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What a Trophy Buck Knows About Hunters

Dr. Robert Sheppard has been hunting and studying deer for more than 40 years and actually conducted a study of 35,000 deer hunters over 20 years at Bent Creek Lodge in Jachin, Alabama.

Big Game, Deer

20 Years of Deer Research On Deer Movement

Twenty years of research, including 35,000 hunter days and statistics from the National Weather Service about the weather conditions on both morning and afternoon hunts, brings us all startling new information about when deer move.

Deer, How-To

Trophy Totes Mount ’Em Cooler

Over the years I have been fortunate enough to harvest some quality whitetails that I took to the Taxidermist to be mounted. The great feeling of harvesting that deer or animal was just overwhelming. That feeling can last for hours and even days. The one thing that can put a damper on that feeling is when you have to transport that deer head/cape to your taxidermist.

Big Game, Deer, Gear, Mossy Oak

2012 Line Up of Primos Deer Calls

It is about that time when we need to start pulling out the deer calls. I love to use a deer call not matter if it is a grunt or doe bleat. They both have a place in your hunting arsenal. There are a number of quality deer calls on the market from a number of companies. I have used the Primos calls over the past five years or so and have always been pleased

Big Game, Deer, Gear

Line Up of Top 2012 PSE Bows

I have used this bow for the past 8 months and love the fact that this bow is compact but still shoots great. It helped me on my quest for the 2012 Turkey Slam with Bow this past spring where I was able to shoot four of the five species of turkeys for grand slam. I am looking forward to using it in the tree stand this year as well.

Gear, Mossy Oak, Bow

Plant Once, Fertilize Twice

Many times fall food plots are planted in a mad dash to get seed in the ground before a rain. This sometimes means that fertilizer gets left out and was not added at or before planting time, not to worry. Fertilizer can be applied after planting with no problem. If you are like me, you can’t stand to drive over your plot after its been planted. But the benefits of the fertilizer will far outweigh

Conservation

John O’Dell Has an Exciting Bowhunt for White-Tailed Deer

My videoing and hunting partner, Dave Reisner, and I were hunting and filming in Kentucky last year with Ben Maki, Chief Marketing Officer for Mossy Oak, on his family land in Kentucky. The first day we arrived for our hunt, the weather was between 90 and 100 degrees. The second day, a storm came in and brought wind and rain. On day three, the temperature dropped down 30-degrees from the first day of the hunt

Big Game, Deer, Bow

Crossbows for 2012 Hunting Season

The Raider features an economically executed variation of parent company TenPoint’s powerful Compact Limb System (CLS) bow assembly. Unlike TenPoint’s one-piece CLS riser and foot stirrup, however, the Raider is designed with a detachable, lightweight coated aluminum foot stirrup. Its 12-inch IsoTaper Limbs are fitted with MR cams and ultra-strong D-75 string and cables. Together, these features create a smooth-handling, high-performance crossbow that drives a 20-inch arrow at 330 fps with 101.6 ft./lbs. of kinetic

Gear, Mossy Oak, Bow

ProStaff Tip: Safety Harness

Mossy Oak ProStaffer Bucky Hauser explains how he became a believer in safety harnesses and the importance of a descent rope.

How-To, Video, Mossy Oak

ProStaff Tip: Firearms & Ammo for Predators

Mossy Oak ProStaffer Steven Reinhold Walks us through his choice of shotgun, rifle, and ammunition for both when he's hunting predators, choices aimed at minimizing pelt damage.

Predator, How-To, Video, Mossy Oak, Firearm

Scoutlook Weather Website - The Guess Work is over....

Are you the kind of bowhunter that just picks a weekend and goes hunting no matter what? There is nothing wrong with that approach, as we have all done it. Are you the kind of bowhunter that plans every aspect of your hunt to the point where it is analysis by paralysis? If you are like me you are somewhere in between these two types of bowhunters. I have learned that if you are going

Gear, Mossy Oak, Bow

Redneck Blinds – A Closer Look

Redneck Blinds Introduces The New Trophy Tower Crossover 5X5 Blind for the 2012 season. These blinds have a number of quality features for gun hunters, and bowhunters. The fact you can bowhunt out of many of the Redneck Blinds is unique to most of the blinds on the market. Spook Spann of Spook Nation TV supports these blinds and killed a monster 193′ Buck last year in IOWA out of a Redneck Blind.

Gear

Thank You to the Old Men, Who Allowed Me to Be Young

Both my grandfathers and a great uncle served in World War II. None of them talked much at all about what they did or saw in those years, but their enjoyment of life and the outdoors told me without words why they did it. To all those who have served and continue serving, thank you.

Mossy Oak

Mornings Remembered Begin with a Drive in the Dark

Asleep in the house he leaves behind people who love him, but this morning his mind is on fishing partners who’ve already gone.

Mossy Oak

A Listening Walk with a 5-year-old Finds Plenty to Hear and Remember

A little farther along we saw deer tracks, a common sight everywhere now but not so when I was a boy. I kept watch on the treeline and the thickets beyond, good bedding area, thinking we might jump a deer somewhere along the way. He saw me looking and started watching too.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak

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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.””

Turkey

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