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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Harvesting the Right Antlerless Deer

There is no question that the harvesting of antlerless deer is part of a solid deer management plan. With that understood, shouldn’t it make sense there should be some logic in which antlerless deer should be removed from a herd. A quick survey asked a dozen hunters what factors they used to select a doe for harvest. The criteria varied from age to size, and believe it or not, a few still said it’s wrong

Deer, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak GameKeepers

Using Integrated Wild Pig Control in Swine Management

Learn effective strategies for controlling wild pig populations. Using specialized technologies and control methods, you can help lessen the damage caused by wild pig.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak GameKeepers, Firearm

Antler Restrictions: Good or Bad?

There are certain topics we revisit on a regular basis and this is one of them. Call them what you want, antler point restrictions (APRs) or mandatory antler restrictions (MARs), they have become increasingly more popular and widespread over the recent past. And though many programs are fairly recent, others have been around long enough that we’re starting to see some of the successes and failures and take a more objective look at the pros

Deer, Conservation, Mossy Oak GameKeepers

How To Make Certain Your Waterfowl Food Plots are Legal

Learn a little bit about the regulation of waterfowl food plots, including detailed information on baiting and the ethics surrounding this poor hunting practice.

Waterfowl, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, How-To

Antler Size and Determining a Deer’s Age

Antler size is one of the details we use to help determine age, but only one in a long list of aspects like body size and shape, muscle tone, and the appearance of certain features. You will develop a more effective management plan if you can distinguish a buck’s age by assessing it in a photo or by sight. The following characteristics are fairly consistent for whitetails throughout their range.

Deer, Conservation, How-To, Mossy Oak GameKeepers

Trigger Finger Alternatives: Deer Management Strategies

Learn a few alternatives to common herd management strategies with the help of land management experts from GameKeepers. We’ve got lots of useful tips required to keep your herd under control.

Deer, Conservation, Mossy Oak GameKeepers, Firearm