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A Real Mossy Oak Moment

I dared not blink while the poacher scanned the ridge for the source of the turkey sounds he had undoubtedly heard coming from my slate moments earlier. The scope on top of the 22 magnum looked ominous through the lens of my video camera, which was zoomed to 14 power. I managed to push the record button and capture the stealth moves of the trespasser as he worked his way closer to my set up.

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak, Firearm

Bob Walker Tells Us about the Gobbler That Walked Under the Gun Barrel

I was hunting with my friend Randy Leath of Mississippi, who had been hunting with me at Bent Creek Lodge for several years. I always enjoyed hunting with him. I was planning to spend the night at Bent Creek Lodge that night, and on the way to the lodge, I went through the cut-over area where I planned to guide the next morning. I heard some gobblers flying up. I’ve been hunting turkeys for so

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak, Firearm

Becoming a ProStaffer

I have been a ProStaff manager for three years now and a Mossy Oak ProStaffer for the last eight before taking over the position as manager. I also promote several other companies in the fishing and hunting industry. I have learned several things in this position over the years and get asked various questions at the events we cover. The number one question I usually receive is, “How do I become a ProStaffer and get

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Bob Walker Knows When to Hold Them and When to Fold Them When Hunting Turkeys

After the bird was down, we hugged, high-fived and shot pictures. As we walked back toward the truck, Alice, said, “You know, it’s kind of early.” I knew what she meant. I said, “Okay, I know it’s still early. We’ll go look for a turkey for you to hunt.” We put McKenzie’s turkey in the back of the truck and moved to another place.

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak Obsession, Mossy Oak, Firearm

U.S. Feral Pig Problem Increasing, Texas Hog Population to Triple in Five Years

It is no question that the nation’s feral pig numbers are on the rise, to the detriment of both farmers and native wildlife. New Mexico recently launched a $1 million project that will involve both wildlife employees and hunters in an effort to quell the hogs’ population boom, but it is outmatched by nearby Texas, which spends $7 on their management programs. Over 5 million feral pigs exist in the nation, and Texas is bearing

Big Game, Land Management

Protect your ears in the woods with new Mossy Oak Break-Up Low Profile E-max

The new Mossy Oak Break-Up Low Profile E-max hearing protection combines a low profile earcup that's ideal for hunters, shotgun shooters and action shooters with a great camo pattern that will blend in with any outdoor environment.

News, Mossy Oak, Firearm

Turkey THUG Bob Walker and His 5 Day Gobbler

I can remember a gobbler that nearly drove me crazy. Everything that possibly could go wrong happened while I was trying to take this bird. He would come to me, and hens would intercept him. Then he would leave with the hens. I had him coming to me one morning when another tom gobbled. The two birds met in the road where I was set-up, just little bit too far away to shoot. They fought,

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak, Firearm

Timing is Everything

Should you be planting annuals and perennials together? Much will depend upon your location, north or south. In the south, because both annuals and perennials can be planted during the late summer and fall, these can be ideal plantings. In the north, if you have enough acreage to devote, I would rather plant my annuals separate from my perennials.

Land Management, How-To, BioLogic, Mossy Oak

Mossy Oak Helps Camp Compass Academy’s Young People Reach Their Dreams and Learn Life Lessons from Outdoor Experiences

One of our biggest problems at Camp Compass Academy is we have a waiting list of students who want to participate in this program, but we don’t have enough money or personnel to teach them about the outdoors. Our orange ribbon campaign that we call our Two Million Bullets is our attempt to get all outdoors men and women to wear orange ribbons on their caps or their shirts to show others and to remind

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Fans Compete for a Chance to Win an ATV Logic Hi-Capacity Pack Valued at $129.99!

ATV Logic announces the “I love My ATV!” photo contest on the Airhead Facebook page. ATV enthusiasts compete by submitting an original photograph of themselves, a friend, or a family member with an ATV along with a caption explaining why they love their ATV so much.

