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How ProStaffer Perry Peterson Handles a Turkey Duo Behind Him

I was caught between three turkeys. The gobbler with the hens in the middle of the field was about 150-yards away from me. The gobblers behind me were almost strutting in my lap. These two turkeys hadn’t gobbled that morning, so we had no clue these two birds were in the stand of timber right behind us.

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak Obsession, Mossy Oak, Firearm

Taking “Let Him Walk” to the Next Level

After years of very selective buck harvest, supplemental feeding, and an intense food plot program, I have grown a true southern giant. While we have been growing and killing above average deer for a long time (for the area), this particular buck was a “man among men.”

Big Game, Deer, Land Management, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Bow

The Creation of Food Plots Begins With a Goal

BioLogic, utilizing science and technological-advances in forage production, have created a line that offers the perfect combinations when it comes to a 100% effective food plot. In addition, a deer manager can go on the website, select his zone/region and the species being focused on and immediately find the correct products they need for their particular location; not to mention an easy-to-use soil testing guide.

Big Game, Deer, Land Management, BioLogic

A food plot farmer needs to understand that the fertilizer recommendations on the product’s package, on various websites or the BioLogic Planting Guide, is just a recommendation for the amount of (N) nitrogen, (P) phosphorus and (K) potassium that particular crop can use during a typical growing season under average conditions and a neutral pH. It IS NOT necessarily the fertilizer you should be using! You need to do a soil test to determine “your

Land Management, How-To

Perry Peterson and the Merriam’s Turkey

When the turkey reached a sandy road about 150- to 200-yards away, I toned down my calling by using a mouth diaphragm call. As soon as he heard my call, the bird gobbled and started coming down the road to pass right in front of the spot where I had chosen to set-up.

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak Obsession, Mossy Oak

Cogongrass: Enemy to Wildlife

The invasion of cogongrass has quickly replaced lack of frequent fire as the greatest threat to ecosystem health and land values in many Southeastern states. Fire, in fact, actually makes cogongrass a bigger threat to habitat by making easier for cogongrass to invade a forest, so this plant is one that landowners should not burn but eradicate with herbicides.

Big Game, Turkey, Conservation

Mossy Oak ProStaffer, Trey Teague, Inducted into Hall of Fame

Trey Teague, member of the Mossy Oak ProStaff and former football player for the University of Tennessee, was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. TSHF recognizes the positive attributes of inductees such as hard work, team work, dedication, focus and how these attributes are needed to achieve success in life. Using these champions as role models, TSHF works to inspire youth to follow in the paths of these great teams and athletes.

News, Mossy Oak

The Best Summer Food Plots

The choices are many. Picking the right plantings for your property is a daunting task, especially considering the hundreds of seed and seed combinations out there to choose from. Everything from plant characteristics to soil type to climate and location have to be taken into account in order to make sure the plots are the best for your particular needs.

Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Conservation, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

ProStaffer Perry Peterson Takes a Three-Bearded Turkey

Mossy Oak camo was the same color as the grass, and I was leaning up against a fence post, I was hoping I would be invisible. I had my shotgun on my knee and my cheek against the stock and was looking straight down the barrel at the bead.

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak, Firearm

ProStaffer Perry Peterson's Turkey Tales

The fall before this hunt we had seen a really-big turkey standing on a gravel road. We were almost positive that the longbeard had 2-inch spurs. We could see him strutting from the road every day and noticed he was staying in the same area where we had seen him in the fall. He went out strutting in the afternoon to encourage the last few hens available to come to him. We stayed away from

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak Obsession, Mossy Oak

Peragon Introduces First and Only Retractable Truck Bed Cover Available in Break-Up Infinity

Crafted from solid aluminum, the Peragon truck bed cover is fully retractable and quick-releases in seconds. They’re designed and manufactured to work harmoniously with your truck as if factory-installed, adding expanded capabilities like key-lock security to your truck bed without ever limiting what you can do with it.

News, Mossy Oak

Pond Management 101: Turning That Watering Hole Into a Thriving Ocean

Just like people, no two ponds are exactly alike, which means management is necessary in order for the pond to thrive. Everything from fertilization that will enhance food availability for fish, to adding stock, to harvesting measures that will both control weeds and maintain the ratio of predator versus prey, needs to be thought about in order to transform the pond into a bountiful place. Although ponds are complex ecological systems and require personal commitment

Conservation, BioLogic

Mossy Oak holding benefit auction for Bob Humphrey

Long-time outdoor writer and friend Bob Humphrey recently suffered a severe injury to his right eye. He has had two eye surgeries and is facing more in the future. This accident has not only left him with vision impairment, but with the burden of numerous bills. We are asking our friends to rally around Bob during this difficult time. The proceeds from this auction will go directly to help Bob.

