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Maximizing the Off-Season: A Blueprint for Becoming a Better Bow Hunter

The months leading up to hunting season provide the perfect canvas for dedicated bow hunters to fine-tune their abilities, increase their accuracy, and enhance their readiness for the challenges.

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Predator

Testing the Winchester XPR Hunter in 6.5 PRC

Bill Gabbard reviews the gun in the 6.5 PRC.

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Predator, Country DNA, Gear, Firearm

Bottomland Book Club: Fly Fishing for Redeye Bass

Our friend and professional naturalist Will Garrett Mundhenke loves the Redeye Bass. Here he reviews one of his favorite books on fishing for these across southern waters.

Fishing, Bottomland Book Club, Mossy Oak Fishing, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Best Live Baits for Speckled Trout

While they will readily hit a variety of artificial lures, when they turn finicky it’s time to pull out all the stops and turn to live bait.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Creating Bedding Areas for Deer: How to Do It and Where to Put Them

Creating effective bedding areas is one of the best things you can do for your property.

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties, Nativ Nurseries, BioLogic

Southern “Fish Sticks” Recipe

Nothing says summer like some fresh fried fish. This is a great recipe for all components of a great fish fry.

Fishing, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

The Five Subspecies of the 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

Hidden Gem Fishing Spots in Florida

The state of Florida is home to some of the best inshore and nearshore fishing in the United States.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Beka Garris On Mothering in the Outdoors

"Yes, my world was forever changed, but I didn’t have to give up who I was at my very core and I certainly didn’t have to give up time outdoors. Instead, my daughter accompanied me into the woods.

Turkey, Fishing, Small Game, Deer

Black Crappie vs White Crappie

A lot of anglers lump the black crappie and the white crappie together as one species, but knowing the differences can help you catch more fish.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

4 Cost-Effective yet Efficient Spring Whitetail Habitat Projects

You can do a ton of habitat improvements with limited equipment on a smaller budget if you are willing to trade sweat equity.

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

Foraging for Ramps

Foragers take to the woods every March through May in hopes of finding green gold poking out of the thawing forest ground in the form of the wild edible ingredient known as ramps.

How-To, Wild Game Recipes, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Ingredient Wild

Saving the Gizzard Stones

Looking for a unique way to save the memories of your bird? Start saving the gizzard stones for a colorful way to collect more trophies from your bird each spring.

Turkey, How-To

Alabama Blue Crab Pimiento Cheese Dip

This is a perfect spring and summer appetizer to try out.

Fishing, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

Don't Rush the Flydown

“If the caller is patient and lets nature take its course, one can often determine where turkeys are going, how many hens they are competing with, and how eager a gobbler wants to come to their call.”

Turkey, How-To

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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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