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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 Catch Catfish

As most know, Catfish are hard-fighting and delicious to eat. The equipment needed to catch catfish is inexpensive and everything you need for traditional pole fishing or any of the DIY methods listed below can be easily found at your local Walmart! In this article, we’ll cover the basics of catfishing and share a few different fishing methods we use at Mossy Oak to put these delicious fish on our plates!

Fishing, How-To

Kayak Bass Fishing Gear

Tournament bass fishing from a kayak is much different than chunkin’ and windin’ from a 5,000 pound sparkly-hulled bass boat powered by a 200 HP outboard.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Finis Mitchell: The Wind River’s One-Man Conservation Corps

Pronounced “fine-us,” young Mitchell and his dad, Henry, stocked some 2.5 million trout across a 3,500-square-mile swath of Wind River backcountry dappled with thousands of fish-barren snowmelt lakes.

Fishing, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Keys to Offshore Fishing Success on the Troll

Trolling is a great way to cover a lot of water throughout the day.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Elite and Bass Pro Tour: Lake Murray Breakdown

The comeback kids of the Mossy Oak Fishing Team put on major displays not only of fishing prowess, but also of perseverance, as the famous fishery near Columbia, South Carolina hosted both the Bass Pro Tour and the Bassmaster Elite Series in April. In the former event, 2019 Bassmaster Classic winner Ott DeFoe made a final day surge to move up from 10th place to the runner-up position, narrowly missing out on the win. Just

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Bassmaster Elite Series Breakdown: Santee Cooper

April is prime time to catch not only big fish, but lots of big fish. For the first three days, the weather was reasonable and anglers pursued everything from sight fishing to fry guarders to a shad spawn to topwater patterns.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Spicy Yellowfin Tuna Crispy Rice

Do-it-yourself sushi without the roll - this yellowfin preparation is one you have to try. The Asian flavors and crispy rice is a mouth watering appetizer you'll want to make again and again.

Fishing, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

3 Strategies for Catching Bluegills

May and June is spawning season for bluegill and a great time to catch a lot of them.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

The International Game Fish Association: A Legacy of Conservation, History and Record-Keeping

From record-keeping to historical caretaker to a driving force in fisheries conservation and so much more, the IGFA has been there every step of the way.

Fishing, Conservation, Mossy Oak Fishing, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

The Minimalist Pack for Late Season Turkey Hunting

However, in the final weeks of season, or anytime we want to travel with a minimalist approach, we cut the fat and carry nothing more than the essentials.

Turkey, Gear

5 Knots for Offshore Fishing

Any connection between the line and the hook is a potential failure point, but especially once we head offshore and target oversized offshore brawlers like big tuna and billfish.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Savage 110 Ultralight in 7mm PRC Review

Testing a new round calls for good equipment. A few emails and phone calls later I felt that I had a pretty good setup to try out the 7mm PRC

Big Game, Deer, Gear

Gift Ideas for Hunting and Fishing Moms

The women in our lives deserve a whole lot of love and respect. Whether they hold down the fort back home or are right there next to you in the woods or on the lake, they'll love a gift that continues to connect them to the outdoor way of life. From wildflowers and trees to field gear and clothes, here's a list of awesome gifts for women that love the outdoors. Nativ Nurseries' Lanceleaf Coreopsis

Turkey, Fishing, Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Gear

Managing Blackberry Stands for Wildlife

Properly managed blackberry stands may provide a range of benefits for different wildlife species as part of a thoughtful approach to early-successional habitat improvement.

Deer, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries, BioLogic

Latest Content

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

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.

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