The Colonel & The Fox | A Mossy Oak Documentary

We are thrilled to announce our first ever feature length documentary, The Colonel & The Fox.
One of the most special projects in Mossy Oak's history, this film chronicles the story of turkey hunting history and the revival of the wild turkey told through the lives of two woodsmen who have become icons of turkey hunting, conservation, and cherished outdoor family traditions.
In the 1940s, wild turkeys and the proud traditions of those who hunt them were on the brink of extinction. In what would become known as America's greatest conservation success story, the Greatest Generation returned home from war and decided to do something about it.
This film celebrates the life and legacy of these men and the rest of turkey hunting's greatest generation. When the last of them are gone, it's up to us as gamekeepers, turkey hunters, and stewards of hunting culture to not only carry on their legacy, but pass these traditions along.
We're grateful to everyone who shares in this story and takes the time to watch. We hope you're inspired to spend more time in the woods and to love the land and wildlife that call it home, and to leave it all better than you found it.
More about this film here: www.mossyoak.com/film
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Mossy Oak: www.mossyoak.com
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[@TheHuntingPublic]

Hope every turkey hunter - both new and seasoned - watches this film.

[@benjaminbennett4863]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@carl250x9]

I know my kids are in line to have a watch

[@markconner3234]

Yes,the new breed of you tube fb chest thumpers need to know who they owe gratitude to.

[@KillingStuffWithJosephJackson]

Absolutely! Amazing film!

[@Masonjar94]

As good as this was I figured Greg had a hand in it somehow 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@danbump1616]

Anybody else feel a big ol lump in their throat?? This may go down as the greatest hunting related story ever told. Im honored to have met both of these men in the past.

[@bradleyforster7585]

Something got in my eyes

[@dustinkimbrell9185]

I’m right there with ya there’s a lump and got some dust in my eyes

[@rodneyharouff5739]

yep.

[@caseyburnett2918]

I’m right there with you on that. I’ve been fortunate enough to meet both men. What great men they are

[@thehunter5000]

Pollen is bad this time of year.

[@StrutterOutdoors]

Few will ever understand it, but the ones that do will cherish it forever. Long live the wild turkey

[@stormcrow7698]

No way you can explain it to anyone but turkey hunters. I've tried and they all look at me like I'm a fool. I've been hunting for 30yrs.

[@StrutterOutdoors]

@@stormcrow7698 there’s nothing you can say about the way that first gobble of the spring hits you that would ever do it justice

[@stormcrow7698]

@@StrutterOutdoors you are correct, no one can put it in words it's just that spiritual feeling

[@TimWellsBowHunter]

Fantastic job fellas! I'm so proud to wear Mossy Oak for it stands for much more than staying hid.

[@MossyOak]

We're proud to work you as well Tim!

[@daltonotoole6657]

This will go down as the greatest hunting documentary ever. Not only told by all 100% Turkey hunters, but a family that love eachother as much as they do the wild Turkey. These guys are stand up and one of a kind, great people and an amazing company. Love mossy oak, and everything they stand for!

[@keepinscoreoutdoorswithbil9526]

Amen

[@bamadave4894]

If that doesn’t put a chill to your skin and a tear to your eye, your wood is wet. Proud of my Mossy Oak family for making such a tribute to two of the finest gentleman of the turkey woods.

[@BillyWharton-io7sh]

You can tell Mr. Fox and Mr. Kelly are part of the Greatest Generation...They aren't looking for the recognition, but they both surely deserve it.

[@deermeatfordinner]

This is without a doubt the greatest story ever told of the meaning of Hunting!!! These great men exemplify the meaning of conservation through utilization! I’m so proud and so honored to be part of team Mossy Oak!!! My Daughter, Aria killed her first 2 gobblers while wearing a Mr Fox shirt on the day his vest was released at the mossy oak store!!!! Turkey hunting just became so much more important to me!!!

[@Vinylisfinal1]

We have our hands full and our work cut out to pass on this amazing legacy, do we not!! Your passion is an inspiration to thousands of us! Keep up the good work!

