind of Slam?

A couple decades or so ago, I was preparing for my first wild turkey grand slam when an idea struck me. Turkey, sheep, moose and caribou hunters all have “slams”- why not deer hunters?

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Missing A Deer Shouldn’t Keep You Out of The Woods

As easy as it is to beat yourself up over missing a deer, it’s not a reason to stay out of your tree stand or out of the woods. The best thing you can do for yourself is to get back out there and try again.

Deer, Bow

Wild Boar Chorizo Queso

Spice up your queso dip with wild boar chorizo from Gamekeeper Butchery. This recipe from Malcom Reed is simple and sure to be a hit.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

New Game Cameras from Stealth Cam feature Mossy Oak Bottomland

Stealth Cam offers its Prowler camera and Connect cellular camera with a Mossy Oak Bottomland pattern. These two cameras live up to the simple and affordable offerings with HD quality that Stealth Cam is known for.

Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Gear, News, Mossy Oak

Mossy Oak's Fox Hole Shootout Raises $160,000 for Its Charities

Mossy Oak’s 4th annual Fox Hole Shoot Out charity event raised over $160,000 on September 15 in West Point, MS.

News, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Properties

Species Profile: Fox Squirrel

As gamekeepers, our habitat and timber management practices not only benefit targeted game species like deer, wild turkey and quail, but other local non-game wildlife also benefit from our efforts. One example is the fox squirrel, (Sciurus niger). Fox squirrels may be vexing to our management efforts at times, but their distinctive appearance and interesting characteristics make their presence uniquely special. As “Nature’s tree planters” they add value to the environment and our outdoor experience.

Small Game, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

5 Tips For Hunting Teal More Successfully

From changing your choke/load combo to standing up the flock, discover five helpful teal hunting tips to help you bag these challenging waterfowl.

Waterfowl, How-To, Firearm

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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

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

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

Fishing, How-To, Wild Game Recipes, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Fishing, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

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

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Red Snapper: Tips and Tactics for an American Favorite

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

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Fishing

Fishing the Emerald Coast: Destin’s Inshore and Offshore Action

Bart K. Davis Destin, Florida, isn’t called “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” for nothing. Tucked along the Emerald Coast in the Florida Panhandle, and with easy access to the Gulf of Mexico, this bustling beach town offers a year-round buffet of saltwater action. From sight-casting to redfish in skinny water to battling cobia just outside the pass, Destin is a dream destination for saltwater anglers. These tips and techniques will help you make the most

Fishing

Flounder Fever: Top Techniques for Catching Flatfish on the East Coast

Bart K. Davis If you’ve ever felt the unmistakable thump of a flounder strike on the end of your line, you know the thrill of targeting these delicious and elusive flatfish. Found along the entire Atlantic seaboard, flounder are a favorite target for inshore anglers. But landing these ambush predators consistently takes more than luck, something I learned growing up on the marshes and sounds of southeastern North Carolina. Fortunately, these tips and techniques will

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Fishing

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