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The Best Height for a Tree Stand

"How high should I hang my tree stand?" There's a lot of factors that go into each specific tree stand placement and height; we'll walk you through these tips.

Deer, How-To

Hunting the October Rut

October whitetail hunting bridges the predictability of early season patterns, followed by the sudden change into the chaotic frenzy of the rut.

Deer

The Best Hunting Gear of 2024

We've kept our ears to the ground in making sure we know about all the latest and greatest hunting gear. We've compiled a list for you here of all the best new hunting gear for 2024 so you can shop and compare with ease. Whether you need a new duck blind, a new hunting saddle, or just some warmer clothes to wear in the field, there should be something here for you. Best Deer Hunting

Turkey, Small Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Predator, Gear

Steve Fland, Realistic Wildfowl Carver

We profile Steve Fland and the process that he uses to take a block of wood into a lifelike and realistic wildfowl masterpiece.

Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Companions

Essential Deer Hunting Gear and Equipment for Early Fall

Here are the fall deer hunting essentials that you'll need as the seasons change from warm weather to cooler temperatures.

Deer, Gear

Week by Week Observations of Buck Movement in October

We break down the month into week by week observations on October deer movement and how to plan for and strategize for early season deer hunting.

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Woodcock Bird Hunting Tips

You would be hard pressed to find as exciting of a hunt as you can when the flight of these birds is just right!

Small Game, How-To, Video

How to Make Wild Boar Bacon

Making fresh bacon out of a wild boar is a pretty great skill to have. Wild game chef Zane Dearien walks us through the process. It's pretty interesting and sounds like a good project for a cold weekend.

Predator, Land Management, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Exclusive Mossy Oak Terra Gila Clothing and Accessories Available at Walmart

Walmart's exclusive line of Mossy Oak Terra Gila products is an excellent array of deer hunting gear.

Turkey, Deer, Gear

Adapting Your Deer Hunting to the Early Fall Weather Changes

As summer fades and the crispness of autumn begins to take hold, deer hunters face a dynamic and often unpredictable set of weather conditions.

Deer

Venison Tomahawk Steak Recipe

This incredible venison tomahawk steak recipe is made by a chef who knows wild game.

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

What is a Hunter's Moon?

Each year, after the Harvest Moon, the October full moon illuminates the night clearly. This October full moon is known as the Hunter's Moon.

Deer

How to Get Ready for Bow Season

When getting prepared for bow hunting season, your equipment is key. Take a look at this checklist to see if you have all the bowhunting gear you need when bow season starts.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Mossy Oak Mountain Country, Gear, Mossy Oak, Bow

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

Free Kids Hunting Activity Sheets!

Free games geared towards the outdoor kid. Print these for your kids to work in the tree stand, at camp, on the road, or at home.

Turkey, Deer, Mossy Oak

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Instant Pot Squirrel Dumplings

This one-pot squirrel dumplings recipe is easy and delicious. A filling and satisfying dish, these dumplings really hit the spot!

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Tailgate Talks: Duck Hunting with Jim Ronquest

by Jessi Cole Walters Jim Ronquest is a certified legend in the waterfowl world. He's a world champion duck caller and a heckuva duck hunter. If there's anyone that can convince a mallard to come visit your little section of the flooded timber, it's Jimbo. Jimbo and Drake Waterfowl invited a group of writers down to Arkansas this December for a couple of days of world-class duck hunting at a storied waterfowl cabin aptly named

Tailgate Talks, Waterfowl

Remington Core-Lokt Copper Bullets Review

Our gun-guru and self-proclaimed “accuracy nut” Bill Gabbard is back to talk about and test Remington’s interesting new solid copper bullets.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Gear

Late Winter Small Game Hunting

Beat the winter in-between seasons blues with squirrels, rabbits, and upland birds this year. Here’s our outline on hunting these small game critters.

Small Game

Assessing Your Property Post-Whitetail Season

A post-season assessment not only provides valuable insights into your land management efforts but also sets you up for success when the 2025 hunting season rolls around.

Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Pheasant and Cornbread Pancakes

I was asked to create my version of chicken and waffles, and this is what I came up with. This recipe is simple, delicious and will keep your spouse, kids or guest coming back for seconds.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

BEARTOOTH by Callan Wink: Bottomland Book Club

Beartooth by Callan Wink is a novel that hunters and anglers alike will enjoy and find unputdownable.

Big Game, Bottomland Book Club, Deer

Predator Hunting in January: Capitalizing on Cold Weather and Hungry Coyotes

By Heath Wood December marks a prime time for predator hunters as the cold temperatures of late fall transition into winter, pushing coyotes into a heightened state of activity. Even though I enjoy coyote hunting all year and have had success throughout the year, December often marks the start of my “winter season” of coyote calling and is the beginning of what I believe to be the best time to hunt coyotes. With food sources

Predator, How-To, Video

3 Things to Know About Late-Season Buck Patterns

Understanding a few key patterns can give you an edge in the late season, setting you up for success when the pressure is on and the daylight hours are short.

Deer

Stand Hunting During Late Season Cold Snaps

Success requires mastering the art of patience, staying warm, controlling wind scent, and adapting to frigid winter conditions and, in some cases, snow-covered landscapes.

Deer

How to Extend Your Effective Shooting Distance

While shots can be missed at any distance, the further the shot is, the harder it is to make due to a broader range of influences.

Deer

Strategies For Hunting the "Second Rut"

Often, the first to mid-December, white-tailed does, and bucks go into what many hunters refer to as the second rut. Some hunters do not like to use the term second rut to describe the re-occurring breeding activities that occur during this time because the rutting activity is far different from that of the primary rut.

Deer, How-To

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