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Managing Predators with Thermal Optics

Predator control is a major part of wildlife management and conservation, here are some tips on using the advantage of ATN optics to help accomplish your predator management goals.

Predator, Conservation, Land Management, Gear, How-To, Video, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Best Venison Marinade: "Super Juice"

The super juice recipe has become a household favorite for many folks across the US and even the world.

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

More Than Sticks and a String: How to Choose the Right Bow and Arrow

Find the best archery set for hunting. Learn exactly what to look for when shopping for your set so that you come away with one that helps you nab trophy hunts.

Big Game, Deer, Gear, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Bow

Venison Sausage Sandwich

Chef Malcom Reed used venison sausage from Gamekeeper Butchery to create this venison sausage sandwich with peppers, onions and marinara. This Italian style sub is easy to prepare and one for regular rotation.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Target Bridge Crossings for Fall Crappie

One of the biggest challenges that crappie anglers face when trying to locate their favorite species during the fall is where to find them.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Conservation Story: Redfish and The Force of Nature

The year was 1977, a doomsday inflection point for the commercially exploited Texas redfish. Such despair brought to huddle an intimate group of recreational fishermen. There, from the confines of a tackle shop, they began organizing what many believed was the last stand for wild redfish.

Fishing, Conservation, Mossy Oak Fishing

Class and Quality: What Makes A Great Trailer Hitch

There are a lot of different trailer hitches on the market, and it can be difficult to find the right one. There are many factors that need to be taken into consideration when purchasing a trailer hitch, including weight capacity, class, and quality.

Gear

Mark and Terry Drury Receive National Conservation Award

The Drury's home state of Missouri has recognized the work and effort they’ve put in to improve their local dirt and to extend the message of conservation.

Conservation, Land Management, News

Aging Deer Using Jawbone Analysis: Deer Dentistry Data

The average hunter can quickly see antler size, hoof-sloughing, sex, weight, if a doe is wet or dry, the obvious and apparent physiognomies. However, aging a jawbone may present something of a conundrum for the untrained hunter.

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

Garlic and Herb Bison Ribeye

Chef Malcom Reed used bison ribeyes from Gamekeeper Butchery to create these garlic herb steaks cooked to perfection.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

Selecting The Right Trailer Hitch

While selecting the right trailer hitch for your specific purpose may seem daunting, it can be broken down into the basic elements noted here.

Deer, Waterfowl, Fishing, Land Management, Mossy Oak Fishing, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Planting Trees for Deer

Many managers often do not think about considering the trees by removing less desirable trees that have little or no value to wildlife, and replacing them with those that benefit your preferred wildlife species.

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

Mossy Oak Break-Up Country Seat Covers and Steering Wheel Covers from Leadpro Available Now

Customize your vehicle with Mossy Oak automotive accessories from Leadpro. Available now are seat covers and two sizes of steering wheel covers.

Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Gear, News, Mossy Oak

How to Protect Your Gear on Public Land

The important thing to keep in mind is that with more hunters hitting public ground than ever before, the need to keep your gear and goods protected from theft is at an all-time high. Here is a look at how to protect your gear on public land this season.

Deer, Gear, How-To

Aggressive vs Invasive Trees

Some trees may be undesirable but aren’t necessarily all bad.

Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Living

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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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