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12.5 Year Old Turkey Hen Discovered in Pennsylvania

According to Pennsylvania wild turkey biologist Mary Jo Casalena, if wild turkeys survive their first year, their total lifetime will range from an additional 1-3 years.

Turkey, Conservation, News

Mossy Oak Fishing Report: Redcrest 2022 Grand Lake, Oklahoma

The Bass Pro Tour took their flagship event to Oklahoma’s Grand Lake last week, and with their nerve-wracking format it was a battle until just about the very last cast was made on one of America’s most storied tournament venues.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Mossy Oak Fishing

Wild Turkeys’ Winter To Spring Transition

Learn more about the “winter to spring transition” for wild turkeys and its effect on flock dynamics.

Turkey, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Long Distance Calls: Getting Turkeys Closer

Throwing some calls a good distance and utilizing some of patience was the perfect recipe to take a tom turkey.

Turkey, How-To

Federal, 100 Years and Counting

Federal is celebrating their 100th anniversary, and even though it doesn’t seem possible, I have been using their products for over half of that time.

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Predator, Gear, Firearm

Ballad of a Turkey Hunter: Bottomland Book Club

From the dedication to the very last page, you will quickly realize that this book is about setting a standard we all should strive to uphold. It's really more of a revitalization of an old-school mindset, and it couldn't come at a better time.

Bottomland Book Club, Turkey

Mossberg 940 Pro Turkey Shotgun Featured In Mossy Oak Greenleaf

The 940 Pro Turkey autoloading 12-gauge shotgun is featured in the classic Mossy Oak Greenleaf pattern that many turkey hunters have enjoyed for a couple decades. It is offered in two barrel lengths.

Turkey, Gear, News, Firearm

Mossy Oak Fishing Report: Bassmaster Elite Series Santee Cooper

Santee Cooper has thousands of acres of inundated cypress trees, various kinds of vegetation and all sorts of fish-holding habitat. That’s what’s made it one of the most storied destinations in the history of professional bass fishing.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

49 - The Pursuit of a Turkey in Every State Across the Country

The feat has become a growing trend among the turkey hunting community in recent years with hunters across the country making the Super Slam a lifelong hunting goal.

Turkey, Video

The Eastern Elk Revolution Personifies that Hunting is Conservation

After years of restoring Eastern Elk populations in Virginia, hunters can now apply for the first elk hunting season until March 30, 2022. Read more here.

Big Game, Conservation, News

Bird of Courage: Bottomland Book Club

With stories spanning 50 years of hunting, Wineman quickly draws in the reader with stories of old hunters and old ways.

Bottomland Book Club, Turkey

Planting for Pollinators

Simply stated, no pollinators, no pollination, no food. All human life and the life of the wildlife that we pursue are highly dependent upon the success and propagation of plants that enhance and support our pollinators and their vital role.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

Short Magnums: A Short Story or Here to Stay?

In the early years of the 21st Century you couldn’t pick up a shooting or hunting magazine without seeing the words “Short Magnum” emblazoned across the cover. The 300 Winchester Short Magnum started the craze and as the old saying goes, the rest is history.

Big Game, Deer, Gear, Firearm

Five Things to Know for Your First Western Fly-Fishing Trip

Regardless of your destination, here are a few things you should do in the months leading up to your Western fly-fishing trip:

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Food Plot Fixes

What follows are a few tips on trouble-shooting some of the more common food plot maladies.

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

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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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