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When to Call the Shot and Where Barnie Calef Hunts

When we’re hunting out of my boat, my blind and using mostly my decoys, I usually do the calling or at least a majority of the calling. I also call the shot.

Waterfowl, How-To, Firearm

How to Position for the Shot on Waterfowl

The people who come to my seminars think I’m talking about positioning the boat or positioning the decoys to get shots at incoming ducks. My seminar is really about positioning the ducks, so the hunters can get their shots.

Waterfowl, How-To, Firearm

Hunting Dog Hazards: Prevent Injuries to Your “Best Friend”

With hunting season here, there are many potential hazards a hunting dog might encounter that all dog owners should be aware of.

Waterfowl, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels

Barnie Calef’s Boat, Blind and Dog

This boat and blind are built like a tank - very solid and stable. The boat is all aluminum and welded. The wires for my electronics run through a conduit welded to the side of the blind.

Waterfowl

Carne Asada Bison Covered Fries

The carne asada marinated bison ribeyes resulted in a remarkably tender bite that exploded with flavor.

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

Mossy Oak Properties Bottomland Real Estate to expand to Clarksdale

Mossy Oak Properties-Bottomland Real Estate, a full-service rural land brokerage based in West Point, Mississippi, is pleased to announce it has added a Clarksdale, Mississippi location.

Land Management, News, Mossy Oak Properties

Trophy Report: Curtis Goettsch's Iowa Bow Buck

As bad as 2020 has been, when I am 20 feet above the ground in the fall, everything seems right with the world.

Deer, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Bow

Decoy Spreads for Late Season Ducks with Barnie Calef

Most of the earliest places I hunt are what’s known as traffic areas. These locations are between where the ducks roost or feed, and where they loaf during the day.

Waterfowl, How-To

A Hiking Emergency Evac Plan—What to Do When a Crisis Strikes

Always have an emergency preparedness plan before you go on a hike and know what to when a crisis strikes.

Camping, How-To

Frabill Ice Hunter Shelters Feature Mossy Oak Elements Agua Blacktip

The new Ice Hunter Shelters from Frabill offers more fishable space and easy entry and exit, so you never feel cramped. They’re wrapped with plenty of fully quilted insulation to keep you warm on the coldest days.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Gear, Video, Mossy Oak Fishing

Barnie Calef on Late Season Waterfowl Hunting

The real secret to successful duck calling is to tell the ducks what they want to hear, when they want to hear it.

Waterfowl, Shadow Grass Habitat, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, How-To

BUILT: The Mack’s Prairie Wings Story

In the 1930s, when duck hunters started coming to Stuttgart, Arkansas in masses, McCollum’s Hardware Store began stocking items to outfit them

Waterfowl

ZBones Launches Bone Conduction Headphones in Mossy Oak Break-Up Country

Mossy Oak is proud to announce a partnership with St. Louis, MO-based ZBones to introduce their latest version of wireless, Bluetooth bone conduction headphones featuring the Mossy Oak Break-Up Country pattern.

Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Gear, News, Mossy Oak

Grider Coordinates the State of Alabama’s Adult Mentored Hunt Program – Part of the R3 Program

Justin Grider heads up the State of Alabama’s Adult Mentored Hunt Program and is the R3 Coordinator for the state.

Deer, Video, Bow, Firearm

Didn’t Get to Travel in 2020? Best RV Destinations in 2021

Are you ready to make up for a travel-free 2020 by exploring the best the USA has to offer on an RV trip? Get inspired with our top four destinations.

Camping

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Persimmon Seeds Forecasting Winter Weather

Most people have heard of the old wives tale of how to predict winter using persimmon seeds. Here's how to do it and what to look for!

Mossy Oak Companions, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

How to Read a Pond to Quickly Find Fish

From weather considerations to depth, sunlight, and seasons, there are a number of factors that affect where you’re going to find fish in a pond.

Fishing, How-To

Best Bow Hunting Bows and Gear for 2025

Hunting with a bow is both simpler and more complicated. Your hunts themselves can feel simpler, quieter, more connected with the woods. And the fun thing is you're going to get to invest and gather gear that makes your time in the woods easier and more seamless. Here's some of the best bows, the best bino harnesses, the best clothes, and more that you can grab to improve your hunts this bow season. Best Bow

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Predator, Gear, Bow

Persimmon Cheesecake Recipe

Beka Garris gives us her homemade recipe for an easy and delicious NY-style persimmon cheesecake full of that distinct persimmon flavor.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Best Bottomland Bows of 2025

The 2025 bow lineup has you covered, whether you’re chasing elk in the open country out west, whitetail deer in the tight confines of a treestand or ground blind in the east or stepping up to the tournament line in the off-season.

Deer

Bow Hunting over Early Season Food Sources

Early season bow hunters must not only understand the local food sources, but be able to pivot both strategies and stand locations in order to see success.

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

Backwoods Food Plot Prep: A Throw-and-Grow Guide That Actually Works

"This article walks through how I prep and plant throw-and-grow plots deep in the backwoods — where tractors can’t go and deer feel safest."

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

Labrador Heroes - 9/11 Rescue Dogs

Jake quickly arrived on site post 9/11 to help with the search and rescue process, and he spent 17 long days searching for survivors and human remains.

Dogs, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Paw Paw Tree Benefits | Mossy Oak

Ready to turn off the laptop and enjoy what nature provides? Mossy Oak gives you all you need to find the tasty fruit of the Paw-Paw tree.

Land Management, How-To, Nativ Nurseries

How to Grow Persimmon Trees

By better understanding the biology of persimmon and its importance for a wide variety of forest species, landowners can identify and manage this tree for game and nongame wildlife.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries, BioLogic

Jalapeño Wild Turkey Pockets

If you grew up loving Hot Pockets, you’re in luck. This recipe is delicious and a great way to use some of that turkey leg meat, too.

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

Tree Saddle Breakthroughs: Sit Easier, Stay Longer

Today’s mobile hunters prioritize comfort, efficiency, and lightweight gear, and the latest saddle innovations offer all three.

Deer

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