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The Washington Redskins’ Brandon Scherff Falls in Love with Hunting

Twenty-three-year-old Brandon Scherff from Denison, Iowa, started playing football in fourth grade as a quarterback. He was a little over 5 feet tall and weighed about 140 pounds. Today, he is 6’5” and weighs 320 pounds. He played quarterback through junior high, and then he was moved to the offensive line. Today, he's the right guard for the Washington Redskins professional football team. He graduated from the University of Iowa where he played left tackle.

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Mark Hanson Says Bull Elk May Circle You

The area that I drew a tag for this hunt was one of the regions that was hard to draw. This bull elk I took grossed 363 and netted about 347. The area where I took this bull was close to where I’d called in the two bulls for the two hunters within 5 minutes of each other. I had left my vehicle and was walking down a ridge, trying to talk to an elk.

Big Game, Deer, Bow

Mossy Oak Properties Announces Top Producers

Mossy Oak Properties, Inc. is pleased to announce that Brad Hawkins of Mossy Oak Properties Dixie Land & Wildlife in Selmer, Tennessee received its “Agent of the Year” award, and Mossy Oak Properties Mozark Realty in Poplar Bluff, Missouri won the “Office of Year” award at the company’s recent Land Summit, held June 8-9, 2016 in Starkville, Mississippi.

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Mark Hanson Tells about a Bull Elk for His Son Ron

Both of my sons, Ron and Paul, are members of the Mossy Oak Pro Staff. The first bull that a friend and I called up for Ron came in and hung-up about 100 yards from Ron. He bugled several times and finally walked off. Because I knew the area, I realized that on the other side of the hill where we had heard the bull there was an old clear cut.

Big Game, Mossy Oak, Bow

Get your newly planted seedlings through the heat

Planting seedlings and raising them to become trees can be a very rewarding experience. Seasoned tree planters will tell you getting them through the heat and drought of their first summer is the biggest obstacle. Following are some tips for first summer success.

Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Two Bull Elk for Two New Friends at the Same Time

One time I had taken a big bull elk while hunting with my son, Ron, and a friend of mine named Tom Smith. Ron went back to camp to get my vehicle and some frame packs to use to carry the meat out. While he was at camp, he met two other guys who were camping nearby. When Ron told them I had a big bull down, they immediately volunteered to come back with Ron

Big Game, Bow

First Look: 2017 Can-Am Defender Mossy Oak Hunting Edition

The all-new 2017 Can-Am Defender Mossy Oak Hunting Edition is a direct result of a joint effort between Can-Am and the Mossy Oak Pro Staff, so it’s no surprise the side-by-side is decked out in a water-dipped Mossy Oak Break-Up Country camo finish. OutdoorHub contributor Brad Fenson recently used the UTV on a bear hunt in Canada. Check out his video.

Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Gear, Video, Mossy Oak

POMA Pinnacle Award Winners Announced

The Professional Outdoor Media Association's (POMA) 2016 Pinnacle Award honorees were announced by Kevin Tate, vice president of media production at Mossy Oak, during POMA's 11th Annual Business Conference in Kalispell, Montana, on Saturday, June 18. in Kalispell, Mt. Mossy Oak has been the presenting partner of the Pinnacle Awards since the program's inception.

News, Mossy Oak

Mark Hanson’s Biggest Bull Elk Ever – 368 Points

The biggest bull I've ever taken scored 368 points. The place I was hunting was kind of thick. So finding and trying to pattern a particular bull was somewhat difficult due to the terrain. However, my son, Paul, and I went into this area the weekend before elk season opened. We had planned to deer hunt, but we woke up one morning to the sound of an elk bugling. So, instead of deer hunting that

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Getting Ready for Elk Season

Mark Hanson of Mesa, Arizona, took his first elk in 1984. He's been a member of the Mossy Oak Pro Staff for 7 years. To date, he’s harvested 10 bulls. However, he's called in more than 20 bulls for friends and family to take. “We hunt for elk by putting in for tags. If I don’t get drawn, I’ll help anyone who draws a tag find and take his elk. I also maintain a guide’s

Big Game, Mossy Oak

Summer Project Idea: DIY Deer Feeder

This is a simple, but very effective free-choice feeder you can build on your own that will provide many years of service.

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

Call in a Gobbler without Being a Great Caller

My friends Harold Knight and David Hale of Knight and Hale Game Calls did a video a few years ago titled,“The Last 100 Yards.” The video was about how to close the deal on a turkey and get him within gun range. These two guys are great turkey callers. However, they're quick to say, “There are thousands of turkeys harvested each season with a single-sided box call that the hunter uses for yelping and clucking.”

Big Game, Deer

DeCamo Sport Jackets Available in Shadow Grass Blades®

Made for both men and women, the DeCamo Sport Jacket is a two-button sport coat crafted from woven polyester for year-round wear and comfort. Each jacket is proudly made in the USA.

Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, News, Mossy Oak

DryCase® Introduces the New Snow’s Cut Cooler

DryCase, the manufacturer of waterproof electronic cases and bags, just introduced the new Snow’s Cut super insulated, soft cooler in Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades® and Break-Up Infinity®. The Snow’s Cut features removable backpack straps, a built in waterproof phone case that allows the user access to their phone’s touchscreen and front facing camera, a sandwich pocket, 30 mm of internal insulation, and enough room for ice and over two cases of 12-ounce cans.

Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, Gear, Mossy Oak

Stay Away From the Turkey in the Early Season

In the early part of the season before the foliage is fully out, if I can hear a turkey gobble, I believe there’s a good chance he can see me. So, I won’t try to get as close to a gobbler in the early season as I will in the late season. The other thing you have to remember, if you're taking a new hunter turkey hunting, is that more than likely, he/she will make

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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.

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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

Wild Turkey Roosting Habits

Wildlife photographer Tes Jolly knows the ins and outs of turkey habits—she’s watched them as much if not more than anybody. Here’s what she’s learned about roosting preferences.

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Uncommon Panfish Fishing Techniques

If you’re having a slow day catching crappie or other panfish, try out these less common techniques that all the fish at your favorite spot may have not seen yet.

Fishing, How-To, Video, Mossy Oak Fishing

On Fishing Red Colors for April Bass

Fishing with red during April is tournament proven. Here's the why's and exactly what kind of red lures you should be throwing.

Fishing, How-To, Video, Mossy Oak Fishing

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

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