[@MossyOak]

We're proud to work along side you @deermeatfordinner!

[@tylermurphy4347]

This, in my opinion should go down as turkey hunting’s greatest documentaries. The work Colonel Kelly, Mr. Fox, and the Mossy Oak family do for the wild turkey and turkey hunting is the greatest of all time.

[@colecampbell8326]

Been in the woods all my life. Shot my first duck at 5, Shot my first buck at 13, killed my first turkey at 16. After watching this I have never felt so honored to be able to do what I do. These pioneers pulled off the greatest success story of any animal conservation in our nations history. These men are gonna make my turkey hunting this Saturday feel like more of a privilege than ever before. Thank you men, us hunters will make sure your story never dies.

[@donutdan1508]

Good luck to you and yours on Sat. ✌️👨‍🌾🍩

[@micahpatterson7170]

Every kid from now on needs to see this

[@levicameron934]

Tears…actual tears. @mossyoak I’m truly at a loss for words. This documentary will forever be one of the greatest tributes to our great sport and even more amazing pioneers for the wild turkey. WELL DONE!!!!!

[@CamdenLay]

Man this almost brought me to tears I can’t even begin to explain how proud I am to be in a group of hunters and to just be a part of this

[@rickeyandbubbles1238]

I completely baller and no shame in it

[@troy7844]

The absolute best outdoors documentary bar none! I’m not really a turkey hunter, cause my dad never hunted them and I’ve never really had people/friends that did much! Been wanting to get into it and after watching this I want to more. 42yrs old and I ain’t ever killed one. Time to make it happen.

[@scotthinojosa2210]

Mossy Oak knocked it out of the park! 🦃

[@dmvhunting2644]

This is will be something I show to my children and my children’s children. Thanks Colonel Kelly, and Mr. Haas for everything. Us, as the next generation of turkey hunters, are forever in your debt.

[@michaelwhite77]

*I don't know if this will reach anyone's heart, or minds, but I hope you all watch this video with open hearts and realize just how blessed and fortunate we are today to see, let alone hunt the wild turkey. This is a great parallel I believe to what Jesus has done for all of us in this life. We were on the brink of extinction, just like the wild turkey was on the brink of being no more, Jesus found us and rescued us and brought us life anew. I'm blessed to say that I've been given 23 years of chasing thunder in the Spring woods, along with my father, and Lord willing, this will be our 24th year together. To all my fellow turkey hunters and all of those who are outdoor enthusiasts, I wish you an amazing Spring and may God continue to bless you and your families!*

[@tylergrant-peters4563]

I've never connected more with anything in my life. It is a cult. It is unexplainable. Very well done mossy oak crew. Best I've ever seen by far

[@ridgeraisedoutdoors]

A truly remarkable documentary put together by turkey hunters for turkey hunters. Thank you Lord for the wild turkey and what it means to all of us.

[@MossyOak]

Thanks for giving the real props to who deserves it.

[@michaelbailey261]

Hands down the best production for outdoors iv ever watched. Iv hunted turkeys 42 yrs, met Mr Fox read the 10th Legion helped with re stocking of turkeys and met alot of good people and now as I get older see just how impactful these 2 men have been in giving us the opportunity to enjoy the best past time a hunter can ever experience. WELL DONE🦃🦃🦃

[@wilmoreridgerunner8385]

Well said sir.

[@ABEARDEDNINJA00]

truly captured what turkey hunting is all about

[@dudleyphelps6448]

So Good!!!! God bless the wild turkey.

[@1582hunter]

Captured the essence of turkey hunting perfectly. Two legends we all owe the utmost gratitude. Well done Mossy Oak!

[@b.justice9631]

I watched this full this as an ad here on KZbin the greatest ad I’ve ever watched

[@CrosbyXX]

Goosebumps and chills…..one of the most captivating documentaries put out there.

