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Brandon Cobb Fishes a Buzzbait for Bass in Early May

My first choice of bait for fishing this time of year is the wacky-rigged Zoom Fluke Stick. My number-two lure for fishing in early May is a buzzbait.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

True and False About Turkeys

Here are 5 true or false statements that many turkey hunters may not know or believe. You may consider them subjective, but I’ve been turkey hunting for many years, and these hold true for me.

Turkey, Firearm

Brandon Cobb’s Favorite Lure for Early May Bass Fishing

My number-one bass lure for May will be a wacky-rigged Zoom Fluke Stick that glides and can be fished around docks and overhanging trees.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

How to Find and Catch Walleyes in Mid-May with Johnnie Candle

Here, on Devils Lake where I live and guide, I'll be looking for walleyes in shallow bays off the main lake.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Mossy Oak Fishing

Elk Restoration East of the Big River

The original elk populations throughout most of the eastern United States are now considered extinct. However, recent elk restoration efforts are resulting in increased populations in this region. Learn more from Mossy Oak.

Big Game, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Correcting Unwanted Movement During Casting Drills

Learn what unwanted movement means and how to correct this behavior during casting training with your pup. Click for more.

How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels

Johnnie Candle Uses Depth Finders to Fish for Walleyes

I have two depth finders in the front of the boat because that’s where I drive with my trolling motor when we’re fishing. I have two depth finders in the back of the boat because that’s where I'm sitting when I'm searching for fish.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Mossy Oak Fishing

5 Solutions for Waterfowl Hunting Inconsistencies

Here are five solutions for improving your waterfowl hunt. Learn more from Mossy Oak.

Waterfowl, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Firearm

Using Electronics to Catch Walleye with Johnnie Candle

I usually don’t start guiding on Devils Lake until May because I don’t know when Mother Nature will clear the ice.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

The Ultimate Guide: How to Catch Bass in the Spring

If you're fishing for bass in pre-spawn, check water temperature and what the bass are eating in spring.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

How to Catch Walleyes After the Ice Melts with Johnnie Candle

If I feel like I have to fish the first week after the ice melts, depending on the lake I’m fishing, I start looking for walleyes in 20-30 feet deep water.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Catching Early Season Walleye with Johnnie Candle

During a slow, late spring like we have had, the walleyes often become confused and don’t know where they are supposed to be.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Calvin Perryman Hunts a Turkey for His Wife Samara

The one thing I've learned from taking new people turkey hunting is regardless of what happens, the new hunter needs to have a fun time, as well as learning how to turkey hunt.

Turkey, Firearm

Pre-planting Herbicide Tips

Many who are unfamiliar with herbicides are afraid of spraying a non-selective herbicide like round-up (glyphosate) in fear that it may affect their planting.

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

Venison Meatball Rolls with Horseradish Mayo

Follow this recipe to make Stacy Lyn Harris’s delicious venison meatball rolls with horseradish mayo. Click for more.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

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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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