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Busting Dams for Ducks

As the popularity of hunting these migratory fowl grows, more and more land managers are beginning to tailor their properties to attract and hold migrating ducks. BioLogic’s Neill Haas offers some great advice for those looking to boost their property’s duck appeal, but are constantly battling beavers.

Waterfowl, Land Management, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

The Covert MP6 Black—Scout Now

Now is the time to get a few MP6s up and operational on your hunting grounds. Why? For starters, well-placed game cameras will let you know which bucks survived the winter months so that you can start making your 2013 hit list. In addition, game cameras provide invaluable insight into the overall health of your deer herd, your buck-to-doe ratio and will keep you abreast to the number of predators lurking on your ground.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Gear, Mossy Oak

Mossy Oak Hunting Weather App from Scoutlook

As hunters we all follow the weather no matter what species of game we are chasing. The question is, what is your weather resource providing you? Last year I was introduced to Scoutlook Weather. This website has completely changed the way I gather my weather information for my hunts.

Big Game, Deer, Gear, Mossy Oak

Hunting California Wild Pigs with Parrey Cremeans

There are few places in the country that don’t have feral hogs. They’ve become a real nuisance for farmers, landowners and wildlife managers. I think feral hogs are the game we harvest most often in our outfitting business.

Big Game

Managing Moist Soil Impoundments: What Is On Your Land?

What if you could provide a situation where you could bring waterfowl up close and personal? If this type of situation is what you are looking for, then this is the article for you. This article deals with managing beaver ponds, greentree reservoirs, and agricultural lands for the opportunity to be up close and personal to one of life’s oldest creatures, waterfowl.

Waterfowl, Land Management

ProStaffer Parrey Cremeans Tells about Hunting All Three Species of Elk in California

Most people don’t think of California as a hunting destination or a Mecca for elk. But out here we have Tule elk to the south, Roosevelt elk to the south and Rocky Mountain elk in Redding, California, where we’re based. One of the problems of hunting elk in California is that you can’t buy tags over the counter.

Big Game, Deer

Watch Out For The Little Guys

Most everyone's turkey seasons are winding down and it is a popular time of the season for many guys to get out there and fire up the tractor and bush-hog to cut roads, fields, or boundary lines that need trimming. Find out why building your own flushing bar can help your deer and turkey populations.

Conservation

Part 3: Becoming A ProStaffer

The way our staff works is we look for certain areas of the country that need someone to help promote in stores and at events. I get applications all the time, and sometimes we just don't need any help in those areas because the positions are filled. It does not mean you are not qualified. I always contact my applicants and tell them either way.

Mossy Oak

RZ Mask Announces Release of Mossy Oak Hunting Masks

The RZ Mask is a neoprene face mask equipped with an active carbon filter that absorbs its user’s exhaled scent. The mask covers the nose and mouth of its user and straps around the back of the neck. With its comfortable fit, the mask can be worn for extended periods of time allowing for a stealthy hunt.

News, Mossy Oak

ProStaffer Parrey Cremeans Hunts California Rios

Hunting Rio Grande turkeys in northern California is different from hunting them in Texas or Oklahoma. Hunting Rio Grande turkeys out here in California is more difficult than Eastern hunters think, mainly because you have to scout so much more to take them. Our gobblers stay henned-up throughout much of the turkey season and move in large flocks.

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak Obsession, Mossy Oak

Hunting Out West with Parrey Cremeans

Parrey Cremeans is the far-West big-game Pro Staff manager for Mossy Oak. He also guides for elk, mule deer, blacktail deer and other species in California, Mexico and other areas with Just For Hunting.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak

We all know there are many options for preparing a dove field. Wheat and millets, such as brown top, Japanese, proso, and foxtail, are common choices in this area. But my recommendation for a successful dove field is a sunflower field. At Prairie Wildlife, sunflower fields have resulted in better hunts than millet-planted fields. On our “opening hunt” in September, bird-limits were common among participants. Here are some ideas for your next dove field.

Small Game

Mark Kayser Named as National Spokesman for Hope For The Warriors

Mark Kayser, already a respected TV host, outdoorsman, photographer, blogger, and journalist, can now add a new title to his resume. Kayser is now a national spokesman for the Hope For The Warriors® Outdoor Adventures Program.

Mossy Oak

Jason Daugherty the Giant Killer Takes One of Biggest Eastern Turkeys Ever Harvested

Thirty-year-old Jason Daugherty from Desoto, Missouri, took one of the biggest Eastern wild turkey gobblers ever harvested, as certified by the National Wild Turkey Federation. On his third turkey hunt ever, Daugherty had the opportunity to take the gobbler of a lifetime.

Big Game, Turkey, Firearm

Please Release Me

Very few things worth having in life come free, still fewer of them seem to happen quickly. As a land manager, when trying to increase cover we have many options available to us and most of them seem to take years to come to fruition. Most of them seem to come with an increasingly steep price tag.

Land Management, How-To

Latest Content

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

Wild Turkey Roosting Habits

Wildlife photographer Tes Jolly knows the ins and outs of turkey habits—she’s watched them as much if not more than anybody. Here’s what she’s learned about roosting preferences.

Turkey

Uncommon Panfish Fishing Techniques

If you’re having a slow day catching crappie or other panfish, try out these less common techniques that all the fish at your favorite spot may have not seen yet.

Fishing, How-To, Video, Mossy Oak Fishing

On Fishing Red Colors for April Bass

Fishing with red during April is tournament proven. Here's the why's and exactly what kind of red lures you should be throwing.

Fishing, How-To, Video, Mossy Oak Fishing

NWTF Presents: The Big Six

The National Wild Turkey Federation classified six major regions across 738 million acres to best identify the urgent needs of wild turkeys across the country.

Turkey, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

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.

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