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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When the Flood Comes

The good news for us is that although our wildlife populations may take a huge hit, the environment is enhanced by the flooding. New nutrients are brought in by the flood, giving native plant species a boost. Know that even with the horrendous destruction there is a light at the end of the tunnel and renewed optimism. We must simply make the best of the consequences and continue to improve as GameKeepers.

Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Five Bird Species Your Grandchildren May Never See

American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit membership organization whose mission is to conserve native birds and their habitats throughout the Americas. ABC acts by safeguarding the rarest species, conserving and restoring habitats, and reducing threats, while building capacity in the bird conservation movement.

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Southern Naiad is A Common Underwater Weed

Although often a nuisance to pond owners, southern naiad is a primary food of waterfowl. It is also eaten by turtles and provides shelter for small animal life that is important to fisheries in public waters.

Conservation

Japanese Honeysuckle- Embrace it, Eradicate it, or Deal With it?

The leaves and tender portions of the vines are an important source of browse for several species, but it’s most often noted as a highly preferred, practically year-round food source for deer. The seeds are utilized by several birds including mockingbirds, wild turkey, and quail, but because of its variability in fruiting, the seeds normally only make up a minor component. Due to its vigorous growth when exposed to sunlight, and its clumping nature in

Big Game, Deer, Conservation, Bow

MS Prescribed Burning Program Accepting Applications

Prescribed fire is a very important tool for forest and wildlife management, but many private landowners are reluctant to use it because of cost and liability concerns. As part of the "Fire on the Forty" initiative, the partnership will reimburse burning projects in selected focal counties up to 50 percent of costs for implementing and performing a prescribed burn.

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Improved Pockets for Wildlife

By now we’ve all realized that most of our favorite wildlife species prefer to enter, exit, and congregate in little tucked away nooks and crannies of food plots and openings. The most logical reason for this is safety from predators. A mature buck for example, can enter a secluded “pocket” unseen- for a quick late afternoon bite or scent-check the area knowing if something fishy happens he can quickly jet to secure edge-cover in either

Conservation, BioLogic, Nativ Nurseries

'Beyond the Hunt TV's' Rick and Julie Kreuter Bring Conservation into Focus

"Julie and I realize that we are beyond fortunate to have the opportunity to live our dream," said Rick. "But it's not just our dream we want to share with our audiences - we want everyone to know what a rewarding life they could have through involvement in, and appreciation of, the great outdoors."

Conservation, Mossy Oak, Bow

Weed ID: Sesbania

Sesbania is an annual herb in the legume family and can grow in height from 3-10ft. Its leaves are easily identified and can range in size from 4-12 inches and can have up to 70 leaflets per leaf.

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Weed ID: Canada Thistle (Cirsium arvense)

Canada thistle is actually native to Europe and Asia and is thought to be accidentally introduced to North America in the 1600’s. It can be easily identified by its prickly and hairy leaves as well as its purple or white flowers. This invasive weed grows on a wide variety of soil types and is common in pastures, roadsides, open forest land, abandoned fields, and even wet meadows.

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Spawning Benches for Bass

Fish managers often debate about what are some of the things we can do to help encourage spawning in bass species. Creating the right type of habitat is important and in northern states, fish managers sometimes use spawning benches to promote the reproduction of smallmouth bass. While largemouth bass, rock bass, and sometimes bluegill also use spawning benches, it is the spawning of smallmouth bass that inspired the design.

Conservation, How-To

More teal in early-season bag, higher possession limit encourage hunters

This fall, early-teal-season hunters may have an opportunity to bag more teal. Additionally, if the Department of Interior finalizes the waterfowl harvest regulations as initially proposed, the possession limit would increase. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed a six-teal bag limit for early teal season and a possession limit for all seasons equivalent to three daily bag limits.

Waterfowl, Conservation

Pennsylvania Dove Hunters Urged To Take Part In Survey

The National Dove Hunter Survey - a cooperative effort by state fish and wildlife agencies, all four of the nation's flyway councils and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - will be arriving at the homes of many hunters in the coming days and weeks.

Small Game, Conservation, Land Management

SCI Foundation, Mossy Oak Team-Up On Conservation Education

Safari Club International Foundation (SCI Foundation) and Mossy Oak are conducting a professional development course for teachers from across the nation and Canada in a Wyoming wilderness setting. The American Wilderness Leadership School (AWLS), located in Jackson, Wyoming, offers a college-level course in "conservation" - understanding natural resources management and, more specifically, management of wildlife.

Conservation, News, Mossy Oak

No Time to Waste

So you’re done turkey hunting or maybe your wrist is sore from setting the hook on all those hog size spawning bass. What’s next? Well you could pull your bow out and hit the 3-D circuit to prepare for that August elk hunt out west. You might spend a few weeks repairing your boat and doing all those little adjustments and improvements you’ve been thinking about. Hey you might even go pull out those shabby

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Enhance Your Food Plots

Land managers across the country rely on food plots to attract and hold animals on their properties. In addition, they want these food plots to provide valuable nutrition for the wildlife that utilizes them. Boost your plots wildlife appeal and nutritional value by planting a few mast producing trees in or on the edge of your plots.

Big Game, Deer, Conservation, BioLogic, Mossy Oak, Nativ Nurseries