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Closing The Deal On Afternoon Gobblers

Afternoon turkey hunting is notably less popular than early mornings. Yet, afternoon tactics can be some of the most effective hunting times.

Turkey, How-To

Easy Bluegill Fish Recipe

An outing to the pond to catch a load of bluegill is one of the most rewarding activities that my family enjoys. Bream are usually extraordinarily abundant in many ponds throughout the South making it easy for kids and adults alike to catch them. (Bream, crappies and other pan-fish can be substituted in this delicious recipe). Just seeing the smile and confidence all over my children’s faces is reward enough, but at the dinner table

Fishing, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Wild Turkey Stuffed Meatloaf

Jeremiah Doughty, From Field to Plate If you're looking for a delicious wild game recipe that you can impress with, this stuffed meatloaf one is a great contender. And it makes a great out-of-the-box wild turkey recipe, too. Wild Game Meatloaf Ingredients: 2 pounds ground meat (wild turkey, venison, beef, etc.) 10 sliced smoked turkey or ham 2 eggs ½ red onion, chopped fine 1 red bell pepper, chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced or grated

Turkey, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

Forest Crop Tree Management for Wildlife

Spring days are a great time to scout for the signs that your woodlands contain the proper mix of forest species to attract the game species for which you are managing.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries, BioLogic

Holiday Spiced Turkey Breast with Orange Glaze

Enjoy this recipe for delicious wild turkey with a beautiful blackberry orange glaze.

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

The Hunter Chef: Wild Turkey Pot Pie

This recipe is perfect for any leftover turkey meat you might have. Trust us—it’s absolutely delicious.

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

How to Catch Swordfish in the Gulf of Mexico

Sam White talks how to find and fish for swordfish in the Gulf, like tackle set up, location, how to fight them, and more.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

A Turkey Hunter's Journal: Slowing Down and Enjoying the Hunt

Jason Worley makes a case for why turkey hunters should keep a journal of their hunts and includes some journal entries of his own.

Turkey

Wild Turkey Meatballs and Homemade Vegetable Soup

These wild turkey meatballs are incredible on their own or paired with this homemade vegetable soup.

Turkey, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Mossy Oak Fishing Report: 2023 Bassmaster Classic Breakdown

We covered the 2023 Bassmaster Classic and followed our team of pro anglers.

Fishing, News, Mossy Oak Fishing

Rare White Triple Beard Turkey: Tailgate Talks

Tyler Anderson tells us the story of his hunt where he killed a rare white/cinnamon colored wild turkey with a triple beard.

Turkey, Tailgate Talks

Timber vs Field Turkeys

Which is best to hunt gobblers - open areas or timber? The hunter can succeed in both areas by keeping a proper game plan for both scenarios.

Turkey, How-To, Firearm

Using the Silent Treatment on Public Land Turkeys

When turkeys are stubborn to respond to calls, using the silent treatment can often be the turning point in harvesting a mature gobbler.

Turkey, How-To

The Game-Changing Circle Hook and How to Fish it Effectively

The circle hook significantly reduces gut-hooks and post-release mortality, and it has been shown to increase hook-up percentages.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Criteria for Choosing a Retriever Puppy

Picking out a puppy as a future hunting companion is no easy task. There are certain things to look for when choosing a puppy to join your family. Mossy Oak GameKeeper Kennels' Bill Gibson shares 4 steps he uses to evaluate a puppy.

Waterfowl, Dogs, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels

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Top 7 Non-Food Plot Plantings for Deer

Paul Annear Whitetail food plots get a lot of love in the land management space. Deer hunters everywhere spent countless hours planning their next food plot rotation. Grinding away on a humid summer day just to plant and create a whitetail haven where deer feed and can be hunted is rewarding and fun. But there are more permanent food sources you could be missing out on. A lot of whitetail management fads come and go.

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

How to Maintain Your Summer Clover

Paul Annear It’s hard to beat the attraction of a lush field of well maintained clover. In most of the U.S. clover is attractive right out of the ground and hardy blends like Non-Typical Clover stay green deep into November, even in the upper Midwest. Clovers are the most popular food plot planting for a reason. Deer love clover, and its easy to establish without large equipment. To keep from weeds taking over your clover

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

Fly Fishing for Bream

Phillip Gentry When most people think of fly fishing, the image that comes to mind is the silhouette of a wader clad angler plying the bubbling waters of some cold mountain stream. Others may envision an iridescent Caribbean sand flat with an angler on the deck of a sleek flats boat trying to temp a shadow drifting through the saltwater. As many fly-casting fans have discovered, just about any type of fish species that can

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Red Snapper: Tips and Tactics for an American Favorite

Bart K. Davis One of the most sought-after gamefish from the Carolinas to the Gulf, red snapper are experiencing a resurgence like few other species. Thanks to careful management and tighter harvest limits over the past two decades, populations have bounced back strong—and with that recovery has come a new golden age of snapper fishing. They truly are the American snapper. With their fiery red flanks and powerful strikes, red snapper are everything anglers want

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Fishing

Fishing the Emerald Coast: Destin’s Inshore and Offshore Action

Bart K. Davis Destin, Florida, isn’t called “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” for nothing. Tucked along the Emerald Coast in the Florida Panhandle, and with easy access to the Gulf of Mexico, this bustling beach town offers a year-round buffet of saltwater action. From sight-casting to redfish in skinny water to battling cobia just outside the pass, Destin is a dream destination for saltwater anglers. These tips and techniques will help you make the most

Fishing

Flounder Fever: Top Techniques for Catching Flatfish on the East Coast

Bart K. Davis If you’ve ever felt the unmistakable thump of a flounder strike on the end of your line, you know the thrill of targeting these delicious and elusive flatfish. Found along the entire Atlantic seaboard, flounder are a favorite target for inshore anglers. But landing these ambush predators consistently takes more than luck, something I learned growing up on the marshes and sounds of southeastern North Carolina. Fortunately, these tips and techniques will

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Fishing

Keep Those Shooting Skills Sharp by Whistle Pig Hunting

Mark Fike It is summer, but hunting season is not far off. Keep those shooting skills sharp and make a farmer or gardener happy by hunting whistle pigs! Whistle pigs, aka groundhogs, are a common sight along highways, in farm fields, and unfortunately in gardens and backyard flower beds. These varmints readily adapt to living in close proximity to humans and quickly learn when danger lurks nearby. Growing up in Virginia we always had a

Small Game, Predator, How-To, Firearm

Popular Calibers for Hunting Deer

What are the most popular calibers for whitetail deer, not the best caliber, not my favorites, but just popular? That should be easy. Just call all the ammunition manufacturers and ask them to list their top ten.

Deer, Firearm

Smoked Wild Turkey & Alabama BBQ Sauce Sandwich

We're always looking for new ways to eat a wild turkey; smoking them is always a great and flavorful option.

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

Hot Honey Salmon Mac n' Cheese with Crispy Fried Onions

This dish combines the best of both worlds: sweet and spicy salmon bites nestled on a creamy, malty mac n' cheese, all topped with a delightful crunch.

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

Classic Backyard Smoked Venison Brats

When I think of classic backyard cookouts, I think of throwing hamburgers, hot dogs, or brats on a grill for my family and friends.

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Mossy Oak, Ingredient Wild

Retriever Training: Steady to Shot and Flush

Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels Head Trainer Bill Gibson walks us through the importance of a steady dog in the field and how to train one up to be steady.

Waterfowl, Dogs, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels

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