Your Obsession

Feed Your Obsession

This is your destination for all things outdoors, and the captivating content that keeps you educated, inspired and informed. Whether you’re preparing for your next successful season by picking up new tips and techniques, or just browsing our articles and videos for your viewing entertainment, there’s always something worthwhile here for you to take in and enjoy.

Filter

Swordfish: A Conservation Success Story

Just a decade ago, the idea of recreationally fishing for a broadbill swordfish would have been virtually unthinkable.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Turkey Shooting Distance Tips

Sometimes it’s clear when to shoot and when to wait. Sometimes it’s not.

Turkey

308 Winchester Loads & Bullets for Hunting

"I have a hard time passing up an old classic. One of those classic rounds - the 308 Winchester- seems to be enjoying a resurgence in popularity."

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Gear

Tube Turkey Calls - How to Use a Tube Turkey Call

We will use the letters C, P, and T, as well as some combinations of letters and non-letter sounds. In short, you are about to learn how to talk turkey.

Turkey, How-To

Pre-Spawn Bass Fishing in Warm Water

In late winter, anglers are on the lookout for warmer water, water that will help pre-spawn fish generate eggs as well as drawing baitfish hoping to survive during frigid temperatures.

Fishing, How-To, Video, Mossy Oak Fishing

Gear and Equipment for the Beginner Turkey Hunter

Many turkey hunters look like pack mules because they carry so much gear into the woods to try and help them take gobblers. But I like to hunt light, and the older I get, the lighter I travel when turkey hunting.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Obsession, Gear, Firearm

Bass Fishing Tips for Muddy & Shallow Water Fishing

“Although fish can see in muddy water a lot better than many anglers believe, muddy black out conditions will move bass to areas of dense cover. Laydowns are number one on the list followed by seasoned boat docks.”

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Coyote Hunting Tips Guide

To maximize your success in the field with these predators, it's essential to grasp the intricacies of coyote behavior and employ a comprehensive approach to your hunting strategy.

Predator, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Theodore Roosevelt, American Conservation Man O’ War

Beginning with his creation of the first National Wildlife Refuge in the United States – Pelican Island, Florida in 1903 – it was, however, President Roosevelt, the authentic hot-iron of American conservation, who would set records forever unbroken.

Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo with Duck Sausage, Crawfish, and Wild Boar Tasso

Enjoy this hearty Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo with Duck Sausage, Crawfish, and Wild Boar Tasso recipe from Gamekeeper Butchery!

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

Why Did You Miss the Turkey?

Pretty much every turkey hunter worth his salt has missed a bird a time or two. It’s just part of the deal. Here we talk about why you probably missed and how to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

Turkey, How-To

The Love of a Beagle

Beka Garris makes the case for beagles: the classic and beloved hunting dog.

Small Game, Dogs, Mossy Oak Companions

Blending In: Matching Mossy Oak Patterns to Turkey Terrains Around the Country

Biologist Bob Humphries has turkey hunted around the country; he talks the best camo patterns for turkey terrains across America.

Turkey, Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Predator, Country Roots, Country DNA, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Shadow Grass Habitat, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Mossy Oak Obsession, Mossy Oak Break-Up, Mossy Oak Mountain Country, Mossy Oak Brush, Gear

Tips for Listening for Turkey Gobbles

The key to hearing turkeys is in how well you listen for them. Learn tips for listening to turkey gobbles from the experts at Mossy Oak.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Obsession, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Chris Kirby on Hunting Northern Gobblers

You have to be on full alert at this time of the year and use all your senses to try and determine if a gobbler is close to you and not gobbling.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Obsession

Latest Content

Pheasant and Cornbread Pancakes

I was asked to create my version of chicken and waffles, and this is what I came up with. This recipe is simple, delicious and will keep your spouse, kids or guest coming back for seconds.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

BEARTOOTH by Callan Wink: Bottomland Book Club

Beartooth by Callan Wink is a novel that hunters and anglers alike will enjoy and find unputdownable.

Big Game, Bottomland Book Club, Deer

Predator Hunting in January: Capitalizing on Cold Weather and Hungry Coyotes

By Heath Wood December marks a prime time for predator hunters as the cold temperatures of late fall transition into winter, pushing coyotes into a heightened state of activity. Even though I enjoy coyote hunting all year and have had success throughout the year, December often marks the start of my “winter season” of coyote calling and is the beginning of what I believe to be the best time to hunt coyotes. With food sources

Predator, How-To, Video

3 Things to Know About Late-Season Buck Patterns

Understanding a few key patterns can give you an edge in the late season, setting you up for success when the pressure is on and the daylight hours are short.

Deer

Stand Hunting During Late Season Cold Snaps

Success requires mastering the art of patience, staying warm, controlling wind scent, and adapting to frigid winter conditions and, in some cases, snow-covered landscapes.

Deer

How to Extend Your Effective Shooting Distance

While shots can be missed at any distance, the further the shot is, the harder it is to make due to a broader range of influences.

Deer

Strategies For Hunting the "Second Rut"

Often, the first to mid-December, white-tailed does, and bucks go into what many hunters refer to as the second rut. Some hunters do not like to use the term second rut to describe the re-occurring breeding activities that occur during this time because the rutting activity is far different from that of the primary rut.

Deer, How-To

Late Season Deer Hunting in December & January

Late-season deer hunting in December and January presents unique challenges and opportunities for hunters seeking the elusive mature buck.

Deer, How-To

Chef Nathan Duensing puts a new twist on everyone’s favorite waterfowl-based appetizer, a duck popper perfect for any table.

Waterfowl, Wild Game Recipes, Video, Ingredient Wild

The Deep South Rut

For most hunters, November is the month where the magic happens in the deer woods. However, if you drive far enough south, you’ll find a land where the finest days for deer hunting are in December.

Deer, How-To

How To Adapt To Post-Rut Hunting

The post-rut can be an excellent time to find a mature buck, still on his feet and ready for action.

Deer, How-To

Top Tools for Getting Your Deer Out of the Woods

You killed a deer far from the truck. Now what? Here’s a look at some of the best ways to get your deer out of the woods.

Big Game, Deer, How-To

Explore All Posts