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ProStaffer Mark Jackson Says to Look For Apple Orchards to Take Deer

The State of Washington is known for being apple country, and deer love apples. This is one of the big advantages we have up here. Often landowners will call and ask hunters to come in and take some of the deer off their properties. The blacktail deer can wreak havoc on an apple crop. So, one of the easiest ways to find a good place to hunt these deer here is to find an apple

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak

Hunting with ProStaffer Mark Jackson

I believe one of the biggest differences between hunting whitetail and blacktail deer is that the whitetails seem to be more leery, which isn’t surprising. Whitetails have been hunted much harder by more people and for much longer than blacktails. Most whitetails by the time they are 3-years old have had several hunter encounters, and they are tuned-up on how to avoid the hunter danger.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak, Bow, Firearm

Venison Sausage Smothered in Italian Tomatoes and Onions

When I send my deer to be processed, I make certain to get some sausage made. Or you can give it a try yourself. This tasty recipe will up your deer hunting ante. Delicious.

Big Game, Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Proving Grounds: Perfect Plot

During the last few years of planting and testing this blend has truly proven to be the “perfect plot.” In food plots throughout the whitetails’ range it continues to impress.

Big Game, Deer, Land Management, BioLogic

With Mossy Oak We Were Invisible 10 Yards from a Bull Elk with Rick Kreuter

For some reason, luck just didn’t seem to be on our side. On the last day of Julie’s hunt, we went back to the spot where we had heard a lot of bulls bugling and had seen several herd bulls. There were two big herds of elk in the drainage we were hunting, and we’d been trying to pull one of these big mature herd bulls away from his herd. Once we reached the spot

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak, Bow

The Food Plot Repair Kit

When embarking on the wilderness with the ambition of creating a successful food plot there are many obstacles. After entering the food plot world with zero farming experience several years ago, my brother and I have learned by making mistakes and adjusting. We have had great plans sketched on paper and pinned on maps go awry. Hopefully our trial and error can help you mend your food plot predicaments.

Land Management, How-To, BioLogic, Mossy Oak, Nativ Nurseries

The Never-Ending Hunt for the Monster Muley with Rick Kreuter

I quickly put my pack on a downed log and got in the prone position. When I looked through my scope, I couldn’t see anything, because the scope was full of snow. I cleaned my scope as quickly as I could, then got back down and got ready for the shot. Through my riflescope, I aimed between the deer’s hindquarter and his last rib.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak, Bow, Firearm

Ten Tips from Food Plot Experts

Many novice land managers will have food plot failures this year. Next year, they’ll go out and plant the same thing, the same way and expect it to work. I’m sorry, but there are no “magic beans!” Yes, Mother Nature has a lot to do with food plot success, but “know-how” is the unambiguous solution when it comes to planting seeds.

Big Game, Deer, Land Management, How-To, BioLogic, Mossy Oak

Young Velvet Taking Shape

During the month of July antler growth accelerates enough so you can start to recognize individual bucks, learn which bucks made it from last year and you can really begin to see the distinct differences. This means you can now start to gather solid information and put it to use in a management plan and developing an ambush strategy for a specific buck. So, what's the best way to do that?

Big Game, Deer

Spawning Benches for Bass

Fish managers often debate about what are some of the things we can do to help encourage spawning in bass species. Creating the right type of habitat is important and in northern states, fish managers sometimes use spawning benches to promote the reproduction of smallmouth bass. While largemouth bass, rock bass, and sometimes bluegill also use spawning benches, it is the spawning of smallmouth bass that inspired the design.

Conservation, How-To

Julie’s Long Stalk for a Utah Velvet Antlered Muley with ProStaffer Rick Kreuter

When the bucks stood-up, they didn’t offer any shots. We watched them walk and then trot away, going from 10 to 200 yards without giving Julie a shot. Finally the bucks stopped at some cedar trees. Two of the three bucks bedded-down in the shade where we could watch them. The biggest buck remained standing in the sun.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak, Bow

Eco Vessel Launches Mossy Oak Collection of Triple Insulated Bottles

Boulder-based bottle company, Eco Vessel, has partnered with Mossy Oak to launch the Mossy Oak Collection of TriMax triple insulated water bottles. Featuring the Break-Up Infinity pattern, the line is now available in a 45-ounce BIGFOOT bottle and a 25-ounce Boulder bottle.

News, Mossy Oak

Julie’s Birthday Brown Bear with ProStaffer Rick Kreuter

When we were about 400-yards out, glassing the bear from the boat, we spotted an eddy where the wind was swirling in front of the boat. For no reason at all, the wind turned 180 degrees and was now hitting us in the face, giving us the perfect wind to stalk the bear. We decided Julie was getting more and more birthday presents as this hunt went along.

Big Game, Predator, Mossy Oak, Firearm

More teal in early-season bag, higher possession limit encourage hunters

This fall, early-teal-season hunters may have an opportunity to bag more teal. Additionally, if the Department of Interior finalizes the waterfowl harvest regulations as initially proposed, the possession limit would increase. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed a six-teal bag limit for early teal season and a possession limit for all seasons equivalent to three daily bag limits.

Waterfowl, Conservation

Wild Turkey Predation

Predator species known for affecting turkey populations are: hawks, owls, crows, snakes, opossums, raccoons, foxes, bobcats, coyotes, feral dogs, etc. Some of these species such as raptors (hawks, owls) are illegal to kill. However, we can still reduce their effectiveness by planting plenty of cover and removing obvious lookout trees

Big Game, Turkey, Predator, Land Management

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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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