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Doug Koenig: What I've Learned From Hunting in Europe

Early in my hunting and shooting career I never had an opportunity to hunt outside the U.S. and Canada. But over the last 5 or 6 years, I've gone overseas for shooting competitions. I like to experience different cultures and various shooting opportunities. So, now when I go overseas to compete, I like to add 1-3 days to my schedule to go hunting.

Big Game, Mossy Oak

Elk Hunting: A Thinking Man's Game

It's possible to wander out in the woods and blunder into elk, but if that's your principal strategy, then you're probably not destined for great success as an elk hunter. Consistent luck requires premeditation. Anticipating, planning and preparing. Even visualizing the encounter before it happens. That's the boiled-down advice from America's ultimate pool of elk-hunting buddies.

Big Game

Handguns, Air Guns and .22s

I have three sons. My 15-year-old middle son, Trevor, is a competitive shooter with a handgun. My oldest son is 17. He loves to shoot, but he really doesn’t have the competition bug to compete. My youngest son is nine, and he likes to shoot everything. He shoots his bow, his .22, and his pellet gun. My sons are heavily involved in shooting and the outdoors. They really love all of it.

Mossy Oak, Firearm

Mossy Oak Properties Expands Into NW Arkansas

Mossy Oak Properties, Inc. is pleased to announce that Mossy Oak Properties-Natural Farms and Wildlife in Fayetteville, Arkansas has joined its growing network of land brokerage offices. Mossy Oak Properties-Natural Farms and Wildlife is co-owned and operated by Laddy Diebold, a 14 year veteran of the Arkansas real estate business.

Land Management, News, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Properties

Handguns, Crossbows and Hogs - Here’s Why

I think the greatest advantage of the crossbow is that it also allows young hunters to start hunting at an earlier age. In some states, the minimum draw weight for a longbow is just too heavy for a 10-12-year-old youngster to pull, hold and aim accurately. But the crossbow gives them an opportunity to get in close, to aim accurately, and to find the spot they want to hit. It makes that shot achievable for

Predator, Bow, Firearm

Plan Ahead for Food Plot Success

The month of August can be a very busy month for wildlife management chores. Dove season is right around the corner as well as archery season for deer. Formulating a plan this time of year on what, when, and where you are going to plant cool season plots can save time and frustration. Waiting until the very last minute and scrambling to find seed, equipment or fertilizer can be a major headache.

Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Hunting Prairie Dogs at 400 Yards and Whitetails at over 200 Yards with a Handgun

I really enjoy hunting with a pistol and have taken a good number of whitetails with it, as well as bears, elk and mule deer. I've also taken small game with my pistol, including prairie dogs. One of my longest handgun shots I ever made was with a Savage Striker pistol. I took a prairie dog at 400 yards with a .22-250, using Hornady ammunition. My longest big-game shot with a handgun was a whitetail

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Mossy Oak, Firearm

Perpetuate the Lives of Firearms

The point here is to emphasize the need to wipe down with oil all firearms at least once a year, and two or three times is better. And never, ever, store firearms in tightly-zipped, insulated cases. Keep them in a cool, dry place, preferably in air-conditioned space. That removes moisture and allows gun metal to “breathe.” It doesn’t take much effort to keep firearms rust free. And if you valuable them as family keepsakes, the

How-To, Firearm

Doug Koenig: A Man for All Seasons

I’m often asked, “Doug, how did you get into competitive shooting?” Twenty-seven years ago my father and I decided to buy a handgun, so we went to a local gun shop that did custom work on all types of guns. Several of the people there shot competitively. These folks invited me to come to a local shooting match. After that first competitive shooting match, I was hooked on competitive shooting.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak, Firearm

NWTF Pledges Support for NSSF's Project ChildSafe

Safely securing firearms in the home is the leading preventative measure for firearm related accidents, thefts and misuse. According to a National Safety Council report, accidental firearm fatalities dropped 22% during the years Project ChildSafe has been in effect. These instances now account for less than 1 percent of all fatalities nationwide.

News, Firearm

Terry Drury Tells about High Anticipation Phase of Deer Season

This is the time of year when the mature buck and the seasoned bowhunter start their chess game. The deer will begin moving, but you won’t see as many deer as you do during the Pre Lockdown period. Up until this point, Mark and I rarely if ever hunt in the mornings. However, during the High Anticipation phase, we hunt mornings and afternoons. Often, we’ll hunt during the middle of the day also, because this

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak

Drake Wingshooter's Shell Bag and Cooler

The Drake Shooter’s Shell Boss Bag could be a wingshooter’s best friend based on all the features and functionality it has. It has everything a wingshooter needs in one convenient package - a shell bag, a soft-sided cooler, and a game bag. It’s perfect for a day of dove hunting no matter where you are. This bag has it all!

Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, Gear, Mossy Oak

Pursuit Channel Announces Major Cable Distribution Expansion

Pursuit Channel, America's most widely distributed hunting, fishing, shooting network, has recently added cable distribution to about 60,000 households via an agreement with Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel), a diversified telecommunications company headquartered in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.

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Terry Drury Explains Pre Lockdown Phase of Deer Season

During Pre Lockdown, Phase 4, bucks are expanding their home ranges, their numbers of scrapes and the bucks working their scrapes increases. You’ll hear and see more bucks sparring. Big bucks are looking for the first doe that comes in estrus, and they’ll latch onto that doe. This is the perfect time to call deer.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak

Bow Shooting Scenarios

Here are three bow-shooting scenarios you need to be ready for: the buck that takes his sweet time coming to your stand, the buck that steadily walks towards you and the buck that's chasing a doe. And a bonus insurance tip, carry a spare release.

How-To, Bow

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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.

Turkey

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

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

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