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Cultures born close to the water always do seafood the best, and when it comes to shrimp, a Louisiana native like Chef Jean-Paul Bougeois is mighty hard to beat.

Wild Game Recipes, Video, Ingredient Wild

Of all the fun I have had in and around turkey hunting, there are few things I enjoy more than hearing someone who’s calling sounds terrible actually call in and kill a gobbler.

Turkey

The Importance of Reporting Your Turkey Harvest

Several years ago Alabama started a program to require turkey hunters to report the turkeys they took. Has that program seemed to keep up with the number of turkeys being harvested in the State of Alabama?

Turkey, Conservation

ATV Implements and Their Many Uses

ATV implements are a useful tool for managing wildlife habitats. Learn more from Mossy Oak.

Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Two Problems Resulting in a Decline in Turkey Populations

Dr. James Earl Kennamer is the retired chief conservation officer of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) in Edgefield, South Carolina. He’s spent 60 years hunting and researching the wild turkey.

Turkey, Conservation

ShuWater Hybrid Oak: One of Our Favorite Hybrids

The ShuWater oak parent tree we collect from hasn’t disappointed us in the 7-8 years we’ve been observing it.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

How Hogs Have Gone Wild and Hurt Turkey Populations

Feral hog populations have increased across the nation. They damage crops, destroy property, root-up woods and roads and compete with deer and turkeys for food.

Turkey

The Cost and Compensation of Trapping

There are many factors that determine the value of fur. The further north that you trap, the better the fur prices will be.

Turkey, Predator

Turkey Hunting 101: Where Are Osceola Turkeys Located?

Hunters prize Osceola turkeys because their distribution is limited to the southern peninsula of Florida.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Obsession, How-To

Hiring Trappers to Save Turkeys

If you decide to become a trapper, there are landowners who will pay you to remove nest predators from their properties.

Turkey, Predator, Conservation

New Irish Setter Snake Boots in Mossy Oak Obsession

Irish Setter has announced the launch of its newest snake boots, available in Mossy Oak Obsession, the Official Camo of the NWTF.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Obsession, Gear, News

Your Social Distancing Guide: 10 Things to Do Outside with Your Family

Practice social distancing and enjoy these safe and fun outdoor activities.

Fishing, How-To

War with Turkey Predators

I am convinced that raccoons are actually the worst predators on most properties.

Turkey, Predator, Conservation

Billfishing 101: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started

To land one of these muscular, fighting apex predators, there are a few things you need to know.

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

Timing in Turkey Hunting

When it comes to turkey hunting, timing can be everything. Learn about the best times of day to harvest wild turkey from the experts at Mossy Oak.

Turkey, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

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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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