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The Billfish Foundation Conservation

In the 1970s and ‘80s, billfish stocks were in bad shape just about everywhere in the world.

Fishing, Conservation, News, Mossy Oak Fishing, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Summertime Fishing for Channel Catfish

Phillip Gentry In the hierarchy of catfishing, three species top the charts as the most desirable for catfish anglers. Number one is the blue catfish, the king of the catfish world, the bruiser that can achieve sizes closely resembling a Volkswagen Beetle, according to scuba divers who dare to venture into the depths near the dam. Second on the list is the flathead catfish — the mudcat — the night stalker whose only nemesis is

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Homemade Pickled Okra Recipe

Pickled okra is an underrated treat that's really simple to make. If you have more okra in the garden than you can fry, here's a great way to eat it up.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

An Insider’s Guide to the Florida Keys

The Editor-in-Chief of Marlin Magazine Sam White takes us through his insider tips on fishing the legendary and productive Florida Keys.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Taming the Silver King: Advice on Catching a Tarpon

“Anyone who’s ever witnessed a tarpon take to the air in a furious series of gill-rattling, head-shaking jumps will understand the sheer power and awe they bring to the table.”

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Understanding a Whitetail's Summertime Nutritional Needs

Summer is the time of growth for both plants and animals. Young fawns are growing incredibly fast, which requires greater relative amounts of protein for muscle mass and minerals for bone growth.

Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Top Red Drum Fishing Tips

Redfish fight hard and eat good. Here's the five best places to fish for them.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Mastering the Dredge for Offshore Fishing

While trolling offshore, create the illusion of a tightly packed school of baitfish, with enough silhouette and profile to attract the attention of a pack of hungry sailfish, or maybe a prowling blue marlin.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Venison Sweet Onion Bourbon Burger

Impress folks this summer with this 10/10 venison burger recipe that doesn't take too much extra time to make.

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Learn How to Best Plant Warm Season Food Plots

One of the most common mistakes in food plot plantings and farming for wildlife is improper timing relative to the crop and the region. For example, the growing period for warm season annuals can vary widely across the nation.

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

Father's Day Fishing and Hunting Gifts

Dads are important. They taught you how to hunt, how to fish, and helped you drag plenty of deer. Dads are teaching the next generation how to appreciate the outdoors, too. There's so many reasons to thank the dads in your life, so here's a few suggestions on gifts that'll make them feel appreciated. Hunting Gifts for Dad Hunter Safety System Mossy Oak Pro Harness $169.99 Keep Dad safe in the woods this fall with

Turkey, Fishing, Big Game, Deer, Waterfowl, Predator, Conservation, Land Management, Gear

How to Grow Persimmon Trees

By better understanding the biology of persimmon and its importance for a wide variety of forest species, landowners can identify and manage this tree for game and nongame wildlife.

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

Making and Fishing a Hair Jig

Hair jigs may be one of the oldest bass fishing lures ever made. It’s a lure that has stood the test of time and continues to be one of the most productive.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Top Summer Trail Camera Locations for Locating Mature Bucks

Summer trail cams are a great way to gather an inventory of the deer herd on your hunting property and are often the first visual confirmation of the mature buck you will be targeting come hunting season.

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

Arrowhead Hunting - Finding Arrowheads and Artifacts

From a hunter’s perspective, finding an arrowhead is awe-inspiring - to actually hold a weapon used by an ancient archer.

How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

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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

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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

Nosler Whitetail Country Ammo Review

The new bullet is an example of the innovation at Nosler: their engineers were able to produce the previously retired Solid Base bullet with a tapered jacket designed to expand reliably at a wide range of impact velocities.

Deer, Gear

Coastal Conservation Association: A History of Grassroots Conservation

In the late 1970s, commercial fishing pressure along the Texas coast had led to a virtually complete decimation of the stocks of red drum and spotted seatrout—the bottom dropped out, and no one knew for sure if either species could be saved.

Fishing, Conservation, Mossy Oak Fishing, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Best Caliber for Deer Hunting

What is the best caliber for deer hunting? This question has been discussed over campfires and during Monday morning quarterbacking sessions for ages!

Deer, Gear, Firearm

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