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Antler Intensification!

If you are into managing your whitetail herd, one of the first chores on your list for the late winter/early spring is to refresh your mineral sites. This time obviously coincides with antler genesis and when they harden during the late summer/early fall and then begin to grow again during the late winter.

Deer, Conservation, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Kevin VanDam: 28 and 4 in Fishing Bassmaster Classics

This year, one question that almost everyone has asked me is, “Do you think you’ll win your fifth Bassmaster Classic this year in 2019?” My standard answer is, “I’ve fished 28 Bassmaster Classics, and I’ve only won four. You figure the odds.”

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua

Woodland Makeovers: Big Enhancements, Minimal Destruction

Part of this tract of land lies in a flood plain, all of it was virtually inaccessible and totally unproductive. The timber had never been cut and not even a footpath existed.

Land Management, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties

The Bass and the Fishermen Are Confused at the 2019 Bassmaster Classic

After three days of practice, I know the bass and the fishermen are totally confused about this year’s Bassmaster Classic.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua

2019 Bassmaster Classic Practice with Jordan Lee

During the three days of practice prior to the 2019 Bassmaster Classic on Fort Loudoun and Tellico lakes, I’ve eliminated a lot of water I won’t fish. These two lakes are a very big waterway with miles of water where we’re competing.

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Hunting Safety Tips: The Importance of Eye and Ear Protection

Protecting both your ears and your eyes is a fundamental part of hunting safety and ensuring they are well-protected can help you continue enjoying a lifetime of good health and good hunting.

Gear, How-To, Firearm

Spring Physical | How Is Your Pond’s Health?

Lake owners should also have a standard protocol that they follow each year to maintain the health of their lakes.

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

Ott DeFoe Explains How He’ll Fish the 2019 Bassmaster Classic

When Mossy Oak Fishing asked 33-year-old Ott DeFoe of Knoxville, Tennessee, who has won five Bassmaster tournaments in the past, how he was getting ready for the 2019 Bassmaster Classic on Fort Loudoun Lake near Knoxville, Tennessee, and where and how he’d be concentrating his efforts to win, DeFoe answered.

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Can Jordan Lee Win Three Consecutive Bassmaster Classics?

If Lee wins the 2019 Classic, his fifth appearance at a Classic, he’ll be the only angler in the history of bass fishing to win three, consecutive Classics. Lee cut his teeth fishing local bass tournaments as a teenager and also won the 2014 Bassmaster College Series.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua

Everything You Need to Know About Controlled Burns

Know why controlled burns and prescribed burning are the safest way to manage overgrowth and promote new, healthy growth in wooded areas and fields!

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

Brandon Palaniuk’s Approach for the 2019 Bassmaster Classic

he 2019 Classic, March 15-17 on the Tennessee River, will be Brandon Palaniuk's ninth Classic appearance. He has finished second in the 2013 Classic and fourth in the 2011 Classic and won Angler of the Year in 2017.

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Kevin VanDam Reflects on Past Bassmaster Classic Wins and is Hoping for Number 5

Fifty-year-old Kevin VanDam of Kalamazoo, Michigan, has been a tournament fisherman for 30 years, has won four Bassmaster Classics - 2001, 2005, 2010 and 2011 and has fished in 28 Classics.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua

The Differences Between Turkey Subspecies And How to Manage Each

Ask most any experienced turkey hunter and they can quickly rattle off the names of the four subspecies or races of wild turkey recognized by The National Wild Turkey Federation for purposes of their Grand Slam. A fair number could probably add a fifth for the North American Slam and a sixth for the World Slam. For those not already familiar with them, they are as follows:

Turkey, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Jordan Lee's 2019 Bassmaster Classic Strategy

Before you hit the water, you want to make sure your hooks are sharp and your baits are tuned how you like them. Everything must be prepared ahead of time to give you the best chance to win the Classic.

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

Gerald Swindle's 2019 Bassmaster Classic Strategy

Two weeks before the tournament, Swindle begins prepping his boat with tackle and gear he may need for the tournament. He religiously looks at the weather forecast and makes sure he has on hand the best bait and fishing gear for predicted forecast.

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

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How to Call in a Hung Up Turkey

Even the most seasoned hunters encounter the frustration of a 'hung up' gobbler, a bird that remains tantalizingly close yet refuses to approach.

Turkey, How-To

Catching Bass During Shad Spawning Season

Every bass angler in the country looks forward to the annual spawning rituals of their favorite black bass species. It’s shallow water fishing at it’s most challenging and often most rewarding.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Soil Sampling How-to Guide

If we want to grow wildlife crops that grow as well as row crops like corn and soybeans, then habitat managers should pay attention to soil sampling and fertilizing according to lab results.

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

Wild Turkey Breast Recipe with Morel Mushrooms

Check out Mossy Oak's wild turkey breast recipe with morel mushrooms. Read our blog and learn how to make a wonderful meal without overcooking the meat!

Turkey, Wild Game Recipes, Firearm

Growing Big Bass Quick

A little bit of effort and care into your pond can result in some big bass in just a few years!

Fishing, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Fishing, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

Mossy Oak's Fox Haas Kills Turkey at 94 Years Old

Mossy Oak patriarch Mr. Fox Haas killed a wild turkey at 94 years old from a golf cart blind custom built by his grandson. Here's the story.

Turkey, Deer, Waterfowl, News, Video, Mossy Oak Companions, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Wild Turkey Mating Behavior: Courtship, Breeding, and Reproductive Insights

Courtship displays, gobbling behavior, clutch genetics, paternity insights, and more are discussed in this article as advised by Dr. Mike Chamberlain.

Turkey, Conservation

2025's Best Turkey Hunting Gear

Here's a snapshot of some of our favorite items; they're a mix of brand new to the market and classic items that continue to impress us year after year.

Turkey, Gear

Turkey Brine and Smoke Recipe For Lunch Meat

Here’s how to make lunch meat from your wild turkey.

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

How To Catch Spring Shellcrackers

As far as panfish go, shellcrackers, formally known as redear sunfish and colloquially know as Chinquapins in some parts, often fly under the radar behind crappie and bluegills.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Saving the Gizzard Stones

Looking for a unique way to save the memories of your bird? Start saving the gizzard stones for a colorful way to collect more trophies from your bird each spring.

Turkey, How-To

Crappie Tactics: Insight from Pro Angler Whitey Outlaw

We talk to Whitey Outlaw, a retired professional angler who spent 42 years on the crappie tournament circuit. He’s got as good of advice as you’ll ever hear.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

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