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Quaker Boy Calls’ Chris Kirby and the Goat Hill Gobbler

We could tell the gobbler was coming, because he was gobbling more, and he kept getting louder and louder. I really thought my writer friend would bag this gobbler less than 45 minutes after his feet hit the ground, but then we heard a noise from the left. It continued to get louder and louder, and the turkey quit gobbling. Within a few minutes, we spotted a large heard of goats – 300 or 400

Big Game, Turkey

Protecting the Wood Duck

The most abundant species of waterfowl found in the eastern half of North America was once the wood duck. Unfortunately, as with many species, this particular group met with a huge struggle at one point that almost led to their complete demise. From finding themselves in densely populated areas which led to over-harvesting to the literal disappearance of bottomland habitats, the wood duck suffered immensely. Nearing extinction, it wasn't until the mid-20th century, when the

Waterfowl, Conservation

Heave, Haul, Lug and Tug

For many of us, maintaining our hunting properties demands using our vehicles to tow and haul various loads and trailers. Whether it’s towing a trailer of ATVs, hauling a load of fertilizer or pulling a heavy duty load like a utility tractor, understanding the limitations of your trailer and your tow vehicle will do much to ensure safe usage. While towing a trailer seems simple enough, it’s no small undertaking, especially when lugging heavy loads

How-To

Nominations Open For Annual QDMA Achievement Awards

Each year, the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) honors a number of people and groups for achievements in whitetail conservation and management, and QDMA is now accepting nominations for this year's Achievement Awards.

Big Game, Deer, Conservation

Quaker Boy’s Chris Kirby on the Turkey Thug Little Friend

Quaker Boy has two push-button calls in the Thug line, the Little Friend and the H2O Yelper that’s waterproof. Many hunters think a push-pull call is a child’s call, because it’s so simple to operate. So, they wonder why I always carry one and advise other hunters to do the same, even after they’ve mastered diaphragm calls and all the friction calls.

Big Game, Turkey

Chris Kirby Talks Turkey Thugs

There’s more to the Turkey Thugs line than the unusual name. The word THUG is an acronym for “Today’s Hunters Uniting for Good.” The turkey hunters who buy the Turkey Thug products are hunters who want to help support men and women of the Armed Forces who come back to this country injured. People who buy Turkey Thug products love to turkey hunt, love this country and love the men and women who serve in

Big Game, Turkey

Why Van Cise Gobbles Very Little and His Best Suggestions for Taking Toms

I’m often asked about the toughest turkey I’ve ever hunted. The truth is, I try not to hunt tough turkeys. I did have one old gobbler I tried to take with a friend of mine. He shot at the gobbler and missed him. I hunted that bird for four seasons and saw him several times, but I never could make him gobble, and he never would come to a call. I don’t spend much time

Big Game, Turkey

Superior Engineering In PSE DNA

Today’s bows are arguably the best bowhunters have ever put their hands on. The forgiveness, speed, accuracy, and overall performance have reached new levels. So, which bow do you chose? Well that is up to you. I would not recommend you buying a bow just based on what you see on TV. Go out and test the bows you are interested in. This review is going to provide you with some background and firsthand experience

Gear, Bow

Fill Your Turkey Vest with Different Types of Calls

To find the right call for a gobbler on a particular day, determine how quickly he gobbles back to you after you call. If you want to become a serious turkey hunter, I suggest you carry a wide variety of calls. Let the gobblers tell you what type of call and what sounds to use to get that bird to come to you.

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak

Gary LeVox: Flatt Out Obsessed

When you have had the success that Rascal Flatts’ lead singer Gary LeVox has enjoyed in conjunction with his record-breaking band, you could experience almost any thrill imaginable. However, for LeVox the thrill of being a landowner and outdoorsman is the ultimate rush.

Big Game, Deer, Turkey, Conservation, BioLogic, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties

Get To the Gobblers Quickly

My strategy is to get as close to the gobbler as fast as I can when I hear him gobble. If a gobbler is talking to me, I want to take him quickly before he changes his mind.

