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SUCCESSFUL TURKEY SEASONS START HERE.

The wild turkey is an elusive bird. To get the gobbler, get the know-how. Strategies, management and gear for the hunt can all be found right here.

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BUILT: Cody Calls, The Groundbreaking Turkey Call Company’s History

To put an incredible end cap to a historic turkey season here at Mossy Oak, we’ve profiled the legendary Bill Zearing of Cody Calls. Written by Jessi Cole 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. A self-taught turkey hunter, Zearing recalls that in ‘65, when

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Father's Day Hunting and Fishing Wishlist

Dads are important. They taught you how to hunt, how to fish, and helped you drag plenty of deer. Dads are teaching the next generation how to appreciate the outdoors, too. There's so many reasons to thank the dads in your life, so here's a few suggestions on gifts that'll make them feel appreciated. Hunting Gifts for Dad Hunter Safety System Mossy Oak Pro Harness $169.99 Keep Dad safe in the woods this fall with

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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.

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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

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Beka Garris On Mothering in the Outdoors

"Yes, my world was forever changed, but I didn’t have to give up who I was at my very core and I certainly didn’t have to give up time outdoors. Instead, my daughter accompanied me into the woods.

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When Kings Go to Battle: Bottomland Book Club

“In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle….” 2 Samuel 11:1a (ESV). The brilliantly titled book When Kings Go To Battle opens with that Bible verse, an nice nod to our encounters in the woods with spring gobblers.

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Loaded Wild Turkey Fries

Using the legs and thighs of your wild turkey harvest, you can make use of your bird's meat with this loaded turkey fries recipe.

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The Revival of the Trumpet 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

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Tradition: Hope for Our Souls

Traditions have a beautiful way of bringing hope to our future. They give us something to look forward to, and the regularity of their steady faithfulness anchors our soul.

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R. Wayne Bailey, Legendary Wild Turkey Biologist

Near the end of a life well lived, R. Wayne Bailey was often referenced as “the godfather of modern wild turkey management” and/or “the dean of turkey hunters.”

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2 Reasons Your Turkey Decoys Didn’t Work

Here's a couple of common errors when using hen and jake decoys.

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Turkey Vocalizations: Speaking Turkey as a Second Language

According to some sources, the wild turkey’s vocabulary consists of as many as 30 distinct calls.

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Turkey Brine and Smoke Recipe For Lunch Meat

Here’s how to make lunch meat from your wild turkey.

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The Painting Behind the 2023 Mossy Oak Wild Turkey Stamp and Wright Shirt

Daniel Haas tells the special meaning behind this year's painting for the 2023 Wild Turkey Stamp.

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Mossy Oak’s Wild Turkey Stamp Funds LPDV Disease Research

The 2022 Mossy Oak Wild Turkey Stamp raised approximately $100,000. The company then turned to their trusted friend, Dr. Mike Chamberlain, a renowned wild turkey researcher, for advice on where to donate the proceeds.

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