Your Obsession

Feed Your Obsession

This is your destination for all things outdoors, and the captivating content that keeps you educated, inspired and informed. Whether you’re preparing for your next successful season by picking up new tips and techniques, or just browsing our articles and videos for your viewing entertainment, there’s always something worthwhile here for you to take in and enjoy.

Filter

Meat and Potato Loaf

Meatloaf is considered comfort food by many, and adding potatoes to a loaf provides the perfect meal for hunters wanting savory flavor and energy for the next outing.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

You Can Catch Fish Offshore in the Fall

As the weather cools down, and deer season arrives, consider the possibility of heading offshore to catch some of these fun-fighting saltwater fish for a delicious fall fish fry.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Properties Donate To Catch-A-Dream

A joint effort between Mossy Oak and Mossy Oak Properties, Inc. has recently contributed a total of $30,000 for the mission of Catch-A-Dream, a charitable organization which provides children with life-threatening illnesses meaningful outdoor experiences. The donation was presented on September 25th, 2020 in conjunction with Mossy Oak Properties’ National Day of Conservation.

News, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Properties

The Bull Elk That Taught Mark Hanson the Most

You’re destined to be enamored by any monster bull. I was deadset on taking that 400+ bull. I passed up several other really nice bulls, because I decided I was going to take that monster bull and put my tag on his rack.

Big Game

Trophy Report: Natalie Kesper’s Iowa Buck

My daughter, Natalie, has been on a hot streak! In three years, she has killed three bucks that hunters three times her age only dream about.

Deer, Firearm

Free Printable Shooting Targets

Successful hunting starts with preparation and that includes sighting in your rifle or shotgun using anatomically correct targets. Get your free printable shooting targets here!

Small Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Firearm

Roast Duck With Maple Baked Beans And Grits

This dish was inspired by a friend’s dad at duck camp one fall. We came back to camp after a successful hunt and had a meal of freshly harvested duck breast with eggs and a side of baked beans mixed with raisins and cut-up hotdogs.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

4 Tips for Trapping More Wild Hogs

As landowners with skin in the game of controlling feral hogs, my wife and I have learned a few tricks that make us more successful and make the job a little easier. Here are a few tips that will help you.

Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Mossy Oak Fishing and Millenium Marine Announce New Boat Seat

Mossy Oak Fishing is excited to announce the all-new B-301 Boat Seat, conceived from a collaboration with Millenium Marine.

Fishing, Gear, Mossy Oak Fishing

Composting for Kids: 5 Benefits of Composting with Your Family

Composting is a great opportunity to teach kids about nature, preserving the planet, and the science of decomposition. Learn how to start a compost bin with kids.

Conservation, Land Management, How-To

Elk Hunting with Friends is Fun and Also Necessary at Times

Over the years, I’ve learned that the more friends you have, who will hunt with you, or come to where you’ve got an elk down and help you get the bull back to your vehicle, makes the job of butchering and carrying out meat much quicker, and the hunt’s more fun for everyone.

Big Game, Bow

Venison Bolognese With Tagliatelle

Bolognese is a classic Italian meat ragù traditionally served with tagliatelle, a broad flat egg noodle. This is a hearty family meal

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

More on Mark Hanson’s Biggest Bull Bow Elk Ever

My son being with me meant we could share the memories of this hunt together, and I could get my elk out of the woods more quickly with my son helping.

Big Game, Bow

Barbecued Venison and Wild Boar Ribs

Once you truly nail a dry rub and master smoking ribs, I doubt you will ever go back to braised ribs again. The flavor is far superior.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Mark Hanson’s Biggest Bull Elk with a Bow

From earlier hunts, I knew elk would feed in the meadows at night and return to the wilderness area just at sunup.

Big Game, Bow

Latest Content

Saving the Gizzard Stones

Looking for a unique way to save the memories of your bird? Start saving the gizzard stones for a colorful way to collect more trophies from your bird each spring.

Turkey, How-To

Crappie Tactics: Insight from Pro Angler Whitey Outlaw

We talk to Whitey Outlaw, a retired professional angler who spent 42 years on the crappie tournament circuit. He’s got as good of advice as you’ll ever hear.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Redbud Jelly and Foraging for Redbuds

Redbuds make for an easy forage and some great-tasting jelly. Our friend Beka Garris gives us her jelly recipe and tips!

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Nativ Nurseries

Black Crappie vs White Crappie

A lot of anglers lump the black crappie and the white crappie together as one species, but knowing the differences can help you catch more fish.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Crappie Fish Tacos

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

Fishing, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

How to Make a Wingbone Call

Wingbone calls are one of the coolest ways to remember a hunt and honor a turkey, and all in all you can get one done with about 2-3 hours of work (with some waiting in between.)

Turkey, How-To, Video

Foraging for Dandelions

Foraging for dandelions and want to know where to find them? Read Dr. Brooks Tiller's blog post at Mossy Oak and learn all about dandelion harvesting today!

How-To, Wild Game Recipes, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Ingredient Wild

Morel Mushrooms Foraging

Morel mushrooms are the ultimate find in the spring woods. Here's advice on how to find them.

Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Companions, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Ingredient Wild, Nativ Nurseries

Tips for Hunting the Morel Mushroom

Check out Mossy Oak's morel mushroom hunting tips to learn what gear you need, how to eat them and much more. Read Your Obsession blog today!

How-To

A History and a How-to for the Trumpet Turkey Call

Turkey hunters are a rare breed. They tend to cherish the past, as well as strive for a better tomorrow, like no other hunting community out there

Turkey, Video

BUILT: Cody Calls Turkey Calls

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.

Turkey, News, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Companions

Proven Strategies for Tough Gobblers

“There are those birds that seem downright un-killable. When you encounter them, it might be time to think outside the box call, throw the book away and try something more “unconventional.””

Turkey

Explore All Posts