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Solving Tough Turkey Taking Problems

Matt Morrett represents Zink Wild Game Calls, Avian X decoys and the Plano Company. He has been a Mossy Oak Pro most of his life. After winning his first World Turkey Calling Championship when he was 16-years old, he has stacked-up turkey calling championships higher than he is tall. During turkey season, he probably sleeps in Mossy Oak camo, so he can jump out of the bed before first light and get out into the

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak

Gamehide® ElimiTick™ Available in Mossy Oak® Obsession®

Gamehide’s proven ElimiTick Five Pocket Pant ($79.95) and Long Sleeve Tech Shirt ($49.95) are now available in the popular Mossy Oak Obsession camo. Mossy Oak is the official camo of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF). A favorite of spring turkey hunters, Mossy Oak Obsession blends in perfectly with the spring woods.

Mossy Oak Obsession, Gear, Mossy Oak

Mossy Oak ProStaffer Mailhiot Named NWTF Mentor of the Year

Philip Mailhiot of Westminster, Mass., in recognition of his dedication to preserving our hunting heritage, received the inaugural Mentor of the Year Award at the 40th annual NWTF Convention and Sport Show.

News, Mossy Oak

Ronnie “Cuz” Strickland on the Different Types of Eastern Wild Turkeys

In my own mind, there are several different types of eastern wild turkeys. I know the turkeys in Missouri are eastern wild turkeys, but they gobble so loud and so much that believing they have turbo chargers on their chests is easy. So, I classify them as a different species of eastern wild turkey in my mind than some of the other eastern gobblers. Turkeys in New York also gobble pretty good, but they seem

Big Game, Turkey

Ronnie “Cuz” Strickland’s Favorite Turkey to Hunt – Merriam’s Gobblers

I like Merriam’s gobblers, because those birds like to talk. If they can hear you, the Merriam’s gobbler won’t hesitate to come to you from a mile away. If a Merriam’s gobbler answers my calling, over the years, I've learned to sit down and eat a candy bar. By the time I’m finished with that candy bar, the gobbler will be right in front of me. I think one of the reasons that the Merriam’s

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak

If You Want to See More Wild Turkeys

Most wildlife species require the “F+W+C+S Formula” (Food, Water, Cover, and Sanctuary) functioning in an area for them to take up residence. For wild turkeys it’s a little more involved than that. Turkeys need each element listed, but they are a bit more persnickety, everything needs to be just right for turkeys to take up residence in your hunting area. There are also a couple things you MUST NOT have for turkeys to be found

Big Game, Turkey, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Mossy Oak Congratulates ProStaffers for Top Finishes at NWTF Grand National Calling Contest

Mossy Oak, the official camo of the NWTF, congratulates ProStaffers Billy Yargus, Scott Ellis, Matt Van Cise and Jesse Martin for their top finishes in the 2016 NWTF Grand National Turkey Calling Contest.

News, Mossy Oak

New Zealand Gobblers - Rio Grandes Imported from the U.S.

We had heard that a lot of turkeys were in New Zealand, but not very many people hunted them. We also learned that these turkeys were originally Rio Grande gobblers that had been imported from the U.S. However, they were blondish-white color phase turkeys. I don’t know how that turkey phase got mixed-up with Rio Grande turkeys, but they did.

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak

The Gould’s Turkey in Mexico and the Ocellated Turkey in Central America

For me, the Gould’s turkey is much like a Merriam’s turkey. My first trip to Mexico was many, many years ago. Back then, we couldn’t take a gun across the Mexican border. The guide service we were going to hunt with said, “Don’t worry about your gun. I've got you covered. I've got a gun you can use. I’ll meet you at the border and help you get across the border.” Back in those days,

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak, Firearm

Cuz on Hunting the Different Subspecies of Wild Turkeys

Most of us want to hunt a turkey we've never hunted before in a place we've never been. Ronnie “Cuz” Strickland, vice president for media, TV and video productions for Mossy Oak, has hunted all the subspecies of wild turkey in the United States and two other countries. This week Mr. Cuz will tell us the differences in hunting each of the different types of gobblers.

