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New Jersey To Have Strong Waterfowl Season

The state's Division of Fish and Wildlife has adopted the same basic regulations as last year with small changes to dates and, given the excellent shape of waterfowl populations have led to some increased bag limits.

Small Game, Waterfowl

Drought To Affect 2012 Waterfowl Migrations

Even though the ongoing drought won't suppress the swelling population of waterfowl this year, it will affect their migrations. Wetlands need to dry on occasion to remain productive, but the scale of this year's drought adds pressure to migrating birds. With fewer refuges and crops available there's less margin of error for flocks.

Small Game, Waterfowl

You Missed! Proper Seed Distribution

Why waste seed? Why waste soil? Why not make the most out of what you have and make sure your seed is distributed properly. The photo shows a plot where the seed was NOT distributed properly. Check your spreader! Different BROADCAST SPREADERS throw seed differently and may have a distinct coverage area. When you have dark colored seeds and a dark background it can be tough to see.

Conservation

Alligator Hunting Classes Offered in SC

Alligator season in South Carolina runs from September 8th to Oct. 13th this year and the Department of natural Resources offers classes to help familiarize hunters with the laws, equipment, safety precautions, and disposition of captured gators.

Big Game, Predator

Herd Management Tip: The “Hit List”

Like most aspects of managing wildlife, having a plan will help you to make smart, accurate assessments. Herd management decisions can often have the biggest impact on the amount and size of the bucks you have to hunt. Killing the right deer and the correct amount of specific deer will have a huge impact on the density, buck to doe ratio and age structure of a herd. Often referred to as “trigger finger management,” it’s

Big Game, Deer, Conservation

Learning To Be A Stupid Hunter

Trail cameras are arguably the “coolest tool” to hit the hunting industry in the past 20 years. However, in a way they may be building a generation of dumb hunters. In a recent thread on a hunting forum, a young hunter had arrowed back to back trophy bucks. Others were asking him questions about how he got close and the signs he used to determine his ambush site and this young hunter didn’t know what

Big Game, Deer, Conservation

The Tally Of Bone

Oh man…can you feel it? It’s almost here! Hunting season will be here within a few weeks. Now is the time to figure out what you’ll be up against in your hunting area. The Drury’s call it “taking a buck census.” They use two important tools to find and document every buck within their hunting areas. You’ll need a reliable, quiet, infrared trail camera and a BIOROCK.

Big Game, Deer, Conservation, BioLogic, Mossy Oak

Poor Herbicide Performance? Try This Simple Fix

With the widespread availability and decreased price in glyphosate, its use as a non-selective, complete burn-down herbicide for site prep on new and established food plots is becoming commonplace. Some people may have noticed, however, that their spraying seemed less effective on weeds and overall herbicide performance was low. This can happen often when filling tanks with a rural water source, but there’s a simple fix

Conservation

ScoutLook® DeerLog™ is the Ultimate Deer Management System for Outfitters and Landowners

ScoutLook’s new DeerLog app is a full service Smartphone app for logging deer observations and capturing weather, wind direction, barometric pressure, solunar times and more automatically. This one-of-a-kind app is the ultimate deer management system for outfitters and landowners.

Big Game, Deer, Land Management, News, BioLogic, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Properties, Nativ Nurseries

Fall Food Plots: Controlling Access

When it comes to bow hunting, a few feet can be the difference in getting a shot or going home disappointed. We've all spent countless hours preparing a stand and planting food plots only to have that mature buck or doe walk just out of our effective bow range. Most everyone is familiar with using the P2 PLOT PROTECTOR KIT to keep deer out of your summertime plots until they have enough growth, but it

Big Game, Deer, Conservation, Bow

Mossy Oak® Joins ScoutLook® to Offer Smartphone App for Deer Hunters

Mossy Oak, along with North American Hunter, has partnered with ScoutLook weather to bring deer hunters a full service Smartphone app for tracking deer, weather, wind direction, barometric pressure, solunar times and more.

Big Game, Deer, News, BioLogic, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Properties, Nativ Nurseries

Beating The Drought: Supplemental Feed

Many sections of the country have experience moderate to extreme drought this summer. Day time temperatures over 100 degrees have been common this year in many places, and not just the south. With the scorching temps and lack of rain, warm season food plots as well as perennials can really take a hit and you may lose a crop. If you are not already using supplemental feed on your property, now is a good time

Big Game, Deer

Five New Ways to Improve Habitat for Wildlife

Native grasses and wildflowers have been around for thousands of years, providing valuable habitat for wildlife and crucial pollinator species. Nativ Seed Blends add aesthetic value to property while creating diverse wildlife habitat. Available in five specialized native seed mixes, each is formulated to restore and improve specific wildlife habitat.

Land Management, News, Mossy Oak, Nativ Nurseries

Get Serious About Trail Cams

Trail cameras are undoubtedly the coolest advance in hunting technology over the past twenty years. Some people choose to save battery money during the spring and early summer, while others keep cameras out all year. However, it’s really not until recently that a buck had much “up top” to show us. Now during the month of July antler growth accelerates enough so you can start to recognize individual bucks, learn which bucks made it from

Conservation, Gear

Mossy Oak® is Proud to Support Two Million Bullets

Two Million Bullets is challenging hunters and shooters to make youth the top priority in the nation’s conservation effort. Camp Compass Academy’s founder and award-winning professional educator, John Annoni is spearheading the mission to not lose anymore ground with the future of shooting and hunting in the U.S. Annoni’s success as a leader in helping youth lead better lives through gun related activities demonstrates his track record in program creation, mentoring, educating and fostering American

News, BioLogic, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Properties, Nativ Nurseries

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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 Tactics for December and 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

How to Prepare for Your Child’s First Duck Hunt

That first hunt is important and memorable for you and your child. Here’s tips from Brodie Swisher on getting the correct gear and what to know to make that first hunt a success.

Waterfowl, How-To, Video

Make it a Mossy Oak Christmas from Walmart

We've put together a list of items you can conveniently grab at your local Walmart or online to gift to your outdoors loving family and friends.

Turkey, Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Predator, Gear

Make it a Mossy Oak Kids' Christmas

There's not much more rewarding than seeing your little ones excited and ready to get out in the woods or out on the water. Here's our gift guide to giving them an outdoorsy gift that they'll be thrilled to open under the tree this Christmas.

Turkey, Fishing, Small Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Gear, Mossy Oak Kids

Understanding Weather Changes and How it Affects the Rut

Understanding how weather impacts deer behavior during this critical period can dramatically increase your chances of success.

Deer

Persimmon Cheesecake Recipe

Beka Garris gives us her homemade recipe for an easy and delicious NY-style persimmon cheesecake full of that distinct persimmon flavor.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Best Treestands for Taking Kids Hunting

Hunting with a sidekick this season? Here’s a look at some of the best treestand options on the market for deer hunting with your child.

Deer, Gear, Bow, Firearm

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