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SUCCESSFUL TURKEY SEASONS START HERE.

The wild turkey is an elusive bird. To get the gobbler, get the know-how. Strategies, management and gear for the hunt can all be found right here.

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NWTF Presents: The Big Six

The National Wild Turkey Federation classified six major regions across 738 million acres to best identify the urgent needs of wild turkeys across the country.

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Jim Turlington--The Artist Behind the 2025 Mossy Oak Wild Turkey Stamp

Jim Turlington is a wildlife artist residing in Deltona, Florida. He's been hunting, photographing and painting wild turkeys for decades.

Turkey, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Mossy Oak Wild Turkey Stamp Helps Fund Large-Scale Florida Wild Turkey Research

Dr. Marcus Lashley is leading a multi-year, multi-faceted wild turkey research project based Florida, one that he says is the largest and most comprehensive turkey study conducted.

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Spring Food Plots | What, When, and How

View our spring food plots for deer and turkey article to identify the critical months in a whitetail's life. Learn when bucks start the antler genesis process!

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Overcoming Early Turkey Season Obstacles

The early season provides some unique challenges to the turkey hunter, like cold weather, little to no foliage, and henned up gobblers.

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Wild Turkey Diseases: Avian Pox and LPDV

As responsible hunters and gamekeepers, we can help turkeys by being vigilant for birds that appear ill, whether we’re observing them or admiring one up close after a successful hunt.

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How Far is Too Far to Call in a Turkey?

Mossy Oak Prostaffer Donald Jarrett talks the fickle nature of turkeys and when to stick it out for a far off bird that’s having trouble making up his mind on whether or not to come your way.

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BBQ Turkey Loaded Fries

Put your turkey legs to good use with this excellent way to bbq and serve them.

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Tailgate Talks: Mr. Walt's First Turkey at 91 Years Old

Mr. Walt's final bucket list item was to kill a wild turkey for the first time.

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Wild Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

The nice part about using ground turkey in Shepherd’s Pie is you can taste the wonderful flavor of the bird and never have to worry about it being tough or drying out. It is sure to be a hit with the whole family and is a great dish to make in advance to take to hunting camp.

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The Popularity and Strategy Behind the Leafy Suit

Turkey hunters love a leafy suit because it’s excellent for breaking up the human form and disguising small movements in the woods.

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6 Mementos To Keep from Your Wild Turkey

It’s not about a trophy for turkey hunters, but keeping the spurs, beard, and fan are a pretty popular way to remember a hunt. Here’s a couple more interesting things to keep on your work desk when you’d rather be in the woods.

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How to Get the Best Taste out of Wild Turkey

Here we talk the importance of the timeline of cleaning birds, brining and marinating, and the best methods of cooking for the breast vs the leg meat.

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The History of Full Foliage

The fifth pattern, Full Foliage, which was released in 1991, is making a comeback 36 years after its initial release.

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Top 3 Turkey Trail Camera Locations

There’s not much more exciting than seeing a longbeard walk by your trail camera and you finally get eyes on your target. Here’s some spots where you’re most likely to catch a glimpse.

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