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Survival Tips: How to Build a Fire in Wet Weather

A fire can save your life, but can you start one in the rain if you had to? Keeping these survival tips in mind can mean the difference between having an awesome story to impress your friends with or being the poster child for what not to do in a dangerous situation.

How-To

Fishing Cypress Trees for Bass in the Fall and Winter

One of my favorite lures during the fall and winter months is either a Strike King KVD 1.5 or 2.5 crankbait to fish around cypress trees, which we have plenty of in south Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. The bass really congregate around those cypress trees in the fall of the year.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To

Basic Boating Safety and Rules of the Road

Boating is one of the most enjoyable forms of spring and summer recreation, whether it be fishing, skiing, tubing or just cruising the waterways. Like any outdoor activity, it comes with its potential hazards, not the least of which is collision with another boat. You can go a long way toward avoiding that with a better understanding of the rules of the road.

Fishing, How-To

Waterfowl Shooting Tips from Browning Arms

Browning makes a shotgun to fit your shooting style. Once you find your ideal waterfowl gun, practice these tips for better success in the field.

Country Roots, Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, How-To, Firearm

DIY Venison Sausage: Recipes, Equipment and More

Expert game cook Stacy Harris stops by Mossy Oak to provide some great tips on how to make delicious venison sausage at home. Explore venison sausage recipes and tips on our blog.

Deer, How-To, Wild Game Recipes

Antler Restrictions: Good or Bad?

There are certain topics we revisit on a regular basis and this is one of them. Call them what you want, antler point restrictions (APRs) or mandatory antler restrictions (MARs), they have become increasingly more popular and widespread over the recent past. And though many programs are fairly recent, others have been around long enough that we’re starting to see some of the successes and failures and take a more objective look at the pros

Deer, Conservation, Mossy Oak GameKeepers

Colorado Elk Hunting is a Top Choice for All Levels of Experience

Colorado has millions of acres of public property accessible to the general public, over-the-counter elk tags available for three-fourths of the units, relatively low tag costs, fantastic guides, and a major hub airport to fly into. To me, this adds up to the perfect recipe for elk hunting adventure. On top of this, Colorado also offers a wide range of terrain and the opportunity at massive bulls. It is literally the best of all worlds!

Big Game, Bow, Firearm

Corey Jarvis and Hunting Canadian Mule Deer

Sixteen of Mark Drury’s 18 mule deer bucks have been taken in Alberta while hunting with Corey Jarvis of Raymond, Alberta. “I tell hunters, ‘Everyone loves Raymond,’” Jarvis says laughingly. Jarvis has been hunting mule deer for 30 years and guiding mule deer hunters for the last 20 years.

Big Game, Deer, Bow, Firearm

Insect Safety Tips: Preventing Stings and Bites

Learn how to properly ID common insects and which ones are the most dangerous or benign. Mossy Oak has practical tips to keep you safe and productive while you’re afield.

How-To

How To Make Certain Your Waterfowl Food Plots are Legal

Learn a little bit about the regulation of waterfowl food plots, including detailed information on baiting and the ethics surrounding this poor hunting practice.

Waterfowl, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, How-To

Finding and Catching Spotted Bass

Although most tactics that professional fishermen use are to catch largemouth bass, when you’re fishing for spotted bass, especially in clear, deep water, you must use a finesse technique.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To

More Than Sticks and a String: How to Choose the Right Bow and Arrow

Find the best archery set for hunting. Learn exactly what to look for when shopping for your set so that you come away with one that helps you nab trophy hunts.

Big Game, Deer, Gear, How-To, Mossy Oak GameKeepers, Bow

Easy Venison Chili Con Carne

Everyone has their favorite chili recipe, and this is my family's favorite. Venison chili adds a depth of flavor that is superior to other kinds of meats. President Johnson knew this and it is noted that he requested the cooks at the White House to use only venison for his chili. The corn mix in this recipe adds an earthy flavor and adds a texture that is perfect for Con Carne.

Deer, Wild Game Recipes

Antler Size and Determining a Deer’s Age

Antler size is one of the details we use to help determine age, but only one in a long list of aspects like body size and shape, muscle tone, and the appearance of certain features. You will develop a more effective management plan if you can distinguish a buck’s age by assessing it in a photo or by sight. The following characteristics are fairly consistent for whitetails throughout their range.

Deer, Conservation, How-To, Mossy Oak GameKeepers

Deer Hunting Gear: Get Your Basics at Walmart

Getting geared up for deer hunting? Realize your favorite hunting jacket is just not going to work this year? Check out your local Walmart to pick up your deer hunting necessities.

Deer, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Gear

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State of the Wild Turkey: Temporary Dip or Long-Term Decline?

There are many ways that you, as a gamekeeper, can have a positive impact on wild turkey populations. Learn strategies for improving wild turkey numbers.

Turkey, Conservation, Mossy Oak GameKeepers

Drew Benton on Identifying Your Best Bass Baits

Learning the baits you fish best with, anywhere and anytime of the year, is very important.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Build a Better Dove Field

Whether you are managing dove fields for fun or profit, every landowner should carve out a patch of land and dedicate it to hunting America’s favorite native game bird.

Small Game, Mossy Oak GameKeepers, BioLogic, Firearm

Drew Benton’s Keys to Consistent Bass Fishing

I believe one of the keys to consistency in bass fishing is to go and fish on the days when you may not see anyone else on the lake due to bad weather.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Iowa Deer Hunting: Apply Now

If deer hunting Iowa hasn’t made its way on your bucket list, now is the time to start putting in for the coveted Iowa non-resident deer tag and at least start building preference points to make Iowa Deer Season a future vacation.

Deer, News, Bow, Firearm

Why and How to Fish the Mayfly Hatch

Like the shad spawn, the mayfly hatch usually happens early in the morning on most rivers and lakes. It attracts bluegills, and the bluegills attract bass.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Brandon Lester on How to Become a Successful Bass Angler and Get Sponsors

To work as a professional bass angler requires a whole lot of hard work and a major passion for bass fishing.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Why You Need to Fish a Swim Jig for Late May Bass

I like to use the swim jig when the shad are spawning around thick cover, and the bladed jig when the shad are spawning on a rocky bank, a hard clay bank or more open cover.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

What Do You Do When You're Having A Bad Day In A Tournament?

What do you do when you're having a bad day in a tournament? Brandon Lester shares his strategy.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Brandon Lester Fishing Old Lures and Weather Changes

Most bass fishermen don’t realize that an old bait is a new bait today. The year class of bass that’s in a lake today probably hasn’t seen a lure that was really popular 10, 20 or 50 years ago.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

How to Catch Bass When You Can’t See Them with Jordan Lee

One good thing about shad is that they spawn around the same time every year in the same regions, and the bass know that.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

BioLogic’s NEW Game Changer Soybeans

Forage soybeans are an excellent source of protein for whitetails during the months when bucks are growing a new set of antlers and your does are carrying and nursing fawns.

Deer, Conservation, Mossy Oak GameKeepers, BioLogic

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