True Companions: Bottomland Book Club True Companions is a look into the world of bird dogs, both in the field and at home. It explores the emotions that these wonderful creatures elicit from their human counterparts. Read More Bottomland Book Club, Small Game
Ed Wall: The Photographer Behind the Mossy Oak Drake Mallard Shirt The newest in the line of Mossy Oak Companions embroidered wildlife shirts, the Drake Mallard Shirt, was designed using one of Ed Wall's photographs of a mallard landing on the water. Read More Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Companions
Wildlife Artist Profile: Ryan Kirby Ryan Kirby, wildlife artist hailing from Boone, North Carolina, says “I’ve always approached my paintings like the first time you see a turkey come out on the hillside, strutting into focus. You’re not looking at the squirrel 20 yards to the right—you’re laser-focused on him.” Read More Turkey, Deer, Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Bottomland
How To Effectively Fish Winter Spoons A jigging spoon is made from molded lead and it’s shape is symmetrical on both sides. Jigging spoons are heavy, being of solid lead, and are designed to be fished vertically, although there are other applications as well. Read More Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing
The Catch-22 Of Coyote Control You may have a very effective predator control program but if your neighbors and their neighbors don’t, the results will be temporary, at best, and could ultimately do more harm than good. Read More Predator, Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers
How to Make Rattling Antlers: Finding New Purpose for Old Racks Author Brodie Swisher breaks down how he turned some of the sun-bleached mounts or smaller antlers hiding out in the garage into functional tools. Read More Deer, How-To
Bacon Wrapped Venison Bites These smoked venison bites are full of mouth-watering flavor and are great to serve as an appetizer or to use as a complete meal itself. Read More Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery
Bucketlisters: The Archipelago: Hunting Sea Ducks in Alaska Story and photography by Mossy Oak's talented photographer Rob Kinney The Alexander Archipelago is a 300-hundred-mile-long chain of islands lying off the southeastern coast of Alaska. Amidst the dense evergreen forests and rapid tides of the fjords you’ll find some of the most wild and most beautiful duck hunting you can imagine. Thousands of miles away from home, new friends become “instant old friends” around the shared bond of waterfowl. My favorite trips almost always Read More Waterfowl, Bucket List Trips
Charles Grubbs: Duck Call Pioneer Charles Grubbs is arguably one the earliest pioneers of modern duck calls. Read More Waterfowl
Waterfowl Population Surveys: How Wildlife Managers Assess Waterfowl Populations Among the most important components involved in calculating how many birds can and will be taken in a given year is the annual waterfowl population surveys. Read More Waterfowl, Conservation, Land Management
Wild Boar Bacon and Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe If you're looking for a creative wild boar recipe, here's a new take on the salty-and-sweet combo. Read More Predator, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery
Cold Weather Food Options for Hungry Whitetails Gamekeepers who have taken a few extra steps in preparation for the hard times of the post rut and tough, cold winters have seen the benefits that improving body condition can have on antler growth the following year. Read More Deer, Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic
Tom Turpin: Hall of Fame Duck Call Maker If there was ever a Duck Call Maker’s Hall of Fame, Tom Turpin from Memphis, Tennessee would be in the first induction class. Read More Waterfowl
The History of the Legendary Bayou Meto WMA The crown jewel of the nearly 50 publicly accessible green tree reservoir hunting area is the famed George H. Dunklin, Jr. Bayou Meto Wildlife Management Area (WMA) south of Stuttgart. Read More Waterfowl, Land Management
Wild Boar Bacon Grilled Cheese and Tomato Bisque Recipe Using wild game in your normal everyday dishes elevates everything to a different level; plus, you know exactly where the bacon you're eating came from. Here's a simple wild hog recipe that will make everyone in your household happy. Read More Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild
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