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Over-Patterning Bass

There is nothing like stumbling on to a pattern where you can run around the lake and catch a fish on command. But, it’s really easy to over-complicate a pattern and spin yourself out.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

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

North American Elk Facts and Restoration

Learn all about the North American elk, including facts, trivia and tips for management, and efforts to restore elk populations in the United States and Canada.

Big Game

Choosing The Right Setup with Bill Lowen

Have you ever wondered what kind of setups professional fishermen use when fishing specific lures?

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

“Fist Full of Dirt” Podcast Hosted by Ronnie “Cuz” Strickland Launched

Mossy Oak Properties, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of “Fist Full of Dirt with Cuz Strickland," a podcast dedicated to helping outdoors enthusiasts connect with the land and wildlife they love and hold dear.

Land Management, News, Mossy Oak Properties

Spillway Siphon Systems for Lakes and Ponds

Spillway siphons are the perfect addition to your fall lake or pond reconstruction project. Learn more from Mossy Oak.

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

The Future of Turkey Hunting and Conservation

What's the future of wild turkey hunting and conservation? Read this blog to learn how we can bring gobblers back to where they can maintain themselves.

Turkey, Conservation

Cultures born close to the water always do seafood the best, and when it comes to shrimp, a Louisiana native like Chef Jean-Paul Bougeois is mighty hard to beat.

Wild Game Recipes, Video, Ingredient Wild

Of all the fun I have had in and around turkey hunting, there are few things I enjoy more than hearing someone who’s calling sounds terrible actually call in and kill a gobbler.

Turkey

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

ATV Implements and Their Many Uses

ATV implements are a useful tool for managing wildlife habitats. Learn more from Mossy Oak.

Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

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

How Hogs Have Gone Wild and Hurt Turkey Populations

Feral hog populations have increased across the nation. They damage crops, destroy property, root-up woods and roads and compete with deer and turkeys for food.

Turkey

The Cost and Compensation of Trapping

There are many factors that determine the value of fur. The further north that you trap, the better the fur prices will be.

Turkey, Predator

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Top 7 Non-Food Plot Plantings for Deer

Paul Annear Whitetail food plots get a lot of love in the land management space. Deer hunters everywhere spent countless hours planning their next food plot rotation. Grinding away on a humid summer day just to plant and create a whitetail haven where deer feed and can be hunted is rewarding and fun. But there are more permanent food sources you could be missing out on. A lot of whitetail management fads come and go.

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

How to Maintain Your Summer Clover

Paul Annear It’s hard to beat the attraction of a lush field of well maintained clover. In most of the U.S. clover is attractive right out of the ground and hardy blends like Non-Typical Clover stay green deep into November, even in the upper Midwest. Clovers are the most popular food plot planting for a reason. Deer love clover, and its easy to establish without large equipment. To keep from weeds taking over your clover

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

Fly Fishing for Bream

Phillip Gentry When most people think of fly fishing, the image that comes to mind is the silhouette of a wader clad angler plying the bubbling waters of some cold mountain stream. Others may envision an iridescent Caribbean sand flat with an angler on the deck of a sleek flats boat trying to temp a shadow drifting through the saltwater. As many fly-casting fans have discovered, just about any type of fish species that can

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Red Snapper: Tips and Tactics for an American Favorite

Bart K. Davis One of the most sought-after gamefish from the Carolinas to the Gulf, red snapper are experiencing a resurgence like few other species. Thanks to careful management and tighter harvest limits over the past two decades, populations have bounced back strong—and with that recovery has come a new golden age of snapper fishing. They truly are the American snapper. With their fiery red flanks and powerful strikes, red snapper are everything anglers want

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Fishing

Fishing the Emerald Coast: Destin’s Inshore and Offshore Action

Bart K. Davis Destin, Florida, isn’t called “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” for nothing. Tucked along the Emerald Coast in the Florida Panhandle, and with easy access to the Gulf of Mexico, this bustling beach town offers a year-round buffet of saltwater action. From sight-casting to redfish in skinny water to battling cobia just outside the pass, Destin is a dream destination for saltwater anglers. These tips and techniques will help you make the most

Fishing

Flounder Fever: Top Techniques for Catching Flatfish on the East Coast

Bart K. Davis If you’ve ever felt the unmistakable thump of a flounder strike on the end of your line, you know the thrill of targeting these delicious and elusive flatfish. Found along the entire Atlantic seaboard, flounder are a favorite target for inshore anglers. But landing these ambush predators consistently takes more than luck, something I learned growing up on the marshes and sounds of southeastern North Carolina. Fortunately, these tips and techniques will

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Fishing

Keep Those Shooting Skills Sharp by Whistle Pig Hunting

Mark Fike It is summer, but hunting season is not far off. Keep those shooting skills sharp and make a farmer or gardener happy by hunting whistle pigs! Whistle pigs, aka groundhogs, are a common sight along highways, in farm fields, and unfortunately in gardens and backyard flower beds. These varmints readily adapt to living in close proximity to humans and quickly learn when danger lurks nearby. Growing up in Virginia we always had a

Small Game, Predator, How-To, Firearm

Popular Calibers for Hunting Deer

What are the most popular calibers for whitetail deer, not the best caliber, not my favorites, but just popular? That should be easy. Just call all the ammunition manufacturers and ask them to list their top ten.

Deer, Firearm

Smoked Wild Turkey & Alabama BBQ Sauce Sandwich

We're always looking for new ways to eat a wild turkey; smoking them is always a great and flavorful option.

Turkey, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

Hot Honey Salmon Mac n' Cheese with Crispy Fried Onions

This dish combines the best of both worlds: sweet and spicy salmon bites nestled on a creamy, malty mac n' cheese, all topped with a delightful crunch.

Fishing, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

Classic Backyard Smoked Venison Brats

When I think of classic backyard cookouts, I think of throwing hamburgers, hot dogs, or brats on a grill for my family and friends.

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Mossy Oak, Ingredient Wild

Retriever Training: Steady to Shot and Flush

Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels Head Trainer Bill Gibson walks us through the importance of a steady dog in the field and how to train one up to be steady.

Waterfowl, Dogs, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels

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