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Down-rodding For Inland Striped Bass

One of the most commonly utilized striped bass fishing tactics is the use of the down rod. Known by a variety of names, this tactic is the vertical presentation of live, dead or cut dead bait.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

10 Best Catfish Baits – Both Live and Artificial

Anglers all over the U.S. use baits, both artificial and live, to lure in the biggest catfish.

Fishing, How-To, Video, Mossy Oak Fishing

Death, Taxes, and Leaky Waders: Bottomland Book Club

One title I’ve never quite achieved is that of a Fly Fisherman. Now, I've tried my hand at this art several times, but due to a strange ability to attract low hanging limbs and a lack in patience the fly rod usually saw little light before it quickly found its way back to the Jeep.

Bottomland Book Club, Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Planning Out of State Hunting Trips

Planning an out of state hunting trip involves quite a bit of organization and preparation. Especially if we are talking about a 7-10 day out west type hunt for big game.

Big Game, Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, How-To

Jim Hautman Wins Federal Duck Stamp Competition a Record 6th Time

No one has won the Federal Duck Stamp Competition more times than Jim Hautman.

Waterfowl, Conservation, News, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

A Trip to Venice, Louisiana for the Mossy Oak Crew

Venice, Louisiana has a few monikers—The End of the World, Tuna Town. It seems to run on its own rules and its own ecosystem where fishing is life and captains are king.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Top Mistakes Coyote Hunters Make

Hunting opportunities for coyotes are typically year-round, with unlimited bag limits most everywhere across the country. But again, they can be tough. Success won’t come easy. So be sure to eliminate the mistakes.

Predator, Gear, How-To, Firearm

Mossy Oak's 4th of July Recipes

A festive venison steak, wild raspberry hand pies, and smoked deviled eggs to impress your friends at this year's 4th of July gathering!

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

5 Ways to Beat the Dreaded Autumn Lull

Do you believe in the feared “autumn lull?” Much is changing in the whitetails’ world during this phase of the fall and most hunters have their beliefs as to why this “calm before the storm” happens.

Big Game, Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

Controlling Feral Hogs: Ethical Considerations

I know it is difficult for those who have not dealt with feral hogs to understand the depth and scope required to get a handle on the problem. Many think hogs are fun to hunt, they do not understand what it takes to win this war, but have no doubt, it is a war.

Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

How to Travel with Your Kayak: 9 Helpful Tips

Here are nine tips to help you conquer the not-so-romantic side of kayak transport and get you out on the water more efficiently.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

BBQ Wild Boar Soul Bowl with Macaroni and Cheese

A soul bowl is a BBQ bowl that is said to lift the food soul. This bowl is backed full of rich and creamy mac-n-cheese, black-eyed peas, slow-smoked boar, fried onions, green onions, and BBQ sauce.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

Bowfishing: What to Know Before You Go

Bowfish long enough, and you’ll realize the best and worst of times can happen in a hurry – even on the same night. You better be prepared. Here’s a look at what you need to know before you go on your next bowfishing trip.

Fishing, Gear, How-To, Bow

Summer Redfish Strategies

Call them red drum, channel bass, puppy drum, spottail bass or simply redfish, these inshore fish are frequently the target of vacationing coastal anglers from Massachusetts to Texas. Redfish are voracious fighters that range from 12 to 50 inches and can weigh as much as 60 pounds.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Braiding Sweetgrass: Bottomland Book Club

As someone who spends a lot of time outdoors, this book was a treasure trove of knowledge. It combines both Native American wisdom with lessons from nature in a way that sticks with you long after you put the book down.

Bottomland Book Club, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

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The Importance of a Child’s First Squirrel Hunt

Some say, “It’s just a squirrel!” And I get it. But it’s more than just a squirrel – it’s an opportunity. Here’s a short list of the life-long lessons gleaned on a child’s first squirrel hunt.

Small Game, Firearm

Custom Turkey Calls DIY

The lull between winter hunting seasons and Spring gobbler provide an ideal time to outfit yourself with you own custom turkey calls before the season starts.

Turkey, How-To

3 Wild Game Soup Recipes

Try the venison noodle soup, or pheasant mac and cheese soup, and venison tortellini soup recipes before springtime arrives.

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

Productive Poult Protection

“We spend countless hours and plenty of money planting food plots and planning improvements to attract wildlife. Unfortunately, many plans miss an essential ingredient to ensure healthy bird populations — quality brood habitat.”

Turkey, Big Game, Land Management

The End of Hunting Season - Gear Care

Don't ruin your hunting gear by letting it sit around all off season without cleaning it. Here are some tips for cleaning your rifle, muzzleloader, optics, knives and more.

Gear, How-To, Firearm

Rabbit Hunting Guide for Beginners

Hunting rabbits is a great time and great foundation to introduce folks to the hunting lifestyle. We talk gear, running dogs, location, and more.

Small Game, How-To

Doing a Single Season Grand Slam on a Budget

If you’re a turkey hunter, you’ve at least entertained the idea of completing a grand slam (bagging the four main subspecies of wild turkey in North America).

Turkey

Savage 110 Predator 204 Review

Bill Gabbard is back with enough in-depth gun review, this time featuring the Savage 110 Predator 204, featuring the ACCUFIT and ACCUTRIGGER adjustments.

Predator, Gear, Firearm

Best Guns for Squirrel Hunting

If you’re searching for a new gun to bag squirrels with this season, we’ve made the job much easier with our short list of some of the best guns for squirrel hunting this year. With a variety of options, from rimfire to shotguns, there’s a gun to keep most every hunter happy.

Small Game, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Gear, Firearm

Wild Boar Chorizo Chimichanga with Avocado & Lime Crema

Gamekeeper Butchery has a new meat offering of wild boar chorizo. Here's the chimichanga recipe you didn't know you needed

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

True Companions: Bottomland Book Club

True Companions is a look into the world of bird dogs, both in the field and at home. It explores the emotions that these wonderful creatures elicit from their human counterparts.

Bottomland Book Club, Small Game

Shed Hunting in Crop Fields

Weather conditions, timing, and where you search all play a role in coming home empty handed or with a pile of antlers.

Deer

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