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Turkey Hunting in Bad Weather

You must go hunting if you want to harvest a turkey. Hunting turkeys in bad weather can have several different meanings.

Turkey, Gear, How-To

The Painting Behind Mossy Oak's Inaugural Turkey Stamp

Read the story behind the iconic painting chosen for the inaugural Mossy Oak Wild Turkey Conservation Stamp.

Turkey, News, Mossy Oak

One Season: Bottomland Book Club

“One Season,” by Alan White is one of those few fictional pieces that every member of the turkey hunting world will enjoy setting down to.

Bottomland Book Club, Turkey

12.5 Year Old Turkey Hen Discovered in Pennsylvania

According to Pennsylvania wild turkey biologist Mary Jo Casalena, if wild turkeys survive their first year, their total lifetime will range from an additional 1-3 years.

Turkey, Conservation, News

Mossy Oak Fishing Report: Redcrest 2022 Grand Lake, Oklahoma

The Bass Pro Tour took their flagship event to Oklahoma’s Grand Lake last week, and with their nerve-wracking format it was a battle until just about the very last cast was made on one of America’s most storied tournament venues.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Mossy Oak Fishing

Long Distance Calls: Getting Turkeys Closer

Throwing some calls a good distance and utilizing some of patience was the perfect recipe to take a tom turkey.

Turkey, How-To

Federal, 100 Years and Counting

Federal is celebrating their 100th anniversary, and even though it doesn’t seem possible, I have been using their products for over half of that time.

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Predator, Gear, Firearm

Ballad of a Turkey Hunter: Bottomland Book Club

From the dedication to the very last page, you will quickly realize that this book is about setting a standard we all should strive to uphold. It's really more of a revitalization of an old-school mindset, and it couldn't come at a better time.

Bottomland Book Club, Turkey

Mossberg 940 Pro Turkey Shotgun Featured In Mossy Oak Greenleaf

The 940 Pro Turkey autoloading 12-gauge shotgun is featured in the classic Mossy Oak Greenleaf pattern that many turkey hunters have enjoyed for a couple decades. It is offered in two barrel lengths.

Turkey, Gear, News, Firearm

Mossy Oak Fishing Report: Bassmaster Elite Series Santee Cooper

Santee Cooper has thousands of acres of inundated cypress trees, various kinds of vegetation and all sorts of fish-holding habitat. That’s what’s made it one of the most storied destinations in the history of professional bass fishing.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

49 - The Pursuit of a Turkey in Every State Across the Country

The feat has become a growing trend among the turkey hunting community in recent years with hunters across the country making the Super Slam a lifelong hunting goal.

Turkey, Video

The Eastern Elk Revolution Personifies that Hunting is Conservation

After years of restoring Eastern Elk populations in Virginia, hunters can now apply for the first elk hunting season until March 30, 2022. Read more here.

Big Game, Conservation, News

Bird of Courage: Bottomland Book Club

With stories spanning 50 years of hunting, Wineman quickly draws in the reader with stories of old hunters and old ways.

Bottomland Book Club, Turkey

Planting for Pollinators

Simply stated, no pollinators, no pollination, no food. All human life and the life of the wildlife that we pursue are highly dependent upon the success and propagation of plants that enhance and support our pollinators and their vital role.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

Short Magnums: A Short Story or Here to Stay?

In the early years of the 21st Century you couldn’t pick up a shooting or hunting magazine without seeing the words “Short Magnum” emblazoned across the cover. The 300 Winchester Short Magnum started the craze and as the old saying goes, the rest is history.

Big Game, Deer, Gear, Firearm

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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.

Fishing, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

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.)

Turkey, How-To, Video

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!

How-To, Wild Game Recipes, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Ingredient Wild

Morel Mushrooms Foraging

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

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

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!

How-To

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

Turkey, Video

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.

Turkey, News, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Companions

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

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