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak

When You Think a Turkey Hunting Tactic Won’t Work – It May

Turkey hunting in the spring is not only my passion, it’s also my job. Each spring, I hunt with outdoor writers, store owners, dealers and distributors who buy and sell Quaker Boy Calls. One of the best ways to sell turkey calls is to call up the turkey with the calls we make at Quaker Boy for the people who sell our calls, or, for the outdoor writers and TV hosts who write about and

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak, Firearm

Polar Bear Coolers Now Available at Sportsman’s Warehouse

Polar Bear Coolers, makers of high quality performance, soft coolers for over 10 years, can now be found at Sportsman’s Warehouse stores and at www.sportsmanswarehouse.com. Polar Bear Coolers, makers of high quality performance, soft coolers for over 10 years, recently announced the all-new Polar Bear EC (Extreme Chill) line. The patent-pending, closed-cell foam design allows the Polar Bear EC to keep things colder longer than ever before. It also offers a dynamic new structure and

Gear, Mossy Oak

What To Do When A Critter Spooks the Turkey

You can do everything right, and the turkey is doing everything he’s supposed to do. He’s coming to you, you’ve got your shotgun on your shoulder, and your cheek is against the stock. You know within less than a minute you'll be squeezing the trigger on your shotgun. Then, a fox, a raccoon, a coyote, a cow, a dog, a horse, a goat or another hunter walks between you and that gobbler and spooks your

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak, Firearm

Cabela’s 10-Point™ Apparel Keeps You Warm, Dry and Concealed in Break-Up Country®

Cabela’s 10-Point gear offers hunters a waterproof, warm, quiet and comfortable product at an affordable price, and it is offered in the new Mossy Oak® Break-Up Country pattern. Using dramatically larger limbs, leaves, bark, branches and other digitally enhanced natural elements, Break-Up Country annihilates your outline and fuses you with the terrain like no pattern that has come before it – at any distance, anywhere across the country.

Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Gear, Mossy Oak

6 Ways Wildflowers Play a Vital Role in Wildlife Management

Wildflowers are quickly becoming the new in-thing for land and wildlife management, and for good reason. Here are six reasons you should incorporate them onto your own slice of heaven or backyard.

Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

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The Evolution of Turkey Hunting

Turkey hunting has changed as much as it has stayed the same. Here we look at the evolution of camo, guns, ammo, calls, and more.

Turkey

Ways to Improve Fawn and Poult Survival

May marks the peak of fawning and poult hatching season, making it a crucial time for wildlife survival. As hunters and conservationists, we play a vital role in ensuring the next generation of whitetail deer and wild turkeys thrive.

Deer, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

The Booming Birds of Spring: The Prairie Chicken

One of conservation’s many canaries in a coal mine, the prairie chicken was once a dominant sound of spring for many who are now chalking up calls for the upcoming turkey season.

Small Game, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

How to Call in a Hung Up Turkey

Even the most seasoned hunters encounter the frustration of a 'hung up' gobbler, a bird that remains tantalizingly close yet refuses to approach.

Turkey, How-To

Catching Bass During Shad Spawning Season

Every bass angler in the country looks forward to the annual spawning rituals of their favorite black bass species. It’s shallow water fishing at it’s most challenging and often most rewarding.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Soil Sampling How-to Guide

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.

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

Wild Turkey Breast Recipe with Morel Mushrooms

Check out Mossy Oak's wild turkey breast recipe with morel mushrooms. Read our blog and learn how to make a wonderful meal without overcooking the meat!

Turkey, Wild Game Recipes, Firearm

Growing Big Bass Quick

A little bit of effort and care into your pond can result in some big bass in just a few years!

Fishing, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Fishing, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

Mossy Oak's Fox Haas Kills Turkey at 94 Years Old

Mossy Oak patriarch Mr. Fox Haas killed a wild turkey at 94 years old from a golf cart blind custom built by his grandson. Here's the story.

Turkey, Deer, Waterfowl, News, Video, Mossy Oak Companions, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Wild Turkey Mating Behavior: Courtship, Breeding, and Reproductive Insights

Courtship displays, gobbling behavior, clutch genetics, paternity insights, and more are discussed in this article as advised by Dr. Mike Chamberlain.

Turkey, Conservation

2025's Best Turkey Hunting Gear

Here's a snapshot of some of our favorite items; they're a mix of brand new to the market and classic items that continue to impress us year after year.

Turkey, Gear

Turkey Brine and Smoke Recipe For Lunch Meat

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

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

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