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Wingshooting Tips - Lost Brake Duck Hunting

These tips all come from tried and true duck hunting experts, hunters experienced in learning what works and what doesn’t work on quick-flying waterfowl.

Waterfowl, How-To

The Passenger: American Conservation's Vaunted Wild Pigeon

The last of the living passengers were gone from Earth by the early 1900s. As a population, science suggests they were North America’s most successful birds during their time here.

Waterfowl, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Tips for Using Native Grasses for Wildlife Cover

Planting Native Warm Season Grasses (NWSG) can be an effective strategy for producing wildlife cover, especially after a harsh winter. Click to learn more.

Turkey, Small Game, Deer, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries, BioLogic

Best Places for Tree Stands

"I soon realized when I traded my beautiful sunrise sits for the thick and nasty cover, my deer sightings - and success - went up exponentially."

Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

5 Deer Calls Every Hunter Should Have

Grunt calls are standard equipment for the deer hunter, but there’s also a few other calls that have proven themselves as deadly tools of the trade in the deer woods.

Deer

Revolutionizing Predator Hunting: The Impact of E-Bikes on Coyote Pursuits

Hunters are utilizing e-bikes and possibly even revolutionizing predator hunting by empowering hunters to adopt a fast-paced and efficient approach.

Predator, How-To

Tips for Setting Up Duck Decoys

Decoys are visual aids used to draw attention, give birds and animals a reason to close the distance, and to add realism to a hunting ambush setup.

Waterfowl, How-To

Legendary Arkansas Duck Call Maker Chick Major Inspires Generations

The following excerpt about Chick Major is from the book “The Grand Prairie: A History of Duck Hunting’s Hallowed Ground” by author and publisher Brent Birch.

Waterfowl, News

Species Profile: Wood Duck

The wood duck (Aix sponsa) is the only member of its genus in North America, and one of only two species worldwide. Its common name is derived from its preferred habitat - flooded timber and bottomland swamps.

Waterfowl

Green-Winged Teal Duck: A Species Profile

Teal, twisting and turning, dodging this way and that, make for the most challenging and frustrating of wingshooting targets. There are several species with the most common and widespread being the green-winged.

Waterfowl

Mock Scrapes for Mature Bucks

Deer scrapes are important communication tools between deer. Learn from Mossy Oak's blog how to create a mock scrape to help you attract whitetail.

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Outdoor Kids' Activities - Gamekeeper Training Course

For gamekeepers, living and loving the land is a way of life. But how do we get kids interested? Read on to learn how to teach future generations of gamekeepers.

Conservation, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Christmas Gifts for Hunters & Anglers

*/ If you're looking for a gift idea for your loved one that loves to hunt, fish, or just be outdoors, we've got a guide here that we're sure you can find something they'll be thrilled to open. Gift Ideas for Hunters Gift Ideas for Anglers Gift Ideas for Outdoorsy Kids Gift Ideas for Hunters Hunter Safety Systems Pro Harness $169.99 Safety is crucial. Make sure your loved one stays safe while they're doing what

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

Fall Trees Planting Guide

With the advent of containerized, air-pruned seedlings, planting trees in the fall can be more productive in areas of the South where the ground doesn’t stay frozen. Here are a few advantages of planting in the fall.

Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

Venison Big Mac

This burger recipe puts your favorite fast food burger to shame, and this special sauce is no secret. Using wild game meat puts it over the top.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

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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.

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

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