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Inside the Mind of Greg Hackney

Recently, when we caught up with Hackney, he had just finished the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament on the St. John’s River in Florida in March, 2021.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Duluth Pack Launches Top Selling Sling Pack In Mossy Oak Hunters’ Edition

Mossy Oak and Duluth Pack, the American-made manufacturer and brand known for high-quality handcrafted canvas and leather bags, is proud to introduce the hunter’s version of its top-selling sling pack silhouette called, The Blind Bag.

Big Game, Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Gear, News, Mossy Oak

The Mossy Oak GameKeeper Podcast Presents “The Reelfoot Lake Tragedy”

In late January, the duck hunting community was shocked when the news broke out of Reelfoot Lake that two duck hunters had been killed, and a manhunt for the alleged killer was underway. The GameKeeper Podcast welcomes Outdoor Life Senior Deputy Editor Natalie Krebs, who interviewed the only witness, and other Reelfoot hunters, to write a very compelling story of the events that occurred that fateful day.

Waterfowl, News, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Smoked Elk Gyros with Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

When seeking out a new recipe, I am always searching for a creation that explodes with flavor. A good friend of mine recently asked if I would like to try his take on a cucumber Tzatziki sauce to try with one of my recipes. Of course, I said yes. To achieve the two goals of wild game and wood-fired smoke flavor, I decided to take two of the 8-ounce elk medallions from the GameKeeper Butchery.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

The Best MREs for Backpacking and Camping You Will Actually Enjoy

After a long day outdoors, a Meal Ready-to-Eat (MRE) is your ticket to comfort and nutrition if you get the best brands.

Camping

Broadcasting Corn in Your Food Plot

Anyone with the simple equipment of a broadcaster, sprayer, harrow-drag, and an ATV, can have a corn plot. The wildlife will prosper, it’s really easy to do, and you can name your plot whatever you’d like.

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

Gear Drop: Mossberg Patriot Rifle

Check out this video Gear Drop of the Mossberg Patriot Rifle. Behind every revolution is a patriot, and this Patriot is raising the bar on “standard” features with these value-rich rifles that suit any hunter’s style.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Gear, Video, Mossy Oak, Firearm

Gear Drop: TriStar Viper Max Shotgun

Reliable, functional and hardworking, the Tristar Viper Max Shotgun is a 3 ½” gas operated, semi-automatic shotgun. This shotgun looks great in Mossy Oak Blades and bronze.

Turkey, Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, News, Video, Mossy Oak, Firearm

Surviving in the Wild: What to Do When You’re Lost in the Woods

While you wait for a rescue, keep calm, assess your resources and decide to strike out on your own or stay put.

Big Game, Deer, Turkey, Camping

Creating Edge Cover and Ecotones

All of these options can be done with minimal expense, particularly with a chainsaw, prescribed fire, and herbicide work. Do some research, make a plan, and get to work!

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

Hunting Mentor: How to Prepare in the Offseason

Mentoring a young or even just a new hunter is the best way to pass on the sport and the best practices of the sport.

Turkey, Fishing, Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Predator, Conservation, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Fishing, Bow, Firearm

First Time Traveling to Canada? An Outdoor Bucket List for Those Visiting

Whether you like hunting, fishing or biking, these locales in Canada should be at the very top of your bucket list.

Bucket List Trips

Mom's Top Ten Picks for a Mossy Oak Mother's Day

As a mother, and one that enjoys being outside as much as possible, I compiled a list of Mossy Oak Mother's Day gifts that I would appreciate receiving.

Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Fishing

Roasted Wild Turkey with Goat Cheese, Morel Mushroom, and Wild Leek Stuffing

The Hunter Chef is a great friend of Mossy Oak, and we love to eat his cooking. Better than that, we love to use his recipes to cook up our own harvest. Here he explains how to eat naturally and eat good--from your turkey harvest to your mushroom harvest.

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

Inside the Mind of Ott DeFoe

To be the best angler you can be, you have to do your research and mentally come up with a game plan on how you’ll fish, what lures you’ll use, and where you think the bass will be on the day you fish.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

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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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