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Pink Worms - Fishing with Worms

One of my most vivid memories from those days was when my dad started fishing with "floating worms." Pink floating worms. It was springtime, and the fish, big ones, were just absolutely devouring them. It was a new technique, and the fish couldn't resist.

Fishing, Gear, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Premium Ammo with Premium Bullets

Federal raised the bar on factory ammunition back in 1977 when they introduced their Premium line of ammo using Sierra bullets. I recently had the opportunity to test some of their new Federal Premium loaded with Swift Scirocco®II bullets.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Gear, Firearm

Pheasants and Quail Forever: 2022 Hands-On Habitat Day

The inaugural habitat improvement day is Earth Day 2022.

Conservation, News

Mossy Oak Fishing Report: Heavy Hitters 2022 Lake Palestine

The Bass Pro Tour continued their evolution and innovation with a “Heavy Hitters” event held at Lake Palestine in Texas. This unique format took the weight on an angler’s single largest bass from each regular season event and added the best five of them up.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, News, Mossy Oak Fishing

Turkey Hunting Superstitions

If you call yourself a turkey hunter, yet do not find your life choices during the spring to be peculiar, you probably have the most severe form of the peculiarity in which you appear perfectly normal to yourself yet the most peculiar to the outsiders.

Turkey, Firearm

Mossy Oak Fishing Report: Bassmaster Elite Series Lake Chickamauga

If there was ever a tournament where we saw the whole tackle box emptied, this was it. Lake Chickamauga, an impoundment of the Tennessee River, is relatively small by tour-level standards, only about 36,000 acres.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, News, Mossy Oak Fishing

The Best Gun Cleaning Kits That Do It All

Are you the guy at the end of the duck blind always clearing a jam? If you need a gun cleaning kit, this list from Mossy Oak will help.

Big Game, Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Predator, Gear, Firearm

Remembering the Greats: Bottomland Book Club

Turkey hunting has many icons, people who have contributed heavily to the tradition upon which this grand subculture of ours is built. In this book, Jim Casada has chronicled the stories of 27 of them.

Bottomland Book Club, Turkey

You’ve Spooked the Gobbler - Now What?

If you want to see all the blood go out of a turkey hunter’s face, watch what happens when he's going to a gobbler, but the gobbler sees him and runs off before the hunter can get a shot. Or, a gobbler is coming to the hunter’s calling and spots the hunter moving. That movement spooks the turkey. The only feeling that I know of that’s worse is if you shoot at a gobbler and

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak

3 Practices For Using A Locator Call

The locator call should be found in every turkey hunter's vest during the spring hunting season. Below are 3 practices for using locator calls that can help you achieve success this spring.

Turkey, How-To

Memories of Spring: Bottomland Book Club

Jolly’s book, “Memories of Spring,” puts readers right alongside him on his hunts, to experience the thrills and frustrations that ultimately lead to success or failure.

Bottomland Book Club, Turkey

Mississippi Sin Dip with Wild Boar Tasso

This hearty wild game dip will be a hit at your next gathering.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

Coyote Calibers: Five Picks for Your Next Hunt

Are you looking to take your coyote hunting to the next level? Mossy Oak knows the best coyote caliber to up your game.

Predator, Gear, Firearm

Turkey Hunting With a Toddler

Turkey hunting with a toddler won’t be like any turkey hunt you have ever been on before. When it comes to filling a tag, you’ll want to set low standards for yourself. Will you enjoy yourself? Absolutely.

Turkey, How-To, Firearm

The Art of the Stamp, Conservation and Consequences

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) recently revised rules set by the previous administration regarding the artwork for federal duck stamps.

Turkey, Waterfowl, Conservation

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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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