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Hunting Merriam’s Turkeys in Wyoming

The male Merriam’s turkey is one of the prettiest turkeys we hunt with white feathers on his back and white tips on his tail feathers. These characteristics make the Merriam’s relatively easy to spot from a long way off. Calling the Merriam’s turkey is no different than calling any of the other species of wild turkeys. But the terrain where we hunt Merriam’s is much different than where we hunt turkeys in the East. In

Turkey, Mossy Oak Obsession

History Runs Deep in DU’s Newest Film, Ne Pee Nauk

Ducks Unlimited has released the first film from the 2018 season of its acclaimed online series: DU Films. The film explores a rich and unique history of waterfowling at the Ne Pee Nauk Duck Club in Wisconsin. The club has been in continuous operation since 1882 and is the oldest active duck club in Wisconsin. The club’s enormous log book contains entries from nearly 140 years of waterfowling. “It’s just fascinating sitting down with some

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Hunting Gould’s Wild Turkeys in Mexico

The Gould’s area we hunt in Mexico is about four hours from the airport in the Sierra Madre Mountains. We pick up our hunters at the airport, help them come through customs and load up their gear to head for the ranch. We do a 4-day hunt, including food, lodging and a turkey guide. Most of our clients want to take two Gould’s turkeys during that 4-day hunt.

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Ott DeFoe Keeps Bass Fishing Simple

I think another reason I've been successful is that I attempt to keep bass fishing simple. I try not to think about tomorrow until tomorrow gets here. I don’t think about yesterday, because that day already has passed, and I can’t do anything about it. When I'm fishing, I only think about the next bass I'm hoping to catch. After I catch that bass and put it in the boat, I generally don’t think about

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua

Plenty of Places to Hunt Predators

When I include the public game lands and the private farms where I have permission to predator hunt, I probably have between 100,000 and 150,000 acres where I can hunt predators. On public lands, hunters can take coyotes 365 days per year in Pennsylvania. We can’t use thermal or night vision here for predator hunting, but we can use hand-held and/or portable lights at night. To hunt coyotes, you just need a general hunting license.

Small Game, Predator, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Professional Walleye Angler, Johnnie Candle, Joins Mossy Oak Fishing Team

Mossy Oak has added 23-year professional angler and World Walleye Champion, Johnnie Candle, to the Mossy Oak Fishing Team.

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Removing Predators, Increasing Deer and Turkeys

I don’t find many landowners who understand how many turkeys and deer fawns they can save by predator hunting on their properties. Here in Pennsylvania, we’re working hard to get our buck-to-doe ratio at a more balanced level. Our does usually start dropping fawns in April, and sometimes when we’ve been out mowing fields in July, we’ll jump up fairly young fawns then. So that tells us that the does in our region are dropping

Deer, Turkey, Predator, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Grilled Deer Tenderloin

Grilling is a quick and easy way to prepare venison, which is quite lean and cooks rapidly. You want to avoid over-cooking venison; it will become tough and not as flavorful.

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Predator Hunting is Enjoyable and Beneficial

I enjoy hunting predators, but I also know its benefits for increasing the amount of wildlife on properties. I do most of my predator hunting on public lands. Up until five or six years ago, I was about the only one around my area who hunted public lands for predators. But then central Pennsylvania started conducting a large predator hunt for money, and today during that time, you can hardly go into the woods without

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Bass Fishing was a Need for Gerald Swindle

I would steal gas out of my Dad’s lawnmower and even siphon gas out of my Mom’s car to have enough gas for my outboard motor. That’s how badly I wanted to go bass fishing when I was in high school. I wasn’t proud of what I did, but I didn’t have much money. As far as I was concerned, bass fishing wasn’t a want but a need.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua

Increasing Vegetation Through Prescribed Burns

We’ve had huge success with using fire to improve our game lands. We have one game land just outside of Philipsburg that we started burning sections on that property about 3-4 years ago. This year, one of our local hunters took a buck off that land that’s main beams were 24 inches wide and was an absolute monster buck to come off of public lands. That game land consists of about 9,000 acres. We usually

Conservation, Land Management, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties

Managing Small Acreage for Wildlife

Steve Frye of Warriors Mark, Pennsylvania, has been involved in the Mossy Oak GameKeepers program for two years and owns 17 acres. Frye hunts public lands and works for the Pennsylvania Game Commission where he’s implemented GameKeepers practices on public lands. Frye is part of the food and cover crew for Centre County, Pennsylvania.

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

4 Steps For A Successful Spring Food Plot

Planting spring food plots? Check out all the latest ideas to a successful plot. Learn how to control weeds, find the right seed blend and more at Mossy Oak!

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

2018 Can-Am Maverick Trail

Can-Am adds 50-Inch side-by-side to Maverick Family 2018 CAN-AM MAVERICK TRAIL Can-Am , unflinching in its sworn efforts to solidify its side-by-side vehicle lineup, introduces the 2018 Maverick Trail family of 50-in. (127 cm) class side-by-side vehicles. The new, two-person Can-Am vehicles present trail enthusiasts with new levels of control, convenience, comfort and versatility by supplying an agile, adventurous and confident platform. The Maverick Trail vehicles target off-road enthusiasts with their strategic proficiencies, dogged capabilities

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Improving Wildlife Habitat is About More Than Big Bucks

By manipulating the habitat, increasing food for wildlife, building ponds, managing predators and doing the other recommendations of the GameKeepers program, we've not only improved the land for us to hunt and fish, but also improved the amount of wildlife we have. We've improved it to the point that our family can enjoy the time we've put in as GameKeepers to provide more wildlife for more people.

Deer, Fishing, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

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Courtship displays, gobbling behavior, clutch genetics, paternity insights, and more are discussed in this article as advised by Dr. Mike Chamberlain.

Turkey, Conservation

2025's Best Turkey Hunting Gear

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Turkey, Gear

Turkey Brine and Smoke Recipe For Lunch Meat

Here’s how to make lunch meat from your wild turkey.

Turkey, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

How To Catch Spring Shellcrackers

As far as panfish go, shellcrackers, formally known as redear sunfish and colloquially know as Chinquapins in some parts, often fly under the radar behind crappie and bluegills.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

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

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