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Best New Turkey Hunting Guns and Ammo 2023

Before you hit the turkey woods this 2023 season, check out the latest turkey hunting guns and ammo so you'll be ready with the best turkey gear for the season.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Elements Terra, Mossy Oak Obsession, Gear, Firearm

Illumination in the Flatwoods: Bottomland Book Club

As much as I thought I knew, I was floored when I read Joe Hutto’s book “Illumination In The Flatwoods.” My measure of how good a book is determined by whether I re-read it; I have read Joe’s book several times, and yet it begs to be read again.

Bottomland Book Club, Turkey, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Getting The Most Out Of Your Diaphragm Call with 3 Champion Callers

One of the most common questions among turkey hunters and callers is the correct usage of a diaphragm call and if there truly is an advantage to using one.

Turkey, Gear, How-To

Wild Turkey Eyesight

Do turkeys have good eyes? Read Mossy Oak's wild turkey eyesight article and find out how gobblers can see three times sharper than a hunter!

Turkey, Video

The Evolution of Turkey Calls

The story of the turkey call and a discussion of the evolution of turkey calls isn't so much a story of the call itself as it is the story of hunters who were looking for a better, more effective means of coaxing this fantastic bird to within range and hopefully on to the table.

Turkey, Gear

Creative Ways To Attract Predators To Your Traps

Here are three creative ways to attract predators to traps.

Predator, How-To

NWTF Mr. Fox Vest Sale Information

Here's how the NWTF vest sales will go down in order for full fairness.

Turkey, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Mossy Oak at 2023 NWTF Convention Schedule of Events

A summary of Mossy Oak events happening at the MO booth and around the convention center.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Obsession, News, Mossy Oak

Understanding Winter Sheepshead

Fishing for sheepshead during the winter was relatively unheard of as little as two decades ago.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Polar And Mossy Oak Introduce A New Line of the Polar Grit X Pro for Outdoor, Sports Enthusiasts

Polar and Mossy Oak team up to offer the ultimate training, outdoor multisport watch in iconic camouflage patterns.

Country DNA, News

Stay Vocal When Night Hunting Coyotes

When night hunting coyotes, the hunter must remember that sound carries much farther, and the need to tone down the volume is crucial.

Predator

Southern Strut Brings Mossy Oak Bottomland to Life on Outdoors Lifestyle Tees

Southern Strut has launched a Mossy Oak Collection of tees that features the iconic Bottomland camo pattern.

Mossy Oak Bottomland, News

Putting the New StaBall Match and StaBall HD To the Test

It isn’t every day that you get to try out some new powder! When Hodgdon’s Aaron Oelger told me that he was shipping me samples of the new Winchester StaBall Match and StaBall HD, I immediately started my research on the Reloading Data Center on Hodgdon’s website.

Gear, Firearm

The Importance of a Child’s First Squirrel Hunt

Some say, “It’s just a squirrel!” And I get it. But it’s more than just a squirrel – it’s an opportunity. Here’s a short list of the life-long lessons gleaned on a child’s first squirrel hunt.

Small Game, Firearm

J.N. Ding Darling: The Superstar Startup Machine for Wildlife

Jay Norwood “Ding” Darling (1876-1962), the Pulitzer Prize winning editorial cartoonist, the hunter, was a conservation legend in his own time, and one for all time.

Conservation

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Sheet Pan Dinner with Balsamic Marinated Venison Medallions

Who doesn't love the ease of a sheet pan dinner? This recipe uses venison medallions from Gamekeeper Butchery along with onions, beans, mushrooms and potatoes. Make it your own with your favorite vegetables.

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

3 Hunts Every Rookie Hunter Should Try

Our list of 3 hunts every rookie hunter should try has some great options to get you started on what many hunters consider the best hunts of the season.

Small Game, Deer, Waterfowl

Improving Savanna and Woodland Habitats in Forested Landscapes

Savannas are often overlooked components of North American forests that can be effectively managed to improve wildlife habitat and hunting opportunities through careful planning for the right combination of trees, grasses, forbs and disturbance regime.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries, BioLogic

Mature Whitetail Bucks: Why Don’t I See More?

Even under the best of circumstances your odds of killing a mature buck are fairly low. You can nudge them slightly in your favor by minimizing disturbance and maximizing the ability of your property to attract and hold more and older deer.

Deer, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Mossy Oak Classics: Deer Hunting Videos from the Archive

It's Deer Season - and we've got some vintage VHS gold teed up and ready to go. Watch old Mossy Oak hunting videos with the original crew.

Big Game, Deer, Video, Mossy Oak Companions

BUILT: The Nosler Story

John A. Nosler revolutionized the bullet-making business in 1948 with his now infamous Partition bullet. Here's the story of how a frustrated and creative hunter and his company came to be icons in the hunting industry.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Gear

5 Questions Answered to Help Develop a Scrape Hunting Strategy

When it comes to hunting mature bucks, understanding and utilizing scrapes can be a game-changer.

Deer, How-To

How to Prepare for Your Child’s First Deer Hunt

The big question is, will you and your child be prepared for the hunt? The question seems simple enough, but countless hunters fail to consider the monumental task of taking their child to the woods for their first deer hunt.

Deer, Mossy Oak Kids

Ecology and Management of Post Oak for Wildlife Habitat

Post oak has several unique characteristics that make it an important species for acorn production, especially on shallow soils that are unfavorable for other oaks.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

Whitetail Scouting Tips for October

Understanding how bucks move during this transitional period, interpreting fresh signs, and strategically using trail cameras can help hunters find the perfect spot.

Deer, Video

October Whitetail Hotspots

Whether you’re hunting on agricultural land, thick timber, or wide-open fields, understanding how terrain, food sources, and hunting pressure influence deer movement is essential to find the best hunting locations.

Deer

How to Hunt 20 Acres or Less

Most hunters have access to smaller pieces of land rather than big sprawling acreage. And they can be just as successful with some creative planning and strategizing.

Deer

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