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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

What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do

Chris Kirby is the president of Quaker Boy Calls, produces the Mossy Oak Turkey Thugs calls and has won the World Turkey Calling Championship. As a youngster, Chris trailed along behind his dad, Dick Kirby, who started Quaker Boy Calls, when they hunted. He never remembers a spring when he wasn’t in turkey woods. From the beginning of turkey season in Florida until the end of turkey season in New York, Chris will be wearing

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak, Firearm

Will Primos Tells How To Hunt Turkeys That Don’t Talk

Often in seminars I'm asked, “I know the place where I hunt has turkeys. I see them out in the fields, and I see them in the woods. But during spring gobbling season, those turkeys don’t talk. Why are turkeys not gobbling in the spring, and how do you hunt turkeys that don’t gobble?”

Big Game, Turkey

NWTF Announces "Rise and Fly" - A Campaign To Save the Hunting Way of Life

The National Wild Turkey Federation's new membership campaign, Rise And Fly, launched in front of an energized crowd at the Thursday Night Welcome Party during the NWTF 40th annual National Convention and Sport Show. The campaign challenges NWTF members and hunters to gift a membership to someone special or to challenge a friend or family member to join the NWTF online at NWTF.org/RiseAndFly.

Big Game, Turkey, News

The Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift – Camo Engagement Rings & Wedding Rings

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner we wanted to remind the guys out there about our Mossy Oak Camo Engagement Rings that are sure to put a smile on your sweethearts face. These official camo engagement rings are made right here in the USA by some of the most skilled jewelers on the planet. The abundant selection of camo engagement rings are available in full, half and quarter sizes with the option to also

News, Mossy Oak

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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

How To Catch Spring Shellcrackers

As far as panfish go, shellcrackers, formally known as redear sunfish and colloquially know as Chinquapins in some parts, often fly under the radar behind crappie and bluegills.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Saving the Gizzard Stones

Looking for a unique way to save the memories of your bird? Start saving the gizzard stones for a colorful way to collect more trophies from your bird each spring.

Turkey, How-To

Crappie Tactics: Insight from Pro Angler Whitey Outlaw

We talk to Whitey Outlaw, a retired professional angler who spent 42 years on the crappie tournament circuit. He’s got as good of advice as you’ll ever hear.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Redbud Jelly and Foraging for Redbuds

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

Black Crappie vs White Crappie

A lot of anglers lump the black crappie and the white crappie together as one species, but knowing the differences can help you catch more fish.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Crappie Fish Tacos

When the crappie are biting, fry them up for a fresh and flavorful taco night.

Fishing, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

How to Make a Wingbone Call

Wingbone calls are one of the coolest ways to remember a hunt and honor a turkey, and all in all you can get one done with about 2-3 hours of work (with some waiting in between.)

Turkey, How-To, Video

Foraging for Dandelions

Foraging for dandelions and want to know where to find them? Read Dr. Brooks Tiller's blog post at Mossy Oak and learn all about dandelion harvesting today!

How-To, Wild Game Recipes, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Ingredient Wild

Morel Mushrooms Foraging

Morel mushrooms are the ultimate find in the spring woods. Here's advice on how to find them.

Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Companions, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Ingredient Wild, Nativ Nurseries

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