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Turkey Calling Tips for Beginners

Josh Grossenbacher, Mossy Oak ProStaffer, world champion turkey caller and maker of diaphragm calls for Zink Calls, provides turkey calling tips, tricks and techniques for turkey hunting.

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Top 5 Best New Fishing Products

Turkey season is winding down in most parts of the country, which means the attention now turns to fishing. Even though some fishermen began to get excited following the Bassmaster Classic in February, it’s not until warm weather shows up that the rest of us start to gear up for a highly anticipated spring and summer fishing season. This time of year also means that anglers are gearing up with new products that companies have

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Finding the Right Fishing Rod

There are thousands of rods out there and any pole can catch a fish, but for those of you who want to get serious about fishing, try different rods and learn when and how you use them. I assure you it will give you a whole new perspective on fishing and your gear. Being confident in your gear is crucial in winning tournaments or even just fishing for fun. You don’t have to spend an

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Mossy Oak Elements Agua Now Available on Groove Rings

Mossy Oak is excited to announce that its new Elements Agua fishing pattern is now available on Groove Ring’s highly popular, silicone-based wedding rings.

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Northern Pike Fishing: What You Need to Catch Fish Now

Regardless of where you fish, late May and early June is a prime time to target big pike. The majority of pike will spawn around the full moon cycle in April whether under ice or open water. By mid-May the spawn is over and the big fish look to regain all the weight they lost during the spawn process. This is a peak time to catch some giant fish!

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The Bonds Of Spring

Dennis is a legend in my eyes, and it turns out he was best friends with another turkey hunting legend: Dick Kirby, the man behind Quaker Boy game calls.I never got the chance to meet Dick, but thanks to the bonds of spring and my relationship with Dennis, I feel like I’ve shared the turkey woods with Mr. Kirby. It’s amazing how turkey hunting brings folks together.

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Wild Turkey Success Story

In the 1500s, the wild turkey population in the United States was approximately 10 million. As unregulated hunting pressure and habitat loss increased, the turkey population rapidly declined. Wild turkeys had once occupied 39 states and by 1920, they were down to 21 states. The lowest population estimate is 30,000. The desire to recover populations as a source of hunting recreation and food procurement were foundational in wild turkey restoration as was the engagement of

Big Game, Turkey, Conservation, Land Management, News

Ott DeFoe Prepares for Bassmaster Texas Fest Elite Tournament

Lake Travis is a fairly clear and deep lake. Known for anglers catching numbers of bass there, but not necessarily big bass, Lake Travis has a good population of three types of bass: spotted, largemouth and Guadalupe bass.

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Alligator Weed: A Common Pond Pest

Alligator weed typically grows at the edge of the water, has a thick mat of stems and long pointed leaves. The mat may extend outward into the pond 10 feet or more. It is not uncommon to see these mats break loose from the shoreline and float as islands in the pond. The mats provide excellent habitat for breeding mosquitoes and also for various species of water snakes. These thick mats can impede the use

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Mossy Oak National ProStaffer Ashlee Lundvall Appointed to President’s Council of Sport, Fitness, and Nutrition

President Donald J. Trump recently announced his intent to appoint Ashlee Lundvall to be a Member of the President’s Council of Sport, Fitness, and Nutrition (PCSFN). According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, “PCSFN engages, educates, and empowers all Americans to adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity and good nutrition. Since 1956, the Council has created and promoted programs and initiatives that motivate people of all ages, backgrounds, and

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Turkey Ballistics: X-rayed Gobbler

That was it. I’d died and gone to ballistics heaven. You prove your choke and turkey load work by pulling out pictures of birds you’ve killed? I see your grip-and-grin photo and raise you x-rays showing pellet placement.

