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5 Knots for Offshore Fishing

Any connection between the line and the hook is a potential failure point, but especially once we head offshore and target oversized offshore brawlers like big tuna and billfish.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Savage 110 Ultralight in 7mm PRC Review

Testing a new round calls for good equipment. A few emails and phone calls later I felt that I had a pretty good setup to try out the 7mm PRC

Big Game, Deer, Gear

Gift Ideas for Hunting and Fishing Moms

The women in our lives deserve a whole lot of love and respect. Whether they hold down the fort back home or are right there next to you in the woods or on the lake, they'll love a gift that continues to connect them to the outdoor way of life. From wildflowers and trees to field gear and clothes, here's a list of awesome gifts for women that love the outdoors. Nativ Nurseries' Lanceleaf Coreopsis

Turkey, Fishing, Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Gear

Managing Blackberry Stands for Wildlife

Properly managed blackberry stands may provide a range of benefits for different wildlife species as part of a thoughtful approach to early-successional habitat improvement.

Deer, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries, BioLogic

When Kings Go to Battle: Bottomland Book Club

“In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle….” 2 Samuel 11:1a (ESV). The brilliantly titled book When Kings Go To Battle opens with that Bible verse, an nice nod to our encounters in the woods with spring gobblers.

Turkey, Bottomland Book Club

Loaded Wild Turkey Fries

Using the legs and thighs of your wild turkey harvest, you can make use of your bird's meat with this loaded turkey fries recipe.

Turkey, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Tradition: Hope for Our Souls

Traditions have a beautiful way of bringing hope to our future. They give us something to look forward to, and the regularity of their steady faithfulness anchors our soul.

Turkey

2 Reasons Your Turkey Decoys Didn’t Work

Here's a couple of common errors when using hen and jake decoys.

Turkey

Turkey Vocalizations: Speaking Turkey as a Second Language

According to some sources, the wild turkey’s vocabulary consists of as many as 30 distinct calls.

Turkey

Growing Big Bass Quick

A little bit of effort and care into your pond can result in some big bass in just a few years!

Fishing, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Fishing, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

Bonefish and Tarpon Trust: A Study in Conservation Success

Bonefish and Tarpon Trust has established a mission to conserve and restore species like tarpon through a combined approach of research, stewardship, education and advocacy. Photography by Dr. Aaron Adams. Written Sam White The sun had barely cleared the horizon as two shadowy forms slowly crept along the edge of a pristine, white sand flat just a few miles from Islamorada in the Florida Keys. The shallow salt water—calm and clear as a straight-up Tito’s

Fishing, Conservation, Mossy Oak Fishing, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

The Painting Behind the 2023 Mossy Oak Wild Turkey Stamp and Wright Shirt

Daniel Haas tells the special meaning behind this year's painting for the 2023 Wild Turkey Stamp.

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

History of the Wild Turkey Stamp

May 5, 1956, saw the first in a 22 years series of U.S. Postal Stamps issued to celebrate successful conservation efforts carried out by state and federal governments. It was an attempt to bring attention to the importance of wildlife conservation and the first of those stamps on that spring day in 1956 featured the wild turkey.

Turkey, Conservation

Turkey Hunting Bug Repellent and Spray is Essential

Since turkeys have such keen eyesight, one of the most important aspects of turkey hunting is that the hunter not move when a gobbler’s coming to his or her stand site.

Turkey

How to Work Glide Baits

Glide baits are best when fished softly and methodic. They are not like Jigs or other power fishing baits. You will need to learn to kill them softly with a glide bait.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

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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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