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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The History of the Legendary Bayou Meto WMA

The crown jewel of the nearly 50 publicly accessible green tree reservoir hunting area is the famed George H. Dunklin, Jr. Bayou Meto Wildlife Management Area (WMA) south of Stuttgart.

Waterfowl, Land Management

How to Use Electronic Racoon Calls to Call Raccoons

Raccoon hunting has evolved significantly over the years, with modern hunters employing advanced techniques to increase their chances of success. One such innovation that has gained popularity is the use of electronic calls.

Predator, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Tips for Using Native Grasses for Wildlife Cover

Planting Native Warm Season Grasses (NWSG) can be an effective strategy for producing wildlife cover, especially after a harsh winter. Click to learn more.

Turkey, Small Game, Deer, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries, BioLogic

Best Places for Tree Stands

"I soon realized when I traded my beautiful sunrise sits for the thick and nasty cover, my deer sightings - and success - went up exponentially."

Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

Fall Trees Planting Guide

With the advent of containerized, air-pruned seedlings, planting trees in the fall can be more productive in areas of the South where the ground doesn’t stay frozen. Here are a few advantages of planting in the fall.

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

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 Importance of Native Plants to Deer Diet

Native plants are the primary food source in a deer’s diet. Read on to learn more about what deer like to eat and how native plants are essential to a whitetail’s survival.

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

Tips for Food Plot Cover

When it comes to planting food plots, many land managers forget about the importance of cover. Read on for tips for planting food plot cover.

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

Food Plot Guide

Before the first seed is sown, you need to nail down your plans for the plot and know some basic facts about your soil. Good planning is the first step to prevent food plot failure.

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

Liquid Fertilizer vs. Granular Fertilizer for Food Plots

Here we cover fertilizer basics, like macro and micronutrients and soil tests, then drills down into the differences between liquid and granular fertilizers and what’s best for your food plot needs.

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

Nighttime Predator Hunting Strategies

Hunting hogs, coyotes, bobcats, and foxes at night is an effective strategy to reducing numbers.

Predator, Conservation, Land Management, Firearm

A Plea for Water & Habitat in the Klamath Basin

The Klamath Basin is a critical component of the Pacific Flyway affecting waterfowl populations like pintails broadly. Are policies and management in place to manage water resources to sustain waterfowl habitat and harvest in the face of a changing climate?

Waterfowl, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Kevin VanDam on Being a GameKeeper and a Hunter

When VanDam doesn’t have a rod and reel in his hand, chunking, winding and competing to win $100,000 or more, he loves to get on his tractor or pick up his chainsaw and improve his 325-acre farm for wildlife

Turkey, Fishing, Deer, Waterfowl, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Fishing, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries, BioLogic

How to Count Your Deer Herd Using Trail Cameras

How to use trail cameras to conduct a fairly reliable population index of your deer herd.

Deer, Land Management

Using Indiangrass in Wildlife Plantings

When selecting a native grassland species for your projects, consider indiangrass due to its hardiness, drought-tolerance and for the benefits that it provides to many different species of wildlife.

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