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Tailgate Talks: 2023 Tennessee Velvet Weekend Successes!

This year's Tennessee bowhunters faced brutal temperatures for the annual velvet season.

Tailgate Talks, Deer

Hunting Bedding Areas in Early Season

With caution and wisdom, hunting near bedding areas in the early season can prove to be a successful strategy.

Deer, How-To

Kevin VanDam’s Influence on Lure Design and Usage is Unmatched

KVD has helped to develop some of the most advanced, widely-used and top money-producing lures in the game.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Using Indiangrass in Wildlife Plantings

When selecting a native grassland species for your projects, consider indiangrass due to its hardiness, drought-tolerance and for the benefits that it provides to many different species of wildlife.

Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries, BioLogic

5 More Early Season Deer Hunting Tips

Using these 5 steps to help establish a solid foundation for the start of deer season is sure to help increase the chance of a successful fall harvest.

Deer, How-To, Bow

All the Time in the World: Bottomland Book Club

John Geirach is a beloved fly fishing author. Writer and fly fisherman Troy Basso reviews Geirach's "All the Time in the World" for our Bottomland Book Club review section.

Fishing, Bottomland Book Club, Mossy Oak Fishing

The Outlaw Gunner Book

One may question why we should acknowledge such a dark time in our history as hunters, but I firmly believe that we must always keep the past in focus, even if it's one that may be a bit ugly.

Bottomland Book Club

Tree Stand Harness Safety Tips

Tree stand safety equipment is the stuff you hope you’ll never need. But again, it’s insurance. When your time comes, you’ll be glad you paid the price to stay protected.

Deer, Gear, How-To

Nashville Hot Alligator Recipe

I have made the sauce much more sweet and milder so that you can truly enjoy the flavors and textures of deep fried alligator. Alligator meat is highly under-rated when it comes to the culinary possibilities.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

How to Pattern Bucks for Velvet Season

As seasons change, so do the deer. Patterning a buck during the summer is completely different than doing so in the fall.

Deer, How-To, Bow

How to Train a Squirrel Dog in 30 Days

Brodie Swisher tells us how he turned a young pup into a squirrel dog in 30 days.

Small Game, How-To

Kevin VanDam Fishing Career

Over the course of 33 seasons, he earned a record-setting 33 wins. He tied the record for Classic victories with four, double those of all but one other angler.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Classic Backyard Smoked Venison Brats

When I think of classic backyard cookouts, I think of throwing hamburgers, hot dogs, or brats on a grill for my family and friends.

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Mossy Oak, Ingredient Wild

How to Catch Mahi-Mahi Fish

Often called mahi-mahi to differentiate them from the mammal of the same name, dolphin are among the most popular gamefish found anywhere in the world.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Trout Unlimited: A Profile of Conservation

In the early 1960s, Trout Unlimited prepared its first policy statement on wild trout and persuaded the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to curtail trout stocking and begin managing for wild trout and healthy habitat.

Fishing, Conservation, Mossy Oak Fishing, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

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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

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