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Seed Bed Preparation is Crucial

Seed bed preparation is extremely important in growing successful food plots. Many planting failures can be attributed to poor seedling survival or lack of germination due to incorrect planting depth and poor seed bed prep. This is especially critical when planting small seeds like clover, chicory, brassicas, or alfalfa.

Big Game, Deer, Turkey, Conservation, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

You Can Hunt Rio Grande Gobblers All Day

One of the biggest differences that eastern hunters notice, when they come to the West or Midwest to hunt Rio Grande gobblers is that they get to hear a lot of gobbling. I don’t think we put as much hunting pressure on our turkeys as the eastern gobbler has had. I’ve had some eastern hunters tell me that in 3 days of hunting at Heart of Texas Bowhunting, they’ll hear more turkeys gobble than they’ll

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak

Find Another Turkey to Hunt

When a wild turkey tom wakes up in the morning and starts gobbling from the limb, I think he’s like a tightly-wound rubber band. If you see a turkey with a lot of hens, and you’ve tried to call to that bird and can’t pull him away from the hens, leave him, go hunt another turkey, return to that same area, try and call him again; or, come back late in the afternoon, and attempt

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak

Capture the Moment with Quality Photos

We spend countless hours and days preparing, driving, scouting, and hunting turkeys. But it’s interesting how once we’ve accomplished our mission, few of us take a few extra minutes to take care of our bird and put forth the effort to capture the moment with quality photos. I’d suggest to everyone reading this that it’s worth taking a few extra minutes and going through a little extra trouble each time you, a friend, or family

Big Game, Turkey, How-To, Mossy Oak

Rio Grande Versus Eastern Gobblers

When the Rio Grande gobblers pitch out of a tree, generally they’ll all go in different directions. Seeing 10 to 20 gobblers in one tree with some of them strutting before daylight is a sight that most eastern turkey hunters rarely, if ever, will see.

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak, Bow, Firearm

Camo Systems Break-Up Netting

Camo Systems is the leading manufacturer of camouflage netting for hunting, wildlife watching and tactical operations. What makes Camo Systems unique is the quality of their material that allows it to be used in a variety of applications with minimal concern of it being torn or fading, offering unmatched durability and performance. Camo Systems is made from a high-quality ripstop fabric that looks like 3-D foliage.

Gear, Mossy Oak, Bow, Firearm

Successful Turkey Hunting Is All about Attitude

Some of the best turkey hunters I’ve ever been fortunate enough to hunt with aren’t boastful. They’re humble, and they love to learn about turkey hunting from other people. If you have the opportunity to hunt with turkey hunters you know are better than you, and if you see them use a call, a tactic or do something different than you do, then you need to take note of that.

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak

Spray Rig Maintenance

The use of herbicide management for weeds in food plots is fast growing, as are the different types and sizes of spraying applicators. Try these tips to keep your spray rig in good working order.

Conservation, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Shut Up and Listen (for Turkeys)

The turkey hunter’s ears will find more turkeys than his eyes will. But you can’t hear a turkey gobble, especially if he’s a long way off, if you’re not being extremely quiet. A good friend of mine, Tom Kelly, explained it best when he said, “You’ve got to cause your whole body to become an ear.”

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak

Tips for Bowhunting Turkeys

While I am a hardcore bowhunter for whitetails, I am beyond passionate about turkey hunting. I place myself in that group that is borderline “freaky” about chasing birds. I have been fortunate to harvest a lot of birds during my hunting career. I am going to share some tips and lessons I have learned along the way.

Big Game, Turkey, Bow

Many Turkey Hunters Walk Past Turkeys They Can Take

Many times I’ve been filming other hunters trying to call turkeys. After they’ve used their owl calls and their crow calls and cackled to try and make a turkey gobble, they’ll say, “There must not be a gobbler here. Let’s go to another place.” I’ll smile and say, “Do you mind if I blow my loud nasty tube call before we leave?” Many times I’ll make a turkey gobble close by that hadn’t answered any

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak

Mossy Oak and POMA Announce Pinnacle Award Winners

The Professional Outdoor Media Association's (POMA) 2014 Pinnacle Award honorees were announced by Kevin Tate, vice president of media production at Mossy Oak, during POMA's Annual Business Conference in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, March 21. Mossy Oak has been the presenting partner of the Pinnacle Awards since the program's inception.

News, Mossy Oak

Cuz's Turkey Secrets

To be a successful turkey hunter this season, spend much more time finding places to hunt turkeys and locating the gobblers on the land you have to hunt than you do practicing your turkey calls. Let’s be honest. Although we all like to practice turkey calling, the beautiful and wonderful turkey sounds that you know how to make are totally useless, if you don’t pinpoint places to hunt turkeys and know where the gobblers on

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak

Terry Drury on Why Scope Your Turkey Shotgun

I’ve had terrible eyesight all my life, and Mark’s isn’t much better. We both wear glasses, and I’ve had Lasik surgery. But I’ve learned, once you start shooting with the scope and get accustomed to shooting turkey with a riflescope, you’ll become more comfortable looking through the scope.

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak, Firearm

Mossy Oak and Pursuit Channel Extend Major Programming Partnership

Mossy Oak’s partnership with Pursuit Channel has proven to be a most vital marketing instrument in this company’s broad-based media portfolio. Until you turn it on or turn it off, there’s no way to fully measure media ROI in this marketplace. With regard to Pursuit Channel, our strategy to ‘turn it up’ continues to prove that Pursuit is our most efficient and important investment in television.

News, MOOSE Media, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

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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

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

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