Conservation

THE FUTURE’S IN OUR HANDS.

As hunters, we know the steps we take to conserve our wildlife and habitats today can have an impact that reaches far into the future. Our collection of videos and articles features expert advice that will give you the knowledge to put proper conservation techniques into practice, and ensure our proud hunting tradition lives on for future generations to come.

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The Billfish Foundation Conservation

In the 1970s and ‘80s, billfish stocks were in bad shape just about everywhere in the world.

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Father's Day Fishing and Hunting Gifts

Dads are important. They taught you how to hunt, how to fish, and helped you drag plenty of deer. Dads are teaching the next generation how to appreciate the outdoors, too. There's so many reasons to thank the dads in your life, so here's a few suggestions on gifts that'll make them feel appreciated. Hunting Gifts for Dad Hunter Safety System Mossy Oak Pro Harness $169.99 Keep Dad safe in the woods this fall with

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How to Grow Persimmon Trees

By better understanding the biology of persimmon and its importance for a wide variety of forest species, landowners can identify and manage this tree for game and nongame wildlife.

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Whitetail Deer Habitat Improvement

You can do a ton of habitat improvements with limited equipment on a smaller budget if you are willing to trade sweat equity.

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Selecting Oaks for Bottomland Habitat Improvement

Among the red oaks that are most important in bottomland stands in the Southeast are pin oak, water oak, cherrybark oak, Nuttall oak, willow oak and Shumard oak.

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Cicada Life Cycles and Stages

Periodical cicadas have an incredibly fascinating journey through life; they are among the longest living bug species, for one, and for another, they spend the overwhelming majority of their life creating tunnels and living underneath the earth, waiting exactly 13 or 17 years for their emergence. 2024 proves to be an especially fascinating year, as for the first time since 1803 the Broods XIX and XIII will emerge at the same time. To underline the

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Mossy Oak Wild Turkey Stamp

Enthusiastic and caring turkey hunters have contributed to research and conservation projects around the country through Gamekeeper Grants.

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Mossy Oak’s Wild Turkey Stamp Funds LPDV Disease Research

The 2022 Mossy Oak Wild Turkey Stamp raised approximately $100,000. The company then turned to their trusted friend, Dr. Mike Chamberlain, a renowned wild turkey researcher, for advice on where to donate the proceeds.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Theodore Roosevelt, American Conservation Man O’ War

Beginning with his creation of the first National Wildlife Refuge in the United States – Pelican Island, Florida in 1903 – it was, however, President Roosevelt, the authentic hot-iron of American conservation, who would set records forever unbroken.

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Field Notes: Controlled Burn Overview

Don’t let the natural fear of fire keep you from using it on your piece of dirt, burning can be made very safe when the proper steps are followed.

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R. Wayne Bailey, Legendary Wild Turkey Biologist

Near the end of a life well lived, R. Wayne Bailey was often referenced as “the godfather of modern wild turkey management” and/or “the dean of turkey hunters.”

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"Instant Old Friends" of 30 Years: The History of Companions

Companions. It’s a word that evokes an old buddy helping you drag out a deer, a good dog acting as your shadow, a cold drink on the front porch with your loved ones.

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