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Mossy Oak Celebrates Prostaff and Friends' Wins & Awards at NWTF

Mossy Oak wants to congratulate our talented Prostaffers and friends who competed and placed in NWTF's various calling competitions, as well as winning some prestigious awards.

Turkey, News

The Best New Turkey Hunting Gear from the 2024 NWTF Convention

Jessi Cole The 2024 NWTF Convention broke attendance records; it was pretty packed all three days. The amount of booths at the show felt infinite, and there were a lot of products and brands to wade through. I've taken the liberty of giving you the highlights, like you were there at the show, too. These are some of the most talked about products, booths, and products-not-yet-released that were introduced at the show. A Quick Rundown

Turkey, Gear

Species Profile: Eastern Wild Turkey

Eastern wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) are the most abundant and widespread of the four races commonly occurring in the U.S.

Turkey

Turkey Hunting Gear & Equipment for Beginners

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.

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.

Turkey, Bottomland Book Club

Michael Waddell Turkey Calling & Tube 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.)

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.”

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.

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.

Turkey, Video, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Companions, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Turkey Decoys for Hunting

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.

Turkey, Gear, How-To

Antler Shed Hunting Tips

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.

Big Game, Deer

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.

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.

Fishing, Gear, Mossy Oak Fishing

Pork Belly Burnt Ends - Spicy Bacon Recipe

The Texas Spicy Wild Boar Pork Belly Burnt Ends produces an explosive amount of flavor.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

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.

Deer

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Bacon Wrapped Venison Bites Recipe

These smoked venison bites are full of mouth-watering flavor and are great to serve as an appetizer or to use as a complete meal itself.

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

Understanding the Winter Severity Index

Winter can be a challenging time for whitetail, but the Winter Severity Index can help land managers and researchers prepare. Learn more from Mossy Oak.

Deer, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

Mossy Oak's 2025 Christmas Guide for Hunters

When you've got hunters and anglers to buy gifts for, you're always going to win when it comes to getting them something they can use outside.

Turkey, Fishing, Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Predator, Gear

Finding and Hunting Late Season Bucks: Three Proven Plans

Browse our blog for the best late-season deer and buck hunting tips. Check out three proven go-to tactics from Mossy Oak for a successful whitetail hunt!

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Bow, Firearm

Can Logging and Whitetail Habitat Management Co-Exist?

We talked to two forest experts on how logging complements forest management and whether or not thoughtful logging practices make a negative difference in the life of a whitetail deer.

Deer, Conservation, Land Management

Using Cold Weather for Prime Hunting Opportunities

Deer, predators, and small game all respond to cold weather in predictable ways, and a clever hunter can use those patterns to their advantage.

Small Game, Deer, Predator, How-To

Venison Double Cheeseburger

Yes, you’re seeing double. Double up your venison patties for this stackable burger with special sauce. Keep the napkins handy.

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

Genetic Projects Advance Wildlife Management

In the course of the last few years, there have been groundbreaking projects taking off across the country inviting hunters who harvest waterfowl or wild turkeys to register and participate in genetic research.

Waterfowl, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

How to Make Rattling Deer Antlers

Author Brodie Swisher breaks down how he turned some of the sun-bleached mounts or smaller antlers hiding out in the garage into functional tools.

Deer, How-To

How To Adapt To Post-Rut Hunting

The post-rut can be an excellent time to find a mature buck, still on his feet and ready for action.

Deer, How-To

Strategies For Hunting the "Second Rut"

Often, the first to mid-December, white-tailed does, and bucks go into what many hunters refer to as the second rut. Some hunters do not like to use the term second rut to describe the re-occurring breeding activities that occur during this time because the rutting activity is far different from that of the primary rut.

Deer, How-To

3 Ways To Know The Rut Is On

Because the rut can fluctuate due to different regions, weather, and much more, it becomes challenging to predict precisely when the rut will occur in a location. Here are three ways hunters can identify that the rut is in full swing.

Deer

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