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Why You Need to Fish a Swim Jig for Late May Bass

I like to use the swim jig when the shad are spawning around thick cover, and the bladed jig when the shad are spawning on a rocky bank, a hard clay bank or more open cover.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

What Do You Do When You're Having A Bad Day In A Tournament?

What do you do when you're having a bad day in a tournament? Brandon Lester shares his strategy.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Brandon Lester Fishing Old Lures and Weather Changes

Most bass fishermen don’t realize that an old bait is a new bait today. The year class of bass that’s in a lake today probably hasn’t seen a lure that was really popular 10, 20 or 50 years ago.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

How to Catch Bass When You Can’t See Them with Jordan Lee

One good thing about shad is that they spawn around the same time every year in the same regions, and the bass know that.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

BioLogic’s NEW Game Changer Soybeans

Forage soybeans are an excellent source of protein for whitetails during the months when bucks are growing a new set of antlers and your does are carrying and nursing fawns.

Deer, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

How To Hunt Late Season, Call Shy Gobblers

When it is late in the season, I have become accustomed to a couple of different strategies that create enough curiosity and desire for a gobbler to come to check me out, even when they do not feel comfortable.

Turkey, How-To, Firearm

Brandon Lester’s Bass Fishing Equipment

We all tinker with baits and try to modify baits to help us discover that little edge that makes our baits somewhat different from all the other anglers’ baits.

Fishing, Gear, Mossy Oak Fishing

Jordan Lee’s Lures for May’s Schooling Bass

I like to fish crankbaits this month, and one of my favorites is the Berkley Dredger 25.5, which is a big crankbait that dives up to 30-feet deep.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

High-Percentage Fishing - The Spawn and Post Spawn

I like to appeal to these bass in these high-percentage areas with a few different lures.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Shed Hunting Tips and Strategies

Learn the best deer shed hunting tips and tricks from the pros. Discover the way to cure those post-season blues with scouting and finding antlers.

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

A Beginner’s Guide: How to Identify Hickory Nuts

Hickory nuts come in different varieties, usually producing brown-shelled nuts that contain sweet, rich nut meat.

Land Management

Brandon Lester’s Five Favorite Bass Lures for Fishing Tournaments

If I could only take 5 lures to a tournament, here’s what they would be:

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Secretary Bernhardt Works to Safely Reopen National Parks

Sec. Bernhard has been working directly with the Governors and communities of various states to ensure a safe re-opening of areas that have been shut down due to COVID-19.

Conservation, News

Ring-Necked Pheasant: Fast Facts, Management Tips and Trivia

Learn all about the ring-necked pheasant, a popular game bird that was originally brought over from China and now thrives in many states and Canada.

Small Game, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Back to School: Long-Range Shooting for the Hunter

A Tulsa, Oklahoma-based company providing sportsmen with hunting and fishing trips, Outdoors Solutions: Hunting and Fishing Destinations, began offering their long-range class a few years ago, mostly due to client need.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Firearm

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Pheasant and Cornbread Pancakes

I was asked to create my version of chicken and waffles, and this is what I came up with. This recipe is simple, delicious and will keep your spouse, kids or guest coming back for seconds.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

BEARTOOTH by Callan Wink: Bottomland Book Club

Beartooth by Callan Wink is a novel that hunters and anglers alike will enjoy and find unputdownable.

Big Game, Bottomland Book Club, Deer

Predator Hunting in January: Capitalizing on Cold Weather and Hungry Coyotes

By Heath Wood December marks a prime time for predator hunters as the cold temperatures of late fall transition into winter, pushing coyotes into a heightened state of activity. Even though I enjoy coyote hunting all year and have had success throughout the year, December often marks the start of my “winter season” of coyote calling and is the beginning of what I believe to be the best time to hunt coyotes. With food sources

Predator, How-To, Video

3 Things to Know About Late-Season Buck Patterns

Understanding a few key patterns can give you an edge in the late season, setting you up for success when the pressure is on and the daylight hours are short.

Deer

Stand Hunting During Late Season Cold Snaps

Success requires mastering the art of patience, staying warm, controlling wind scent, and adapting to frigid winter conditions and, in some cases, snow-covered landscapes.

Deer

How to Extend Your Effective Shooting Distance

While shots can be missed at any distance, the further the shot is, the harder it is to make due to a broader range of influences.

Deer

Strategies For Hunting the "Second Rut"

Often, the first to mid-December, white-tailed does, and bucks go into what many hunters refer to as the second rut. Some hunters do not like to use the term second rut to describe the re-occurring breeding activities that occur during this time because the rutting activity is far different from that of the primary rut.

Deer, How-To

Late Season Deer Hunting in December & January

Late-season deer hunting in December and January presents unique challenges and opportunities for hunters seeking the elusive mature buck.

Deer, How-To

Chef Nathan Duensing puts a new twist on everyone’s favorite waterfowl-based appetizer, a duck popper perfect for any table.

Waterfowl, Wild Game Recipes, Video, Ingredient Wild

The Deep South Rut

For most hunters, November is the month where the magic happens in the deer woods. However, if you drive far enough south, you’ll find a land where the finest days for deer hunting are in December.

Deer, How-To

How To Adapt To Post-Rut Hunting

The post-rut can be an excellent time to find a mature buck, still on his feet and ready for action.

Deer, How-To

Top Tools for Getting Your Deer Out of the Woods

You killed a deer far from the truck. Now what? Here’s a look at some of the best ways to get your deer out of the woods.

Big Game, Deer, How-To

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