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When Old Ducks Become New Ducks

Barnie Calef | Mossy Oak ProStaff I’m often asked, “At the end of the season, when a severe cold front is coming in that moves the old ducks out of your area and brings new ducks into the place you're hunting, how do you take those new ducks?” As an example, 520,000 stale ducks are sitting on the Missouri River 120 miles from my hunting camp. Because those ducks are so close to us, if

Waterfowl, How-To, Mossy Oak, Firearm

Mossy Oak Claims Title Sponsorship of Bassmaster High School Fishing Series

Mossy Oak, the official pattern of B.A.S.S., has claimed the title sponsorship of the organization’s fast-growing high school bass fishing program.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, News, Mossy Oak

Hunting Ducks Ugly in Late Season

You’ve got to do something different than the other duck hunters are doing. If you want to bag your birds, setting up your blind 60 yards downwind of your decoy spread and pass-shooting the ducks is something different than most hunters ever will do.

Waterfowl, Firearm

Mossy Oak Names James MacDonald as ProStaffer of the Year

Mossy Oak is pleased to announce that James MacDonald of Cornelius, Oregon, is their 2017 ProStaffer of the Year.

News, Mossy Oak

Mossy Oak and QDMA Proudly Feature America’s No. 1 Pattern

Since Mossy Oak introduced Break-Up Country in 2015, it has become the no. 1 pattern of choice for deer hunters across North America.

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

2017 Angler of the Year Joins Mossy Oak Fishing Team

Mossy Oak’s Fishing Team is growing with the addition of Brandon Palaniuk, three-time Bassmaster Elite Series Champion and 2017 Angler of the Year.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, News

Temperature Helps Determine Decoy Set-Ups

Some hunters will set their decoys really close together when the weather is hot. That’s a mistake. Other hunters will set their decoys too far apart from each other when the weather is very cold. That's also a mistake.

Waterfowl, How-To

Tips for Late Season Duck Hunting Decoy Spreads

When I'm hunting stale ducks during the late season, I use two types of decoy spreads. I’ll put out smaller decoy spreads in a really secluded area and perhaps only two dozen decoys in a pothole. The water may be so shallow in these little potholes that we may not be able to get our boat blind in to them. We may have to wade into them, which is nothing new for many duck hunters.

Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades

Understanding and Controlling Coyotes

Coyotes are generally given a bad rap by gamekeepers and hunters, and for good reason. These skilled predators will eat just about anything, including deer (especially fawns) turkeys (including eggs and poults), rabbits and other small game. Their omnivorous diet includes rodents, birds, insect's, snakes, fish, frogs, crustaceans, fruits, vegetables, grass, trash, pet food and carrion. Pet owners and ranchers consider them destructive pests that will kill pets, calves, lambs, poultry or other livestock.

Predator, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Mossy Oak and Filson Partnership Offers Products Inspired by 150 Years of Experience and Success

Mossy Oak is excited to announce its partnership with proven outdoors outfitter, Filson. Founded in 1897, Filson has been protecting people in all types of outdoor pursuits from all types of elements.

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Predator, Land Management, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, Gear, News, Mossy Oak

Hunting Stale Ducks with Proper Duck Calling

At the end of the season, the ducks probably know so much about duck hunters that they even know the manufacturer of the duck call you're using. When you're hunting ducks that are so stale that they're really hard to hunt, and getting out of the bed before daylight becomes difficult.

Waterfowl, How-To

Heat Factory USA Partners with Mossy Oak to Offer All-New Battery-Heated Hand Muff

Heat Factory USA and Mossy Oak are proud to introduce Heat Factory’s battery-heated EXTREME Hand Muff, available in Mossy Oak Break-Up Country.

Big Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Predator, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Gear, News

Bucks, Birds and Bowfishing

I like to fish, too, and my husband and I compete in carp shooting tournaments (bowfishing) during the summer months. I always have loved to be outside, and I guess that’s due to my dad always taking me with him when he went hunting and fishing. I’m only 1-1/2 years younger than my brother, but I think I’m more into fishing and hunting than he is. Of course, that may be because he has two

Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Fishing, Bow, Firearm

The Benefits of Being a Female Hunter

I’m on the outside looking in, and I’ve always hunted deer with my dad. So, my understanding why other women don’t hunt is hard. But I guess it’s like one of my girlfriends who never had hunted or known anyone who did. After meeting me and moving into our town where the culture in our town is that everybody hunts, she started hunting and really likes it.

Deer, Bow, Firearm

How to Stay Warm While Hunting

I have lived in North Dakota for 26 years. In that time, I have hunted some very harsh conditions. It’s never an easy hunt but the rewards can make it well worth the effort. There are many factors involved in comfortably hunting cold weather including proper preparation, quality clothing, individual tolerances and plain ole determination. Here are some of my tips for not just surviving a cold weather hunt but actually enjoying it.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Gear, How-To

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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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