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Growing as a GameKeeper: Predator Control and Education

Becoming a GameKeeper is seeing how all the different parts of habitat management come together to make ideal habitat for deer and turkeys. Predator control is one aspect of managing wildlife that’s often overlooked. Besides foxes, coyotes, coons and possums, the Smiths also trap beavers.

Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Predator, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Wild Turkey Enchiladas

One of my favorite ways to cook wild turkeys is by turning them into Wild Turkey Enchiladas. There are several tricks to making enchiladas, including frying your corn tortillas to make it pliable, so they won’t crack or break when rolling with a tasty filling. There are no special ingredients you have to search specialty markets for, and even the sauce is quick and easy to make.

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Managing Deer Pressure, Duck Holes and Clover for Turkeys

Bob and Suzie Smith of Lexington, Tennessee, joined the Mossy Oak GameKeepers ProStaff in May 2017, when they were recommended by another ProStaffer, Jason Patterson. One of the limiting factors of attracting deer and holding them on your property is hunting pressure. “We really struggle with that element of game management,” Susie said. “Last season I spent a lot of time in the Buzzard Box trying to take the Swamp Monster . However, when I

Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Planning Your Turkey Slam

What is a turkey slam? There are four sub-species of wild turkeys in the United States. If you successfully hunt all four species in a season, you complete a wild turkey slam. If this is the year you're finally going for your gobbler grand slam, it's never too early to start planning; and here are a few things to consider while going through the process.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Obsession

NWTF Turkey Calling Competition Information and Results

The Grand National Calling Championships are a major attraction at the NWTF Convention and Sport Show. Callers of all ages compete for more than $25,000 in cash and prizes in eight divisions. Competitions are held in Nashville, Tennessee at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. The best callers in the world use natural voices, latex mouth calls, pot and peg friction calls, box calls, owl hooting tubes and more to yelp, cluck, putt, gobble and hoot their

Turkey, News, Video

Smiths Started GameKeeping Using Trail Cameras

“When we first started putting out trail cameras, we’d only see one or two bucks all year long,” Suzie said. “But in the 2017 season, after managing our property for wildlife, we got trail camera pictures of 22 different bucks on our property.” By creating travel corridors and food plots for the deer, the Smiths realized that they drastically could increase the number of bucks coming to their property during deer season. They also instituted

Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

The Turkey Hunter’s Checklist

With thousands of items available on the market today, finding the essentials can be an intimidating task, but this list of turkey hunting basics should give you a good head start.

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Mossy Oak Presents $10,000 NWTF Scholarship to Rachel Hollingsworth

Mossy Oak is proud to award Rachel Hollingsworth with the 2017 Dr. James Earl Kennemer Academic Scholarship in the amount of $10,000.

Turkey, Conservation, News, Mossy Oak

Husband and Wife Team Manage for Wildlife

Bob and Suzie Smith of Lexington, Tennessee, joined the Mossy Oak GameKeepers ProStaff in May 2017.

Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

Six Steps To Weed-Free Perennials

It’s a sickening feeling. You put in long hours of hard work on your food plot—removing rocks, fertilizing, tilling, cultipacking, sowing seed, and carefully nurturing the plants until you have a gorgeous field of nutritious forage for the deer on your land. Then gradually you watch as weeds and grasses take over. Soon your lush green field becomes barely recognizable as a food plot for deer. Every weed and grass imaginable seems to have found

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

The Importance of Pollinators

Few realize how important pollinators are to our food plot crops, let alone the food "colony collapse disorder" that has been devastating North America's honey bee population since 2006.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

Best New Turkey Hunting Gear 2018

Every turkey hunter needs a few turkey hunting essentials for the season. Some items are necessities like turkey vests and turkey calls, and there are other items that are helpful accessories to have on hand for the hunt. Mossy Oak partners offer a wide variety of turkey hunting products to give you success in the field. Check out this cool turkey hunting stuff.

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How to Be Successful in Bass Fishing

I do what is necessary to be the best bass fisherman that I can be. I keep my tackle incredibly organized, so I’m always prepared when I arrive at a tournament site. When you’ve been successful, sometimes keeping an open mind and embracing new technology and new tactics is hard. But I try to keep an open mind to learn new techniques and how to fish new lures.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To

Taking Others Hunting is Part of Conservation

Being able to watch these hunters get excited and take ducks was more fun for me than taking a limit for myself. The guide service gets many first-time duck hunters, as well as hunters who have only been marginally successful. We also get hunters who have hunted ducks often. I enjoy spending time with them, sharing the resource and explaining why duck hunting is more than just about shooting ducks.

Waterfowl, Conservation

Mossy Oak and NWTF Proudly Feature America’s No. 1 Pattern at the 42nd Annual NWTF Convention

Since Mossy Oak introduced Obsession, it has become the no. 1 pattern of choice for turkey hunters across North America.

Turkey, Conservation, Mossy Oak Obsession, News, Mossy Oak

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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.””

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