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The Perfect Turkey Hunting Plan

By having a plan, managing time and exercising a little self-discipline, I have become a much better turkey hunter, maximizing my efforts to the areas turkeys move to throughout the day. Many of the toms that I have harvested were taken after 10 a.m. and may have been on my second or third tract of property hunted in a single day. For the greatest success afield, it’s best to hunt where the birds go throughout

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David Hale Explains When and Why to Use Turkey Decoys

If I’m hunting on a piece of property I’ve never hunted before, especially in a swampy or an open timber area, I may put a decoy out in front of my stand site, slightly off to my right or left. I don’t want to ever be sitting behind a decoy, even if it’s a hen decoy. A decoy is a visual that may be misidentified by a hunter as a live hen or gobbler. I

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New Red Oak Hybrid from Mossy Oak Nativ Nurseries

At Mossy Oak Nativ Nurseries, we’re all about providing the best that Mother Nature has to offer, and our unique line of oak hybrids are second to none. Our newest offering, Scarlet x Willow Oak Hybrid (Quercus coccinea x phellow) oak, is arguably the most productive and beautiful of them all.

Conservation, Nativ Nurseries

Talking Turkey with David Hale

Mossy Oak Pro David Hale of Cadiz, Kentucky, started his turkey-hunting career in 1966. He’s a co-founder of Knight & Hale Game Calls, and Commonwealth Productions and cohosts the “Ultimate Hunting” TV show on the Outdoor Channel.

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Jim Shockey: Every Man’s Dream

I've been told, “You're one of the luckiest men alive to be able to hunt or participate in outdoors shows for 305 days of the year.” I guess I am, but people don’t see the toll this takes on my family. I've been married to my wife, Louise, for 31 years. If Louise wasn’t an amazingly confident and secure person, my being gone from home that long would put a strain on our marriage. However,

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Turkey Decoys in the Wind

During turkey season the weather can be windy especially in western states. To keep your decoys from spinning in the wind, Mossy Oak ProStaff Member Scott Hinojosa shows how to keep decoys from moving too much.

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10 Things You Didn't Know About Mossy Oak

In its 30 odd years of existence, Mossy Oak has become one of the most respected names in the hunting and outdoor business, and for good reason. The company's patterns have helped revolutionize hunting-specific camouflage as a whole, and recognized by hunters and huntresses throughout the world. Despite the company's successes, it didn't become a staple overnight. And the road to 2016—Mossy Oak's 30th Anniversary—is chock full of stories worth telling. That's where I come

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The Hunt I'm Looking Forward to the Most in 2016

I'm going to Pakistan and going up the highway toward Islamabad. Next I’ll come off the highway and make a three day trek to the far mountains toward Afghanistan. I’ll be hunting an animal called the cashmere Markhor (a bovid mammal closely related to a wild goat). In the story of Jason and the Golden Fleece from Greek mythology, the goat he was after was a Markhor like the one I'm planning to hunt. Taking

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Jim Shockey’s Most Difficult Hunt Last Season

My most difficult hunt last year happened when I was hunting in Chad. Chad has been closed to hunting for several years, because the last outfitter hunting there was speared by a local tribesman. The country arrested the outfitter with a spear in his leg. Chad is located in central North Africa, and the countries around Chad are very unstable So, I knew there was an element of danger before I left to go on

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Red Oak Hybrids: The “Next Big Thing” for Wildlife

According to most wildlife biologists, red oaks need to be planted at a higher frequency than their cousins the white oaks. So why not take it a step further and plant superior hybrid red oaks? Red hybrids occur naturally, but are difficult to find due to their rarity. Because they are crosses between two species of red oak, red oak hybrids often exhibit traits making them more desirable to wildlife- and the wildlifers who plant

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Jim Shockey’s Greatest Hunt of Last Season

Hunting always has been my passion, but my new passion is hunting more. Last year I was on the road traveling all over the world for 305 days,including the time I spent at trade shows and consumer shows promoting hunting and working with my sponsors like Mossy Oak. So,those 305 days weren’t just days in the air or days in the woods. Some of that time was related to the hunting business, which I also

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Can-Am Introduces Defender Accessories

Add even more versatility to the tough, capable and clever Can-Am Defender line of utility-recreation side-by-side vehicles by using genuine Can-Am accessories to make it your own.

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Jim Shockey’s Never-Ending Hunting Season

The only person who has hunted my Saskatchewan property for the last 2 years is my daughter Eva. Another reason I haven’t hunted Saskatchewan for deer in the last 2 years is that my dad passed away a couple of years ago, and I had hunted whitetails every year for 43 years with my dad. So, the last 2 years I've given my Saskatchewan deer property a time of silence, but things seem to be

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God’s Plan for Me Has Been Bigger and Better than I Ever Imagined

I think one of the things missing in the outdoors is letting people with disabilities know that they're represented in the outdoor community, that the outdoor community very much wants them to be a part of the outdoor fraternity, and that there are many programs and hunting and fishing opportunities for them that they may not realize.

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New and Improved NWTF Gobble Map App Available Now

Spring is in the air and turkey seasons are opening up across the country. To help ring in the 2016 turkey season, the National Wild Turkey Federation and Powderhook have released Gobble Map 2.0, a completed updated and more robust version of the original must-have-app for turkey hunters. The free app is available on both Android and Apple phones.

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Saving the Gizzard Stones

Looking for a unique way to save the memories of your bird? Start saving the gizzard stones for a colorful way to collect more trophies from your bird each spring.

Turkey, How-To

Crappie Tactics: Insight from Pro Angler Whitey Outlaw

We talk to Whitey Outlaw, a retired professional angler who spent 42 years on the crappie tournament circuit. He’s got as good of advice as you’ll ever hear.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Redbud Jelly and Foraging for Redbuds

Redbuds make for an easy forage and some great-tasting jelly. Our friend Beka Garris gives us her jelly recipe and tips!

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Nativ Nurseries

Black Crappie vs White Crappie

A lot of anglers lump the black crappie and the white crappie together as one species, but knowing the differences can help you catch more fish.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Crappie Fish Tacos

When the crappie are biting, fry them up for a fresh and flavorful taco night.

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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.)

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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!

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Morel Mushrooms Foraging

Morel mushrooms are the ultimate find in the spring woods. Here's advice on how to find them.

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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!

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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

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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.

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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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