[@shugman3090]

This has reminded me of all those old feelings of when I started turkey hunting in 1990. What a walk down memory lane. Mossy Oak has been a part of my life from the first day I stepped on the MSU campus in 1987. Thank you for making this documentary and reminding me what true Turkey Hunting is, respect for the animal and the people who helped them make a comeback. I hate the current turkey hunting culture of “busted beaks and can’t stop the flop, fanning fools “. Great work Mossy Oak.

[@floridaboyoutfitters106]

Maybe the best documentary and 1 hour and 20 Minutes I have ever spent watching any film. Keep on keeping on! 🦊🤘🏻🇺🇸

[@Ordie71]

Greatest hunting story ever told. Big thanks to Mossy Oak.

[@dfoxhaas]

Special.

[@colbybrister6194]

🦃🦃over flowing with nothing but the good stuff🦃🦃

[@kennythompson1116]

Two legends that we as turkey hunters should be thankful for. Great job on documenting their accomplishments and showing the world how these men set examples of how we all should be as conservationists. Thank you!

[@WildWhiskers1989]

I love this so much.

[@scgobbler]

Who would have thought that two elder statesmen and their life’s work could draw the depth of emotion out of our hearts. Fantastic job and congratulations to the Haas family, Mossy Oak, the members of the Tenth Legion and the culture that the Haas family has curated. Well done good and faithful servant.

[@allenchason2473]

This told more than just about the "Turkey". It spoke of the greatest generation and reminds me of my dad, who was a lifelong turkey hunter after WWII. He made his own mouth calls using bottle caps and prophylactic material and whittled box calls out of fat lighter. I still have these items, they are priceless to me. Thank you for producing this film, not going to lie I had a tear in my eye more than once.

[@user-tv8bf5xd6u]

Timeless. ❤

[@PASeay]

Bravo. This will resonate to the core of all devotees of America's greatest game bird. It is a truly monumental film.

[@MetalneckOutdoors]

Been a while since I’ve been this emotionally moved. Well done Mossy Oak. I’ve been wearing this Camo since 1988. So proud!

[@kennykraus6340]

My God, One Great Story !....Thank you Colonel and Thank you Mr. Fox. Thank You Mossy Oak

[@evansteffey5842]

What an absolute amazing and memorable documentary that me and my turkey hunting family will never forget. The mossy oak family reminds me so much of mine. God bless the wild turkey and the people of saved them for future generations to enjoy!

[@timfobes869]

To capture the history of these giants and the sport is priceless. Perfection!

[@cadecrow3695]

Wow, what an amazing documentary, truly amazing stories and a great tribute to the sport.

[@midwesternoutdoorsandnatur8272]

Man there are reasons I and so many others chose Mossy Oak camo over all the others. Conservation. Love of creation, and family values. God bless the good people at Mossy Oak.

[@MossyOak]

Thank you, that really means a lot!

[@RoyRodgersMcfreely]

Best KZbin video I have watched!!! I was glued to the very end and went through every emotion I think I could experience.

[@joeycline907]

One of, if not the best videos I’ve ever had the pleasure of watching!

[@ze3868]

Not even a turkey hunter, but sure appreciated this documentary. Nathaniel with Slate and Glass does fantastic work.

[@danieldezauche8223]

I've always agreed with Benjamin Franklin whom said, the Wild Turkey should be our National Bird. He carries the colors and tells a story of America. Thank you Gentlemen for laying the path for us to follow.

[@drew3686]

We wouldn’t be able to hunt em then.

[@publicgroundoutdoors6946]

Thank yall so much for sharing this story with all of us. I think I speak for all of us that we are blessed to live in the world we live in now that was built on the persistence of these two men. Thank you so much for all you did and continue to do. It is very much appreciated.

[@johncory6107]

Thankful and Grateful for the time and effort put in to make this Documentary! Thank You So Much!

[@johncory6107]

Just purchased a copy of the Tenth Legion! So looking forward to receiving, reading and cherishing this book! Many Thanks to the Documentary for bringing the book to my awareness!

[@johncory6107]

And wished I had purchased a Mr Fox Vest!

