Land Management

REAP WHAT YOU SOW.

Watch and read along as some of the world’s most knowledgeable and experienced hunting land managers show you proven strategies for turning your property into a hunting paradise. Get expert tips on everything from seasonal food plot placement and plant species selection to the state-of-the-art equipment that helps you to tend it.

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Ten Tips from Food Plot Experts

Many novice land managers will have food plot failures this year. Next year, they’ll go out and plant the same thing, the same way and expect it to work. I’m sorry, but there are no “magic beans!” Yes, Mother Nature has a lot to do with food plot success, but “know-how” is the unambiguous solution when it comes to planting seeds.

Big Game, Deer, Land Management, How-To, BioLogic, Mossy Oak

Wild Turkey Predation

Predator species known for affecting turkey populations are: hawks, owls, crows, snakes, opossums, raccoons, foxes, bobcats, coyotes, feral dogs, etc. Some of these species such as raptors (hawks, owls) are illegal to kill. However, we can still reduce their effectiveness by planting plenty of cover and removing obvious lookout trees

Big Game, Turkey, Predator, Land Management

Most of the country has been blessed to have received plenty of moisture throughout the spring. However, we are heading into the hottest, driest time of the year. All living things need water and it is one of the most important details to cover as a land manager. If you don’t have a natural water source, there are several simple ways to make one yourself.

Land Management, How-To

Food Plot Necessities

There’s more to creating good groceries for game than sprinkling seed on the ground and letting Mother Nature take over. Planting an effective food plot is a science—a craft that requires lots of planning and knowledge. A food plot expert, Mossy Oak’s Austin Delano shed some light on how to grow the best food plots possible on your property.

Land Management, How-To, BioLogic, Mossy Oak

Give Them What They Need

Aside from beauty and strength, you should see a tree that delivers a vital food source to your deer herd. However, as trees grow and withstand the tests of time, we tend to ignore them a bit. We take those monster trees for granted and just expect them to leaf out every year and do what they’ve always done. The truth is, these trees shouldn’t be ignored.

Land Management, How-To, BioLogic, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

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

Turning Dreams into Reality

Through management, harvest control and food plots you can turn your hunting property into one that you used to dream of. Now that I’ve completed six years of my management plan I’ve learned a LOT about what it takes to be successful. I’ve also learned about many of the pitfalls in a property management effort hidden by Mother Nature and some that have been self inflicted.

Big Game, Deer, Land Management, BioLogic

Planting No-Till Plots

Some may argue that the ability to increase the quality of the deer herd is limited to those with an abundance of expendable income, large pieces of property and heavy equipment to complete the chore. No doubt, all these extras help tremendously, but anyone with the determination to improve the quality of hunting on any ground, regardless of equipment availability or the size of the property, can do so.

Land Management, How-To, BioLogic

Proper Seedling Planting

Seedlings are becoming increasingly popular with land managers. Aside from being extremely economical, seedlings are a great choice for those looking to plant numerous trees at once. They are a joy to nurture and watch grow. However, whether you’re planting one seedling or 500, there are some planting steps you should follow to give your seedlings the best chance for survival.

Land Management, How-To, Nativ Nurseries

Wetlands Management

Wetlands can really work for recreation and hunting with very little manipulation. Wetlands can be very easily disturbed, and when trying to manage them effectively, traffic should be controlled. Less is often more when it comes to managing wetlands.

Waterfowl, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Improve Duck Holes by Managing Natural Plants

You can significantly improve duck and waterfowl habitats by managing moist-soil wetlands plants. Learn more waterfowl habitat management tips from Mossy Oak.

Waterfowl, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Secrets to a Successful Food Plot

Growing food plots isn’t easy—it takes work and dedication—and along the way mistakes are often made. According to Mossy Oak food plot expert Todd Amenrud, two common mistakes include over broadcasting seed and covering that seed too deep.

Land Management, How-To, BioLogic, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Game Management with Sprayers

Mossy Oak BioLogic’s Austin Delano could talk all day about effective game management with sprayers, but for this particular piece, Delano wanted to give a general overview about spraying techniques both to control weeds and grasses in food plots and proper fertilizer application.

Land Management, How-To, BioLogic, Mossy Oak

After the Storm

This unexpected storm changed the aesthetic value of the land as well as the habitat we’ve worked on for so long managing for wildlife. For some animals the storm created new habitat but for others, like deer, it dramatically changed their movement through the downed timber. Our main concern was that it would eliminate whitetail utilization all together. Like many landowners we didn’t have a plan to cope with the unpredicted devastation of our hunting

Land Management, How-To

Improve Your Seeding, Improve Your Plot

Many food plot failures can be attributed to a flaw in the planting process. Many times it is seed depth or a lack of good seed to soil contact that results in a poor stand. Using a cultipacker can greatly improve seedling survival by ensuring a more even and consistent seed bed.

Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers