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Chef John Folse Makes Hunting Taste Good

Everyone has their own recipe for venison, fish or fowl and take great pride in preparing and serving those dishes for friends and relatives, but few have taken it to the level of chef John Folse.

What Do You Do When The Toms Aren’t Gobbling?

I have 2 different strategies that I employ when I haven’t heard a gobble and KNOW the birds are around:

Turkey, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Obsession, How-To

Fatheads: A Little Minnow with a Big Benefit for New Ponds

Fathead minnows provide a source of food for young bass and bluegill. Learn about the benefits of stocking fathead minnows in new ponds.

Fishing, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Fishing, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Largemouth Bass Fishing – 5 Helpful Tips for Beginners

Understanding the largemouth bass, its prey, and its seasonal behavior leads to fishing success.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Walking Baits and Jerkbaits for Early May Bass

Since blueback herring are in the lakes around my home in South Carolina, I’ll fish a Yo-Zuri Pencil Lure, a 4-inch-long, walking-style topwater lure.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Turkey Hunting Q & A with Cuz

Ronnie "Cuz" Strickland answers six common questions about turkey hunting.

Turkey, How-To

Black Pepper Venison, Wild Boar and Chuck Burgers with Cheddar and Remoulade

The blend of ground venison, wild boar and chuck in these burgers creates the perfect texture and flavor for the ultimate burger.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

An Expert Guide: 7 Coyote Hunting Tips to Follow

When hunting coyotes, you need to have calls, a smart set-up, and quality gear.

Predator, Gear, How-To, Firearm

Brandon Cobb Fishes a Buzzbait for Bass in Early May

My first choice of bait for fishing this time of year is the wacky-rigged Zoom Fluke Stick. My number-two lure for fishing in early May is a buzzbait.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

True and False About Turkeys

Here are 5 true or false statements that many turkey hunters may not know or believe. You may consider them subjective, but I’ve been turkey hunting for many years, and these hold true for me.

Turkey, Firearm

Brandon Cobb’s Favorite Lure for Early May Bass Fishing

My number-one bass lure for May will be a wacky-rigged Zoom Fluke Stick that glides and can be fished around docks and overhanging trees.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

How to Find and Catch Walleyes in Mid-May with Johnnie Candle

Here, on Devils Lake where I live and guide, I'll be looking for walleyes in shallow bays off the main lake.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Mossy Oak Fishing

Elk Restoration East of the Big River

The original elk populations throughout most of the eastern United States are now considered extinct. However, recent elk restoration efforts are resulting in increased populations in this region. Learn more from Mossy Oak.

Big Game, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Correcting Unwanted Movement During Casting Drills

Learn what unwanted movement means and how to correct this behavior during casting training with your pup. Click for more.

How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels

Johnnie Candle Uses Depth Finders to Fish for Walleyes

I have two depth finders in the front of the boat because that’s where I drive with my trolling motor when we’re fishing. I have two depth finders in the back of the boat because that’s where I'm sitting when I'm searching for fish.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Mossy Oak Fishing

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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.””

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Wild Turkey Roosting Habits

Wildlife photographer Tes Jolly knows the ins and outs of turkey habits—she’s watched them as much if not more than anybody. Here’s what she’s learned about roosting preferences.

Turkey

Uncommon Panfish Fishing Techniques

If you’re having a slow day catching crappie or other panfish, try out these less common techniques that all the fish at your favorite spot may have not seen yet.

Fishing, How-To, Video, Mossy Oak Fishing

On Fishing Red Colors for April Bass

Fishing with red during April is tournament proven. Here's the why's and exactly what kind of red lures you should be throwing.

Fishing, How-To, Video, Mossy Oak Fishing

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

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