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Professional Walleye Angler, Johnnie Candle, Joins Mossy Oak Fishing Team

Mossy Oak has added 23-year professional angler and World Walleye Champion, Johnnie Candle, to the Mossy Oak Fishing Team.

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Removing Predators, Increasing Deer and Turkeys

I don’t find many landowners who understand how many turkeys and deer fawns they can save by predator hunting on their properties. Here in Pennsylvania, we’re working hard to get our buck-to-doe ratio at a more balanced level. Our does usually start dropping fawns in April, and sometimes when we’ve been out mowing fields in July, we’ll jump up fairly young fawns then. So that tells us that the does in our region are dropping

Deer, Turkey, Predator, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Proven Strategies for Tough Gobblers

“There are those birds that seem downright un-killable. When you encounter them, it might be time to think outside the box call, throw the book away and try something more “unconventional.””

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Wild Turkey Roosting Habits

Wildlife photographer Tes Jolly knows the ins and outs of turkey habits—she’s watched them as much if not more than anybody. Here’s what she’s learned about roosting preferences.

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Uncommon Panfish Fishing Techniques

If you’re having a slow day catching crappie or other panfish, try out these less common techniques that all the fish at your favorite spot may have not seen yet.

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On Fishing Red Colors for April Bass

Fishing with red during April is tournament proven. Here's the why's and exactly what kind of red lures you should be throwing.

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NWTF Presents: The Big Six

The National Wild Turkey Federation classified six major regions across 738 million acres to best identify the urgent needs of wild turkeys across the country.

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11 Strategies for Hunting Silent Gobblers

No challenge can be more frustrating than dealing with quiet gobblers. It can humiliate world-champion callers and beginners alike.

Jim Turlington--The Artist Behind the 2025 Mossy Oak Wild Turkey Stamp

Jim Turlington is a wildlife artist residing in Deltona, Florida. He's been hunting, photographing and painting wild turkeys for decades.

Turkey, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Mossy Oak Wild Turkey Stamp Helps Fund Large-Scale Florida Wild Turkey Research

Dr. Marcus Lashley is leading a multi-year, multi-faceted wild turkey research project based Florida, one that he says is the largest and most comprehensive turkey study conducted.

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Spring Food Plots | What, When, and How

View our spring food plots for deer and turkey article to identify the critical months in a whitetail's life. Learn when bucks start the antler genesis process!

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Overcoming Early Turkey Season Obstacles

The early season provides some unique challenges to the turkey hunter, like cold weather, little to no foliage, and henned up gobblers.

Turkey, How-To

Wild Turkey Diseases: Avian Pox and LPDV

As responsible hunters and gamekeepers, we can help turkeys by being vigilant for birds that appear ill, whether we’re observing them or admiring one up close after a successful hunt.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

River Cane Ecology and Canebrake Management for Wildlife

River cane is one such species that is both a striking deviation and a biologically-unique component of Southeastern forest and grassland habitats.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

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