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12.5 Year Old Turkey Hen Discovered in Pennsylvania

According to Pennsylvania wild turkey biologist Mary Jo Casalena, if wild turkeys survive their first year, their total lifetime will range from an additional 1-3 years.

Turkey, Conservation, News

Mossy Oak Fishing Report: Redcrest 2022 Grand Lake, Oklahoma

The Bass Pro Tour took their flagship event to Oklahoma’s Grand Lake last week, and with their nerve-wracking format it was a battle until just about the very last cast was made on one of America’s most storied tournament venues.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Mossy Oak Fishing

Long Distance Calls: Getting Turkeys Closer

Throwing some calls a good distance and utilizing some of patience was the perfect recipe to take a tom turkey.

Turkey, How-To

Federal, 100 Years and Counting

Federal is celebrating their 100th anniversary, and even though it doesn’t seem possible, I have been using their products for over half of that time.

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Predator, Gear, Firearm

Ballad of a Turkey Hunter: Bottomland Book Club

From the dedication to the very last page, you will quickly realize that this book is about setting a standard we all should strive to uphold. It's really more of a revitalization of an old-school mindset, and it couldn't come at a better time.

Bottomland Book Club, Turkey

Mossberg 940 Pro Turkey Shotgun Featured In Mossy Oak Greenleaf

The 940 Pro Turkey autoloading 12-gauge shotgun is featured in the classic Mossy Oak Greenleaf pattern that many turkey hunters have enjoyed for a couple decades. It is offered in two barrel lengths.

Turkey, Gear, News, Firearm

Mossy Oak Fishing Report: Bassmaster Elite Series Santee Cooper

Santee Cooper has thousands of acres of inundated cypress trees, various kinds of vegetation and all sorts of fish-holding habitat. That’s what’s made it one of the most storied destinations in the history of professional bass fishing.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

49 - The Pursuit of a Turkey in Every State Across the Country

The feat has become a growing trend among the turkey hunting community in recent years with hunters across the country making the Super Slam a lifelong hunting goal.

Turkey, Video

The Eastern Elk Revolution Personifies that Hunting is Conservation

After years of restoring Eastern Elk populations in Virginia, hunters can now apply for the first elk hunting season until March 30, 2022. Read more here.

Big Game, Conservation, News

Bird of Courage: Bottomland Book Club

With stories spanning 50 years of hunting, Wineman quickly draws in the reader with stories of old hunters and old ways.

Bottomland Book Club, Turkey

Planting for Pollinators

Simply stated, no pollinators, no pollination, no food. All human life and the life of the wildlife that we pursue are highly dependent upon the success and propagation of plants that enhance and support our pollinators and their vital role.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

Short Magnums: A Short Story or Here to Stay?

In the early years of the 21st Century you couldn’t pick up a shooting or hunting magazine without seeing the words “Short Magnum” emblazoned across the cover. The 300 Winchester Short Magnum started the craze and as the old saying goes, the rest is history.

Big Game, Deer, Gear, Firearm

Five Things to Know for Your First Western Fly-Fishing Trip

Regardless of your destination, here are a few things you should do in the months leading up to your Western fly-fishing trip:

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Food Plot Fixes

What follows are a few tips on trouble-shooting some of the more common food plot maladies.

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

Improve Deer Habitat with a Saw and an Axe

Establishing and maintaining food plots is a great way to attract and hold more wildlife, but it’s not the only way.

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

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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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