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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

Ed Wall: The Photographer Behind the Mossy Oak Drake Mallard Shirt

The newest in the line of Mossy Oak Companions embroidered wildlife shirts, the Drake Mallard Shirt, was designed using one of Ed Wall's photographs of a mallard landing on the water.

Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Companions

Wildlife Artist Profile: Ryan Kirby

Ryan Kirby, wildlife artist hailing from Boone, North Carolina, says “I’ve always approached my paintings like the first time you see a turkey come out on the hillside, strutting into focus. You’re not looking at the squirrel 20 yards to the right—you’re laser-focused on him.”

Turkey, Deer, Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Bottomland

How to Effectively Fish Winter Spoons

A jigging spoon is made from molded lead and it’s shape is symmetrical on both sides. Jigging spoons are heavy, being of solid lead, and are designed to be fished vertically, although there are other applications as well.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Alaska Duck Hunting for Sea Ducks

Story and photography by Mossy Oak's talented photographer Rob Kinney The Alexander Archipelago is a 300-hundred-mile-long chain of islands lying off the southeastern coast of Alaska. Amidst the dense evergreen forests and rapid tides of the fjords you’ll find some of the most wild and most beautiful duck hunting you can imagine. Thousands of miles away from home, new friends become “instant old friends” around the shared bond of waterfowl. My favorite trips almost always

Waterfowl, Bucket List Trips

Charles Grubbs: Duck Call Pioneer

Charles Grubbs is arguably one the earliest pioneers of modern duck calls.

Waterfowl

Wild Boar Bacon and Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

If you're looking for a creative wild boar recipe, here's a new take on the salty-and-sweet combo.

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

Food for Deer - Whitetail Cold Weather Plots

Gamekeepers who have taken a few extra steps in preparation for the hard times of the post rut and tough, cold winters have seen the benefits that improving body condition can have on antler growth the following year.

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

Tom Turpin - Duck Call Makers

If there was ever a Duck Call Maker’s Hall of Fame, Tom Turpin from Memphis, Tennessee would be in the first induction class.

Waterfowl

The History of the Legendary Bayou Meto WMA

The crown jewel of the nearly 50 publicly accessible green tree reservoir hunting area is the famed George H. Dunklin, Jr. Bayou Meto Wildlife Management Area (WMA) south of Stuttgart.

Waterfowl, Land Management

Wild Boar Bacon Grilled Cheese and Tomato Bisque Recipe

Using wild game in your normal everyday dishes elevates everything to a different level; plus, you know exactly where the bacon you're eating came from. Here's a simple wild hog recipe that will make everyone in your household happy.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Coyote and Predator Hunting in the Snow

When a predator caller understands the habits and movements of the elusive coyote in the snow-covered terrain, they can often enhance their skills and contribute to season-long success as a predator caller.

Predator, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Wild Turkeys in Winter - Where Do They Go?

Many hunters get focused on spring, but winter and how wild turkeys get through it really matters.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Coot Decoy - Confidence Decoys for Ducks

In the world of wanting ultra realistic decoys that encompass fully flocked, flocked heads and swiveling head decoys there is little talk of coot decoys.

Waterfowl

Late Season Duck Calling Tips and Techniques

Here are a few late season calling tips that might help you bag your limit.

Waterfowl, How-To

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How to Harvest Chicory and Make Chicory Coffee

Here we learn how to forage for chicory and in turn grind the roots and make wild chicory coffee, a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional coffee.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Ingredient Wild

Farm Pond Chemistry and Habitat Improvement

Chris Bridges Rural communities throughout the country are blessed with abundant opportunities for fishing in small lakes and farm ponds. Despite the great fishing and hunting experiences that these waterbodies provide, farm ponds may be one of the most overlooked landscape features when it comes to monitoring and planning for effective habitat stewardship. However, by understanding the basic chemical and biological functions of these unique ecosystems, fish habitat can be improved and we can improve

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Understanding Deer Antler Growth

Learn about the various stages of whitetail antler growth and more from the experts at Mossy Oak.

Conservation, Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

Count Your Deer Herd Using a Trail Camera

How to use trail cameras to conduct a fairly reliable population index of your deer herd.

Deer, Land Management

Understanding Whitetail Deer Nutrition in Summer

To understand the importance of summer forage to deer, it’s essential to understand their basic nutritional needs and requirements. Learn more from Mossy Oak.

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

Deli-Style Smoked Wild Turkey Sandwich

Creating a deli-style sandwich out of wild turkey breasts is a game changer.

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

How to Organize Your Deer Property for Quiet Access and Close Encounters

A property can have the best habitat in the county, but if every hunt involves spooking deer on the way in or educating them on the way out, it’s not really hunting; it’s just bumping deer around the property.

Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Bladed Jig Versus a Spinnerbait

Most bass anglers carry both bass baits. Many anglers have a problem knowing when to throw one over the other.

Fishing

Summer Bank Bass Fishing Tactics for Anglers Without a Boat

Some of the best summer bass fishing I’ve ever had came from places where I never backed a trailer into the water.

Fishing

Hunting with Cameras: Learning Wildlife Photography

The pursuit of quality images with a camera is an exciting art and craft, and to successfully photograph elusive wildlife subjects requires a focused hunter’s skillset.

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

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

Plant Micronutrients for Soil and Crop

Micronutrients are essential for wildlife and plants. Learn about the different types of vital micronutrients and how to provide them to plants.

Conservation, Deer, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries, BioLogic

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