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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How the housing market affects the land market

I remember sitting in the 2011 Mossy Oak Properties Land Summit as Edsel Charles, the founder of Market Graphics, a leading real estate market analysis firm, spoke on the housing market and its prognosis for the next 10 years. As housing starts to rise, so will the demand for timber.

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Why land is a good investment

It's a common misconception to think that buying rural land is only for real estate tycoons looking to diversify their portfolio. However, investing in rural land has been proven over time to be a smart play for just about anyone that is looking to park their money.

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Now is the Time to Buy Timberland

With the US economy improving, the timber market throughout the country - in particular southern states such as South Carolina and Alabama - continues to improve, as timber by-products ranging from bath tissue to two by fours increase in demand. As the cash flows possible from the harvest of standing timber increase, so does the attractiveness of investing in timberland. According to two Mossy Oak Properties Land Specialists, timberland is a smart investment in today's

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Technology Makes Fisheries Management Easier

For many years, we’ve had sonars or “fish-finders” as they’re known by many. Then came underwater cameras and that was cool, but what if it were possible to view all this underwater-information on your smartphone or tablet? Well, you can! Enter Vexilar’s new Wi-Fi technology with their new Sonarphone (www.Sonarphone.mobi) and Fishphone (www.fishphone.mobi). Now it is possible to turn your smart phone or tablet into either a fully functional sonar, or fully functional underwater camera

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Save The Habitat. Save the Hunt. Initiative Makes Significant Impact Through First Year

The National Wild Turkey Federation's (NWTF) Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt. initiative was implemented just over one year ago and it's already making a difference. The Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt. initiative is an aggressive charge that mobilizes science, fundraising and devoted volunteers to combat some of the driving factors in the decline of wild turkey numbers, loss of habitat and the decrease in the number of hunters.

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Rural property is easier to buy with help

Investing in rural land might seem like a daunting task to many individuals. After all, buying a tract of land is likely one of the largest purchases someone will make in their lifetime, so it's essential to find the right help.

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Nativ Nurseries’ Jesse Raley Tells about Fruit Trees for Wildlife

We select fruit trees for specific sections of the country that drop their fruit at different times of the year, just like the oak trees drop their acorns at different times of the year. We try to select some fruit trees that drop their fruit in mid-to-late summer, others in the early fall and yet other varieties that continue to drop fruit in December and January.

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Easements 101: How they impact a land purchase

When you are buying land, knowing what can be legally used by your neighbors via an easement should weigh heavily on your decision. Easements are a significant aspect of a land purchase.

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Make Your Clover Last for Years

Most companies will claim a lifespan of three to five years on their perennials. However, if you care for them properly a perennial stand can last for many years. Perennials like red and white clovers, alfalfa, trefoils and chicory provide dependable nutrition and attraction and are especially important for antler growth, fawn rearing and early hunting season attraction. If you follow these words of advice you will get the most out of your perennial stand.

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NWTF Partners with Tennessee Agencies to Help Mobility Impaired Hunters

Tennessee has become an ideal hunting destination for individuals with mobility impairments thanks to the combined efforts of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC) and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation (TWRF) to provide wheelchair-accessible custom blinds on public lands.

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QDMA Reaches Record Membership

QDMA set an organizational record for winter and spring membership growth, recruiting more than 7,000 new members in the first four months of 2014 and reaching a record level of nearly 55,000 members in the United States and Canada. “QDMA is in the strongest position in the organization’s history,” said CEO Brian Murphy. “Membership is growing faster than at any time in our history, new volunteer Branches are on the rise, and we are having

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4 Tips For Understanding Your Soil Sample

Fertilizer and lime recommendations can be confusing. All the different numbers and suggestions can really make it difficult to understand what your soil and crop needs to perform its best. Let’s simplify things with a few quick tips to understanding your soil sample.

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Want More Wildlife? Think Like a Farmer

One of the biggest problems with warm season food plots is weed competition. Some are grasses and some broadleaf weeds, but they are all an eyesore and steal moisture and nutrients from your wildlife plots. Here are two of the most common food plot weeds in the south. It seems to be giving a lot of food plotters problems this year in their fields across the country.

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Planting a No-Till Plot

There are a number of other details important to the planting process, but when planting a no-till plot these are the most significant. No-till planting is a great method to produce a stand in a spot where the ground cannot be worked due to excessive rocks, stumps or other debris, a site where you cannot get equipment to, or for first-time farmers who don’t have the necessary equipment.

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Give Your Food Plots A Chance To Grow

With spring in full swing and the woods coming to life after a long winter hiatus, the opportunities for improving habitat for wildlife are numerous. If you live in the South, the soil temperature is ripe for planting, and the Midwest and North are not far behind. If you have had problems in the past establishing spring and summer plots for your deer because of over browsing and high deer numbers, trying to time your

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