Conservation

THE FUTURE’S IN OUR HANDS.

As hunters, we know the steps we take to conserve our wildlife and habitats today can have an impact that reaches far into the future. Our collection of videos and articles features expert advice that will give you the knowledge to put proper conservation techniques into practice, and ensure our proud hunting tradition lives on for future generations to come.

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Secretary Bernhardt Works to Safely Reopen National Parks

Sec. Bernhard has been working directly with the Governors and communities of various states to ensure a safe re-opening of areas that have been shut down due to COVID-19.

Conservation, News

Ring-Necked Pheasant: Fast Facts, Management Tips and Trivia

Learn all about the ring-necked pheasant, a popular game bird that was originally brought over from China and now thrives in many states and Canada.

Small Game, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak GameKeepers

Do’s and Don’ts of Artifact Hunting

Surface artifact hunting is a fun and rewarding hobby whether solo or with friends and family. It is legal on privately owned land but banned on public or government owned property.

Conservation, Land Management, How-To

Fatheads: A Little Minnow with a Big Benefit for New Ponds

Fathead minnows provide a source of food for young bass and bluegill. Learn about the benefits of stocking fathead minnows in new ponds.

Fishing, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Fishing, Mossy Oak GameKeepers

Elk Restoration East of the Big River

The original elk populations throughout most of the eastern United States are now considered extinct. However, recent elk restoration efforts are resulting in increased populations in this region. Learn more from Mossy Oak.

Big Game, Conservation, Mossy Oak GameKeepers

Making Sure First-Time Hunters Stay in “Our Posse”

Learn how to introduce first-time hunters to the sport. Follow these three tips for teaching young hunters how to enjoy and appreciate the outdoors.

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Fishing, Conservation, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak GameKeepers

Draw Waterfowl with Palatable Plantings

Attract waterfowl to your property with plantings they enjoy. Learn more from the experts at Mossy Oak.

Waterfowl, Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak GameKeepers, BioLogic

Ponds and Lakes: To Fertilize or Not to Fertilize

All existing lakes and ponds containing both largemouth bass and bluegill will benefit significantly from a few basic and cost effective management techniques.

Fishing, Conservation, Mossy Oak, BioLogic

Habitat Improvement is Priority for Turkey Populations

We need to work diligently to recruit new turkey hunters, because those young people are the future of the conservation of turkeys and also of turkey hunting.

Turkey, Conservation

4 Reasons You Should Plant Hybrid Oaks

Hybrids can definitely grow faster. They are also often less noticed by insects, and seem to not get diseased as often.

Deer, Conservation, Land Management, Nativ Nurseries

The Future of Turkey Hunting and Conservation

We’ve done a good job as sportsmen to bring the wild turkey back in almost every state. I hope we can continue to hunt the wild turkey in the future.

Turkey, Conservation

The Importance of Reporting Your Turkey Harvest

Several years ago Alabama started a program to require turkey hunters to report the turkeys they took. Has that program seemed to keep up with the number of turkeys being harvested in the State of Alabama?

Turkey, Conservation

Two Problems Resulting in a Decline in Turkey Populations

Dr. James Earl Kennamer is the retired chief conservation officer of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) in Edgefield, South Carolina. He’s spent 60 years hunting and researching the wild turkey.

Turkey, Conservation

ShuWater Hybrid Oak: One of Our Favorite Hybrids

The ShuWater oak parent tree we collect from hasn’t disappointed us in the 7-8 years we’ve been observing it.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak GameKeepers, Nativ Nurseries

Hiring Trappers to Save Turkeys

If you decide to become a trapper, there are landowners who will pay you to remove nest predators from their properties.

Turkey, Predator, Conservation