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Getting Back to Hunting

When I was 16 years old, I quit hunting. I really didn’t come back to hunting until I graduated from college, because there were so many things that pulled me away from hunting. One of the reasons I came back to hunting was because my dad always invited me to go hunting with him. Slowly but surely, I got back into loving to hunt. Now I can’t imagine my life without hunting. I think the

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Mushroom Hunting

Read Dr. Brooks Tiller's latest mushroom hunting tips at the Mossy Oak blog. Learn why mushrooms are beneficial and can help us improve our health!

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Fatherhood, Career and Hunting: Making It Work

Hunting is not what I’m the very best at in the world, but I enjoy living that lifestyle. I like being in the editing studio and in the office, and I sit in front of a computer almost every day. I'm more of a weekend warrior. I try to get out and go hunting as often as I can, but I also have the responsibility to work and care for my family. I have young

Conservation, Land Management

Walleye Fishing with Johnnie Candle

Johnnie Candle from Devils Lake, North Dakota, a member of the Mossy Oak Fishing Team, was born into walleye fishing. “My granddad was a walleye fishing fanatic, and my father was a Lake Erie charter boat captain,” Candle said. “So, walleye fishing always has been in my bloodline.” Candle is also a tournament walleye fisherman and currently fishes the National Walleye Tour . Before he started fishing this tour, he fished the Masters Walleye Circuit

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Proper Arrow Builds for Elk and Deer Hunting: What You Need to Know Before Fall

To achieve ideal arrow flight, there are four key components to consider: broadhead selection, arrow spine, FOC (Front of Center), and total arrow weight.

Big Game, Deer

How to Develop a Summer Practice Routine for Bow Season

If you’re looking for a better bowhunting practice plan, we’ve got you covered. Below is a look at how to develop a summertime practice routine for bow season.

Deer, Gear, How-To, Bow

Try Floating Bait for Catfish this Summer

The action is often faster, more water is covered and for those of us that like to keep our attention constantly focused on something, floating for catfish is the new way to catch a stringer or cooler full of supper.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Alabama Blue Crab Pimiento Cheese Dip

This is a perfect spring and summer appetizer to try out.

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Summer Redfish Strategies

Call them red drum, channel bass, puppy drum, spottail bass or simply redfish, these inshore fish are frequently the target of vacationing coastal anglers from Massachusetts to Texas. Redfish are voracious fighters that range from 12 to 50 inches and can weigh as much as 60 pounds.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

The Best Watering Hole Locations for Whitetail Deer

With a fair amount of sweat equity going into installing watering holes, you want to be sure they are placed in the right area the first time around.

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

Foraging for Wild Ramps

Foragers take to the woods every March through May in hopes of finding green gold poking out of the thawing forest ground in the form of the wild edible ingredient known as ramps.

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

When the Finesse Technique is Best for Bass Fishing

Here we talk about the history and philosophy of finesse bass fishing and why it has increased in popularity the past few years. See if it sounds right for you for your next trip out on the water!

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Long Line Trolling for Crappie

Long line trolling for crappie is an effective tactic that excels during the pre-pawn, spawning, and post-spawn seasons when crappie are in transition from one area to the next. Written by Phillip Gentry Long line trolling is an effective crappie fishing tactic for most of the year but really shines during the pre-spawn and post spawn seasons from late February through the early part of summer before crappie go deep. Long line trolling is a

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Salmon Cakes w/ Cajun Mushroom Tartar

Jeremiah Doughty, From Field to Plate If you're looking for freshly caught wild salmon recipe, this is definitely a keeper. However, it's just as good with store bought salmon for an out-of-the-box healthy dinner or appetizer. Salmon Patty Cakes with Cajun Mushroom Tartar Ingredients: 2-3 cups cooked salmon (Season salmon with salt, pepper and garlic powder and cook until 135º-140º internal temp) 1 sweet onion, minced fine 1 red bell pepper, chopped fine 3 tbsp

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Mossy Oak Classics: Iconic Turkey Hunts from the Archive

We're releasing some of the best old-school turkey hunting videos from the vault!

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The Best Hunting and Fishing Graduation Gifts

Get them a graduation gift that they'll love and enjoy come whatever hunting season is their favorite.

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