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Grilled Deer Tenderloin

Grilling is a quick and easy way to prepare venison, which is quite lean and cooks rapidly. You want to avoid over-cooking venison; it will become tough and not as flavorful.

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Predator Hunting is Enjoyable and Beneficial

I enjoy hunting predators, but I also know its benefits for increasing the amount of wildlife on properties. I do most of my predator hunting on public lands. Up until five or six years ago, I was about the only one around my area who hunted public lands for predators. But then central Pennsylvania started conducting a large predator hunt for money, and today during that time, you can hardly go into the woods without

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Bass Fishing was a Need for Gerald Swindle

I would steal gas out of my Dad’s lawnmower and even siphon gas out of my Mom’s car to have enough gas for my outboard motor. That’s how badly I wanted to go bass fishing when I was in high school. I wasn’t proud of what I did, but I didn’t have much money. As far as I was concerned, bass fishing wasn’t a want but a need.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua

Increasing Vegetation Through Prescribed Burns

We’ve had huge success with using fire to improve our game lands. We have one game land just outside of Philipsburg that we started burning sections on that property about 3-4 years ago. This year, one of our local hunters took a buck off that land that’s main beams were 24 inches wide and was an absolute monster buck to come off of public lands. That game land consists of about 9,000 acres. We usually

Conservation, Land Management, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties

Managing Small Acreage for Wildlife

Steve Frye of Warriors Mark, Pennsylvania, has been involved in the Mossy Oak GameKeepers program for two years and owns 17 acres. Frye hunts public lands and works for the Pennsylvania Game Commission where he’s implemented GameKeepers practices on public lands. Frye is part of the food and cover crew for Centre County, Pennsylvania.

Deer, Turkey, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties, BioLogic

4 Steps For A Successful Spring Food Plot

Planting spring food plots? Check out all the latest ideas to a successful plot. Learn how to control weeds, find the right seed blend and more at Mossy Oak!

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

2018 Can-Am Maverick Trail

Can-Am adds 50-Inch side-by-side to Maverick Family 2018 CAN-AM MAVERICK TRAIL Can-Am , unflinching in its sworn efforts to solidify its side-by-side vehicle lineup, introduces the 2018 Maverick Trail family of 50-in. (127 cm) class side-by-side vehicles. The new, two-person Can-Am vehicles present trail enthusiasts with new levels of control, convenience, comfort and versatility by supplying an agile, adventurous and confident platform. The Maverick Trail vehicles target off-road enthusiasts with their strategic proficiencies, dogged capabilities

Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Gear, News

Improving Wildlife Habitat is About More Than Big Bucks

By manipulating the habitat, increasing food for wildlife, building ponds, managing predators and doing the other recommendations of the GameKeepers program, we've not only improved the land for us to hunt and fish, but also improved the amount of wildlife we have. We've improved it to the point that our family can enjoy the time we've put in as GameKeepers to provide more wildlife for more people.

Deer, Fishing, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Best New Turkey Calls for Spring 2018

Most hunters will purchase at least one new turkey call every spring and that is why many call manufacturers will release new products at the beginning of the year. I have put some of these new products to the test and in doing so, I have come up with a list of the best new calls for Spring 2018 that I think hunters will want to try out.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Obsession, Gear

Nine Mossy Oak ProStaffers Have Top Finishes at 2018 NWTF Calling Championship

Mossy Oak, the official camo of the NWTF, congratulates ProStaffers Dave Owens, Josh Grossenbacher, Matt VanCise, Jesse Martin, JR Lanham, Kerry Elliott, Shane Simpson, Pat Strawser and Hunter Wallis for their top finishes in the 2018 NWTF Grand National Calling Championships.

Turkey, Conservation, Mossy Oak Obsession, News, Mossy Oak

Growing as a GameKeeper: Predator Control and Education

Becoming a GameKeeper is seeing how all the different parts of habitat management come together to make ideal habitat for deer and turkeys. Predator control is one aspect of managing wildlife that’s often overlooked. Besides foxes, coyotes, coons and possums, the Smiths also trap beavers.

Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Predator, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Wild Turkey Enchiladas

One of my favorite ways to cook wild turkeys is by turning them into Wild Turkey Enchiladas. There are several tricks to making enchiladas, including frying your corn tortillas to make it pliable, so they won’t crack or break when rolling with a tasty filling. There are no special ingredients you have to search specialty markets for, and even the sauce is quick and easy to make.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Obsession

Managing Deer Pressure, Duck Holes and Clover for Turkeys

Bob and Suzie Smith of Lexington, Tennessee, joined the Mossy Oak GameKeepers ProStaff in May 2017, when they were recommended by another ProStaffer, Jason Patterson. One of the limiting factors of attracting deer and holding them on your property is hunting pressure. “We really struggle with that element of game management,” Susie said. “Last season I spent a lot of time in the Buzzard Box trying to take the Swamp Monster . However, when I

Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Planning Your Turkey Slam

What is a turkey slam? There are four sub-species of wild turkeys in the United States. If you successfully hunt all four species in a season, you complete a wild turkey slam. If this is the year you're finally going for your gobbler grand slam, it's never too early to start planning; and here are a few things to consider while going through the process.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Obsession

NWTF Turkey Calling Competition Information and Results

The Grand National Calling Championships are a major attraction at the NWTF Convention and Sport Show. Callers of all ages compete for more than $25,000 in cash and prizes in eight divisions. Competitions are held in Nashville, Tennessee at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. The best callers in the world use natural voices, latex mouth calls, pot and peg friction calls, box calls, owl hooting tubes and more to yelp, cluck, putt, gobble and hoot their

Turkey, News, Video

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Turtlebox Now Available in FULL FOLIAGE

The popular and well-loved outdoor speaker brand TURTLEBOX and Mossy Oak are announcing their second-ever collaboration with the Mossy Oak Full Foliage speaker. The new Full Foliage Turtlebox speaker pictured among iconic, old Mossy Oak Full Foliage pieces. Full Foliage is an ode to that big spring green-up and the re-awakening of the earth. And when word got out that Mossy Oak was planning to re-release the infamous Full Foliage pattern, a hugely popular find

Turkey, Gear

Wild Turkey Types, Behavior & Personality Traits

Turkeys, like people, have different personalities. Some are bold and reckless, others are shy and some may seem downright sagacious. First you need to be able to recognize these traits. Then you may need to adjust your approach.

Turkey

Subspecies of Wild Turkey

The North American Wild Turkey has five subspecies: the Rio Grande, the Merriam's, the Osceola, the Eastern, and the Gould's.

Turkey, How-To, Video

Wild Turkeys’ Winter To Spring Transition

Learn more about the “winter to spring transition” for wild turkeys and its effect on flock dynamics.

Turkey, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Where to Find Shed Antlers in Big Timber Hill Country

"Let’s break down the best locations to find shed antlers in big timber hill country and some key strategies to help you maximize your efforts."

Big Game, Deer, How-To

Miss the Frost Seeding Window? Follow This Step-by-Step To Sneak in a Great Clover Plot

In many regions of the U.S. we are past the time where frost seeding will be successful.

Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Essential Mossy Oak Turkey Hunting Gear Available at Walmart

Getting outfitted and ready to hit the spring woods can be as simple and easy as heading to your local Walmart. And you don't have to break the bank to be fully equipped to kill a longbeard--these affordable turkey hunting essentials are all available at Walmart. Essential Turkey Hunting Clothes Low Profile Hat w/ Mesh Mouth Call Pocket This less-than-$10 hat is a great staple for a normal turkey hunter who needs a normal hat

Turkey, Gear

Tenth Legion: Bottomland Book Club

Long considered the greatest book on turkey hunting, my recommendation is merely one amongst a score of tributes for this turkey hunting manifesto.

Turkey, Bottomland Book Club

Prescribed Burning: Three Types of Fires

In the world of prescribed burning, three types of fires are used; a "backfire," "head fire," and "flank fire," and each type provides differing intensities for varying results.

Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties

Foraging For Wild Garlic and Wild Onions

Learn what to look for when foraging for wild onions and garlic, and know how to avoid Daffodil shoots. Check Mossy Oak's blog for the best onion dip recipe!

How-To, Ingredient Wild

Taking Inventory of Mast Producing Crops

Spring is a great time of year for wildlife habitat managers to take stock of mast producing trees to ensure that their site is in top condition to provide the food that their desired wildlife species need.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

Fox Haas - Turkey for Tots

Fox Haas's article from the 2002 edition of "Hunting the Country" magazine details Toxey's first turkey and the best way to create a lifetime hunting partner out of your young kids.

Turkey, How-To, Mossy Oak Companions

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