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How to Stay Warm in a Tent: Cold Camping Masterclass

Can you stay warm in a tent if the weather is extreme? These tips from Mossy Oak can prepare you for the extreme sport of winter camping.

Camping, How-To

Missing a Monster Canadian Whitetail and What Happened Next

This Saskatchewan whitetail hunt helped Mary realize why sharing the highs and lows is important to the sport of hunting.

Deer, Video

Lessons Learned Hunting Afield

There are many things that come together to form a good hunter, and I hope that one day I can continue to pass on many of the lessons I learned in the woods with my dad.

Deer, Turkey, Bow

Wildlife’s Winter Survival Guide

It depends upon whether we’re talking about mammals, birds or reptiles, but different species have unique ways of surviving this icy, cold, snow-covered period. Whether it’s migration, hibernation, brumation, or torpor, animals of all kinds have adapted ways of enduring winter.

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Fishing, Predator, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

The Naming of the Waterfowl Species

Did you ever wonder how some waterfowl species got their names? It is fairly easy to see how the black duck, redhead, pintail and green-winged teal got their common names. For others it is not so obvious, and sometimes it is quite interesting.

Waterfowl

Duck Hunting Literature: History of the Grand Prairie

The following is an excerpt from the book “The Grand Prairie: A History of Duck Hunting’s Hallowed Ground” detailing the early days of green timber duck hunting in Arkansas’s famed Stuttgart region.

Waterfowl, Shadow Grass Habitat

17 Clever Car Camping Hacks: Prep, Pack and Survive

Do you want to spend less on lodging and more time outdoors? Car camping is the answer, and these tips from Mossy Oak can make it happen.

Camping

Mossy Oak's Top 21 Articles of 2021

We've compiled some of your favorite Mossy Oak articles from 2021. Our Top 21 of 2021 features a variety of deer hunting, duck hunting, fishing, wildlife conservation and wild game care, preparation and recipes.

Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Fishing, Conservation, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Fishing, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

Late Season Muzzleloader Tactics for Deer

If you are hunting in a state that allows hunting with a muzzleloader during the late season, I encourage you to try to end the year with a bang, followed by a white puff of smoke from the end of your barrel.

Deer, Firearm

Best Old Duck Hunting Guns That Get the Job Done

These are just a few of the great old shotguns still being found in duck blinds and goose pits around the country. Each of them has a story to tell that is certainly worth a listen.

Waterfowl, Firearm

Huldah Neal, America’s First Female Conservation Officer

The first female conservation officer in United States history, Huldah Neal, is a very recent addition, inducted posthumously, to the Michigan Environmental Hall of Fame.

Conservation, News

Gutless Method for Field Dressing Elk

There is a “cleaner” way to dress large game in the field. Learn more about the gutless method for field dressing elk, moose and other large game animals.

Big Game, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

The Sportsmanship Primer for Public Land and Water

When everyone is flying the unqualified flag of sportsmanship, these astounding conservation set-asides of the American wildlife trust can only continue to bless us all with rejuvenation, excitement and new friendships.

Waterfowl, Fishing, How-To

Florida Governor Recommends $53.55 Million in State Conservation Initiatives for 2022-’23

Ron DeSantis’s Freedom First budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 reaffirms the Republican Governor’s commitment to the high-priority of Florida conservation.

Conservation, News

Wild Turkey Drive: Christmas 1943: Bottomland Book Club

Turkey hunting literature is among the best outdoors literature of all time.

Bottomland Book Club, Turkey, News

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How to Film Your Own Turkey Hunt This Spring

Here’s the truth - filming your own hunt won’t be easy. You don’t have to have the fanciest gear, but you’ve got to be efficient, mobile, and smart with your setup so you don’t sacrifice the hunt for the footage.

Turkey

5 Steps to Better Sleep While Truck or Tent Camping for Turkey Season

If you’ve been on the move hunting different states and sleeping in your truck this turkey season, you’ll be looking for ways to make it a bit more comfortable. Here’s some ideas.

Turkey

Hot Honey Salmon Mac and Cheese

This dish combines the best of both worlds: sweet and spicy salmon bites nestled on a creamy, malty mac n' cheese, all topped with a delightful crunch.

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

Understanding Wild Turkey Hatch Times

This article will discuss early versus late hatches—renesting and flock social dynamics, habitat and seasonal influences that impact survival rates in late hatched poults.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Pig Problem Solutions: How to Deal with Trap-Shy Hogs

Feral hog overpopulation continues to be a problem throughout areas of the United States. Learn how to handle this invasive and destructive species.

Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Firearm

Foraging for Redbuds and Redbud Jelly Recipe

Redbuds make for an easy forage and some great-tasting jelly. Our friend Beka Garris gives us her jelly recipe and tips!

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Nativ Nurseries

What's Going on with TSS: An Interview with Apex Ammunition Founders

Jared Lewis and Jason Lonsberry, founders of Apex Ammunition, sit down with us to tell us their personal experience with both sourcing and selling TSS in today's uncertainty.

Turkey

How to Kill a Gobbler Without a Single Yelp: Silent Turkey Hunting Strategies

By the time midseason rolls around, especially on public land, gobblers have heard it all. Yelps, cutts, and aggressive calling have educated them. When this happens, the hunters who adapt are the ones still punching tags.

Turkey

How to Float Fish a River Effectively

The experience of floating down a scenic river offers an unequalled fishing experience. Each new turn in the river brings a whole new scenario, each bend holds the promise of that secret honey hole loaded with fish.

Fishing

Smoked Wild Turkey Recipe

We're always looking for new ways to eat a wild turkey; smoking them is always a great and flavorful option.

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

Mossy Oak Mother's Day Gift Guide for Hunters

If your wife or mother or any mother in your life loves to hunt and fish, this gift guide is a great place to start when you're looking for a Mother's Day gift.

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

Afternoon Turkey Hunting: Closing the Deal on Afternoon Turkey Hunts

Mossy Oak Prostaffer Donald Jarrett talks the fickle nature of turkeys and when to stick it out for a far off bird that’s having trouble making up his mind on whether or not to come your way.

Turkey

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