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The Injured Veteran Who Was Told He Couldn’t Hunt But Did

We had a young staff sergeant who had been shot in the neck and was a quadriplegic. He only could move his left arm, and used a power chair to get around. Someone told him his injuries would prevent him from hunting. When I met him, I said, “I don’t think so.”

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak

A Blind Man Hunts Elk with PVA-ORHF and Mossy Oak

This fellow wasn’t just a serviceman who had lost his sight, he also has become a mentor for other blind veterans and is a published author. He’s a good mentor, because he believes there’s nothing he can’t do. When other soldiers say, “I’m blind, I can’t do that,” he says, “I’m blind, just like you are. I hunt, I go out in the wilderness, and I continue on with my life, and you can too.”

Big Game, Deer

Sportsman’s Condo Introduces DEER THUGS Blind

Designed with the help of the Mossy Oak Deer Thugs and Ronnie “Cuz” Strickland, the new Sportsman’s Condo DEER THUGS blind takes the pop-up style ground blind to the next level in comfort and durability.

Big Game, Deer, News, Mossy Oak

Ladies Dressed in Mossy Oak Took Longbeards with Lew Deal of the PVA-ORHF

This past spring, we put on an all-ladies turkey hunt at Dee DOT Timberland near Jacksonville, Florida. The picture in most people’s minds of a wounded veteran is a man who’s been in combat and suffered a life-changing injury. But on this turkey hunt, we had one lady who had fought in the war, one whose husband had fought and died for his country and the spouses of two severely-wounded soldiers.

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak

QDMA Offers Deer Steward Online FREE for Military in Active Combat

The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA), in partnership with Clemson University, is pleased to announce that the online version of its Deer Steward certification course will be free-of-charge (a $200 value) for active military personnel serving in combat zones in 2013.

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Mossy Oak Helps Disabled Veterans Hunt

I met the folks from Mossy Oak when at a shooting summit. I laid-out the plight of disabled veterans who wanted to hunt. Many outdoor companies were there, but Mossy Oak was the only one to stand-up and say, “Our company wants to help.” Mossy Oak was so interested that they flew me to the home office in West Point, Mississippi, where I met with Ronnie “Cuz” Strickland, today the Senior Vice President of Media

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Day 5: Alex Rutledge Explains the Shot and the Missed Turkey

One of the toughest turkeys of the entire hunt is the gobbler that you’ve shot at and missed, or the gobbler that someone else has shot at and missed. To take this bird, you have to pay attention to what you’re doing, realize what’s happened before and after the shot, and understand where you think the turkey has gone after you’ve pulled the trigger, and he hasn’t fallen over dead.

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Explaining the Addiction

My wife has always been one of those people who will pretty much speak her mind, at least in matters concerning me. Once after a tough turkey hunt that required lots of driving to, walking and calling and then more driving back, I came back home mid-day and fell asleep in the middle of the den floor. I awoke still in full camo, hat still on and boots laced. Pam was running the vacuum, probably

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Day 4: Alex Rutledge Tells Us How to Hunt Henned-Up Gobblers

We’re trying to call in the hens. The boss hen will come in and run the other hen (you) off, because you’re talking to her boyfriend. As she comes to you, the other hens will follow her and so will the gobbler. That’s when you have to depend on your patience, your ability to sit still and your Mossy Oak camouflage, if you’re going to get this bird.

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Predator Hunting Tips from Mossy Oak ProStaff

I make mistakes and learn a lot of different stuff every day in the field. I believe this is what draws me back for more punishment, but also makes me a better hunter as well.

Small Game, Predator, Mossy Oak, Firearm

Making The Cut...For Fruit

Mast trees need care from time to time if they’re going to remain productive. If left unmaintained fruit trees can grow out of control and productivity will suffer. If maintained properly it’s amazing the tonnage a few fruit trees or several mature oaks can provide. Many people think that pruning is all about “cosmetics,” but when it comes to fruit trees, proper pruning is essential for the best yield and the winter months are the

Land Management, How-To, Video

Day 3: Alex Rutledge’s Secret of Taking Field Turkeys

The gobbler that seems like he should be the easiest one to take is the gobbler that struts and drums out in the middle of the field. You may see him out there every morning, but for some reason, you just can’t call him in to where you need him to go.

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Day 2: Alex Rutledge Explains That You Should Hunt the Turkey Rather Than Call Him

This secret to successful turkey hunting builds off the first secret, which is to find the turkey before the season and have multiple turkeys to hunt. Some days turkeys don’t gobble. On rainy, windy days, you can’t hear a turkey gobble from very far away. If a turkey has had any hunting pressure, he may not gobble but one time in the morning and not gobble again all day.

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Day 1: Five Big Secrets to Taking More Turkeys

One of the biggest mistakes that most turkey hunters make is they don’t hunt turkeys until the opening day of the season. If you hope to take a turkey on opening day or on any-other day you hunt turkeys, you need to know where the turkey is throughout the day.

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Day 5: How to Successfully Hunt Turkeys on Public Land with Mossy Oak’s Tracy Groves

Most turkey hunters start scouting for turkeys a week or two before the season begins, but I start 30-days before the season. I’m looking for the turkeys that are the farthest from the parking lot or any road. Those turkeys are the ones I plan to hunt on opening morning.

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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.

Jim Turlington--The Artist Behind the 2025 Mossy Oak Wild Turkey Stamp

Jim Turlington is a wildlife artist residing in Deltona, Florida. He's been hunting, photographing and painting wild turkeys for decades.

Turkey, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Mossy Oak Wild Turkey Stamp Helps Fund Large-Scale Florida Wild Turkey Research

Dr. Marcus Lashley is leading a multi-year, multi-faceted wild turkey research project based Florida, one that he says is the largest and most comprehensive turkey study conducted.

Turkey, News

Spring Food Plots | What, When, and How

View our spring food plots for deer and turkey article to identify the critical months in a whitetail's life. Learn when bucks start the antler genesis process!

Turkey, Deer, Waterfowl, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

Overcoming Early Turkey Season Obstacles

The early season provides some unique challenges to the turkey hunter, like cold weather, little to no foliage, and henned up gobblers.

Turkey, How-To

Wild Turkey Diseases: Avian Pox and LPDV

As responsible hunters and gamekeepers, we can help turkeys by being vigilant for birds that appear ill, whether we’re observing them or admiring one up close after a successful hunt.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

River Cane Ecology and Canebrake Management for Wildlife

River cane is one such species that is both a striking deviation and a biologically-unique component of Southeastern forest and grassland habitats.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

How Far is Too Far to Call in a Turkey?

Mossy Oak Prostaffer Donald Jarrett talks the fickle nature of turkeys and when to stick it out for a far off bird that’s having trouble making up his mind on whether or not to come your way.

Turkey

BBQ Turkey Loaded Fries

Put your turkey legs to good use with this excellent way to bbq and serve them.

Turkey, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Tailgate Talks: Mr. Walt's First Turkey at 91 Years Old

Mr. Walt's final bucket list item was to kill a wild turkey for the first time.

Turkey, Tailgate Talks, Video

Wild Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

The nice part about using ground turkey in Shepherd’s Pie is you can taste the wonderful flavor of the bird and never have to worry about it being tough or drying out. It is sure to be a hit with the whole family and is a great dish to make in advance to take to hunting camp.

Turkey, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

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