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Do These Summer Chores Before Deer Season

Bowhunting opportunities will kick off in some states in less than 60 days. Here’s a look at the summer chores to knock out for deer season.

Deer, How-To

Tight Lining for Crappie

Veteran crappie anglers know there is one tactic that will catch crappie year-round but especially excels when fishing for crappie in hot weather.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Reloading for the 6.5 Creedmoor

The selection of 6.5 mm bullets out there gives you many options to choose from when loading for the 6.5 Creedmoor. While I won’t go as far as saying that the Creedmoor is good for anything from “Targets to T-Rex,” I will say that the round is extremely versatile.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Dogs, Firearm

How to Catch Catfish with Yo-Yos

Yo-Yo fishing is a variation of limb line fishing with a mechanical twist. Due to its non-game status in many states, catfish are the most frequently sought target when fishing with yo-yos.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

The Best Braided Fishing Lines

Discover the best braided finishing lines at Mossy Oak's fishing blog. Explore our wide range of high-performance fishing gear before your next big adventure.

Fishing, Gear, Mossy Oak Fishing

Blocker Outdoors Features Garments In New Terra Outland Pattern

Blocker Outdoors, one of the pioneers of scent-control clothing, and Mossy Oak are excited to partner to feature multiple garments in the all-new Mossy Oak Terra Outland pattern.

Big Game, Deer, Elements Terra, Gear, News, Mossy Oak

Do Possums Eat Ticks?

Ecologically, possums are classified as omnivores, with invertebrates making up between roughly 60% to 70% of their diet. It seems unlikely they would avoid an easily available food source, especially one they can find crawling around on their own bodies.

Small Game

Mississippi Introduces 3-Day Velvet Season

Velvet seasons are as exciting as they are rare. A chance at a buck in full velvet is oftentimes a once in a lifetime shot for hunters.

Deer, News, Mossy Oak, Bow

Fishing with Spinnerbaits

Curious to see if the pros were even fishing with spinnerbaits in tournaments anymore, I posed these two questions to Mossy Oak Fishing Pros Brandon Lester, Brandon Cobb, and Jordan Lee.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Down-rodding For Inland Striped Bass

One of the most commonly utilized striped bass fishing tactics is the use of the down rod. Known by a variety of names, this tactic is the vertical presentation of live, dead or cut dead bait.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

10 Best Catfish Baits – Both Live and Artificial

Anglers all over the U.S. use baits, both artificial and live, to lure in the biggest catfish.

Fishing, How-To, Video, Mossy Oak Fishing

Death, Taxes, and Leaky Waders: Bottomland Book Club

One title I’ve never quite achieved is that of a Fly Fisherman. Now, I've tried my hand at this art several times, but due to a strange ability to attract low hanging limbs and a lack in patience the fly rod usually saw little light before it quickly found its way back to the Jeep.

Bottomland Book Club, Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Planning Out of State Hunting Trips

Planning an out of state hunting trip involves quite a bit of organization and preparation. Especially if we are talking about a 7-10 day out west type hunt for big game.

Big Game, Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, How-To

Jim Hautman Wins Federal Duck Stamp Competition a Record 6th Time

No one has won the Federal Duck Stamp Competition more times than Jim Hautman.

Waterfowl, Conservation, News, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

A Trip to Venice, Louisiana for the Mossy Oak Crew

Venice, Louisiana has a few monikers—The End of the World, Tuna Town. It seems to run on its own rules and its own ecosystem where fishing is life and captains are king.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

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Saving the Gizzard Stones

Looking for a unique way to save the memories of your bird? Start saving the gizzard stones for a colorful way to collect more trophies from your bird each spring.

Turkey, How-To

Crappie Tactics: Insight from Pro Angler Whitey Outlaw

We talk to Whitey Outlaw, a retired professional angler who spent 42 years on the crappie tournament circuit. He’s got as good of advice as you’ll ever hear.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Redbud Jelly and Foraging for Redbuds

Redbuds make for an easy forage and some great-tasting jelly. Our friend Beka Garris gives us her jelly recipe and tips!

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Nativ Nurseries

Black Crappie vs White Crappie

A lot of anglers lump the black crappie and the white crappie together as one species, but knowing the differences can help you catch more fish.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Crappie Fish Tacos

When the crappie are biting, fry them up for a fresh and flavorful taco night.

Fishing, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

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

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