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Springtime Perch Fishing

Many fishermen and women strongly feel that the yellow perch is the best tasting fish in fresh water.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Mossy Oak's 2024 Turkey Gear Recommendations

We've put together a list of turkey-centered products that impress us this year. There's some great gear on this list that's likely to inspire a new purchase for your turkey season. Knight and Hale Run 'N Gun 200 in Greenleaf $99.00 This expertly designed vest has a 10 point adjustment system to get it the perfect fit and it weighs in at a low 1.5 pounds by itself. Plus the Knight and Hale team really

Turkey, Gear

How to Fish a Floating Worm

Floating worm fishing is an old strategy, but it's still a deadly tactic for largemouth bass in shallow water.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Fox Haas's History with the Wild Turkey

Toxey Haas on his dad Fox Haas's life-long obsession with the wild turkey. Interviewed by Jessi Cole on March 9, 2023. Jessi Cole: Your dad is, to put it mildly, held in high regard in the turkey hunting community. A lot of people, though, don’t know his full story. And it’s a great one. Let’s start with this: When did your dad kill his first turkey? Toxey Haas: He killed his first wild turkey in

Turkey, Conservation, Land Management, News, Video, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Cuz Strickland's Story of His Hunt with Tom Kelly

This is another one of those hunts that you remember for a lifetime. I was hunting with legendary outdoor writer Tom Kelly, who wrote for “Sports Afield Magazine” for many years and produced some of the finest turkey-hunting literature ever written. His books are probably in the library of almost every serious turkey hunter. Tom is one of those rare people with the gift of storytelling and is one of my hunting heroes. Tom and

Turkey, Big Game, Mossy Oak

Is the 20-Gauge the Perfect Turkey Gun?

Read on for a look at why the 20-gauge shotgun has grown to be a new favorite among turkey hunters across the country each spring.

Turkey, Gear, Firearm

Spring Assessment of Native Warm Season Grasses

As spring progresses and soil temperatures increase, many of the native grassland plantings that we have been working on over the past several years are starting to show signs of life.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

The Earliest Known Diaphragm Calls

"With turkey hunting having deep roots in several locations across the country, we will likely never know where the diaphragm call got its start. I've heard many accounts of locals in different regions inventing the simple device we know today as the diaphragm call."

Turkey

Reviving Small Game Hunting: A Closer Look at its Decline and Potential Resurgence

Many hunters, including myself, experienced small game hunting, such as rabbit or squirrel hunting, as their first hunting experience.

Small Game, Video

Evening Turkey Hunting: Sunset Success

While morning turkey hunts are a beloved tradition for many hunters, there's a unique thrill to be found in pursuing these elusive birds during the last hours of the day as the sun sets on the horizon.

Turkey, How-To

New England Wild Turkeys: How to Hunt

Traveling farther north though on the interstates of 95, 91, and 93 will take you deep into the Eastern wild turkey’s wild country of New England.

Turkey, How-To

Why You Should Rabbit Hunt

Rabbit hunting is a thrilling activity for both new and seasoned hunters. In this article, we’ll cover a few reasons why you should rabbit hunt.

Small Game

Walmart Turkey Hunting Gear

Get your head-to-toe turkey hunting essentials at Walmart.

Turkey, Gear

The Legacy of the Mossy Oak Dixon Vest

In 2007, exactly 1,986 Dixon Vests were created. No more, no less.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Break-Up, News, Video, Mossy Oak

How to Debone a Turkey

Debone a turkey like a master chef by reading Mossy Oak's blog. Read our 7-step how-to guide with illustrations to successfully butcher wild turkeys like a pro!

Turkey, How-To, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

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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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