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Country Fried Quail

Cut quail in half; salt and pepper. Make batter of milk and eggs. Dip quail in batter, then in flour. Fry in hot oil until golden brown. Serves 8.

Small Game, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Brown meat over medium heat; set aside. Sauté onions, bell peppers and celery in bacon drippings. Add meat and remaining ingredients except cheese, sour cream, black olives and crackers. Simmer 2 hours, stirring often. Add some water or tomato juice if chili starts getting dry. Top with cheddar cheese, sour cream and black olives.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Iowa's Fall Turkey Hunting Season Opens October 1

Iowa’s turkey population likely benefited from an early nesting season and dry spring and summer, which is good news for turkey hunters who should expect to see more birds when fall turkey hunting seasons open next month.

Big Game, Deer, Turkey, Bow, Firearm

Missouri Youth Waterfowl Hunting Clinic Offered Oct. 20 and 27

The workshop is open to participants age 9 through 15. First-time participants spend the first Saturday of the event learning about waterfowl hunting rules, safety and calling, duck identification and retrieving-dog training. They also practice wingshooting and learn how to choose the right combination of shotgun and ammunition for ethical, effective hunting. The program takes place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Small Game, Waterfowl

North Idaho Eliminates Cow Elk Season

2012 is the first year the Idaho Panhandle hasn't offered a general antler less elk season. The Idaho Fish and Game Department made the decision because of declining calf and cow survival which has been majorly impacted by predation.

Big Game, Deer, Predator

Wyoming's First Regulated Wolf Hunt Starts Monday

The state has sold more than 2200 wolf licenses and has several difference zones set up, including a trophy zone, a "flex" zone where wolves are regulated as trophy game for part of the season, and one zone in which wolves may be killed by almost any method.

Big Game, Predator

Deer Contract EHD in 40 Indiana Counties

Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) is caused by a specific breed of flies called midges. The Indiana DNR reports EHD in 40 Indiana countries and is still working to determine the number of deer infected, but in nearby Michigan there are at least 6500 affected deer across 28 counties. The strain of EHD in Indiana is believed to have originated in southern Michigan.

Big Game, Deer

Sportsmen's Bill held up in the Senate

One of the bills deals with polar bear hides, so of course that's what the mainstream media is focusing on--as though trophies are the only important aspect of hunting and angling. But there are 90-some million sportsmen in this country who don't have polar bear hides they'd like to bring home. Last year alone, hunting and fishing contributed $646 billion in direct spending to the economy. These bills cover far more ground than allowing a

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Video

Persimmon Production Explained

Many of us know how attractive the American Persimmon can be to wildlife, especially whitetail deer. But how many of us have spent numerous hours in the field scouting for these fruit bearing trees only to find a large persimmon tree with no fruit on it at all?

Conservation

Indiana Poised to Make Electronic Check-In Permanent

Indiana Natural Resources commission could make electronic check-in for deer and wild turkey permanent. The CheckIN Game system has been in use under temporary rule since the spring turkey season. A public hearing October 4th in Plainfield could seal the deal. During the test period, 17% of check-ins were electronic, and hunters will still be able to report their successes at check-in stations.

Big Game, Deer, Turkey

Bonus Deer Spark Policy Change for Tennessee Hunters

Hunters that received their permits for the Chuck Swan Wildlife Management Area were surprised to find that this year's permits count against their state-wide limit. TWRA discovered that hunters were using these "bonus deer" permits to shoot smaller does and spike bucks rather than mature deer. Problems with the printing of applications led to the change in policy not being disclosed to hunters. The TWRA claims that the change is not permanent and estimates that

Big Game, Deer

Down Under Hunting Plan Draws Fire

Here in the U.S., it's ordinary for hunts to occur in state parks, wildlife management areas, and even in national parks. But in New South Wales, the mid-eastern state in Australia that includes the Australian Capital Territory and Sydney, a plan to open recreational hunting in 79 national parks is causing some fair bit of controversy.

Ducks Unlimited-Wisconsin set for 75th Anniversary Celebration

With more than 32,500 and 275 fundraising events in 2011, DU-Wisconsin raised more than $2 million to further Ducks Unlimited's conservation goals. Organizers are hoping to strengthen ties between policy makers and its membership, conservation partners, and business partners.

Small Game, Waterfowl, Conservation

TBC Retail Group offers Mossy Oak® Treestand® Wheels

With all of the Mossy Oak accessories available in the marketplace, TBC Retail Group is hitting the streets with a new addition to its line of wheels – The 407 KAMO KAT. The 407 KAMO KAT wheel is accompanied by TBC’s 472 Pursuit wheel, which is available in 15, 16 and 17-inch options in Mossy Oak’s Treestand pattern.

News, Mossy Oak

Air-Current Observations

Whitetails use their extremely sophisticated sense of smell in every part of their life so learning to play the wind, or possibly more importantly, how a whitetail plays the wind, is vital to consistent hunting success. How do we know what the wind might be doing? The Weather Channel can give you a general idea, but at your hunting area influences from thermal currents, barriers like ridges or trees, and different temperatures emanating from sources

Conservation

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Solving the Feral Hog Problem with Dr. Stephen Ditchkoff

Dr. Stephen Ditchkoff, a professor of Wildlife Ecology at Auburn University, is a member of one of two research teams nationwide studying feral hogs and the impact these nuisance animals have on wildlife, farming and water systems and the problems they cause.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Proper Arrow Builds for Elk and Deer Hunting: What You Need to Know Before Fall

To achieve ideal arrow flight, there are four key components to consider: broadhead selection, arrow spine, FOC (Front of Center), and total arrow weight.

Big Game, Deer

Top Shotguns For Dove Hunting

Dove hunters prefer not to be shown up by their fellow shooters while trying to keep up with fast-moving targets. One way to polish their technique and shooting performance is by improving the quality of the shotgun.

Small Game, Country DNA, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Gear, Firearm

Grilled Oysters Recipe with Bacon

This grilled oyster recipe is to die for. It's got savory flavor and a little crunch for a perfect appetizer or camp meal.

Wild Game Recipes, Video, Ingredient Wild

How to Make Your Own Recurve Bottomland

Make your recurve bow Bottomland with this simple day project.

Deer, Gear, Video

Land Surveying with Drones

Ethical hunters should agree drones should have no place in fair chase hunting, accept possibly to recover game that would otherwise go unfound. Drones, however, can be helpful in managing game species in a number of different ways.

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

How to Draw and Attract Waterfowl

Attract waterfowl to your property with plantings they enjoy.

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

Why You Should Use a Turkey Feather Rest

Whether you are a beginner archer, or someone who has bowhunted for many years, a turkey feather rest is a classic that should not be ignored by any traditional bowhunter.

Deer, Turkey, Bow

How to Create Deer Bedding Areas

Creating effective bedding areas is one of the best things you can do for your property.

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties, Nativ Nurseries, BioLogic

Trees as Four Season Resources

We talk to a knowledgeable forager about five tree species that serve as a year-round resource for outdoor foraging and living.

Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Ingredient Wild, Nativ Nurseries

Out Here: Mobile Baykeeper Oyster Restoration

Our team headed to the coast to help with the Oyster Project in Mobile Bay. The Mobile Baykeeper organization started in 1997, and they’re working to build over 200 reefs to help improve the declining oyster populations.

Conservation, Fishing, Land Management, Mossy Oak Fishing, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Mock Scrapes in July: Too Early or Perfect Timing?

While scrape activity certainly peaks during the pre-rut and rut, deer use licking branches and scrape locations throughout much of the year.

Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

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