3 Tactical Strategies to Outsmart 'Hung Up' Gobblers in Turkey Hunting Even the most seasoned hunters encounter the frustration of a 'hung up' gobbler, a bird that remains tantalizingly close yet refuses to approach. Read More Turkey, How-To
Mossy Oak's 2024 Turkey Gear Recommendations We've put together a list of turkey-centered products that impress us this year. There's some great gear on this list that's likely to inspire a new purchase for your turkey season. Knight and Hale Run 'N Gun 200 in Greenleaf $99.00 This expertly designed vest has a 10 point adjustment system to get it the perfect fit and it weighs in at a low 1.5 pounds by itself. Plus the Knight and Hale team really Read More Turkey, Gear
How to Fish a Floating Worm Floating worm fishing is an old strategy, but it's still a deadly tactic for largemouth bass in shallow water. Read More Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing
Tenth Legion: Bottomland Book Club Long considered the greatest book on turkey hunting, my recommendation is merely one amongst a score of tributes for this turkey hunting manifesto. Read More Turkey, Bottomland Book Club
Fox Haas's History with the Wild Turkey Toxey Haas on his dad Fox Haas's life-long obsession with the wild turkey. Interviewed by Jessi Cole on March 9, 2023. Jessi Cole: Your dad is, to put it mildly, held in high regard in the turkey hunting community. A lot of people, though, don’t know his full story. And it’s a great one. Let’s start with this: When did your dad kill his first turkey? Toxey Haas: He killed his first wild turkey in Watch Now Turkey, Conservation, Land Management, News, Video, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers
Cuz Strickland's Story of His Hunt with Tom Kelly This is another one of those hunts that you remember for a lifetime. I was hunting with legendary outdoor writer Tom Kelly, who wrote for “Sports Afield Magazine” for many years and produced some of the finest turkey-hunting literature ever written. His books are probably in the library of almost every serious turkey hunter. Tom is one of those rare people with the gift of storytelling and is one of my hunting heroes. Tom and Read More Turkey, Big Game, Mossy Oak
Is the 20-Gauge the Perfect Turkey Gun? Read on for a look at why the 20-gauge shotgun has grown to be a new favorite among turkey hunters across the country each spring. Read More Turkey, Gear, Firearm
Overcoming Early Turkey Season Obstacles The early season provides some unique challenges to the turkey hunter, like cold weather, little to no foliage, and henned up gobblers. Read More Turkey, How-To
Spring Assessment of Native Warm Season Grasses As spring progresses and soil temperatures increase, many of the native grassland plantings that we have been working on over the past several years are starting to show signs of life. Read More Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries
The Earliest Known Diaphragm Calls "With turkey hunting having deep roots in several locations across the country, we will likely never know where the diaphragm call got its start. I've heard many accounts of locals in different regions inventing the simple device we know today as the diaphragm call." Read More Turkey
Deli-Style Smoked Wild Turkey Sandwich Creating a deli-style sandwich out of wild turkey breasts is a game changer. Read More Turkey, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery
Reviving Small Game Hunting: A Closer Look at its Decline and Potential Resurgence Many hunters, including myself, experienced small game hunting, such as rabbit or squirrel hunting, as their first hunting experience. Watch Now Small Game, Video
Evening Turkey Hunting: Sunset Success While morning turkey hunts are a beloved tradition for many hunters, there's a unique thrill to be found in pursuing these elusive birds during the last hours of the day as the sun sets on the horizon. Read More Turkey, How-To
How to Hunt New England Turkeys Traveling farther north though on the interstates of 95, 91, and 93 will take you deep into the Eastern wild turkey’s wild country of New England. Read More Turkey, How-To
Soil Sampling for Successful Food Plots and Wildlife Plantings If we want to grow wildlife crops that grow as well as row crops like corn and soybeans, then habitat managers should pay attention to soil sampling and fertilizing according to lab results. Read More Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries, BioLogic
Dave Owens Turkey Calling Series: Comprehensive Sequences and Strategic Tips Dave Owens from Pinhoti Project is a great friends of ours. But most importantly, he's a GREAT turkey caller and hunter. Watch Now Turkey, Fishing, How-To, Video
From the Archives: Turkey for Tots by Fox Haas Fox Haas's article from the 2002 edition of "Hunting the Country" magazine details Toxey's first turkey and the best way to create a lifetime hunting partner out of your young kids. Read More Turkey, How-To, Mossy Oak Companions
Mossy Oak Wild Turkey Stamp Funds Osceola Hen and Poult Research Enthusiastic and caring turkey hunters have contributed to research and conservation projects around the country through Gamekeeper Grants. Read More Turkey, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers
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. Read More Turkey, Conservation, Land Management, News, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers
Mossy Oak Classics: Iconic Turkey Hunts from the Archive We're releasing some of the best old-school turkey hunting videos from the vault! Watch Now Turkey, Video, Mossy Oak Companions
Strategies on Dealing with Wind When Fishing There are a few tricks of the trade that can help you make the best of that spring front and even be quite successful. Read More Fishing
Fish Square Bill Crankbaits in the Spring Over the years, square bills have been responsible for winning loads of tournaments along with a bunch of world championships. Read More Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing
The Run and Gun Approach to Turkey Hunting The run and gun strategy is a popular one and can be a hugely effective one. Read More Turkey, How-To
The Advantages of Hunting Daytime Turkeys Hunting “up in the day” is not only productive, but sometimes has its advantages. Read More Turkey
Spring Scouting For Whitetail Deer: Spring's Role in Fall's Success One of the most consistent observations made by seasoned whitetail hunters is the pivotal role that spring scouting plays in shaping the success of the next hunting season. Read More Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers
Long Line Trolling for Crappie Long line trolling for crappie is an effective tactic that excels during the pre-pawn, spawning, and post-spawn seasons when crappie are in transition from one area to the next. Written by Phillip Gentry Long line trolling is an effective crappie fishing tactic for most of the year but really shines during the pre-spawn and post spawn seasons from late February through the early part of summer before crappie go deep. Long line trolling is a Watch Now Fishing, How-To, Video, Mossy Oak Fishing
Chris Kirby on Strategizing Around Fighting Gobblers Having two gobblers fight over you is a pretty great feeling. But here's how you should be prepared for the situation. Read More Turkey, Big Game, Mossy Oak