Using Native Grasses for Wildlife Cover Planting Native Warm Season Grasses (NWSG) can be an effective strategy for producing wildlife cover, especially after a harsh winter. Click to learn more. Read More Turkey, Small Game, Deer, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries, BioLogic
How to Make Bacon from a Wild Boar Making fresh bacon out of a wild boar is a pretty great skill to have. Wild game chef Zane Dearien walks us through the process. It's pretty interesting and sounds like a good project for a cold weekend. Read More Predator, Land Management, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild
Duck Hunting Rice Fields in Arkansas: The Rich History and Modern Strategies Although mallards had been descending on the bottomland hardwoods, bayous, and swamps of Arkansas long before the 20th century, the legend of duck hunting in the natural states tends to coincide with the advent of rice farming. Read More Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Companions, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers
How to Pick the Perfect Treestand Site: Scenic vs. Successful "I soon realized when I traded my beautiful sunrise sits for the thick and nasty cover, my deer sightings - and success - went up exponentially." Read More Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries
5 Deer Calls Every Hunter Should Have Grunt calls are standard equipment for the deer hunter, but there’s also a few other calls that have proven themselves as deadly tools of the trade in the deer woods. Read More Deer
Dealing with the Lockdown Phase The reference is to the two-to-three-week period when sightings and encounters with bucks in the woods has slowed down dramatically or come to a screeching halt. Read More Deer, How-To
Grilled Venison Tomahawk Steaks w/ Fig and Plum Sauce This incredible venison tomahawk steak recipe is made by a chef who knows wild game. Read More Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild
Revolutionizing Predator Hunting: The Impact of E-Bikes on Coyote Pursuits Hunters are utilizing e-bikes and possibly even revolutionizing predator hunting by empowering hunters to adopt a fast-paced and efficient approach. Read More Predator, How-To
Tips for Setting Up Duck Decoys Decoys are visual aids used to draw attention, give birds and animals a reason to close the distance, and to add realism to a hunting ambush setup. Read More Waterfowl, How-To
Legendary Arkansas Duck Call Maker Chick Major Inspires Generations The following excerpt about Chick Major is from the book “The Grand Prairie: A History of Duck Hunting’s Hallowed Ground” by author and publisher Brent Birch. Read More Waterfowl, News
Species Profile: Wood Duck The wood duck (Aix sponsa) is the only member of its genus in North America, and one of only two species worldwide. Its common name is derived from its preferred habitat - flooded timber and bottomland swamps. Read More Waterfowl
Species Profile: Green-winged Teal Teal, twisting and turning, dodging this way and that, make for the most challenging and frustrating of wingshooting targets. There are several species with the most common and widespread being the green-winged. Read More Waterfowl
Mock Scrapes for Mature Bucks Deer scrapes are important communication tools between deer. Learn from Mossy Oak's blog how to create a mock scrape to help you attract whitetail. Read More Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers
Beka Garris On Mothering in the Outdoors "Yes, my world was forever changed, but I didn’t have to give up who I was at my very core and I certainly didn’t have to give up time outdoors. Instead, my daughter accompanied me into the woods. Read More Turkey, Fishing, Small Game, Deer
Kids Outdoor Activities: A How-To Guide for Teaching Future Gamekeepers For gamekeepers, living and loving the land is a way of life. But how do we get kids interested? Read on to learn how to teach future generations of gamekeepers. Read More Conservation, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers
Dave Owens Turkey Calling Series: Comprehensive Sequences and Strategic Tips Dave Owens from Pinhoti Project is a great friends of ours. But most importantly, he's a GREAT turkey caller and hunter. Watch Now Turkey, Fishing, How-To, Video
From the Archives: Turkey for Tots by Fox Haas Fox Haas's article from the 2002 edition of "Hunting the Country" magazine details Toxey's first turkey and the best way to create a lifetime hunting partner out of your young kids. Read More Turkey, How-To, Mossy Oak Companions
Mossy Oak Wild Turkey Stamp Funds Osceola Hen and Poult Research Enthusiastic and caring turkey hunters have contributed to research and conservation projects around the country through Gamekeeper Grants. Read More Turkey, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers
Mossy Oak’s Wild Turkey Stamp Funds LPDV Disease Research The 2022 Mossy Oak Wild Turkey Stamp raised approximately $100,000. The company then turned to their trusted friend, Dr. Mike Chamberlain, a renowned wild turkey researcher, for advice on where to donate the proceeds. Read More Turkey, Conservation, Land Management, News, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers
Mossy Oak Classics: Iconic Turkey Hunts from the Archive We're releasing some of the best old-school turkey hunting videos from the vault! Watch Now Turkey, Video, Mossy Oak Companions
Strategies on Dealing with Wind When Fishing There are a few tricks of the trade that can help you make the best of that spring front and even be quite successful. Read More Fishing
Fish Square Bill Crankbaits in the Spring Over the years, square bills have been responsible for winning loads of tournaments along with a bunch of world championships. Read More Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing
The Run and Gun Approach to Turkey Hunting The run and gun strategy is a popular one and can be a hugely effective one. Read More Turkey, How-To
The Advantages of Hunting Daytime Turkeys Hunting “up in the day” is not only productive, but sometimes has its advantages. Read More Turkey
Spring Scouting For Whitetail Deer: Spring's Role in Fall's Success One of the most consistent observations made by seasoned whitetail hunters is the pivotal role that spring scouting plays in shaping the success of the next hunting season. Read More Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers
Long Line Trolling for Crappie Long line trolling for crappie is an effective tactic that excels during the pre-pawn, spawning, and post-spawn seasons when crappie are in transition from one area to the next. Written by Phillip Gentry Long line trolling is an effective crappie fishing tactic for most of the year but really shines during the pre-spawn and post spawn seasons from late February through the early part of summer before crappie go deep. Long line trolling is a Watch Now Fishing, How-To, Video, Mossy Oak Fishing
Chris Kirby on Strategizing Around Fighting Gobblers Having two gobblers fight over you is a pretty great feeling. But here's how you should be prepared for the situation. Read More Turkey, Big Game, Mossy Oak