News, Mossy Oak

Browning High Noon Spotlight & Chaos Light

How many times have you been frustrated with your flashlight for spotlight? No matter if you are camping or tracking a deer you need to have a reliable light. The new High Noon Spotlight is a great new addition to the line up of lights by Browning. The new High Noon Spot light features Mossy Oak Break Up Infinity pattern along with easy to carry handle for extended periods of time in the woods.

Gear, Mossy Oak

Annoni Explains the Camp Compass Academy Sixth Grade Through Twelfth Grade Outdoor Program

I think we have to take a new look at how to get young people interested in participating in outdoor activities. I’m afraid that oftentimes we think if we take a child hunting or fishing one time in that child’s life, we have done what we need to do to give that youngster a passion for the outdoors. However, we at Camp Compass Academy have learned that the teaching of outdoor skills to young people

So if I had to draw up a paint-by-number turkey hunting place, what would it be? I would prefer a place with a 70-20-10 blend of timber, thickets/nesting areas, and fields/wildlife openings. Of the timber stands, I would have a moderate dose of old growth, bottomland hardwoods mixed in with massive pines with the majority being in various aged pine plantations.

Big Game, Small Game, Turkey, Predator, Conservation, Mossy Oak, Nativ Nurseries

Camp Compass Academy Doesn’t End At the Eighth Grade

We don’t abandon our children when they complete the 3-year curriculum of Camp Compass Academy. When our youngsters go to high school, we still support them by helping them with their academics, and they come back and help us teach our sixth graders. They become role models and mentors for our younger children. They are there to explain and prove that if students stay in our program for at least 3 years, they’ll learn a

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Waterfowl

I basically fell the first 15 feet into the gully and managed to lower myself slowly the rest of the way. I climbed up the other side and sat down muddy, wet and out of breath. Sure enough my guru of a guide called the gobbler right in to me. My heart pounded when I saw his fan. I don’t even remember pulling the trigger but my first gobbler was in my hands.

Big Game, Turkey, Firearm

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Strategies For Hunting the "Second Rut"

Often, the first to mid-December, white-tailed does, and bucks go into what many hunters refer to as the second rut. Some hunters do not like to use the term second rut to describe the re-occurring breeding activities that occur during this time because the rutting activity is far different from that of the primary rut.

Deer, How-To

Late Season Deer Hunting Tactics for December and January

Late-season deer hunting in December and January presents unique challenges and opportunities for hunters seeking the elusive mature buck.

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Waterfowl, Wild Game Recipes, Video, Ingredient Wild

The Deep South Rut

For most hunters, November is the month where the magic happens in the deer woods. However, if you drive far enough south, you’ll find a land where the finest days for deer hunting are in December.

Deer, How-To

How To Adapt To Post-Rut Hunting

The post-rut can be an excellent time to find a mature buck, still on his feet and ready for action.

Deer, How-To

Top Tools for Getting Your Deer Out of the Woods

You killed a deer far from the truck. Now what? Here’s a look at some of the best ways to get your deer out of the woods.

Big Game, Deer, How-To

How to Prepare for Your Child’s First Duck Hunt

That first hunt is important and memorable for you and your child. Here’s tips from Brodie Swisher on getting the correct gear and what to know to make that first hunt a success.

Waterfowl, How-To, Video

Make it a Mossy Oak Christmas from Walmart

We've put together a list of items you can conveniently grab at your local Walmart or online to gift to your outdoors loving family and friends.

Turkey, Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Predator, Gear

Make it a Mossy Oak Kids' Christmas

There's not much more rewarding than seeing your little ones excited and ready to get out in the woods or out on the water. Here's our gift guide to giving them an outdoorsy gift that they'll be thrilled to open under the tree this Christmas.

Turkey, Fishing, Small Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Gear, Mossy Oak Kids

Understanding Weather Changes and How it Affects the Rut

Understanding how weather impacts deer behavior during this critical period can dramatically increase your chances of success.

Deer

Persimmon Cheesecake Recipe

Beka Garris gives us her homemade recipe for an easy and delicious NY-style persimmon cheesecake full of that distinct persimmon flavor.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Best Treestands for Taking Kids Hunting

Hunting with a sidekick this season? Here’s a look at some of the best treestand options on the market for deer hunting with your child.

Deer, Gear, Bow, Firearm

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