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The Old Pro Turkey Hunter: Bottomland Book Club

"The Old Pro Turkey Hunter" is now more than ever, a need-to-read book for anyone new or old to chasing this amazing creature.

Bottomland Book Club, Turkey

Trout Spey: What Is It?

Talk to avid trout fly-fishing anglers around the country, and you’ll likely hear the terms “swing season,” “trout Spey,” or even “Micro Spey.” Many fishermen have turned to trout Spey simply for the sake of a new challenge and a fresh skill set to learn.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

The Inaugural Catch-A-Dream Celebrity Bass Classic

The first-ever Catch-A-Dream Celebrity Bass Classic, a new fundraiser initiative, made headway on Saturday, February 26—raising a gross total of $40,852 for Catch-A-Dream.

Fishing, News, Mossy Oak Fishing

Home, At Last, Is the Hunter: Bottomland Book Club

"Home, At Last, Is the Hunter," by Chip Gross is a well written fictional book that also brought a tear to my eye. I had read it for the first time many years prior to my father’s passing. I have since read it again, being such a heart-warming story that hits close to home.

Bottomland Book Club, Turkey

The Elusive Original Mossy Oak Remingtons

For a turkey hunter, there are few things that they hold more dear-and cause more contentious conversations-than the business end of their spring pursuits.

Turkey, Gear

Fish Terrorist: Are Cormorants Eating Your Fish?

Cormorants pose a devastating problem to fish farmers and small pond owners every year, with thousands of fish and thousands of dollars lost to these hungry birds. Read on to learn more about this “fish terrorist” and what you can do to protect your fish.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Challenges of South Dakota Merriam’s Turkeys

Before I ever traveled to South Dakota to hunt turkeys, I had no idea what to expect. There are some things you might want to consider if you plan to go after the Merriam's that call the prairie their home.

Turkey, How-To

America, Wild Turkeys, and Mongrel Dogs: Bottomland Book Club

In 2014, I sat down and read the book, “America, Wild Turkeys and Mongrel Dogs” by Kenny Morgan, and it grabbed hold of this turkey hunter as little else has.

Bottomland Book Club, Turkey

Bass Pro Shops’ Unprecedented World Fishing Fair Starts March 30, 2022

Bass Pro Shops’ behemoth national headquarters in Springfield, Missouri will host a one-of-a-kind, five-day extravaganza, beginning March 30, 2022, in celebration of the company's historic 50th Anniversary.

Fishing, Conservation, News

Planting Soybean Seeds for Deer

In the world of food plots for whitetail deer, soybeans are often thought of as one of the top choices available. There is no shortage of amazing photography in all four seasons of the year of deer using soybeans as a major food source

Deer, Land Management, Video, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

Mark Twain: Bottomland Book Club

It may surprise you to learn that the American literary master Mark Twain penned a short story "Hunting the Deceitful Turkey" that many a modern day hunter can yet relate to.

Bottomland Book Club, Turkey

Trapping Coons and Possums to Boost Your Turkey Population

A relentless trapping effort prior to the spring turkey season will ensure that you’re helping lessen the predator threat across the landscape before turkey eggs and poults start hitting the ground.

Small Game, Predator, Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Gould's Revival: Presented by NWTF

WATCH GOULD'S REVIVAL: PRESENTED BY NWTF We’re proud to support the National Wild Turkey Federation and their release of “Gould’s Revival”, a film on the reintroduction of the Gould’s wild turkey subspecies to the sky islands of Arizona. The Gould’s subspecies is the least known of the five subspecies in the US. Gould’s were believed extirpated from Arizona by 1929. Through the efforts of Arizona Game and Fish, the US Forest Service, the Centro Ecologico

Turkey, Conservation, Mossy Oak

Best Fishing Sunglasses Roundup 2022

Are your sunglasses helping you catch more fish? Mossy Oak’s list of sunglasses will help any fisherman catch more fish.

Fishing, Gear, Video, Mossy Oak Fishing

NWTF Foundation Awards Mr. Fox Haas and Toxey Haas with Conservation Award

At the 2022 annual National Wild Turkey Federation convention, Chief Gamekeeper Mr. Fox Haas and Mossy Oak Founder Toxey Haas were both awarded with the NWTF Foundation Conservation Award.

Turkey, Conservation, News, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

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Venison Double Cheeseburger

Yes, you’re seeing double. Double up your venison patties for this stackable burger with special sauce. Keep the napkins handy.

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

Genetic Projects Advance Wildlife Management

In the course of the last few years, there have been groundbreaking projects taking off across the country inviting hunters who harvest waterfowl or wild turkeys to register and participate in genetic research.

Waterfowl, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

How to Make Rattling Deer Antlers

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.

Deer, How-To

How To Adapt To Post-Rut Hunting

The post-rut can be an excellent time to find a mature buck, still on his feet and ready for action.

Deer, How-To

Strategies For Hunting the "Second Rut"

Often, the first to mid-December, white-tailed does, and bucks go into what many hunters refer to as the second rut. Some hunters do not like to use the term second rut to describe the re-occurring breeding activities that occur during this time because the rutting activity is far different from that of the primary rut.

Deer, How-To

Mossy Oak's 2025 Christmas Guide for Hunters

When you've got hunters and anglers to buy gifts for, you're always going to win when it comes to getting them something they can use outside.

Turkey, Fishing, Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Predator, Gear

3 Ways To Know The Rut Is On

Because the rut can fluctuate due to different regions, weather, and much more, it becomes challenging to predict precisely when the rut will occur in a location. Here are three ways hunters can identify that the rut is in full swing.

Deer

Choosing the Right Waterfowl Ammo

Never has the modern waterfowler had so many options for ammunition choices. We’ll talk about the evolution of waterfowl ammo and how to make a solid choice on what to use.

Waterfowl

New Age Deer Rifles, Worth the Upgrade?

If you’re in the market for a new rifle, there’s going to be some qualifications and points you’ll want to look for. Here’s some rifles we like and some things to consider when making this big purchase.

Deer, Gear

Filling the Freezer: The December Meat Hunter’s Playbook

If you’re lucky enough to have already gotten your buck for the season, you might be thinking about filling the freezer with venison to last you ‘til the next season. Here’s some tips on doing just that.

Deer, Land Management

Al Pastor Boar Shoulders

Try this wild boar shoulder recipe next time you have one down. Originally from the 2025 Fox Hole Shootout!

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Do Food Plots Matter During the Rut?

We interviewed pro deer hunter Mark Drury of Drury Outdoors to discuss if food plots are a factor when considering strategies during the rut and how you can use them to your advantage.

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

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