[@MossyOak]

Glad you like it!

[@codyg572]

I shed a tear. Long live the wild hen turkey.

[@livelaughlove20able]

Such an awesome video what a wonderful group of gifted people it’s what true American wild turkey hunting was made of from the time it was born to now!! Thanks to the colonel and the fox for sharing there awesome story!

[@keithhardee3839]

Very well done honoring two legends.Thank you both so much for all you've done to conserve the wild turkey and your passion for such a special creature.Very well done!

[@ronaldburnett3078]

I love it I love it that’s what men are supposed be the mossy oak family is the American dream my son was hunting in Alabama last year and saw Daniel haas got picture with him talked a spell you would have thought he met Elvis the thing about us hunters we all cut from the same cloth my son Daniel was just like us dad touched my heart because I remember I watched toxey and Daniel and Neal hunt while those boys were young now my son and toxey boys are filling our boots love mr fox he always made me come to attention when he was showcased on any tv program thanks mossy oak number one in my opinion love mr cuz Strickland too I used to rent the red hard plastic vcrs at movie store and rent mossy oak movies to watch lol keep up the good work😊

[@TheRaleyCrew]

Outstanding video on so many levels. Incredible story about wonderful folks doing great things for the wild Turkey, conservation, and hunting in general!

[@Rammerjammer_83]

What an extraordinary and well put together film. I must say, the ending of the film did put a lump in my throat.

[@noahdunn2502]

Definitely the best

[@christodd1988]

Thank you. This brought back many fond memories. 🦃🦃

[@johnpaulmckee7203]

This was a great documentary. By far the best story-telling of the outdoors and especially turkey. Hats off to Mossy Oak for putting this together.

[@BenDalton-ei4lw]

Best video on KZbin. God bless Mr. Fox, Mr. Kelly and Mossy oak.

[@RollingThunderCalls]

The absolute best!

[@MossyOak]

That means a lot coming from y'all.

[@joshdupree5525]

God bless the Colonel and Fox! Thanks for all you have done for so many of us.

[@MossyOak]

They really have done a lot.

[@tomgilroy3936]

If you don’t go join NWTF after watching this video; watch it again….

[@ryansaucier89]

This is truly the greatest hunting and conservation film ever created. Thank you

[@MossyOak]

Wow! Thank You for watching it!

[@KirkHortel]

Marvin Robbin’s gave me a box call that changed my hunting life forever!

[@charlesjenne5706]

I’m just so glad that I had the pleasure of meeting both of these great men and I have the Mr. Fox vest. It means even more to me now. Thanks for this wonderful documentary on these two great men. I’m also glad that I was at the Grand ole opera house when Col. Kelly was given the award Thank you again. Charles Jenne, Horn Lake , MS

[@kpc8pro]

Wow!!! This brings back memories

[@mikemcguire8351]

👍 for documentary and 👍 👍 to Mr Fox and Mr Tom Kelly..

[@undergroundloft]

Great job guys on the documentary, it got me couldn't hold the tears back !!!

[@MossyOak]

Those onion ninjas keep hitting us too.

[@gmass7238]

Tears in our eyes, What an awesome piece of history and dedication. God Bless them all and the wild turkeys.

[@taylorcampbell]

This film is great🔥🔥🔥

[@MrJimmypressley]

Frankly I got choked up more than once watching this. This video reminded me of my grandfather and his love of Turkey hunting. he hunted with the goergia greats like Charlie Elliot. We need never forget these great men who gave us so much.

[@MossyOak]

That is very well put, thanks.

[@MichaelMurphy3543]

INCREDIBLE

[@billdittman680]

Thank You…. all I can say is THANK YOU!!!🦃❤️🦃❤️🦃❤️

[@urbanarrows]

The greatest Turkey hunting story ever told! Done by the best company ever created!

[@MossyOak]

Well thank you, it means a lot!

