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Testing the Leupold VX®-5HD 3-15x44 CDS-ZL2

Bill Gabbard reviews the new optics for Mossy Oak.

Big Game, Deer, Gear

Mastering the Dredge for Offshore Fishing

While trolling offshore, create the illusion of a tightly packed school of baitfish, with enough silhouette and profile to attract the attention of a pack of hungry sailfish, or maybe a prowling blue marlin.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Venison Sweet Onion Bourbon Burger

Impress folks this summer with this 10/10 venison burger recipe that doesn't take too much extra time to make.

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Crappie Fish Tacos

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

Fishing, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Everything You Need to Catch Catfish

As most know, Catfish are hard-fighting and delicious to eat. The equipment needed to catch catfish is inexpensive and everything you need for traditional pole fishing or any of the DIY methods listed below can be easily found at your local Walmart! In this article, we’ll cover the basics of catfishing and share a few different fishing methods we use at Mossy Oak to put these delicious fish on our plates!

Fishing, How-To

The Keys to Kayak Bass Fishing

Tournament bass fishing from a kayak is much different than chunkin’ and windin’ from a 5,000 pound sparkly-hulled bass boat powered by a 200 HP outboard.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

BUILT: Cody Calls, The Groundbreaking Turkey Call Company’s History

To put an incredible end cap to a historic turkey season here at Mossy Oak, we’ve profiled the legendary Bill Zearing of Cody Calls. Written by Jessi Cole Bill Zearing firmly cemented his place in the turkey history books with his creation of the wooden sounding board for turkey pot calls and his thoughtful innovations continue to carve the path for modern call makers today. A self-taught turkey hunter, Zearing recalls that in ‘65, when

Turkey, News, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Companions

Top Red Drum Fishing in the South

Redfish fight hard and eat good. Here's the five best places to fish for them.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

The Billfish Foundation: A Legacy of Conservation

In the 1970s and ‘80s, billfish stocks were in bad shape just about everywhere in the world.

Fishing, Conservation, News, Mossy Oak Fishing, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Father's Day Hunting and Fishing Wishlist

Dads are important. They taught you how to hunt, how to fish, and helped you drag plenty of deer. Dads are teaching the next generation how to appreciate the outdoors, too. There's so many reasons to thank the dads in your life, so here's a few suggestions on gifts that'll make them feel appreciated. Hunting Gifts for Dad Hunter Safety System Mossy Oak Pro Harness $169.99 Keep Dad safe in the woods this fall with

Turkey, Fishing, Big Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Predator, Conservation, Land Management, Gear

Finis Mitchell: The Wind River’s One-Man Conservation Corps

Pronounced “fine-us,” young Mitchell and his dad, Henry, stocked some 2.5 million trout across a 3,500-square-mile swath of Wind River backcountry dappled with thousands of fish-barren snowmelt lakes.

Fishing, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Keys to Offshore Fishing Success on the Troll

Trolling is a great way to cover a lot of water throughout the day.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Elite and Bass Pro Tour: Lake Murray Breakdown

The comeback kids of the Mossy Oak Fishing Team put on major displays not only of fishing prowess, but also of perseverance, as the famous fishery near Columbia, South Carolina hosted both the Bass Pro Tour and the Bassmaster Elite Series in April. In the former event, 2019 Bassmaster Classic winner Ott DeFoe made a final day surge to move up from 10th place to the runner-up position, narrowly missing out on the win. Just

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Bassmaster Elite Series Breakdown: Santee Cooper

April is prime time to catch not only big fish, but lots of big fish. For the first three days, the weather was reasonable and anglers pursued everything from sight fishing to fry guarders to a shad spawn to topwater patterns.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Foraging For Wild Garlic and Wild Onions

Learn what to look for when foraging for wild onions and garlic, and know how to avoid Daffodil shoots. Check Mossy Oak's blog for the best onion dip recipe!

How-To, Ingredient Wild

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The Stages of Kevin VanDam's Fishing Career

The storied career of the legendary angler that is Kevin VanDam is worth a full look. From young buck hot on the scene up to retirement, we break down his angling career.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Using a Grunt Call in Early Season

When calling in September or early October, a hunter shouldn’t expect the same result as one would experience during the rut.

Deer

Liquid Fertilizer vs. Granular: Understanding Food Plot Fertilizers

Here we cover fertilizer basics, like macro and micronutrients and soil tests, then drills down into the differences between liquid and granular fertilizers and what’s best for your food plot needs.

Deer, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries, BioLogic

Venison Double Double Burger

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

Understanding Whitetail Deer Senses

Whitetail deer senses are adapted to detecting predators. To fill your deer tag this season, learn what is a deer's best sense to inform your hunting strategy.

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Bow, Firearm

Unknown and Blind Retrieve Sequences

Mossy Oak Kennels Head Trainer Bill Gibson gives us three sequences of unknown and blind retrieves to advance a retriever to the next level and discusses the desired skill sets gained from the drills and areas of success or room for improvement to look for.

Waterfowl, Dogs, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels

When Morning Hunts Should Begin

One of the most prominent debates amongst hunters is the best time to hunt during the early season.

Deer, How-To

Gifford Pinchot: Generational Giant of American Conservation

Pinchot and Roosevelt were confidants with a shared vision on how forests and wildlife should be managed for the generational benefit of all.

Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

5 Bowhunting Fails That’ll Cost You a Deer

Bowhunting is challenging enough as it is without making these pretty basic mistakes. Consider this the first phase of “what not to do” in planning your bowhunting season.

Deer, Bow

Nighttime Predator Hunting Strategies

Hunting hogs, coyotes, bobcats, and foxes at night is an effective strategy to reducing numbers.

Predator, Conservation, Land Management, Firearm

Venison Boudin Biscuits

Boudin patties cooked on a griddle and paired with drop biscuits and pickled jalapeños create a crowd favorite every time.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Perfecting Your Tree Stand

When it comes to hunting whitetails, much has been composed about stand placement, playing the wind and thermal and other major points; however, oftentimes it can be tiny details that mean the difference between “antlers on the ground” and a “white, hairy flag waving goodbye.”

Deer, How-To

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