A Closer Look at the Wild Turkey Some parts of a turkey’s anatomy—beaks, feet, legs and yes, the coveted spurs, are worthy of a closer look at how they function in the species’ survival. Read More Turkey, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers
Yelp & Gobble Inc. by Brent Rogers, a Review for Bottomland Book Club Mossy Oak friend Brent Rogers recently wrote a book on the history and importance of commercial turkey call makers. Read More Turkey, Bottomland Book Club
How to Make a Tube Call for Turkey Hunting For those who want to make their own tube calls, I recommend starting with the bamboo, 35mm film tubes, small plastic Tylenol bottles, PVC tubing etc. There is little to no expense with these – no shop equipment required –and very little expense for glue and latex. Read More Turkey, How-To
The History of Tube-Type Turkey Calls In the mid-1970’s, Dick Kirby founded Quaker Boy Calls. One of their calls was made from the Memphis Snuff Company half-ounce cans to make their commercially produced snuff can turkey calls. (I am fortunate to have one, and its green logo paper label is still in excellent shape.) Read More Turkey, Mossy Oak Companions
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.” Read More Turkey, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers
"Instant Old Friends" of 30 Years: The History of Companions Companions. It’s a word that evokes an old buddy helping you drag out a deer, a good dog acting as your shadow, a cold drink on the front porch with your loved ones. Read More Turkey, Fishing, Small Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Conservation, News, Mossy Oak
Mossy Oak Booth Schedule of Events at the 2024 NWTF Convention The NWTF Convention kicks off turkey season every year the right way. Come hang out in the Mossy Oak booth this year, Booth #701. Watch Now Turkey, Video, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Companions, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers
Turkey Decoys: Pros and Cons Today, there are so many styles of turkey decoys it can be difficult to choose. Here's a look at the different types of turkey decoys and the pros and cons of each. Read More Turkey, Gear, How-To
19 Shed Hunting Strategies Shed hunting offers many strategic rewards to gamekeepers, giving you lots of valuable information about which bucks survived the season and where they were in late winter when the antlers dropped. Read More Big Game, Deer
Make Your Own Custom Turkey Calls The lull between winter hunting seasons and Spring gobbler provide an ideal time to outfit yourself with you own custom turkey calls before the season starts. Read More Turkey, How-To
Fire: Understanding Nature’s Oldest Management Tool During the last century, controlled burns have been steadily suppressed due to changing public perception of fire, which diminished the quality of habitat for many game species. Read More Turkey, Deer, Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties
Mossy Oak and Huk Partner for New Fishing Pattern: Stormwater Mossy Oak Fishing and Huk have partnered to bring to life a pattern that represents what every fisherman respects: stormy waters. Read More Fishing, Gear, Mossy Oak Fishing
Texas Spicy Wild Boar Pork Belly Burnt Ends The Texas Spicy Wild Boar Pork Belly Burnt Ends produces an explosive amount of flavor. Read More Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery
Comprehensive Guide to Trapping Coyotes There’s no better way to efficiently reduce coyote numbers than trapping. But catching coyotes won’t come easy. Read More Predator, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers
Greens Run Grunt Calls by Mossy Oak Prostaffer Mark Six Our gearhead friend Bill Gabbard gives us an amazing review and background history for longtime Mossy Oak Prostaffer Mark Six’s grunt calls from his company, Greens Run Calls. Read More Deer
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