[@bradleyforster7585]

Buddy herring is another one of this breed with Mr.Fox and Colonel

[@keepinscoreoutdoorswithbil9526]

I honestly have watched this 2-3 time now and I swear I tear up multiple times throughout the film. The passion and commitment these folks have to leaving this world better than we found it just gets me every time . I’m in AWE of the GOATS

[@MossyOak]

It does hit hard doesn't it?

[@JBTurkey]

I've got a feeling this will not be my last time to watch this documentary! 🦃🌄 Perfectly put together. Simply Amazing and two amazing Men/Turkey Hunters.

[@davidvalentine9392]

Phenomenal story!!! Entering my 38th season, this story brought a tear to my eye. These pioneers are the reason why I am who I am today,,, A Turkey Hunter. I just want to say Thank You!!!

[@MossyOak]

They are the reason a lot of us hunt today.

[@geslayton]

Thank you for doing this! This was amazing! What a tribute to two amazing men!!!

[@toddjohnson7537]

Worth the wait, excellent work done on all fronts. Thanks for sharing this great story 🙌🏻

[@half-strut5638]

This was awesome!! Thank you guys for this awesome tribute!! Long live the Wild Turkey

[@jaymx1234567]

hats off to you gentlemen, taking my son for his first turkey hunt this season, couldn't be more excited for him to experience it!

[@MossyOak]

Oooooohhhhh! Tell him we said, "Good Luck!"

[@dennypitman5272]

Thank you for this!!

[@markwalker3056]

I can remember when only three people would enter a turkey contest in McComb, Thank you for bringing great memories back of that and watching Mr Fox when we could see him.

[@thomashughes5321]

Excellent job on this documentary. It's been a pleasure to watch Mossy Oak from the beginning till now .

[@Masonjar94]

I’ve downloaded this to my phone and currently starting my fifth rewatch. I won’t stop till I can see it in my dreams.

[@MossyOak]

We dig the dedication!

[@mr.jackson3906]

Man what a story!Im a even bigger fan of Mossy Oak now.Well done!

[@MossyOak]

Glad to know that you're a fan sir!

[@stevenculver6416]

Amazing

[@user-hz5yf8wo2h]

Incredible film.

[@louisgillhespy9571]

Absolutely great documentary, this gave me chills and possibly a tear to my eyes.

[@MossyOak]

It sure brought a few to ours.

[@Lowcountryoutdoorsman]

Great work mossy oak! Truly a masterpiece!

[@MossyOak]

Thanks, we're just excited that everyone likes it!

[@beefcakegolfer628]

Absolutely speechless…..

[@KeithHartsell-uu4oi]

Wow!! May we all strive to leave such a legacy! God bless this country, men like The Colonel and Mr. Fox and the wild turkey!

[@josephcole3087]

Mossy Oak Knocked it out of the park on this one!! This should resonate with all hunters, but for the true 🦃 hunter it resonates to your core knowing we have that same obsession they had!! Thankful for all that had a hand in making this a great tribute to 2 legends. Mossy Oak is the best!!

[@livereatenoutdoors2980]

Absolutely beautiful, thank you for making this documentary. Been a life long lover of turkey hunting and to hear the history has been wonderful.

[@MossyOak]

Thanks, hope it helps to spread the word.

[@JAYBO_30_October]

New to turkey hunting and looking forward to being part of the cult. 😂 What a legendary story and documentary

[@donutdan1508]

Good to have you with us and goid luck in those turkey woods!

[@dirtracinfan1]

Absolutely outstanding! Without a doubt the best hunting documentary I've ever seen, cant put it into words, I'm sure i will watch this dozens of times! Great job!

[@MossyOak]

Thanks! w're glad you dig it.

[@jamesclark481]

This may quite possibly be the greatest video on KZbin I'd ever seen

[@MossyOak]

Wow! We couldn't agree more with a better statement.

[@joshwood2184]

Truly fantastic and inspirational.

[@MossyOak]

They are an inspiration to us all.

[@BamaSaltwater]

👏👏👏

[@Hankxiong]

One of the greatest outdoor story ever documented!

[@MossyOak]

We appreciate the sentiment.