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The Elk That Fell Out of the Sky

Finally the bull stopped in a small aspen grove about 100-yards below me. I watched him dig his brow tines and pull up roots. He put on a really-good show. After a while, I realized I just couldn’t get that bull to move and come any closer to me. I gave a few cow calls, and the bull vanished, after walking off to the right. He was silent.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak

Food Plot Tips: Mowing and Broadcasting

Mowing your perennials is essential if you wish to have attractive, palatable clover plots. However, you never want to mow all of your perennials at once! And a common mistake when broadcasting seed onto a seedbed is putting it on much too thick. Learn the best way to ensure proper coverage.

Big Game, Deer, Land Management, How-To

DIY: Build A Portable Shooting House

Shooting houses are very popular with hunt clubs, hunting lodges and private land owners. These houses provide a comfortable means of stand hunting for deer and even turkeys. You’re not only out of the weather, but a heater can also be added for those long waits on bitter cold days.

Deer, How-To, Firearm

Weed ID: Sesbania

Sesbania is an annual herb in the legume family and can grow in height from 3-10ft. Its leaves are easily identified and can range in size from 4-12 inches and can have up to 70 leaflets per leaf.

Conservation

Elk Hunting with Bill Custer

Bill Custer of Clovis, California, is a member of the Mossy Oak and PSE ProStaffs and has bowhunted most of his life. He’s hunted elk in Oregon, New Mexico and Utah, but 90-percent of his hunting is in Colorado on public lands where he can buy a tag over the counter. The 2013-2014 season will be his 33rd hunting elk on public lands, and he’s taken 27 elk with his bow.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak, Bow

Boat Launch Ramp Rules of Etiquette

Impolite, self-centered behavior could well describe a kindergarten sandbox at recess, but it also fits the description of the mayhem that some boat launch ramps experience on a busy summer weekend. If America's famed etiquette expert, Miss Manners, were to visit a launch ramp, what lack of courtesy would she find?

How-To

Being a Mossy Oak Pro Isn’t Just About Hunting and Shooting with Mark Jackson

I have been a Mossy Oak Pro Staffer for 3 years. Some people think that being on the Mossy Oak Pro Staff is all about hunting and shooting, taking animals and competing in competitions. However, I have learned that being a Mossy Oak Pro Staffer is mainly about teaching others how to better enjoy the outdoors and outdoor skills.

Mossy Oak

Weed ID: Canada Thistle (Cirsium arvense)

Canada thistle is actually native to Europe and Asia and is thought to be accidentally introduced to North America in the 1600’s. It can be easily identified by its prickly and hairy leaves as well as its purple or white flowers. This invasive weed grows on a wide variety of soil types and is common in pastures, roadsides, open forest land, abandoned fields, and even wet meadows.

Conservation

Mark Jackson Considers Tournament Archery a College for Bowhunters

We often think of tournament archery as stepping up to the line, drawing your bow, aiming and shooting at a target. However, tournament archery is a place to meet other people who will help you learn techniques for being a better shooter at targets and also when bowhunting.

Mossy Oak, Bow

Clearly, legally post your property with signs every 50 yards along your borders. Make sure there is no excuse. Every so often you’ll get obtuse offenders that are bold enough to violate your markers regardless, but that’s exactly why it’s important to prosecute.

Land Management, How-To

X Marks the Spot

Out of all the avenues this buck could have taken in the middle of 2,000 acres of timber, why did he pick the route where I was waiting? More importantly, why did “I” choose that spot? Many hunters have questions about treestand placement. Every situation is different and there aren't any rules where there aren't exceptions to them. However, over the years I've learned some general practices that will help in most situations when placing

Big Game, Deer, Land Management

To Be a Better Bowhunter and Take More Game, Shoot Target Archery

Tournament archery also simulates the pressure that hunters have when there is a trophy animal in front of them. I have learned to focus and concentrate so much on my shot that I don’t get buck fever when I have a nice animal within bow range. Also tournament archery has allowed me to develop my shooting and accuracy far out past 40 yards. I feel extremely confident taking a shot at 60 yards or more.

Mossy Oak, Bow

Preparations for a Rocky Mountain Hunt

Across the country, GameKeepers are preparing food plots, setting up game cameras and tree stands, and honing their shooting skills. In the Rocky Mountains, Karl Badger, Mossy Oak’s Big Game Western States Regional ProStaff Manager has a few tips to help you use the summer months to prepare for a Rocky Mountain Hunt this fall.

Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Announcing Midland’s Newest HD Wearable Video Camera

Midland Radio Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of two new cameras to its line of High Definition Wearable Video Cameras, the XTC280 and XTC285. The cameras are in full HD for a crisp, clear picture with a lens that focuses from five inches to infinity to make sure you don’t miss a shot. These cameras feature one button record for simple operation and image stabilization for a steady picture when filming.

News, Mossy Oak, Firearm

Trail Camera Revelations

Trail cameras open a whole new world to those of us interested in what is happening on our land when we are not there to observe. One of the most important things I get from my trail cameras is a view of animals I may never see during daylight.

Big Game, Deer

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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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