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Calvin Perryman and the After Lunch Turkey

Sometimes you're better off to walk off and leave turkeys that have been gobbling good in the mornings and not hunt them until later in the afternoon.

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Making Sure First-Time Hunters Stay in “Our Posse”

Learn how to introduce first-time hunters to the sport. Follow these three tips for teaching young hunters how to enjoy and appreciate the outdoors.

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

Calvin Perryman: Solve Turkey Hunting Problems

Mossy Oak Pro Calvin Perryman lives in Troy, Alabama, and took his first turkey when he was 6 years old.

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The Perfect Turkey Hunt with Mary

Up until the time of this hunt, I never could remember having what I would call a perfect turkey hunt. Turkeys rarely, if ever, did what they were supposed to do.

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Cuz’s 3 Main Tips for Turkey Hunting Success

Deciding how close to get to a roosted gobbler at daybreak is one of the most important decisions any turkey hunter has to make but distance is only one factor to think about.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Obsession, How-To

The Hunt for Mr. Moss Turkey with Will Primos

A named turkey is always a problem. One of the best ways to take that turkey is try to learn everything you can about how everyone else has hunted that bird.

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Lime 101: The Benefits of Adding Lime to Your Food Plots

A simple application of the appropriate amount of lime drastically improves their food plot performance.

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

Pandemic and The Allure of Open Spaces

With such low population density and an abundance of public land, places like Dubois are getting attention nationwide as the majority of Americans are forced to hunker down in their loft apartments or suburban homes, surrounded by block after block of similar development.

Mossy Oak Properties

Will Primos Hunts a Turkey Named Lewis

I learned that if I yelped to Lewis, he’d walk into that pasture where the mule, the horse and the chickens stayed, because he could see all the way around the pasture.

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Hunting Fall Turkeys: Breaking Up Isn’t Always Hard to Do

Learn several strategies for fall turkey hunting success from the experts at Mossy Oak. Click for more.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Mossy Oak Obsession, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Turkey Hunting Poncho and Lefty with Will Primos

Poncho and Lefty were Merriam’s turkeys that lived in the high mountains, near Eagle Nest, New Mexico, near Wheeler Peak, one of the highest peaks in the state.

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Deer Carcass Disposal: How, Why and Why Not?

Learn how to properly dispose of a deer carcass and what to do when you harvest a deer in a CWD-verified area.

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Will Primos’s Turkey Education

Will Primos shares about what turkeys have taught him and the hunts from which he’s learned the most. Will has hunted all the species of turkeys in the U.S and Mexico and in just about all the states.

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Pro Bass Fishing Tips

We’ve rounded up the biggest names in professional bass fishing and put together a comprehensive video guide built to address some of the most asked questions in the bass world!

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Ernie Calandrelli Hunts Badlands Gobblers

Rio Grande turkeys, unlike eastern turkeys, sometimes will roost in the same tree every night – 10 to 40 turkeys may be in the same big tree.

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Top 7 Non-Food Plot Plantings for Deer

Paul Annear Whitetail food plots get a lot of love in the land management space. Deer hunters everywhere spent countless hours planning their next food plot rotation. Grinding away on a humid summer day just to plant and create a whitetail haven where deer feed and can be hunted is rewarding and fun. But there are more permanent food sources you could be missing out on. A lot of whitetail management fads come and go.

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

How to Maintain Your Summer Clover

Paul Annear It’s hard to beat the attraction of a lush field of well maintained clover. In most of the U.S. clover is attractive right out of the ground and hardy blends like Non-Typical Clover stay green deep into November, even in the upper Midwest. Clovers are the most popular food plot planting for a reason. Deer love clover, and its easy to establish without large equipment. To keep from weeds taking over your clover

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

Fly Fishing for Bream

Phillip Gentry When most people think of fly fishing, the image that comes to mind is the silhouette of a wader clad angler plying the bubbling waters of some cold mountain stream. Others may envision an iridescent Caribbean sand flat with an angler on the deck of a sleek flats boat trying to temp a shadow drifting through the saltwater. As many fly-casting fans have discovered, just about any type of fish species that can

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

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

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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

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