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Home, At Last, Is the Hunter: Bottomland Book Club

"Home, At Last, Is the Hunter," by Chip Gross is a well written fictional book that also brought a tear to my eye. I had read it for the first time many years prior to my father’s passing. I have since read it again, being such a heart-warming story that hits close to home.

Bottomland Book Club, Turkey

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

The Elusive Original Mossy Oak Remingtons

For a turkey hunter, there are few things that they hold more dear-and cause more contentious conversations-than the business end of their spring pursuits.

Turkey, Gear

Fish Terrorist: Are Cormorants Eating Your Fish?

Cormorants pose a devastating problem to fish farmers and small pond owners every year, with thousands of fish and thousands of dollars lost to these hungry birds. Read on to learn more about this “fish terrorist” and what you can do to protect your fish.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Challenges of South Dakota Merriam’s Turkeys

Before I ever traveled to South Dakota to hunt turkeys, I had no idea what to expect. There are some things you might want to consider if you plan to go after the Merriam's that call the prairie their home.

Turkey, How-To

America, Wild Turkeys, and Mongrel Dogs: Bottomland Book Club

In 2014, I sat down and read the book, “America, Wild Turkeys and Mongrel Dogs” by Kenny Morgan, and it grabbed hold of this turkey hunter as little else has.

Bottomland Book Club, Turkey

Bass Pro Shops’ Unprecedented World Fishing Fair Starts March 30, 2022

Bass Pro Shops’ behemoth national headquarters in Springfield, Missouri will host a one-of-a-kind, five-day extravaganza, beginning March 30, 2022, in celebration of the company's historic 50th Anniversary.

Fishing, Conservation, News

Planting Soybeans for Deer

In the world of food plots for whitetail deer, soybeans are often thought of as one of the top choices available. There is no shortage of amazing photography in all four seasons of the year of deer using soybeans as a major food source

Deer, Land Management, Video, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

Mark Twain: Bottomland Book Club

It may surprise you to learn that the American literary master Mark Twain penned a short story "Hunting the Deceitful Turkey" that many a modern day hunter can yet relate to.

Bottomland Book Club, Turkey

Trapping Coons and Possums to Boost Your Turkey Population

A relentless trapping effort prior to the spring turkey season will ensure that you’re helping lessen the predator threat across the landscape before turkey eggs and poults start hitting the ground.

Small Game, Predator, Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Gould's Revival: Presented by NWTF

WATCH GOULD'S REVIVAL: PRESENTED BY NWTF We’re proud to support the National Wild Turkey Federation and their release of “Gould’s Revival”, a film on the reintroduction of the Gould’s wild turkey subspecies to the sky islands of Arizona. The Gould’s subspecies is the least known of the five subspecies in the US. Gould’s were believed extirpated from Arizona by 1929. Through the efforts of Arizona Game and Fish, the US Forest Service, the Centro Ecologico

Turkey, Conservation, Mossy Oak

Best Fishing Sunglasses Roundup 2022

Are your sunglasses helping you catch more fish? Mossy Oak’s list of sunglasses will help any fisherman catch more fish.

Fishing, Gear, Video, Mossy Oak Fishing

NWTF Foundation Awards Mr. Fox Haas and Toxey Haas with Conservation Award

At the 2022 annual National Wild Turkey Federation convention, Chief Gamekeeper Mr. Fox Haas and Mossy Oak Founder Toxey Haas were both awarded with the NWTF Foundation Conservation Award.

Turkey, Conservation, News, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

The Complete Guide to Turkey Season Prep: Calling, Strategies, and Gear

The season is almost here. Get ready with our collection of turkey hunting tips.

Turkey, How-To, Video

How to Find Deer Antler Sheds

When fall arrives you’ll find that what you learned from searching for sheds has made you a better hunter.

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

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Field Judging Black Bears

Ask any experienced hunter and they’ll tell you that black bears are among the most difficult big game animals to field judge. Part of that is because they’re far less common than deer, so hunters just don’t get much experience seeing them. And part is just the nature of the beast. Any large, black carnivorous animal will look big, especially if you don’t have something for scale nearby.

Big Game, How-To

Black Bear Season Primer

Hunting tactics can be broken down into several schools of thought. Here's a 101-style overview on what to expect this fall if you're bear hunting for the first time.

Big Game, How-To

3 Hill Country Stand Locations for the Whitetail Rut

These key spots funnel deer into tighter spaces, condensing activity and greatly improving your odds of not just seeing more deer, but filling your tag when it counts most.

Deer

The Art of the All-Day Rut Sit

The rut is here, and with it comes the moment many of us have been waiting for all year–the chance to put in those all-day sits in the tree, hoping to cross paths with a mature buck cruising in daylight.

Deer

Mossy Oak Camo Hunting Bows and Bow Hunting Gear

We’ve got a great collection of bows and bow hunting accessories and gear in Mossy Oak camo. Whether you’re looking for a Bottomland or Country Roots bow or a new saddle or climber, this comprehensive list gives you all your options.

Big Game, Deer, Gear

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

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