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Is Reloading Worth It?

At what point in reloading do you break even and start saving money? Bill Gabbard took a poll to find out why hunters start reloading.

Deer, Predator, Firearm

Jack Miner | Legendary Waterfowl Conservationist

Noted for his waterfowl conservation efforts, Jack Miner was a legendary figure who deserves recognition among modern hunters. Learn how his life and legacy have made a lasting impact on waterfowl conservation today.

Waterfowl, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Deer Hunting Stories and Lessons from Ernie Calandrelli

Ernie Calandrelli just retired after being with Quaker Boy Calls full time for 32 years. Ernie has taken customers and outdoor writers hunting and fishing for Quaker Boy during those many years. Now that he’s retired, Calandrelli has been doing more hunting and fishing.

Deer, Fishing, Predator, Bow

Bowhunting Tips: Achieving Perfect Balance

There are many things that make up a great archer, but no one thing is more important than having a perfectly balanced bow. The overall goal of finding perfect balance is to be able to draw the bow with your eyes closed, settle in and open your eyes to a perfectly level bubble.

Big Game, Deer, How-To, Bow

A Power Finesse Tactic for Wintertime Bass

During the winter months, when many anglers are fishing jerkbaits, lipless crankbaits and spinner baits, the swim jig is a big-bass bait that you can swim and give the bass a different lure to look at and to eat.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To

Game Bird & Dumplings

A bowl of dumplings is a comforting and warming dish. This recipe calls for wild game bird like quail or pheasants. This hearty soup with added dumplings hits the spot.

Small Game, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Mossy Oak's Top 10 Articles of 2018

Here are Mossy Oak's top 10 articles from 2018. Learn about deer movement, how to prevent snake bites, get the best new hunting gear and tips for land management.

Deer, Turkey, Land Management, News

Sticking To the Original Plan For a Wallhanger Whitetail

Images of a long-beamed Kansas buck with axe-handle mass kept swirling through my mind as I sped away from it in attempt to utilize an Iowa tag I had waited years to acquire.

Deer, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Bow

5 Reasons Hand Calls Will Always Be Around

Using hand calls for predator hunting is a must in order to become a more versatile hunter. Here are 5 reasons that I believe hand calls will always be around even in the ever-changing, fast-paced world of technology and electronic callers.

Predator, How-To

9 Tips for Controlling Wild Hogs

A big part of any gamekeeper’s game plan is to provide better habitat for native wildlife. Feral hogs are wildlife too; they’re just not native, not invited and are detrimental to every effort you make to improve your property for deer and turkeys. Here are a few things you can change to make your property less attractive to hogs.

Land Management, News, Video, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

Kevin VanDam on Fishing Braided Line for Bass

Braided line has changed through the years, and it has become the heavy-cover angler’s best chance to catch and land a big bass.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua

Whitetail Management: Keeping the Balance

If you want to see more and bigger bucks, and larger body weights, you probably need to thin your doe population out a bit, possibly a lot.

Deer, Conservation, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

The Trials of a GameKeeper: EHD’s Devastation on Deer

EHD is a viral disease that is spread from deer to deer. This disease can be problematic for gamekeepers for a number of reasons. Continue reading to learn more about EHD and it’s devastating effects on deer population.

Deer, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Managing Pond Environment with Mussels

Mussels are filter feeders that travel from one location to the next feeding on phytoplankton and decaying organic matter. Read on to learn more about where mussels come from and how they can benefit your pond.

Fishing, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

The Healing Side of Gamekeeping

After the death of her husband, Laquita Wylie turned to the land for solace and discovered a passion for gamekeeping and conservation. Read about Laquita’s mission to restore the land of her family’s old farm in Sweet Lips, TN.

Deer, Turkey, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties

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Turtlebox Now Available in FULL FOLIAGE

The popular and well-loved outdoor speaker brand TURTLEBOX and Mossy Oak are announcing their second-ever collaboration with the Mossy Oak Full Foliage speaker. The new Full Foliage Turtlebox speaker pictured among iconic, old Mossy Oak Full Foliage pieces. Full Foliage is an ode to that big spring green-up and the re-awakening of the earth. And when word got out that Mossy Oak was planning to re-release the infamous Full Foliage pattern, a hugely popular find

Turkey, Gear

Wild Turkey Types, Behavior & Personality Traits

Turkeys, like people, have different personalities. Some are bold and reckless, others are shy and some may seem downright sagacious. First you need to be able to recognize these traits. Then you may need to adjust your approach.

Turkey

Subspecies of Wild Turkey

The North American Wild Turkey has five subspecies: the Rio Grande, the Merriam's, the Osceola, the Eastern, and the Gould's.

Turkey, How-To, Video

Wild Turkeys’ Winter To Spring Transition

Learn more about the “winter to spring transition” for wild turkeys and its effect on flock dynamics.

Turkey, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Where to Find Shed Antlers in Big Timber Hill Country

"Let’s break down the best locations to find shed antlers in big timber hill country and some key strategies to help you maximize your efforts."

Big Game, Deer, How-To

Miss the Frost Seeding Window? Follow This Step-by-Step To Sneak in a Great Clover Plot

In many regions of the U.S. we are past the time where frost seeding will be successful.

Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Essential Mossy Oak Turkey Hunting Gear Available at Walmart

Getting outfitted and ready to hit the spring woods can be as simple and easy as heading to your local Walmart. And you don't have to break the bank to be fully equipped to kill a longbeard--these affordable turkey hunting essentials are all available at Walmart. Essential Turkey Hunting Clothes Low Profile Hat w/ Mesh Mouth Call Pocket This less-than-$10 hat is a great staple for a normal turkey hunter who needs a normal hat

Turkey, Gear

Tenth Legion: Bottomland Book Club

Long considered the greatest book on turkey hunting, my recommendation is merely one amongst a score of tributes for this turkey hunting manifesto.

Turkey, Bottomland Book Club

Prescribed Burning: Three Types of Fires

In the world of prescribed burning, three types of fires are used; a "backfire," "head fire," and "flank fire," and each type provides differing intensities for varying results.

Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties

Foraging For Wild Garlic and Wild Onions

Learn what to look for when foraging for wild onions and garlic, and know how to avoid Daffodil shoots. Check Mossy Oak's blog for the best onion dip recipe!

How-To, Ingredient Wild

Taking Inventory of Mast Producing Crops

Spring is a great time of year for wildlife habitat managers to take stock of mast producing trees to ensure that their site is in top condition to provide the food that their desired wildlife species need.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

Fox Haas - Turkey for Tots

Fox Haas's article from the 2002 edition of "Hunting the Country" magazine details Toxey's first turkey and the best way to create a lifetime hunting partner out of your young kids.

Turkey, How-To, Mossy Oak Companions

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