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Camo Rings: A Business Born from Passion

To this day, I can still remember the sound of rain on the tin roof of our little one-room deer cabin in the middle of the woods. In a Pavlovian way, I can smell the smoke from the wood stove, see everyone wearing some sort of mismatched camouflage, and feel that little bream tugging on my line as the bright yellow, orange, and red leaves of autumn lazily fall to the ground around me. Today,

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Lisa Thompson Tells About Her Family of Four Elk Hunt

I was able to purchase an over-the-counter elk tag to hunt in Walden, so Keith, my husband, and I took Kassidi and Kelli, our twin girls with us to hunt because they like to be in the out-of-doors. We take both girls every October and generally get a bull tag and a cow tag. Keith was hunting by himself and Kassidi, Kelli and I were on the edge of an open park, waiting for that

Big Game, Firearm

2017 CAN-AM OFF-ROAD LINEUP OPTIMIZED FOR PERFORMANCE, SPECIALIZED USE AND VALUE

BRP introduced today its most complete lineup of Can-Am Off-Road vehicles to date. The 2017 Can-Am ATV and side-by-side lineup features new models with more specialized packages and enhanced performance, along with multiple new entry-level options, further solidifying Can-Am leadership in the industry.

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Lisa Thompson on Hunting Turkeys, Deer and Antelopes

Mossy Oak Pro Lisa Thompson lives in Littleton, Colorado. Growing up, Lisa was fortunate enough to be in a family where hunting and fishing were major parts of their lifestyles. “My grandparents, uncles, aunts, Mom and Dad all liked the outdoors,” Thompson says. “Hunting and fishing were a way of life for our family.” Lisa’s husband, Keith, also grew up in Colorado in an outdoor family. Lisa hunts primarily big game, elk, antelope, mule deer,

Big Game, Deer, Turkey

Paul Butski’s Favorite Turkey Hunts

Although newcomers to the sport of turkey hunting often make mistakes, spook gobblers and miss gobblers, I really enjoy hunting with newcomers who never may have seen a wild turkey before. Watching them see that turkey come in strutting, drumming and putting on a show is one of the things I like most about turkey hunting.

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak

How Deep Should My Food Plot Seed be Planted?

One of the most common mistakes when planting food plots is improper soil coverage, whether it be too deep or too shallow. So the question “how deep should I plant the seed?” is a question with several variables.

Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Paul Butski: I Turkey Hunted With Roy Rogers

Since I hunt all over the country, I'm often asked, “What subspecies of wild turkey do you like to hunt the most, and which subspecies do you like the least?” I mainly hunt eastern wild turkeys and Osceola turkeys, which are my two favorites. Because of the steep mountains, the deep valleys and how much hiking you have to do to get to a Merriam’s gobbler, I guess he would be the gobbler I like

Big Game, Turkey, Firearm

The Silent Gobbler and the TV Show with Paul Butski

I guess some of the most frustrating hunts I've had were hunting and taking turkeys that didn’t gobble. On one hunt this year, I had scouted and seen plenty of turkey sign, and I knew turkeys were in this particular area. If you’ve hunted turkeys long enough and you understand how to scout for turkeys, oftentimes you'll walk into an area, and even though you haven’t seen or heard a gobbler, you just know there

Big Game, Turkey

The Turkeys That Get Away with Paul Butski

Because I'm a member of the Mossy Oak Turkey T.H.U.G.S. TV team, I usually hunt 10-different states on an average each season for the show. I'm often asked, “Is there any difference in hunting turkeys by yourself and hunting turkeys for a TV show?” I explain, “Yes, there is a huge difference.”

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak

Hunting Turkeys with Paul Butski

Paul Butski from Niagara Falls, New York, has been hunting turkeys for 47 years and entered his first turkey-calling contest in 1978. He has won three National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Grand Nationals, six U.S. Open Championships and the Levi Garrett Open twice. Butski was one of the first turkey-calling contestants who signed with Mossy Oak at the very beginning of the company. Butski is also one of the hosts of the “Mossy Oak Turkey

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak

Going To School on Turkeys with Mike McGreevy

Growing up we didn’t have many turkeys here in New York. But as the flocks increased, I became very interested in wild turkeys, because I could hunt them in the spring when there wasn’t anything else to hunt. Our deer season closes in mid- December, so I had a long wait until I could get back in the woods again. Today, our turkey season starts on May 1 and runs through May 31.

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4 Tips for Becoming a Better Bow Hunter

With the warmer months of summer approaching quickly, archery season for big game is starting to feel not so distant. Some states have whitetail, elk, and mule deer seasons that start as early as mid August. It’s a cliché statement that it’s never too early to begin some practice shooting but it’s the truth. I committed last year to start shooting in June in preparation for archery season and a mid November hunt in the

How-To, Bow

How to Get Private Land to Hunt with Bruce Hooper

Before I look for private land to hunt, I have some business cards printed with my name, address, phone number, and the fact that I’m on the Mossy Oak Pro Staff. Also, I put the color, the make, the year and the license plate number of my truck on them. When I go up and knock on a door, I tell the landowner who I am, that I'm on the Mossy Oak Pro Staff and

Turkey, How-To, Mossy Oak

Can-Am Gun Boot Accessories

Protect your firearm while riding in your favorite Can-Am vehicle, with the line of Gun Boots and accessories that Can-Am offers.

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Bruce Hooper on How to Outhunt State Land Turkey Hunters

Close to our house there’s a little field right beside a veterinarian clinic. On top of a hill beside the small field and the vet clinic is a piece of state land. The veterinarian owns that field that’s about the only access to the state property. Once you clear the field, you can walk up a little hollow to get on top of the 60-70-acre ridge owned by the state. I'm pretty certain that no

Big Game, Turkey, How-To

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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

How Far is Too Far to Call in a Turkey?

Mossy Oak Prostaffer Donald Jarrett talks the fickle nature of turkeys and when to stick it out for a far off bird that’s having trouble making up his mind on whether or not to come your way.

Turkey

BBQ Turkey Loaded Fries

Put your turkey legs to good use with this excellent way to bbq and serve them.

Turkey, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Tailgate Talks: Mr. Walt's First Turkey at 91 Years Old

Mr. Walt's final bucket list item was to kill a wild turkey for the first time.

Turkey, Tailgate Talks, Video

Wild Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

The nice part about using ground turkey in Shepherd’s Pie is you can taste the wonderful flavor of the bird and never have to worry about it being tough or drying out. It is sure to be a hit with the whole family and is a great dish to make in advance to take to hunting camp.

Turkey, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

The Popularity and Strategy Behind the Leafy Suit

Turkey hunters love a leafy suit because it’s excellent for breaking up the human form and disguising small movements in the woods.

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