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Listen for Turkey Drumming: He’s Close

The spit and drum is as synonymous with turkey hunting as the gobble or the yelp. It is valuable beyond measure. Make it a point to learn what it sounds like if you don’t know already.

Turkey, How-To, Video

Understanding Wild Turkey Hatch Times

This article will discuss early versus late hatches—renesting and flock social dynamics, habitat and seasonal influences that impact survival rates in late hatched poults.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

The Truth About Spring Turkey Hunting: Bottomland Book Club

In 2002, Ronnie "Cuz" Strickland published The Truth About Spring Turkey Hunting According to “Cuz” as the first in a trilogy of his turkey hunting journey.

Bottomland Book Club

LS Tractor Announces Partnership with Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

LS Tractor USA named the Official Tractor of Mossy Oak Gamekeepers.

News, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

The Last Hunt: A Grandson's Story

The story is something that was laid on my heart while I was hunting one morning. I never met my grandfather. He died right before I was born. I've spent my whole life wondering what it would be like to hunt with him."

Deer, Predator

How To Catch Striped Bass On Umbrella Rigs

One of the best ways to combat lethargic stripers in cold water is to troll umbrella rigs for them. In recent years, down-sized versions of umbrella rigs, also referred to as Alabama rigs, have flooded the market among bass anglers who sometimes also cast for striped bass in waters where the two fish are found together.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

The Cycle of the Cicada

Do cicadas come out to sing every year or every 17 years? We're here to talk all things cicada.

Teaching the Art of Wingshooting

Sharing the knowledge of wingshooting with a young or new hunter begins with patience. Swinging the business end of a shotgun can’t begin until gun safety is addressed, and then the likely initial results will be lots of missed birds.

Small Game, Waterfowl, How-To, Firearm

The Great Sandhill Crane Migration

The Sandhill Crane is a large species of crane native to North America. We hunters may know them as the “ribeye in the sky” but we also know they’re an incredibly old and impressive species.

Waterfowl

The Rivers, Walleyes and Jigs of Spring

Read our river fishing ideas and check out the pros' system on how to fish walleye and sauger with a jig. Get ready for spring season hunting with Mossy Oak!

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To

The Little 17-Caliber

The diminutive 17 caliber varmint rounds have always been on my list of favorites, but I am afraid that they are quickly headed for the second list.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Gear, Firearm

The Short, Dangerous Life of America’s Original Game Warden

Learn the story of how Guy Morrell Bradley became known as the nation's first game warden.

Conservation

Venison Heart Jerky

This simple deer heart jerky recipe is a good reason to keep this vital organ from your deer harvest.

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Venison Salisbury Steak Meatballs

Meat and potatoes, add gravy, and it can’t get much better. This venison meatball recipe is hearty and delicious.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

Best Motion Decoys for Late Season Ducks

In the late season, it’s all about motion in the decoys to fool wary waterfowl. Here’s a look at the best motion decoys for late season ducks.

Waterfowl, Gear

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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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