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U.S. Hunters Set New Record-Low Harvest Rate of Yearling Bucks

More 1.5-year-old bucks (yearlings) are getting a pass from deer hunters than at any time in modern history, according to data gathered by QDMA for its 2014 Whitetail Report, now available free online. Only 37 percent of antlered bucks killed by hunters in the United States were yearlings, down from over 62 percent in 1988, the year QDMA was founded.

Big Game, Deer

Chris Kirby on How to Hunt Turkeys in the Snow

The birds just may be a little less vocal and more sluggish in the snow. But once the sun comes out, the turkeys know that spring is the time of year they are supposed to breed. They only have 30 or 40 days to breed. So, the weather isn’t that much of a factor that keeps them from breeding.

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Obsession, How-To, Mossy Oak

Late Season Waterfowl Tactics

In no time at all waterfowl seasons will be coming to a close and this how to article will be helpful for you in trying to find some last ditch efforts to locate some ducks before the final whistle blows.

Small Game, Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, How-To, Mossy Oak, Firearm

Chris Kirby on the Secrets of Turkey Hunting

Three years ago we partnered with Mossy Oak to promote a program – Today’s Hunters Uniting for Good (THUGS). The concept behind the Thugs program was to use a portion of the monies coming into this program to help our veterans with opportunities to get outdoors doing what we all love as hunters and outdoors enthusiasts. All the calls are made in America by American workers. We wanted to develop some of the best turkey

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak

Matt Drury’s Job as “The Boss” at Drury Outdoors

Marketing is important, because it crosses over into almost every phase of the outdoors, including how to get a TV show on the air, how to get sponsors, how, why, when and where to create ads, and how to sell yourself to a station manager, a sponsor and the public. Even if you are the world’s greatest hunter and the world’s greatest videographer, you still won’t make it in the outdoors as a professional hunter

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak, Bow

QDMA to Convene First-Ever Whitetail Summit

In response to declining deer herds and other alarming trends, QDMA is convening a first-of-its-kind Whitetail Summit and inviting leaders and stakeholders from the entire whitetail community, including deer hunters, state and federal agencies, conservation organizations, the hunting industry, media, universities, and landowners. The goal of the summit is to identify key challenges to the future of deer hunting and to begin addressing them one-by-one through industry-wide cooperation, within the context of the North American

Big Game, Deer, Conservation

Matt Drury of Drury Outdoors Explains How Mossy Oak Makes Hunters Invisible and Helps Others

From the very beginning, Uncle Mark and Dad understood that two people sitting in two different tree stands, during the fall and winter, wasn’t what deer saw normally. So, it became very apparent to them that good camouflage would make a big difference in the number of deer they were able to take, and the number of videos they could produced.

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Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Gift Certificates for Valentine's Day

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is offering Becoming an Outdoors-Woman gift certificates that are perfect for the female outdoors enthusiast or would-be adventurer for Valentine's Day.

News, Bow

Matt Drury of Drury Outdoors Explains How a Video Gets from the Field to Your TV Set

Every year, we have a spring meeting with our team members and review all the policies, procedures and technical aspects of producing the kind of video we need for our TV shows and videos. We understand that these team members are hunting wild animals, and that wild deer don’t always stop where they’re supposed to - in a clearing or within range - and they don’t read scripts. However, we try and get the best

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Mossberg Expands the 500 FLEX System with New 20-Gauge Shotgun Offerings

When introduced in 2012, the innovative, patented and patent-pending system of Mossberg FLEX modular 500/590 shotguns and interchangeable TLS (Tool-less Locking System) accessories provided unprecedented versatility and the ease of converting your 12-gauge 500/590 shotgun in seconds without the need for tools. Now Mossberg has expanded the line to include 20-gauge with the introduction of four new 500 FLEX 20 gauge pump-action shotguns; available in hunting and tactical base models.

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Matt Drury on How to Become a Drury Outdoors’ Professional Hunter and Videographer

The first thing I always ask for from potential pro staffers for Drury Outdoors is a video resume of hunts they have filmed, because this is the most-important part of what our business is. I’m sure there are great hunters out there who take really-big whitetails every year and turkeys and capture those hunts on video. But remember, to get good video, you have to have two hunters set-up in tree stands with all their

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SHOT Show Attendance Soars to New Record

Attracting industry professionals from the United States and more than 100 other countries, the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show™ (SHOT Show®) shattered attendance records this week, giving industry professionals good reason to believe that 2014 will be another strong year for sales of firearms, ammunition, outdoor gear and law enforcement equipment.

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“The Boss” Matt Drury on Drury Outdoors

Based on the stories I’ve heard, Uncle Mark came to my dad in about 1988, when Uncle Mark was a rep for Mossy Oak and on the national turkey-calling circuit at that same time. He told my dad, “I’m seeing a few turkey videos in sporting-good stores and other places where Mossy Oak is sold. I’ve looked at some of them, and I know we can make and sell better videos than some of the

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Get Her Covered Windshield Cover

The new “Get Her Covered” Windshield Cover in Mossy Oak Break-Up Infinity is unlike any cover you have seen or used. This new windshield cover has so many applications for your truck or vehicle. I had not used a cover in the past but will be using this one all the time.

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Eva Shockey Loves Elk Hunting and Wants to Go As Often As Possible

Another of my favorite hunts was when I went elk hunting with my dad during the rut in Colorado – the first elk hunt I’d ever had. Since my dad doesn’t do much elk hunting, going on this elk hunt with him was a big deal. We went to a friend’s ranch in Colorado, and he told us, “There are elk bugling everywhere. You should see a lot of them, when you get here.” But

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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.””

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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.

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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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