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Growing Bucks by the Bushel: Annuals for Wildlife

For gamekeepers, it’s not just about hunting season. It’s about improving habitat and available nutrition for the overall health of the wildlife. Here’s how we recommend planting to bring in the big bucks.

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

Wilderness Dreams Announces All-New Swimwear Line in Mossy Oak Elements Agua

Just in time for summer fishing, floating, and swimming in the lakes and rivers, Wilderness Dreams is releasing a new women’s swimwear line featuring Mossy Oak Elements Agua lifestyle patterns. The new swimwear is available now.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Gear, News

Gerald Swindle: Getting Hooked

If you’re an avid bass fisherman and spend a great amount of time on the water, sooner or later, you’ll have a hook in your hide. Something you may not know about Gerald Swindle is that he is a hook extractor.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Mossy Oak Fishing

Developing a Food Plot Plan

The most asked question that a habitat consultant receives is “what should I plant?” It depends on your management goals as to what would be the best things to plant.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Kevin VanDam Uses Technology to the Max to Find and Catch Bass

Having so many depth-finder units may sound like overkill. However, I get a ton of info from these four units that helps me determine a pattern and actually see where the bass are holding on structure, no matter where I am in my boat – at the console or on my casting deck.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua

Western Venison Open-Faced Sandwich with Fried Egg

Fresh is the word to best describe this dish. The bright flavors of the vegetables and herbs pair beautifully with the venison topped with a fresh egg.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Ott DeFoe: Confessions of a River Bass Fisherman

My definition of a river fisherman is an angler who loves to fish current (moving water) for bass. Most rivers almost always have some form of current flowing through them. Current is very important to me because I have a very short attention span.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua

Hunting Tricky Field Gobblers

I would wager that just about everyone that has pursued turkeys for any length of time can tell you a story or two of a big field turkey getting the best of them. I want to go over a few different tactics you can employ to try and wrap a tag around that bird’s leg this spring.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Obsession, How-To

From Seedlings to Mast ASAP: Site Preparation, Planting and Protection

A site that is “prepped in advance” will allow more time and energy to transplant seedlings, widen your planting season window, drastically improve survival and growth rates, reduce the wait time for mast production, and most importantly - give you that sense of fulfillment from a job well done.

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

Ticks: When to Call the Doctor

Ticks are a fact of life for anyone who spends time outdoors. Learn to look out for these common symptoms, consequential diseases, and how to properly remove these critters!

How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

When Pond Problems Arise, Starting Over may be in Order

There are more than 2.5 million ponds scattered across the United States. Most of these ponds provide fair to excellent recreational fishing opportunities, but a variety of problems can affect pond fisheries as they age. Learn how to manage your pond today.

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

Gamekeeper: Traditions Forged Centuries Ago

What is the meaning of a Gamekeeper? Learn about the gamekeepers' history and traditions that were forged centuries ago and their duties today!

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

When Wolves Impact Your Deer Herd

Even with the ruthless, relentless, remorseless impact of wolves, quality deer management (QDM) principles and a sound plan will prevail. Learn how one gamekeeper managed the impact of wolves on the deer herd.

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

Soft Mast Trees: Crabapple & Pear Protection from Wildlife

Don’t waste time planting a tree if you don’t plan to protect it. If you’re looking to plant inexpensive, fast-maturing trees that required little or no tending, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more!

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

Bassmaster College Series on Lake Norman

This tournament taught me more than anything that time, dedication, and persistence are the keys to success in fishing.

Fishing

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Instant Pot Squirrel Dumplings

This one-pot squirrel dumplings recipe is easy and delicious. A filling and satisfying dish, these dumplings really hit the spot!

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Tailgate Talks: Duck Hunting with Jim Ronquest

by Jessi Cole Walters Jim Ronquest is a certified legend in the waterfowl world. He's a world champion duck caller and a heckuva duck hunter. If there's anyone that can convince a mallard to come visit your little section of the flooded timber, it's Jimbo. Jimbo and Drake Waterfowl invited a group of writers down to Arkansas this December for a couple of days of world-class duck hunting at a storied waterfowl cabin aptly named

Tailgate Talks, Waterfowl

Remington Core-Lokt Copper Bullets Review

Our gun-guru and self-proclaimed “accuracy nut” Bill Gabbard is back to talk about and test Remington’s interesting new solid copper bullets.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Gear

Late Winter Small Game Hunting

Beat the winter in-between seasons blues with squirrels, rabbits, and upland birds this year. Here’s our outline on hunting these small game critters.

Small Game

Assessing Your Property Post-Whitetail Season

A post-season assessment not only provides valuable insights into your land management efforts but also sets you up for success when the 2025 hunting season rolls around.

Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

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

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