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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

2024 Fox Hole Shootout Auction's Most Unique Items

Bid on some of the most extraordinary and best turkey calls and hunting gear at Mossy Oak's Foxhole Shootout or online. All proceeds go to charity.

Turkey, Fishing, Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Predator, Conservation, Land Management, Gear, Mossy Oak Companions, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries, BioLogic

Effective Deer Hunting Strategies for September and October

The early fall months of September and October present a unique set of challenges and opportunities for deer hunters.

Deer, How-To

The Advantages of Harvesting Does Early

Doe harvest is one of the most vital aspects of managing your herd correctly and many managers believe this should be done as early as possible in the season.

Deer, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Bow, Firearm

Western Food Plot Strategy

This western food plot strategy is aimed at the 17 states well west of the Mississippi starting in the Dakotas and straight south to Texas and then on west from there. Learn how to create a useful food plot in your area.

Big Game, Deer, Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

How to Make Mock Scrapes for Early Season

The key to success in making mock scrapes has always been timing. Many hunters begin making mock scrapes during mid-October or the pre-rut when bucks and does are making scrapes to communicate with each other before the breeding season.

Deer, How-To

Black & Blue Venison Burgers

This perfectly seasoned burger topped with blue cheese is a flavorful way to prepare your ground venison.

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

Predicting the Winter Forecast Using Persimmon Seeds

Most people have heard of the old wives tale of how to predict winter using persimmon seeds. Here's how to do it and what to look for!

Mossy Oak Companions, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

Testing Out Leupold, Vortex, and Bushnell Rangefinders

Bill Gabbard thoroughly tests the newest rangefinders from Leupold, Vortex, and Bushnell.

Big Game, Deer, Gear

Over-the-Fire Classic Dove Popper w/ Orange

Here's a classic dove popper recipe with a tangy twist that makes for a great combination of flavors.

Small Game, Wild Game Recipes, Video, Ingredient Wild

How to Make Your Bear Recurve Bow Bottomland

Make your recurve bow Bottomland with this simple day project.

Deer, Gear, Video

Draw Waterfowl with Palatable Plantings

Attract waterfowl to your property with plantings they enjoy.

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

Four Legged Heroes of 9/11: Jake the Black Lab

Jake quickly arrived on site post 9/11 to help with the search and rescue process, and he spent 17 long days searching for survivors and human remains.

Dogs, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Venison Hamburger Recipe

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

Elk Hunting Tips

Before you even get to your destination, you need to prepare for your elk hunt. Scott Hatch from Three Forks Ranch in Colorado provides some tips and tricks for elk hunting out West. Watch this video series of elk hunting tips to learn some basics for hunting elk.

Big Game, Country Roots, Mossy Oak Mountain Country, How-To, Bow, Firearm

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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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