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Elk Hunting is About Capturing the Moment for Will Primos

For elk season 2020, we've leased a ranch to film five hunters taking big bull elk. We may call two to six different bulls up before one of our hunters takes a bull with his bow.

Big Game, Bow

Will Primos on Hunting and Calling Elk

For 32 years, I’ve been hunting and calling elk. I’ve probably called in 300 bull elk throughout my entire career, but I haven’t killed nearly as many. However, I may hunt with 10 or 12 other people during the season.

Big Game, How-To, Bow

Keith Pullins Keeps Learning More About Elk Hunting

I love to hunt elk, but there’s always more to learn about the sport. Here’s what I’ve learned.

Big Game, Bow

5 Effective DIY Targets You Can Make for Shooting Practice

While shooting is fun, visiting the shooting range every now and then can get really expensive. Fortunately, you can make your own shooting targets and practice for as long as you want at a lesser price. Learn these 5 effective DIY targets you can make for shooting practice.

How-To, Firearm

Keith Pullins Shares 6 Lessons He’s Learned About Mule Deer Hunting

You have to be patient. I have spotted mule deer in the bed before and then had to wait three hours for them to stand up so that I could take a shot at them.

Deer, Bow, Firearm

A Hiker’s Guide to Blister Prevention and Care

Wearing well-fitting hiking gear that shuns moisture can help you prevent blister formation. Keep your blisters clean to prevent secondary infections.

Gear, How-To

Modern Crispy Fish Sticks

Deep-fried fish is a favorite no matter where you live in North America. A crispy batter enveloping moist, delicious fish is the dream for most anglers headed home with their catch.

Fishing, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Keith Pullins Takes a Muzzleloader Mule Deer Buck

After a while, I reloaded and picked out a spot on the hill at about the same distance, but this time my bullet shot about 1-1/2 to 2 feet low.

Deer, Firearm

Keith Pullins Rifle Hunts a Mule Deer Buck

With my family, a rifle hunt for mule deer is always more of a family hunt than anything else.

Deer, Firearm

A Helpful Guide: How to Tell the Age of an Elk

Learn how to effectively age an elk by their appearance to improve your chances of bagging a trophy bull or cow.

Big Game, How-To, Video

Keith Pullins Takes a South Dakota Mule Deer Buck with a Bow

The first mule deer buck was in velvet, and I was bowhunting in South Dakota. A mule deer buck tag isn’t generally hard to get in South Dakota, but I think the rules have changed because so many out-of-state hunters have learned that South Dakota has some really nice mule deer.

Deer, Bow

Learn About Shotgun Shells with Marty Fischer

Most dove hunters believe that the more shells they shoot, the more doves they’ll take. So, they’ll have 4-5 boxes of shells and blast away.

Small Game, Firearm

Hanging Multiple Stands On Small Properties

No matter the reason, do not let hunting smaller properties decrease your stand options; instead, be prepared for every situation.

Deer

Don’t Move or You’ll Lose When Hunting Doves

If you’re familiar with hunting turkeys, you know that if you move while a turkey is walking toward you, he’ll take off, and you won’t be able to take him. Doves react exactly the same.

Small Game, How-To, Firearm

Back Pain Solutions for the Outdoorsman

Back pain is one of our biggest adversaries in life. Back pain is the main reason for missed days of work and worse probably one of the main reasons we miss days or even entire hunting seasons.

How-To

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NWTF Presents: The Big Six

The National Wild Turkey Federation classified six major regions across 738 million acres to best identify the urgent needs of wild turkeys across the country.

Turkey, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

11 Strategies for Hunting Silent Gobblers

No challenge can be more frustrating than dealing with quiet gobblers. It can humiliate world-champion callers and beginners alike.

Jim Turlington--The Artist Behind the 2025 Mossy Oak Wild Turkey Stamp

Jim Turlington is a wildlife artist residing in Deltona, Florida. He's been hunting, photographing and painting wild turkeys for decades.

Turkey, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Mossy Oak Wild Turkey Stamp Helps Fund Large-Scale Florida Wild Turkey Research

Dr. Marcus Lashley is leading a multi-year, multi-faceted wild turkey research project based Florida, one that he says is the largest and most comprehensive turkey study conducted.

Turkey, News

Spring Food Plots | What, When, and How

View our spring food plots for deer and turkey article to identify the critical months in a whitetail's life. Learn when bucks start the antler genesis process!

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

Overcoming Early Turkey Season Obstacles

The early season provides some unique challenges to the turkey hunter, like cold weather, little to no foliage, and henned up gobblers.

Turkey, How-To

Wild Turkey Diseases: Avian Pox and LPDV

As responsible hunters and gamekeepers, we can help turkeys by being vigilant for birds that appear ill, whether we’re observing them or admiring one up close after a successful hunt.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

River Cane Ecology and Canebrake Management for Wildlife

River cane is one such species that is both a striking deviation and a biologically-unique component of Southeastern forest and grassland habitats.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

How Far is Too Far to Call in a Turkey?

Mossy Oak Prostaffer Donald Jarrett talks the fickle nature of turkeys and when to stick it out for a far off bird that’s having trouble making up his mind on whether or not to come your way.

Turkey

BBQ Turkey Loaded Fries

Put your turkey legs to good use with this excellent way to bbq and serve them.

Turkey, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Tailgate Talks: Mr. Walt's First Turkey at 91 Years Old

Mr. Walt's final bucket list item was to kill a wild turkey for the first time.

Turkey, Tailgate Talks, Video

Wild Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

The nice part about using ground turkey in Shepherd’s Pie is you can taste the wonderful flavor of the bird and never have to worry about it being tough or drying out. It is sure to be a hit with the whole family and is a great dish to make in advance to take to hunting camp.

Turkey, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

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