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4 Easy Ways To Avoid Ticks

Ticks seem to be everywhere when I go hunting. I encounter them in the woods, bushes, high grasses and leaf debris. They need heat and moisture to survive and can sense heat and carbon dioxide from a nearby host animal.

How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Greg Hackney on Early Season Grass Fishing for Bass

Many bass anglers think that when you mention grass baits you’re talking about fishing visible grass. However, some of the most productive grass fishing often occurs even before you can see the grass. As the grass starts growing, bass will get in it – long before it’s visible on the surface.

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

The GameKeepers Guns: The Browning A5

Browning A5 is a shotgun like no other. Continue reading to learn more about this impressive firearm and why it is a popular choice for GameKeepers.

Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, Gear, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Firearm

Building Better Bird Habitat | Secrets to Upland Bird Hunting Success

Upland bird populations have seen a decline in the last few years due to loss of habitat. Continue reading for tips on managing upland bird habitat for a successful bird hunting season!

Small Game, Land Management, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Ott DeFoe's Bad Weather Bass Fishing Tactics

To be a well-rounded bass angler, you must fish in all types of weather. To increase your bass knowledge and learn to locate and catch bass under any conditions, don’t stay at home on bad-weather days.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To

Squirrel Dog Breeds and Training

Tracy McMillen has been squirrel hunting with dogs for 20 years. While there are number of great dog breeds that can be used for squirrel hunting, he shares his favorite and how to train them.

Small Game, How-To

Facts and Fiction on Waterfowl Hunting from Ducks Unlimited

Let the Ducks Unlimited pros explain waterfowl hunting facts and fiction. Read about the misconceptions currently circulating within the hunter's community.

Waterfowl, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, News, Video

Bowhunting Tips: Pushing and Pulling

We all realize that to shoot a bow some form of pushing and pulling has to take place – but probably not as much as you’ve been told. Archery, like I’ve always said, is a game of repetition, and trying to rip the bow in half just wasn’t something I could repeat.

Big Game, Deer, How-To, Bow

Parmesan Turkey Cutlets & Garlic Basil Waffles

These savory waffles with parmesan turkey cutlets are a unique take on a popular Italian dish.

Turkey, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

It Only Needs To Go Wrong Once: Range Safety

Any responsible hunter and firearm owner knows that safety is paramount. Learn more about range safety and following proper gun protocol.

Gear, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Firearm

Johnnie Candle on Walleye Ice Fishing

I don’t do a whole lot of ice fishing during the winter months, however, I do some just to keep myself sharp on how to catch walleyes under a variety of fishing conditions. At the time of this interview in late January, I’m headed to ice fish for several hours.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To

Bear Hunting Tips and Tricks

TJ Foster and Chad Folkmann are professional bear hunting guides in Canada. They provide tips for baiting, scouting and caping bears.

Big Game, Predator, Gear, How-To, Bow, Firearm

Spring Cleaning: Wood Duck Boxes

Across the wood duck’s range, natural nesting sites are becoming harder to come by. These beautiful ducks nest in cavities found in wetland environments and by assisting them with a well-designed duck box, you can help nature and make your hunting better.

Waterfowl, Conservation, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Winterize Your Pond: Small Chores Done Now Pay Off Big in the Spring

Most people do not give their ponds a second thought in the winter, but there are many things we can do to prepare our ponds for the upcoming fishing season. Continue reading for tips on how to winterize your pond for successful fishing in the spring.

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

Successful Fishing Begins Off the Water

What do you do when you come off the water during a tournament? When I return to the motel, I’ve got to prepare all my equipment for the next day of fishing.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua

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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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