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Classic Turkey Literature: Home, At Last, Is the Hunter

"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.

Turkey

Wild Turkey Eyesight

Do turkeys have good eyes? Read Mossy Oak's wild turkey eyesight article and find out how gobblers can see three times sharper than a hunter!

Turkey, Video

NWTF Presents: The Big Six

The National Wild Turkey Federation classified six major regions across 738 million acres to best identify the urgent needs of wild turkeys across the country.

Turkey, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak GameKeepers

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

Classic Turkey Literature: America, Wild Turkeys, and Mongrel Dogs

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.

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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 Soybeans 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

Classic Turkey Literature: Mark Twain

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.

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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

The Complete Guide to Turkey Season Prep: Calling, Strategies, and Gear

The season is almost here. Get ready with our collection of turkey hunting tips.

Turkey, How-To, Video

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Loaded Wild Turkey Fries

Using the legs and thighs of your wild turkey harvest, you can make use of your bird's meat with this loaded turkey fries recipe.

Turkey, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

How to Tie a Double Uni Knot

Are you not catching fish in clear water? Tie a fluorocarbon leader on to your braid with this Double Uni Knot guide from Mossy Oak.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Common Nest Predators & How to Deal with Them

Ground nesting birds in America have a host of common nest predators, including raccoons, skunks, fox, opossums, coyotes and snakes to name a few.

Small Game, Predator, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak GameKeepers

BBQ Chicken of the Woods Mushroom Breakfast Sandwich

Foraging for mushrooms like Chicken of The Woods mushrooms is worth your time. How do you prepare these wild edible mushrooms? Barbecue them like you would chicken! Here's a chicken of the woods mushroom recipe that makes a great breakfast.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Ray Scott: Bassmaster Extraordinaire

Ray Scott’s toothy grin, his infectious energy and his inspirational promotions on behalf of fishermen, healthy fish populations and clean water may never be equaled. The Mossy Oak flag is at half-staff.

Fishing, Conservation, News, Mossy Oak Fishing

Coyote Calls: Choosing the Right Sounds When Calling Coyotes

Abner Druckenmiller of FoxPro is able to harvest coyotes all across North America and all throughout the year. He does this by making the most of the many sounds and vocalizations available on his FoxPro electronic caller. Read below to see what different sounds are his favorite and how he does it year after year.

Predator, How-To

Shed Hunting 101

Shed antler hunting is one of the fastest growing outdoors activities. Before we dive into shed hunting and how to find shed antlers, let's go over some shed hunting basics.

Big Game, Deer, How-To, Video, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak GameKeepers

Turkey Leg Breakdown

Here are step-by-step instructions with pictures to detail how to break down a turkey leg.

Turkey, How-To, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Mossy Oak Fishing Report: Bass Pro Tour Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri

The Bass Pro Tour took Stage Four of its 2022 season to Missouri’s legendary Lake of the Ozarks. Here's the Mossy Oak Fishing Breakdown of the event.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, News, Mossy Oak Fishing

Tips for Hunting the Morel Mushroom

I don't know what I enjoy more, eating the delicious morels after a long day of looking, or spending time in the woods with my family and watching how much fun the kids have just finding them.

How-To

4 Tips For Managing A Pond Like A Pro

Harvest of bass and crappie is the most important, and often overlooked aspect of pond management. An owner can spend thousands of dollars stocking, fertilizing, liming, and feeding without any positive results if the predator population is too dense.

Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak GameKeepers

Spinach & Bacon Stuffed Wild Turkey

This combination of herbs and spices in a cream cheese mixture gives the wild turkey breast a unique flavor and savory presentation that is a wild game main dish that’s hard to beat.

Turkey, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

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