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American Conservation Now Celebrates its 150th Birthday

December 1871, the 42nd United States Congress in Washington officially papered the idea of Yellowstone National Park, a new reality that had most recently been inspired by the artworks of Jackson, Elliot and Moran.

Conservation

Venison Chili Colorado Burritos

Use the tough meat from your deer, elk or antelope and let it cook down in this beautiful rich sauce. You can eat it as is, or stuff it into a burrito as I did. Any way you cook it, you will not be disappointed.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

The Magnificent 7 MM

It seems like I am drawn to rifles chambered in one of the 7mm calibers. The choice of bullet weights and the great ballistic coefficient of the 7mm projectiles just seem to make it a natural for the whitetail deer - my favorite quarry.

Big Game, Deer

Whitetail Subspecies: A New Kind of Slam?

A couple decades or so ago, I was preparing for my first wild turkey grand slam when an idea struck me. Turkey, sheep, moose and caribou hunters all have “slams”- why not deer hunters?

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Missing A Deer Shouldn’t Keep You Out of The Woods

As easy as it is to beat yourself up over missing a deer, it’s not a reason to stay out of your tree stand or out of the woods. The best thing you can do for yourself is to get back out there and try again.

Deer, Bow

Wild Boar Chorizo Queso

Spice up your queso dip with wild boar chorizo from Gamekeeper Butchery. This recipe from Malcom Reed is simple and sure to be a hit.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

New Game Cameras from Stealth Cam feature Mossy Oak Bottomland

Stealth Cam offers its Prowler camera and Connect cellular camera with a Mossy Oak Bottomland pattern. These two cameras live up to the simple and affordable offerings with HD quality that Stealth Cam is known for.

Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Gear, News, Mossy Oak

Mossy Oak's Fox Hole Shootout Raises $160,000 for Its Charities

Mossy Oak’s 4th annual Fox Hole Shoot Out charity event raised over $160,000 on September 15 in West Point, MS.

News, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Properties

Species Profile: Fox Squirrel

As gamekeepers, our habitat and timber management practices not only benefit targeted game species like deer, wild turkey and quail, but other local non-game wildlife also benefit from our efforts. One example is the fox squirrel, (Sciurus niger). Fox squirrels may be vexing to our management efforts at times, but their distinctive appearance and interesting characteristics make their presence uniquely special. As “Nature’s tree planters” they add value to the environment and our outdoor experience.

Small Game, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

5 Tips For Hunting Teal More Successfully

From changing your choke/load combo to standing up the flock, discover five helpful teal hunting tips to help you bag these challenging waterfowl.

Waterfowl, How-To, Firearm

Duck Digs: How to Develop a Waterfowl Hot-Spot

Learn how to make a duck pond for hunting and develop your land for a successful waterfowl hunting season.

Waterfowl, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties, BioLogic

Duck Diet: Best Foods for Ducks

To make the most of duck hunting season, understanding the duck diet is critical. Learn about what ducks eat and what you need to plant in your duck pond.

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

Attracting Ducks with Crops

Planting food for ducks can attract waterfowl to your hunting area, increasing your chance of bagging a bird. Find out which crops are best for duck season.

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

The HeatBank Rechargeable Hand Warmers from Zippo Now Available in Mossy Oak Break-Up Country Camo

Zippo has partnered with Mossy Oak to offer its HeatBank 6 and 9S rechargeable hand warmers in Break-Up Country camo. These hand warmers keep you warm and comfortable whether in the tree stand, duck blind, or wherever your outdoor adventures take you in the winter months.

Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Gear, News

5 Tips for a Successful Public Duck Opener

The duck opener can be a very hectic and stressful time for a lot of public land hunters. I will go over 5 tips to make your opening day as good as it can be.

Waterfowl, How-To

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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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