News, Mossy Oak

Being a Mom to a bunch of outdoor minded knuckle-heads is a special calling, no doubt. The normal “Mom rules” on safety that go along with everyday life are magnified with hunting and fishing activities. They worry about the cold, the wet, the woods, the water, the guns the bows and arrows.

Mossy Oak

Mossy Oak: A Mom’s Perspective

Mrs. Evelyn Haas has always been an integral part in the Mossy Oak story, sewing the first facemasks and working in R&D (run and do). But her role in Mossy Oak’s foundation was and is so much bigger than that. As Toxey’s mother, she fostered his personality and love of the outdoors, giving him the freedom to be creative and uninhibited.

Mossy Oak Bottomland, Video, Mossy Oak

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Red Snapper: Tips and Tactics for an American Favorite

Bart K. Davis One of the most sought-after gamefish from the Carolinas to the Gulf, red snapper are experiencing a resurgence like few other species. Thanks to careful management and tighter harvest limits over the past two decades, populations have bounced back strong—and with that recovery has come a new golden age of snapper fishing. They truly are the American snapper. With their fiery red flanks and powerful strikes, red snapper are everything anglers want

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Fishing

Fishing the Emerald Coast: Destin’s Inshore and Offshore Action

Bart K. Davis Destin, Florida, isn’t called “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” for nothing. Tucked along the Emerald Coast in the Florida Panhandle, and with easy access to the Gulf of Mexico, this bustling beach town offers a year-round buffet of saltwater action. From sight-casting to redfish in skinny water to battling cobia just outside the pass, Destin is a dream destination for saltwater anglers. These tips and techniques will help you make the most

Fishing

Flounder Fever: Top Techniques for Catching Flatfish on the East Coast

Bart K. Davis If you’ve ever felt the unmistakable thump of a flounder strike on the end of your line, you know the thrill of targeting these delicious and elusive flatfish. Found along the entire Atlantic seaboard, flounder are a favorite target for inshore anglers. But landing these ambush predators consistently takes more than luck, something I learned growing up on the marshes and sounds of southeastern North Carolina. Fortunately, these tips and techniques will

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Fishing

Keep Those Shooting Skills Sharp by Whistle Pig Hunting

Mark Fike It is summer, but hunting season is not far off. Keep those shooting skills sharp and make a farmer or gardener happy by hunting whistle pigs! Whistle pigs, aka groundhogs, are a common sight along highways, in farm fields, and unfortunately in gardens and backyard flower beds. These varmints readily adapt to living in close proximity to humans and quickly learn when danger lurks nearby. Growing up in Virginia we always had a

Small Game, Predator, How-To, Firearm

Popular Calibers for Hunting Deer

What are the most popular calibers for whitetail deer, not the best caliber, not my favorites, but just popular? That should be easy. Just call all the ammunition manufacturers and ask them to list their top ten.

Deer, Firearm

Smoked Wild Turkey & Alabama BBQ Sauce Sandwich

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

Hot Honey Salmon Mac n' Cheese with Crispy Fried Onions

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

Classic Backyard Smoked Venison Brats

When I think of classic backyard cookouts, I think of throwing hamburgers, hot dogs, or brats on a grill for my family and friends.

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Mossy Oak, Ingredient Wild

Retriever Training: Steady to Shot and Flush

Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels Head Trainer Bill Gibson walks us through the importance of a steady dog in the field and how to train one up to be steady.

Waterfowl, Dogs, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels

Nosler Whitetail Country Ammo Review

The new bullet is an example of the innovation at Nosler: their engineers were able to produce the previously retired Solid Base bullet with a tapered jacket designed to expand reliably at a wide range of impact velocities.

Deer, Gear

Coastal Conservation Association: A History of Grassroots Conservation

In the late 1970s, commercial fishing pressure along the Texas coast had led to a virtually complete decimation of the stocks of red drum and spotted seatrout—the bottom dropped out, and no one knew for sure if either species could be saved.

Fishing, Conservation, Mossy Oak Fishing, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Best Caliber for Deer Hunting

What is the best caliber for deer hunting? This question has been discussed over campfires and during Monday morning quarterbacking sessions for ages!

Deer, Gear, Firearm

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