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Calling High Pressure Coyotes

One of the best excuses that predator hunters tend to make when they are unsuccessful is that the coyotes get too much pressure, which in turn makes them harder to call in. Too much pressure can sometimes be the case, yet most of the time, it boils down to the fact that there simply isn’t as good of a population of coyotes as one would believe there to be.

Predator, How-To, Firearm

The Basics of Taxidermy

Ben Mears is a professional taxidermist that takes us through the ins and outs of taxidermy. These videos explain the basics of taxidermy.

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Fishing, Predator, How-To

How to Care for Your Field and Brush Clearing Tools

All brush clearing tools must undergo careful and habitual upkeep. Cleaning, sharpening, reshaping and otherwise maintaining your tools increases their lifespan and ensures your safety while using them. This guide contains tips and tricks to help you care for your field tools.

Land Management, Gear, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties

Venison Care: How Long To Hang Your Deer

Conventional wisdom recommends aging venison. This allows beneficial bacteria to break down muscle fibers and also flavors and tenderizes the meat.

Deer, How-To, Wild Game Recipes, Video, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Trail Camera Surveys: Are They Worth the Effort?

Trail camera surveys can provide key data and insight that can help you manage your herd, but are they worth it? Read on to learn the pros and cons of trail camera surveys.

Deer, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties

Winter Feeding for Bluegill: Is it Right for Your Pond?

Don’t forget about your fish in the winter! Learn the benefits of feeding pond fish in the winter and how to properly feed bluegill in harsh conditions.

Fishing, Conservation, Land Management, How-To, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Cold-Weather Fishing for Largemouth Bass

When the weather’s cold, and the water’s clear, and no one else is on the lake but you, if you know where to find the bass and which lures to use to catch them, you can have a great day of bass fishing almost any time during the cold-weather months.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To

Is Reloading Worth It?

At what point in reloading do you break even and start saving money? Bill Gabbard took a poll to find out why hunters start reloading.

Deer, Predator, Firearm

Jack Miner | Legendary Waterfowl Conservationist

Noted for his waterfowl conservation efforts, Jack Miner was a legendary figure who deserves recognition among modern hunters. Learn how his life and legacy have made a lasting impact on waterfowl conservation today.

Waterfowl, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Deer Hunting Stories and Lessons from Ernie Calandrelli

Ernie Calandrelli just retired after being with Quaker Boy Calls full time for 32 years. Ernie has taken customers and outdoor writers hunting and fishing for Quaker Boy during those many years. Now that he’s retired, Calandrelli has been doing more hunting and fishing.

Deer, Fishing, Predator, Bow

Bowhunting Tips: Achieving Perfect Balance

There are many things that make up a great archer, but no one thing is more important than having a perfectly balanced bow. The overall goal of finding perfect balance is to be able to draw the bow with your eyes closed, settle in and open your eyes to a perfectly level bubble.

Big Game, Deer, How-To, Bow

A Power Finesse Tactic for Wintertime Bass

During the winter months, when many anglers are fishing jerkbaits, lipless crankbaits and spinner baits, the swim jig is a big-bass bait that you can swim and give the bass a different lure to look at and to eat.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To

Game Bird & Dumplings

A bowl of dumplings is a comforting and warming dish. This recipe calls for wild game bird like quail or pheasants. This hearty soup with added dumplings hits the spot.

Small Game, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Mossy Oak's Top 10 Articles of 2018

Here are Mossy Oak's top 10 articles from 2018. Learn about deer movement, how to prevent snake bites, get the best new hunting gear and tips for land management.

Deer, Turkey, Land Management, News

Sticking To the Original Plan For a Wallhanger Whitetail

Images of a long-beamed Kansas buck with axe-handle mass kept swirling through my mind as I sped away from it in attempt to utilize an Iowa tag I had waited years to acquire.

Deer, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Bow

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Turkey Brine and Smoke Recipe For Lunch Meat

Here’s how to make lunch meat from your wild turkey.

Turkey, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

How To Catch Spring Shellcrackers

As far as panfish go, shellcrackers, formally known as redear sunfish and colloquially know as Chinquapins in some parts, often fly under the radar behind crappie and bluegills.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

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

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