Land Management

REAP WHAT YOU SOW.

Watch and read along as some of the world’s most knowledgeable and experienced hunting land managers show you proven strategies for turning your property into a hunting paradise. Get expert tips on everything from seasonal food plot placement and plant species selection to the state-of-the-art equipment that helps you to tend it.

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Timber Stand Improvement - Managing Forestry for Hunting Wildlife

It is often better to have fewer quality trees than a larger quantity of undesirable trees. Learn about clear-cuts, hack-and-squirt, and the life cycles of the forest!

Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties, Nativ Nurseries

Growing Bucks by the Bushel: Annuals for Wildlife

For gamekeepers, it’s not just about hunting season. It’s about improving habitat and available nutrition for the overall health of the wildlife. Here’s how we recommend planting to bring in the big bucks.

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

Developing a Food Plot Plan

The most asked question that a habitat consultant receives is “what should I plant?” It depends on your management goals as to what would be the best things to plant.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

From Seedlings to Mast ASAP: Site Preparation, Planting and Protection

A site that is “prepped in advance” will allow more time and energy to transplant seedlings, widen your planting season window, drastically improve survival and growth rates, reduce the wait time for mast production, and most importantly - give you that sense of fulfillment from a job well done.

Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

When Pond Problems Arise, Starting Over may be in Order

There are more than 2.5 million ponds scattered across the United States. Most of these ponds provide fair to excellent recreational fishing opportunities, but a variety of problems can affect pond fisheries as they age. Learn how to manage your pond today.

Fishing, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties

Gamekeeper: Traditions Forged Centuries Ago

What is the meaning of a Gamekeeper? Learn about the gamekeepers' history and traditions that were forged centuries ago and their duties today!

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

When Wolves Impact Your Deer Herd

Even with the ruthless, relentless, remorseless impact of wolves, quality deer management (QDM) principles and a sound plan will prevail. Learn how one gamekeeper managed the impact of wolves on the deer herd.

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

Soft Mast Trees: Crabapple & Pear Protection from Wildlife

Don’t waste time planting a tree if you don’t plan to protect it. If you’re looking to plant inexpensive, fast-maturing trees that required little or no tending, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more!

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

4 Steps To Make Your Property Poacher Proof

If you already own property and fight trespassing battles, do your best to control access, create habitat edges on property boundaries, maintain relationships with adjacent landowners and when poacher interactions do happen, make certain they will not return to your property.

Deer, Turkey, Fishing, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties

Bolstering Your Fawn Crop

The role of hunters is changing. The advancement of programs like Quality Deer Management has prompted an evolution from a mere “consumer” to now a “producer-consumer,” and a “hunter-conservationist.” Learn how to manage your herd throughout the year.

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

Simple Broadcasting Methods for Planting Corn

Some managers believe there are two things you need if you wish to plant corn on your property – adequate acreage and a corn planter or drill. The truth is a far different story. Learn more about broadcasting methods for corn planting.

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

Woodland Makeovers: Big Enhancements, Minimal Destruction

Part of this tract of land lies in a flood plain, all of it was virtually inaccessible and totally unproductive. The timber had never been cut and not even a footpath existed.

Land Management, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties

Spring Physical | How Is Your Pond’s Health?

Lake owners should also have a standard protocol that they follow each year to maintain the health of their lakes.

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

Everything You Need to Know About Controlled Burns

Know why controlled burns and prescribed burning are the safest way to manage overgrowth and promote new, healthy growth in wooded areas and fields!

Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties

The Differences Between Turkey Subspecies And How to Manage Each

Ask most any experienced turkey hunter and they can quickly rattle off the names of the four subspecies or races of wild turkey recognized by The National Wild Turkey Federation for purposes of their Grand Slam. A fair number could probably add a fifth for the North American Slam and a sixth for the World Slam. For those not already familiar with them, they are as follows:

Turkey, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers