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Inside the Fishing Mind of Kevin VanDam

Every angler has his own fishing style and lures that he has confidence in to catch bass. Fishing in the moment is applying your strengths and trusting your instincts.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Mixing It Up - Buying a Diverse Property

One of the most common mistakes that people make when looking for land is not keeping diversity in mind.

Land Management, Mossy Oak Properties

Developing Shotgun Patterns

By knowing what your gun shoots best, you can have confidence when the moment of truth comes and you squeeze the trigger.

Turkey, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Firearm

Wild Game Italian Meatloaf with The BBQ Ninja | Ingredient Wild

Meatloaf is a classic. Mix it up by making it with some wild game shot straight out of the woods.

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

The Best Camp Stoves of 2021

The essential camping gear list almost always includes a camp stove. Here are the top choices for backpackers, families and budget campers in 2021.

Camping

What to Do When You’ve Lost Your Merriam’s Gobbler to Hens

Often the Merriam’s gobbler will have a flock of hens with him when he goes to the roost. If those hens fly down with the gobbler and are able to take that tom away from you and your decoy, what do you do?

Turkey, Firearm

Sticky Asian Wild Boar Belly Tacos | Ingredient Wild

This recipe is a twist on an Asian classic that includes your wild game. There’s no better way to eat that hog that’s been tearing up your land.

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

Mountain Merriam’s in the Black Hills of South Dakota

The Merriam’s gobbler is one of the most beautiful wild turkeys in the nation and often gobbles more and louder than any other sub-species of wild turkeys. Knowing Kayser’s success in harvesting these fascinating gobblers, learn how Kayser hunts and takes them.

Turkey, Firearm

Use a Blind, Be Patient, Stay Put and Call Softly and Seldom for Osceolas

This is another reason why I’m a strong proponent of hunting from a blind when you’re hunting in the open ground of south Florida. If a gobbler is with hens, you have so many eyes looking for you that there’s a very good chance they’ll spot you and spook.

Turkey

Keeping the Earth Green: Camping Dos and Don’ts to Be Kind to Mother Nature

Campers must be environmentally responsible. Prepare for your trips in advance, dispose of your waste, put out fires entirely and never burn harmful materials.

Camping

Springtime Already? Time to Plan Your Spring Break Vacation!

With spring around the corner, it’s time to plan your spring vacation! Check out these tips and destination suggestions for a fun break in the great outdoors.

Camping

What to Do When You’re on Turkey Time

I’ve sat in one spot for three or four hours before waiting for a gobbler to come back and find me. On other hunts, the gobbler has flown down and landed right in front of our blind.

Turkey

Candied Wild Boar Belly with The BBQ Ninja | Ingredient Wild

This mouth-watering dish is the perfect appetizer to go with your wild game feast. We’re getting hungry just looking at that picture.

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

Eastern Wild Turkey Super Stocking Project: A Microcosm of National Success

There is something that is visually appealing about a turkey being released into a new area, the way it flies off, awkwardly at first but then with vigor shortly after; it’s representative of the evolution of turkey restoration efforts.

Turkey, Conservation

How to Hunt the Osceola Turkey in Oak Hammocks

I’m a strong proponent of scouting and pinpointing the turkey you want to hunt before you hunt him.

Turkey

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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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