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America, Wild Turkeys, and Mongrel Dogs: Bottomland Book Club

In 2014, I sat down and read the book, “America, Wild Turkeys and Mongrel Dogs” by Kenny Morgan, and it grabbed hold of this turkey hunter as little else has.

Bottomland Book Club, Turkey

Bass Pro Shops’ Unprecedented World Fishing Fair Starts March 30, 2022

Bass Pro Shops’ behemoth national headquarters in Springfield, Missouri will host a one-of-a-kind, five-day extravaganza, beginning March 30, 2022, in celebration of the company's historic 50th Anniversary.

Fishing, Conservation, News

Planting Soybean Seeds for Deer

In the world of food plots for whitetail deer, soybeans are often thought of as one of the top choices available. There is no shortage of amazing photography in all four seasons of the year of deer using soybeans as a major food source

Deer, Land Management, Video, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

Mark Twain: Bottomland Book Club

It may surprise you to learn that the American literary master Mark Twain penned a short story "Hunting the Deceitful Turkey" that many a modern day hunter can yet relate to.

Bottomland Book Club, Turkey

Trapping Coons and Possums to Boost Your Turkey Population

A relentless trapping effort prior to the spring turkey season will ensure that you’re helping lessen the predator threat across the landscape before turkey eggs and poults start hitting the ground.

Small Game, Predator, Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Gould's Revival: Presented by NWTF

WATCH GOULD'S REVIVAL: PRESENTED BY NWTF We’re proud to support the National Wild Turkey Federation and their release of “Gould’s Revival”, a film on the reintroduction of the Gould’s wild turkey subspecies to the sky islands of Arizona. The Gould’s subspecies is the least known of the five subspecies in the US. Gould’s were believed extirpated from Arizona by 1929. Through the efforts of Arizona Game and Fish, the US Forest Service, the Centro Ecologico

Turkey, Conservation, Mossy Oak

Best Fishing Sunglasses Roundup 2022

Are your sunglasses helping you catch more fish? Mossy Oak’s list of sunglasses will help any fisherman catch more fish.

Fishing, Gear, Video, Mossy Oak Fishing

NWTF Foundation Awards Mr. Fox Haas and Toxey Haas with Conservation Award

At the 2022 annual National Wild Turkey Federation convention, Chief Gamekeeper Mr. Fox Haas and Mossy Oak Founder Toxey Haas were both awarded with the NWTF Foundation Conservation Award.

Turkey, Conservation, News, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

The Complete Guide to Turkey Season Prep: Calling, Strategies, and Gear

The season is almost here. Get ready with our collection of turkey hunting tips.

Turkey, How-To, Video

How to Find Deer Antler Sheds

When fall arrives you’ll find that what you learned from searching for sheds has made you a better hunter.

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Bottomland Book Club: Bad Birds 2

Anyone who reads many outdoor magazines will immediately know Jim Spencer, who has written more than a thousand magazine and newspaper features about turkeys and turkey hunting.

Turkey

BUILT: The Rogers Sporting Goods Story

It all started with a 16-year-old Jim Rogers selling fishing lures on the side to make a little pocket change.

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Fishing, News, Mossy Oak

How to Get Started Carving Wooden Fishing Lures

Are you wanting to start making your own fishing gear? Mossy Oak can help you get started carving wooden fishing lures.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

2022 Ducks Unlimited Expo, April 8-10 at the Magnificent Infield of the Texas Motor Speedway

The 2022 edition of the Ducks Unlimited Expo will treat thousands of outdoor-minded attendees to a world-class, family-centric, weekend destination across the spacious infield grounds of the Dallas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth.

Waterfowl, Conservation, News

Next-Level Conservation: Mossy Oak Signals the Mule Deer Foundation

The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) showcased how America’s best-run conservation organizations may turn $1 into $5 for licensed game, general wildlife and humankind.

Big Game, Deer, Conservation, News

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Pheasant and Cornbread Pancakes

I was asked to create my version of chicken and waffles, and this is what I came up with. This recipe is simple, delicious and will keep your spouse, kids or guest coming back for seconds.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

BEARTOOTH by Callan Wink: Bottomland Book Club

Beartooth by Callan Wink is a novel that hunters and anglers alike will enjoy and find unputdownable.

Big Game, Bottomland Book Club, Deer

Predator Hunting in January: Capitalizing on Cold Weather and Hungry Coyotes

By Heath Wood December marks a prime time for predator hunters as the cold temperatures of late fall transition into winter, pushing coyotes into a heightened state of activity. Even though I enjoy coyote hunting all year and have had success throughout the year, December often marks the start of my “winter season” of coyote calling and is the beginning of what I believe to be the best time to hunt coyotes. With food sources

Predator, How-To, Video

3 Things to Know About Late-Season Buck Patterns

Understanding a few key patterns can give you an edge in the late season, setting you up for success when the pressure is on and the daylight hours are short.

Deer

Stand Hunting During Late Season Cold Snaps

Success requires mastering the art of patience, staying warm, controlling wind scent, and adapting to frigid winter conditions and, in some cases, snow-covered landscapes.

Deer

How to Extend Your Effective Shooting Distance

While shots can be missed at any distance, the further the shot is, the harder it is to make due to a broader range of influences.

Deer

Strategies For Hunting the "Second Rut"

Often, the first to mid-December, white-tailed does, and bucks go into what many hunters refer to as the second rut. Some hunters do not like to use the term second rut to describe the re-occurring breeding activities that occur during this time because the rutting activity is far different from that of the primary rut.

Deer, How-To

Late Season Deer Hunting in December & January

Late-season deer hunting in December and January presents unique challenges and opportunities for hunters seeking the elusive mature buck.

Deer, How-To

Chef Nathan Duensing puts a new twist on everyone’s favorite waterfowl-based appetizer, a duck popper perfect for any table.

Waterfowl, Wild Game Recipes, Video, Ingredient Wild

The Deep South Rut

For most hunters, November is the month where the magic happens in the deer woods. However, if you drive far enough south, you’ll find a land where the finest days for deer hunting are in December.

Deer, How-To

How To Adapt To Post-Rut Hunting

The post-rut can be an excellent time to find a mature buck, still on his feet and ready for action.

Deer, How-To

Top Tools for Getting Your Deer Out of the Woods

You killed a deer far from the truck. Now what? Here’s a look at some of the best ways to get your deer out of the woods.

Big Game, Deer, How-To

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