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Saltwater Fishing for First Timers

Saltwater fishing is an exciting and relaxing activity that many anglers find to be unique when compared to freshwater fishing.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Elk Hunting Expectations for a First Timer

What should you expect before you make your way West to chase bugling elk this fall? That’s a great question that every aspiring elk hunter should think about.

Big Game, Gear, How-To

Minced Venison and Mushroom Pie

Summer is the time of year to go through the freezer and take inventory of your wild game. Grind up any of the meat that is getting old, and put it to good use in a pie.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Greg Hackney: How to Catch a Really Big Bass

Yes, you can get lucky and catch a big bass in many different places. However, the most consistent spot to find and catch a large bass is where no one else is fishing, and possibly where no one ever has cast a lure.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

What Irritates Kevin VanDam When He’s Bass Fishing?

We’re all going to get upset when something changes that causes bass not to bite. But the faster we can get over being upset, the quicker we can get back to asking ourselves what we can do to start catching bass.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Mossy Oak Fishing

Fawning Time: A New Beginning

Within minutes of birth, most fawns will attempt to stand and take their first steps. They are very vulnerable to predators, and at this point their survival depends on the doe.

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

4 Ways to Safely Store Guns

These four methods are each good ways for ensuring gun safety.

How-To, Firearm

Ott DeFoe on His Future

I learned many years ago that to be successful I had to make sure I kept first things first. The first three things in my life in importance are God, my family and my fishing.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Mossy Oak Fishing

Why GameKeepers Should Be Keeping Records

If you want to make smart decisions about your property, detailed record keeping is a must. Learn more about why gamekeepers should be keeping records from Mossy Oak.

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

How to Implement a Wetland Reserve Easement Program

Learn about Wetland Reserve Easement programs and how to start your own WRE project from Mossy Oak.

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

The Pros and Cons of Industrial Agriculture

Industrial agriculture is the primary food production system in the United States, but is it a good thing? Read on to learn more about the pros and cons.

Greg Hackney Names His Favorite Lure for Bass Fishing in Hot Weather

When temperatures are more than 90 degrees and perhaps more than 100 degrees, I probably will pick a Hack Attack Pad Perch to fish for bass.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Video, Mossy Oak Fishing

The Benefits of Prescribed Fires on Pine Stands

Pine stands provide an attractive habitat for wildlife, but overgrowth can be counterproductive to this goal. Fortunately, prescribed fires can help.

Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties

My Worst Walleye Tournament with Johnnie Candle

Whether a walleye tournament fisherman, a bass tournament fisherman, a crappie or a catfish tournament angler, we’ve all endured bad tournaments. So, what happened to cause a tournament fisherman to have the worst tournament he’s ever had? Johnnie Candle shares his experience.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Mossy Oak Fishing

Gun Safety Tips: Protecting Your Senses

Making sure your eyes and ears are protected is one of the most important aspects of gun safety. Read on for tips for protecting your senses.

Big Game, Deer, Turkey, Gear, Firearm

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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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