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The Bonds Of Spring

Dennis is a legend in my eyes, and it turns out he was best friends with another turkey hunting legend: Dick Kirby, the man behind Quaker Boy game calls.I never got the chance to meet Dick, but thanks to the bonds of spring and my relationship with Dennis, I feel like I’ve shared the turkey woods with Mr. Kirby. It’s amazing how turkey hunting brings folks together.

Turkey, Conservation, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Video, Mossy Oak

Wild Turkey Success Story

In the 1500s, the wild turkey population in the United States was approximately 10 million. As unregulated hunting pressure and habitat loss increased, the turkey population rapidly declined. Wild turkeys had once occupied 39 states and by 1920, they were down to 21 states. The lowest population estimate is 30,000. The desire to recover populations as a source of hunting recreation and food procurement were foundational in wild turkey restoration as was the engagement of

Big Game, Turkey, Conservation, Land Management, News

Ott DeFoe Prepares for Bassmaster Texas Fest Elite Tournament

Lake Travis is a fairly clear and deep lake. Known for anglers catching numbers of bass there, but not necessarily big bass, Lake Travis has a good population of three types of bass: spotted, largemouth and Guadalupe bass.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, News

Alligator Weed: A Common Pond Pest

Alligator weed typically grows at the edge of the water, has a thick mat of stems and long pointed leaves. The mat may extend outward into the pond 10 feet or more. It is not uncommon to see these mats break loose from the shoreline and float as islands in the pond. The mats provide excellent habitat for breeding mosquitoes and also for various species of water snakes. These thick mats can impede the use

Fishing, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties

Mossy Oak National ProStaffer Ashlee Lundvall Appointed to President’s Council of Sport, Fitness, and Nutrition

President Donald J. Trump recently announced his intent to appoint Ashlee Lundvall to be a Member of the President’s Council of Sport, Fitness, and Nutrition (PCSFN). According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, “PCSFN engages, educates, and empowers all Americans to adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity and good nutrition. Since 1956, the Council has created and promoted programs and initiatives that motivate people of all ages, backgrounds, and

News, Mossy Oak

Turkey Ballistics: X-rayed Gobbler

That was it. I’d died and gone to ballistics heaven. You prove your choke and turkey load work by pulling out pictures of birds you’ve killed? I see your grip-and-grin photo and raise you x-rays showing pellet placement.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Obsession, Gear, Firearm

Getting Back to Hunting

When I was 16 years old, I quit hunting. I really didn’t come back to hunting until I graduated from college, because there were so many things that pulled me away from hunting. One of the reasons I came back to hunting was because my dad always invited me to go hunting with him. Slowly but surely, I got back into loving to hunt. Now I can’t imagine my life without hunting. I think the

Big Game, Deer, Turkey, Conservation, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Mossy Oak Mountain Country

Mushroom Hunting

Read Dr. Brooks Tiller's latest mushroom hunting tips at the Mossy Oak blog. Learn why mushrooms are beneficial and can help us improve our health!

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Fatherhood, Career and Hunting: Making It Work

Hunting is not what I’m the very best at in the world, but I enjoy living that lifestyle. I like being in the editing studio and in the office, and I sit in front of a computer almost every day. I'm more of a weekend warrior. I try to get out and go hunting as often as I can, but I also have the responsibility to work and care for my family. I have young

Conservation, Land Management

Walleye Fishing with Johnnie Candle

Johnnie Candle from Devils Lake, North Dakota, a member of the Mossy Oak Fishing Team, was born into walleye fishing. “My granddad was a walleye fishing fanatic, and my father was a Lake Erie charter boat captain,” Candle said. “So, walleye fishing always has been in my bloodline.” Candle is also a tournament walleye fisherman and currently fishes the National Walleye Tour . Before he started fishing this tour, he fished the Masters Walleye Circuit

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua

Taylor Drury Helps Reach Potential Female Hunters

Taylor also has a huge social media following outside of Drury Outdoors. So, she can be a role model for young women and young men and demonstrate more inclusion for those ages in hunting TV, videos and social media. Ultimately, we hope she will help bring new hunters into our sport.

Deer, Conservation, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Bow

Drury Outdoors Seeks to Increase Outdoors Participation

The world of outdoors communication has changed. With this new age of our business, we wanted to pass the torch to the next generation internally.

Deer, Conservation, Mossy Oak

ProMaster Parts Custom-Fit Auto Seat Covers in Elements Agua Colors

Mossy Oak Elements Agua can now be purchased on custom-fit seat covers from ProMaster Parts, an affiliate of SCC Northwest Seat Covers Mfg Ltd.

Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Gear, News

The Three Sisters: An Exciting Old, New Approach to Food Plots

Friends, we are going to talk about something new, different and exciting today! I’m not going to discuss soil pH or cultivating techniques. We all know these things are important and are the basics in “farming 101,” but we are going to approach a new and dynamic way of not only planting food plots, but creating food plots that wildlife will be drawn to! What I’m saying is this… I’m going to throw a wrench

Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Conservation, Land Management, How-To, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

DU Films: The Art of Duck Hunting

Ducks Unlimited’s latest online film joins the Hautman brothers on a special waterfowling trip to North Dakota. Joe, Jim and Bob Hautman are renowned wildlife artists and perennial winners of the federal duck stamp contest. “The great thing about hunting in North Dakota mainly is not just the beauty of the landscape but there’s so many ducks there and so many different species,” said Jim Hautman. “So for us to be able to hunt the

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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.

Turkey, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

11 Strategies for Hunting Silent Gobblers

No challenge can be more frustrating than dealing with quiet gobblers. It can humiliate world-champion callers and beginners alike.

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.

Turkey, News

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!

Turkey, Deer, Waterfowl, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

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.

Turkey, How-To

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.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

River Cane Ecology and Canebrake Management for Wildlife

River cane is one such species that is both a striking deviation and a biologically-unique component of Southeastern forest and grassland habitats.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

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.

Turkey, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

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.

Turkey, Tailgate Talks, Video

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.

Turkey, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

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