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3 Tips for Taking a Tom

While there are numerous important points that can mean the difference between a 25-pounder hanging on a limb by its spurs and an unused tag, the following three subjects are among the most vital.

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak Bottomland, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Why J.J. Kent Likes a Two Blind Set-Up and to Set-Up Decoys at 12 To 14 Yards

I’ll set-up my hunters in a pop-up blind with Mossy Oak Break-Up Infinity camouflage. I can have one or two hunters in one blind, and I’ll set-up a second blind right beside and touching the hunter’s blind. I’ll sit in, call, video and shoot digital pictures from this blind that has a window on both sides as well as a window that opens to the front. The hunters will zip down their sides, and I’ll

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Mossy Oak Obsession, Mossy Oak, Firearm

The Importance of a Good Road System

When a landowner is looking to sell his or her land, the goal is to appeal to the right buyer and settle on an agreeable price. However, understanding the market for a piece of land isn't always easy, and the steps that sellers take to improve their property may or may not increase the overall sale price.

Conservation, Mossy Oak Properties

How to Get the Most Out of Your Turkey Hunt

J.J. Kent owns Kent Outdoors in Pottsboro, Texas about one hour north of Dallas where his hunters have about 20,000 acres to chase turkeys like he has for 32 years. The Regional Mossy Oak Pro Staff Manager for Texas, he's a Pro Staffer for Zink Calls and Avian-X decoys.

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Obsession, Firearm

Food for the Soul

At least half the tall tales from hunting camp will be about the food. Ol’ Joe’s fried tenderloin or big John’s chili will get as much air time as someone’s buck story. There are many common threads intertwined in these camps, cooks and tales but the one constant is good people. There’s something about these folks; these hunting, fishing, camping out, charcoaling, camo clad smiling nimrods that sometimes eat too much that raises them to

Tracy Groves on When Turkey Hunting Is More Than Bagging a Gobbler

I really love spending time in the woods with anybody who gets emotionally torn up when a turkey gobbles and becomes even more excited when a turkey moves in close. We don’t always have to harvest a bird to have a successful hunt. Again, that’s the difference in a woodsman and a turkey hunter. Often, a turkey hunter feels like he fails if he misses the shot, or if he doesn’t get the shot. But

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Obsession, Mossy Oak, Firearm

Polar Bear Coolers Launches Extreme Chill Line

Polar Bear Coolers, makers of high quality performance, soft coolers for over 10 years, announces the all-new Polar Bear EC (Extreme Chill) line. The patent-pending, closed-cell foam design allows the Polar Bear EC to keep things colder longer than ever before. It also offers a dynamic new structure and feel, making it totally waterproof inside and out.

News, Mossy Oak

The Importance of Passing the Turkey Hunting Heritage On to Family and Friends

A woodsman learns the double joy associated in calling in turkeys or finding deer for his/her family member, newcomers to the sport and people who’ve never had an opportunity to hunt and take gobblers. The woodsman knows where to set-up, when to call, what calls to use and when to stay silent. He often knows how to manipulate the turkey (if that’s possible) to put the gobbler in front of the person he's guiding. When

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Obsession, Mossy Oak, Firearm

New Breed Archery Offers the Hot New “BLADE” with Break-Up® COUNTRY™

New Breed Archery, innovators of industry-leading archery equipment, is pleased to announce the offering of Mossy Oak’s new Break-Up COUNTRY camouflage pattern on their newest bow, the BLADE. The new Blade distances itself from the competition with its cutting edge gusset brace riser, titanium bolt kit with stainless steel hardware, a fluted riser, two-piece extended pocket design and an adjustable cable guard.

Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, News, Mossy Oak, Bow

Tracy Groves on Whether or Not to Shoot Coyotes, Bobcats, Foxes and Other Predators During Turkey Season

When you're calling turkeys, you're also calling predators. If I see a coyote or a bobcat coming in to my calling, and if I’m hunting in a state where harvesting coyotes and/or bobcats during turkey season is legal, I’ll shoot the predator and let the turkey go free. I know that I can come back to that same spot another day to hunt a turkey, and more than likely, I’ll harvest the turkey then. But

Big Game, Turkey, Predator, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Obsession, Mossy Oak

Pigweed: The Food Plot Weed Nightmare

Pigweed (Palmer Amaranth) has been a frequent topic of conversation among farmers and food plot guys in the last several years. Pigweed has been causing severe problems because of its rapid growth and in many parts of the county, resistance to glyphosate which leads to problems in glyphosate resistant crops that are being grown. In warm season food plots, whether it is a spring planted perennial or annual blend, pigweed can very quickly become a

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

Tracy Groves Tells How to Recognize a Crow Convention

Most hunters know that one of the ways you often can make a turkey shock gobble is to blow a crow call. So, they may pay attention and listen when they hear a crow call. However, when a woodsman hears what sounds like a crow convention going on, he needs to realize that those crows may have spotted a turkey out in a field or in the woods. For some reason, crows like to drive

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Obsession, Mossy Oak

How To Know If Your Land Broker is Capable

Selling a piece of land is sometimes the largest transaction owners will make in their lives. Likewise, prospective buyers want to know that they are getting their money's worth when they put their name on the dotted line to take over ownership of the property. That's why having a land broker who is knowledgeable of the business and has the necessary accreditation is key to a seamless sale.

Conservation, Mossy Oak Properties

Why the Woodsman Takes More Turkeys

One of the things I've noticed is that many hunters overlook the sounds of the other critters that tell a turkey hunter about a turkey. For example, the gray squirrel gives us insight into what’s happening around us in the turkey woods. Many hunters don’t pay attention to the gray squirrel. But when a squirrel starts barking from a tree,and you’re totally camouflaged in Mossy Oak, and know he hasn’t seen you move, realize he's

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Obsession, Mossy Oak

I Hate Field Turkeys

Anyone who knows me will tell you that I’m pretty laid back. I get along with just about anybody and can think of very few people and only a few things that I really dislike. Of course snakes rate at the top of my dislike chart. Actually hate would be a better word to describe that emotion. For some reason milk has always been a big problem for me. I don’t know how I got

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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.””

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