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Electrify Your Hunting Transportation

I first heard about using golf carts for getting around deer country in north Florida and Georgia. A few years later I hunted out of my first battery-operated golf cart with my good friend Dan Moultrie, owner of Moultrie Feeders, at his farm in central Alabama.

Will's 2011 Tips for Bowhunting Whitetails

When I was just a little fellow, I liked to slip-up on squirrels and birds and shoot at them with my bow,” Will Primos remembers. “My first bow was a Wilson longbow, and I sometimes built my own arrows. I shot that bow off the side of my hand, because there were no rests in those days. Here are a few tips that will help you become a better bowhunter.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak Bottomland

Big Bang, Little Bite

I often think that little boys just have a gene that makes them want to participate in every aspect of the hunt and the outdoors….its like a badge of honor…or more accurately a rite of passage that they begin claiming one hunt at a time. Girls are a little different.

Big Game, Deer

Needle in a Haystack

Here he comes — flaunting a set of antlers so big it looks like a rocking chair atop his head. Your legs shake and your heart is pounding so hard you wonder if he can hear it. You can’t look at the antlers because that just makes the nervous excitement worse. Your dream buck is closing the distance fast! He's about to cross one of your shooting windows — antlers, head, neck, shoulder … pick

Big Game, Deer, Bow

Hunters Encouraged to "Take a Friend Hunting" This Season

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) has again launched its "Take a Friend Hunting" campaign. The initiative is aimed at encouraging hunters to pass down the tradition of hunting by introducing someone new to the sport.

Utah Giving Young People a Chance to Hunt

If they’ve passed Hunter Education — and have a bow and arrow — those 18 years of age and younger are guaranteed a chance to hunt buck deer in Utah next fall.

Big Game, Deer

RMEF Grants to Benefit South Dakota Elk, Habitat and Hunting Heritage

Elk calf recruitment research, healthy forest efforts and the maintenance of wildlife water sources are among the South Dakota conservation projects funded this year by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. RMEF also sponsors projects and events to engage youth and families in South Dakota's rich hunting heritage.

Big Game, Deer, Conservation

Kentucky Commission Proposes Modifications for Deer and Elk Hunting

The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission has proposed removing the elk hunting unit system for the 2013-2014 elk seasons. Commission members also voted to modify deer hunting regulations on select wildlife management areas (WMAs) along with some small game regulations.

Big Game, Deer

Land Between The Lakes Offers Free Cedar Christmas Trees

Many of us have laughed at the Griswold family's Christmas tree hunting foray in "Christmas Vacation." Now, the Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area is giving families the opportunity to come outdoors in search of their very own cedar Christmas tree by offering free Christmas tree permits.

Conservation

WVU Mascot Must Stop using Muzzleloader On Hunting Trips

The University of West Virginia has ordered Jonathan Kimble, current WVU mascot to stop using his university-issued weapon on hunting trips. A YouTube video documented Kimble shooting a black bear in a tree, following by a cry of "Let's go Mountaineers!" Kimble also posted a photo of himself with the bear to Twitter. The muzzleloader is normally fired at home athletic events (black-powder only, no ammunition). Kimble has apparently agreed that he will not use

Big Game, Predator, Firearm

Illinois Firearm Deer Season Preliminary Harvest Totals 99,324

Firearm deer hunters in Illinois took a preliminary total of 99,324 deer during the seven-day firearm deer season on Nov. 16-18 and Nov. 29-Dec. 2, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced today. This year’s preliminary firearm season harvest total compares with the 97,820 deer taken during the 2011 firearm season.

Big Game, Deer

Mountainside Memoir

It was that time of year again. Bear season. I drove up to camp on Sunday afternoon, staring blissfully out the window. I barely noticed that the trees at the base of the mountains held as a greenish yellow hue, but faded to warmer colors as they progressively rose in elevation. The crest of the hills were shrouded by a light, stringy fog; hardly enough to raise concerns about visibility for the opener in the

Big Game, Predator, Firearm

ProStaff Tip: Camo for Predators

Mossy Oak ProStaffer Steven Reinhold explains his early and late-season camo choices while in his home state of Ohio.

Predator, How-To, Video, Mossy Oak

What a Trophy Buck Knows About Hunters

Dr. Robert Sheppard has been hunting and studying deer for more than 40 years and actually conducted a study of 35,000 deer hunters over 20 years at Bent Creek Lodge in Jachin, Alabama.

Big Game, Deer

20 Years of Deer Research On Deer Movement

Twenty years of research, including 35,000 hunter days and statistics from the National Weather Service about the weather conditions on both morning and afternoon hunts, brings us all startling new information about when deer move.

Deer, How-To

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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

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.

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