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak

Steel-Toe-Shoes.com Offers Mossy Oak Break-Up Infinity Slip-On Casual Shoe

Steel-Toe-Shoes.com is proud to announce a licensing agreement with Mossy Oak in the development of our STS branded slip-on casual steel toe shoe. This style named "The Bubba" uses the Mossy Oak Break-Up Infinity pattern and provides safety and comfort.

News, Mossy Oak

What Is a Stubborn Turkey and How Do You Take Him

For me, a stubborn turkey is a gobbler that’s most often with hens. In my section of the country, most of a turkey’s strut zones are out in fields where hens have a better chance of hearing and seeing the gobblers strut, so they can go to him. If I have an opportunity to watch a turkey in a field the day before I hunt, I’ll try to get in that field early the next

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak

Duck-Hole “Dads”

The researchers believe that creating duck-holes provide additional sources of human food (crawfish) and recreation (hunting, wildlife watching, craw-fishing), as well as provide incentives for landowners to practice wetlands conservation. Additionally, managing moist-soil wetlands will help improve water quality and replenish underground aquifers.

Conservation

Matt Van Cise Talks Turkeys

I’ve been calling competitively since 1996 and hunting turkeys for more than 22 years. There are numbers of turkey hunters in Pennsylvania, and plenty of public lands where hunters can take wild turkeys there.

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak

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Sheet Pan Dinner with Balsamic Marinated Venison Medallions

Who doesn't love the ease of a sheet pan dinner? This recipe uses venison medallions from Gamekeeper Butchery along with onions, beans, mushrooms and potatoes. Make it your own with your favorite vegetables.

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

3 Hunts Every Rookie Hunter Should Try

Our list of 3 hunts every rookie hunter should try has some great options to get you started on what many hunters consider the best hunts of the season.

Small Game, Deer, Waterfowl

Improving Savanna and Woodland Habitats in Forested Landscapes

Savannas are often overlooked components of North American forests that can be effectively managed to improve wildlife habitat and hunting opportunities through careful planning for the right combination of trees, grasses, forbs and disturbance regime.

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

Mature Whitetail Bucks: Why Don’t I See More?

Even under the best of circumstances your odds of killing a mature buck are fairly low. You can nudge them slightly in your favor by minimizing disturbance and maximizing the ability of your property to attract and hold more and older deer.

Deer, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Mossy Oak Classics: Deer Hunting Videos from the Archive

It's Deer Season - and we've got some vintage VHS gold teed up and ready to go. Watch old Mossy Oak hunting videos with the original crew.

Big Game, Deer, Video, Mossy Oak Companions

BUILT: The Nosler Story

John A. Nosler revolutionized the bullet-making business in 1948 with his now infamous Partition bullet. Here's the story of how a frustrated and creative hunter and his company came to be icons in the hunting industry.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Gear

5 Questions Answered to Help Develop a Scrape Hunting Strategy

When it comes to hunting mature bucks, understanding and utilizing scrapes can be a game-changer.

Deer, How-To

How to Prepare for Your Child’s First Deer Hunt

The big question is, will you and your child be prepared for the hunt? The question seems simple enough, but countless hunters fail to consider the monumental task of taking their child to the woods for their first deer hunt.

Deer, Mossy Oak Kids

Ecology and Management of Post Oak for Wildlife Habitat

Post oak has several unique characteristics that make it an important species for acorn production, especially on shallow soils that are unfavorable for other oaks.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

Whitetail Scouting Tips for October

Understanding how bucks move during this transitional period, interpreting fresh signs, and strategically using trail cameras can help hunters find the perfect spot.

Deer, Video

October Whitetail Hotspots

Whether you’re hunting on agricultural land, thick timber, or wide-open fields, understanding how terrain, food sources, and hunting pressure influence deer movement is essential to find the best hunting locations.

Deer

How to Hunt 20 Acres or Less

Most hunters have access to smaller pieces of land rather than big sprawling acreage. And they can be just as successful with some creative planning and strategizing.

Deer

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