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Mossy Oak Pro John Phillips – Deer Hunter, Student and Professional Football Player

A good deer hunter studies the land he’ll be hunting. He gets clues from the deer signs in the woods. Maybe he has trail-camera pictures that actually show him the buck he’s trying to take. Then the deer hunter tries to determine when and where that buck will be the most vulnerable. Professional football is much like being a good deer hunter. You do everything you can to put yourself in a situation to win

Big Game, Deer

The Third Element of Turkey Hunting

It seems that each year on various platforms we partake in discussion involving “calling” or “woodsmanship” and which is most important. Many highlight the woodsmanship aspects while the really good callers make their points for calling. In the end, most of the veteran turkey hunters realize that the better you are at both, the better you’ll be at killing turkeys. I believe that when you really break it down there’s a third element that rarely

Big Game, Turkey

Hunting Skins Offers Hunting-Themed Cell Phone and Tablet Covers featuring Mossy Oak

Hunting Skins provides hunting-themed cell phone and tablet covers featuring Mossy Oak patterns. Hunting Skins utilizes a proprietary color infusion process, which produces incredible high-definition detail on the case that will not scratch or peel off.

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John Phillips of the San Diego Chargers Had a Choice Between Taking a Bobcat and a Red Stag

Someone asked me, “What would be your dream hunt?” I would love to go to Africa and hunt a leopard or any of the other big cats in Africa. I think they’re beautiful animals, and I know they’re really tough to take. But to be honest, anytime I’m in the woods hunting I’m where I want to be.

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Mossy Oak Pro and NFL Player John Phillips Went from Texas Ranches to San Diego Beaches

I had 4 of the best hunting years of my life in Texas, when I played for the Dallas Cowboys. I really enjoyed the team, the people of Texas and especially the hunting in Texas. After 4 years with Dallas, I became a free agent and went to play for the San Diego Chargers. I quickly learned that San Diego was more of a, “Let’s go to the beach,” rather than a, “Let’s go hunting,”

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Give Your Food Plots A Chance To Grow

With spring in full swing and the woods coming to life after a long winter hiatus, the opportunities for improving habitat for wildlife are numerous. If you live in the South, the soil temperature is ripe for planting, and the Midwest and North are not far behind. If you have had problems in the past establishing spring and summer plots for your deer because of over browsing and high deer numbers, trying to time your

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Turkey Thugs, American Veterans and Mossy Oak Pro John Phillips of the San Diego Chargers

A friend of mine in Dallas had set-up a hunt, and we took veterans with us to hunt whitetails and hogs. Last year, we hunted turkeys with the veterans. This year, the Mossy Oak Turkey Thugs came in to help guide veterans on hunts. I thought, “What a great thing for a company like Mossy Oak to do – send in its team of turkey hunters – the Turkey Thugs – to help us take

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Preparing Your Gear for Turkey Season

Missing a trophy gobbler at such a close range hurts deep inside. As a hunter, I don't wish that experience on anyone. So, I want to share some quick tips I've learned while preparing my equipment for turkey season.

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NFL and Mossy Oak Pro John Phillips

John Phillips is a tight end for the San Diego Chargers. After graduation from the University of Virginia, he’s played in the NFL (National Football League) for 6 years. Being born and raised in Virginia, he can’t remember a time when he hasn’t hunted for black bears, grey squirrels and all animals in-between.

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Roy Franklin on Passing Down a Hunting Heritage

Why do parents take their children hunting? What is there about hunting that makes this outdoor sport worthy of perpetuating and passing it on to future generations? Here’s Roy Franklin’s answer.

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Get Mossy Oak Folders, Planners and More from Space Age Bindery

Space Age Bindery offers tally books, Jot it! Post-it® note holders with a pencil, desk folders for memo pads, daily planners and gift sets of these items. Mossy Oak pattern options include: Bottomland, Bottomland Pink, Break-Up Infinity, Brush, Duck Blind, Obsession and Shadow Grass Blades.

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Manzella Snake Touchtip Gloves

As turkey season continues, many passionate outdoorsmen and women think about their next trip to the woods, reflecting on their last hunt, lessons learned and gear used. A piece of clothing that is often overlooked by many hunters, including myself at times, is quality hunting gloves. On a recent hunting trip to Nebraska, I used the Manzella Snake Touchtip gloves in Mossy Oak Break-Up.

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My First Trip to Alabama

Years ago I accompanied a friend on his first turkey hunt at a newly joined hunting club over in Alabama. This trip was planned a month ahead and because my buddy had no turkey hunting experience, I suggested he watch a few videos and read what he could so he would have an idea of what to expect.

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Clay Franklin Says He Likes to Hunt Turkeys Even More Than He Does Deer

I think I like turkey hunting better than I do deer hunting. When I’m hunting deer, I take longer shots at the deer than I do the turkeys. I enjoy getting turkeys close to me, before I take the shots. I think I shoot better, when the turkeys are closer. Turkey hunting is more fun for me than deer hunting, but I like to deer hunt also.

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Clay Franklin Tells Us Why He Likes To Hunt with His Dad

I enjoy hunting with my dad. The woods are quiet, and I get to talk to him and hang out with him. I have two sisters. When we’re at home, Dad and I have little time to be alone and talk. But in the woods, we have plenty of time. When dad first invited me to go hunting, I wondered if I would like hunting. I didn’t really know how much fun hunting would be

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