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Filling the Freezer Stage

I took my hunter safety course in 1994. I was 9 years old and in the fourth grade. Of course I learned plenty of valuable lessons during my 4 days in the class, but for the past 20 years I have always remembered learning about the Five Stages of a Hunter. The theory is that as hunters we all change throughout our lives and during those changes, we use different factors to determine what is

Big Game, Deer

Grow and Harvest Trophy Bucks

One of the most-significant hunts I’ve ever had was when Mossy Oak came out with the Treestand pattern. I do a lot of late-season bowhunting here in Iowa’s hardwood forests. One year I was sitting in my tree stand late in November, and our area didn’t have much snow cover. I had a buck walking straight toward my stand from a direction I hadn’t expected. As he came to me, he looked into the tree.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak, Bow

How Cancer Impacted the Boston Red Sox’s Jon Lester and His Never Quit Foundation

A couple years ago, my wife, Farrah, and I started a foundation called Never Quit to support pediatric cancer research. Because of having had cancer myself, Farrah and I wanted to be involved in helping to find a cure for adult cancer and pediatric cancer. After the birth of our first son, we created the Never Quit Foundation for pediatric cancer.

Mossy Oak

Prospecting for Plant Personality

This past growing season I had the educational, entertaining opportunity to oversee some work at one of our research farms in Mississippi. We test for many different things, searching for the best possible plants and products to bring to market. It makes a great opportunity to become a better hunter by learning more and being privy to some of the industry’s cutting edge technology. This past summer we had one particular five acre test plot

Conservation, BioLogic

Jon Lester Says Hunting is More Than Taking Game

I’ve learned that hunting is less about taking the animals and more about the people you’re with, the time you share together and the memories and relationships that come out of a hunt. In 2010, Tim and I went on anther hunt together in Alabama. Once again I was able to spend time with my friend Tim Anderson, meet more Mossy Oak people and become more involved in the company.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak

NUU Splash: Small Package, Big Sound

The NUU Splash Speaker in Mossy Oak Break-Up Infinity is a really versatile and innovative product for those of you who may be electronic junkies or just looking for a great addition to your current electronic devices. The cool thing about the NUU Splash is it can be used indoors but can also be used outside giving you even more freedom to use all its features.

Gear, Mossy Oak

Red Sox Pitcher Jon Lester Compares Pitching and Hunting

The routine I go through to make the perfect pitch is almost identical to the routine I go through when I’m trying to make the perfect bow shot. There are certain check points that I use to make sure that my body is lined-up, I am aiming at the catcher’s glove, and I have the perfect follow-through. I use a similar technique when I’m taking a shot with my PSE Dream Season bow.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak, Bow, Firearm

Icebreaker Launches Hunting and Fishing Line

Icebreaker pioneered the merino wool clothing outdoor category in 1994, and its new hunting and fishing layering system is designed to cope with rigorous wear regardless of weather conditions and exertion levels. The Fall 2013 product line consists of base layers, mid layers, jackets, socks, and accessories for men and women. Mossy Oak’s Break-Up Infinity camo pattern is offered throughout the collection.

Gear, News, Mossy Oak

Stalk the Stalks

Whitetails love corn and they need to find a spot where there are left undisturbed. After a farmer makes their last pass through a corn field, man usually doesn't enter the spot again until it's harvested. While the rest of the hunters are off pressuring the “deer woods,” the standing corn can become a secure home. The problem is “how do you hunt them?”

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak, Bow

Jon Lester's Moment of Truth and the Perfect Game

When I threw that last pitch, my fast ball went up and away, and Callaspo swung and missed. The game was over, and I was glad to see it end. I was relieved. I had pitched all 9 innings and had a perfect game.

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Venison, Roasted Peppers, and Goat Cheese Sandwiches

Everyone seems to be on-the-go these days, and while sandwiches are the perfect food for that, THIS is the sandwich that you really need to pay attention to. A sandwich. A simple, delicious sandwich. Really, does anything more need to be said? I think you'd be hard-pressed to find anyone on Earth who would not enjoy this meal.

Big Game, Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

The Boston Red Sox’s Jon Lester Remembers His Most Memorable Moment in Baseball

My team, the Boston Red Sox, was playing the Colorado Rockies in 2007. I was 23-years old and only had been playing in the big leagues for a year. Our team had a great season. I was called up to pitch the fourth and final game of the World Series. Our team was up 3 games to 0. This could be the game that would determine whether or not we were the World Champions in

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Tes and I adopted a motto during last summer’s ordeal—“If they stay, they gotta pay!” For now the battle against feral hogs is an ongoing effort. It is hot, dirty, hard work. We continue to learn ways that make the job a little easier and our efforts more efficient. Is it worth it? Yes! We have no choice. We like our land the way it is. We like what we have been able to accomplish

Big Game, Land Management, How-To

Red Sox's Jon Lester: Most Memorable

Mossy Oak is more than a camouflage, hunting, wildlife management and rural properties company. Mossy Oak is made up of some of the best people in the world. This week you’ll meet 29-year old Jon Lester from Washington State, who was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 2002 at only age 18, and who spent 4 years in the minor leagues and then went to the big leagues in 2006. Lester is currently one

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak Obsession, Mossy Oak, Bow

Mosquito Fern: A Small Floating Red Plant in Your Pond

Mosquito fern is not often a problem in ponds, but it can become a problem in some wind-sheltered areas. If you see a small, red, floating plant on your pond, you will know what it is. It can be controlled by contact herbicides containing Diquat or other herbicides that are absorbed from the water. Check with your biologist or a certified aquatic applicator for treatment options.

Conservation

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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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