Correcting an Independent Retriever “Self-employed” in this context means that the dog decides he does not have to obey you, as the handler, because he knows what to do better than you do. Read More Small Game, Waterfowl, Dogs
A Profile of Judy Branham, Traditional Bowhunter “Back during this time in Indiana it was quite a big deal for a woman to go out on her own and kill a deer, field dress it, get it to the weigh in station by herself." Read More Deer, Bow
Wingshooting Tips for Shooting Doves Marty Fischer is a professional wingshooter and shooting instructor, gives us tips on becoming a better dove hunter. Read More Small Game, How-To, Firearm
Target Coastal Inlets For Late Summer Shark Fishing For recreational shark anglers, the best place to find a 5, 6, even an 8-foot shark is a major coastal inlet. Read More Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing
Five Top Lures for Redfish While live bait has always been a go-to for reds, there are times when artificial lures can outproduce the real thing. Read More Fishing, Gear, Mossy Oak Fishing
Designing Effective Wildlife Plantings for Levees and Sand Deposits When developing a planting plan, I think that the most important consideration is site safety which requires an understanding of why the levee is there in the first place Read More Turkey, Big Game, Small Game, Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries, BioLogic
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. Read More Small Game, Country DNA, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Gear, Firearm
Loading for the 7mm PRC First up, I built loads with Berger’s Hybrid 180 gr bullet using eight kinds of powder. My results caused a little head scratching. Read More Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak, Firearm
Using Pecans in Wildlife Plantings Because of the widespread use of pecan in nut crop production, there are a variety of agricultural techniques that can be applied to improve pecan mast production in wildlife plantings. Read More Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries, BioLogic
A Guide to Gator Hunting Recreational alligator hunts are a relatively new concept in most of these states, with the exception of Florida, Texas, and Louisiana. Read More Fishing, Predator, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing
Blocker Outdoors Unveils New Fall Gear Blocker Outdoors' Fall 2023 lineup consists of affordable cold weather gear in Mossy Oak's western pattern, Terra Outland. Read More Big Game, Deer, Gear
How to Preserve Leftover Food Plot Seed If you have old seed and you wonder if it is still good - it’s easy to test the germination rate. All you need is a paper towel, a quart size seal-able plastic bag and 10 to 20 of the seeds in question. Read More Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic
Fishing Tactics for Redeye Bass in the South Angling for Redeye Bass can become a lifelong endeavor and a pursuit that takes you to the wildest places in the South. Read More Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing
Five Best Topwater Lures for Speckled Trout Topwater Lures for Sea Trout By Sam White Using topwater lures to fish for spotted seatrout is hands down one of the most exciting ways to target these speckled golden beauties. This one’s all about the bite, and they can be downright explosive. A bonus: Topwater fish tend to be on the larger size as well. Knowing the right conditions and having a selection of the right lures is key to success though. In topwater Read More Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing
How to Care for Live Bait A well aerated and insulated bait tank is a critical piece of equipment for the angler who plans on using live bait to catch fish. Read More Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing
Bottomland Book Club: Fly Fishing for Redeye Bass Our friend and professional naturalist Will Garrett Mundhenke loves the Redeye Bass. Here he reviews one of his favorite books on fishing for these across southern waters. Read More Fishing, Bottomland Book Club, Mossy Oak Fishing, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers
Best Live Baits for Speckled Trout While they will readily hit a variety of artificial lures, when they turn finicky it’s time to pull out all the stops and turn to live bait. Read More Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing
Creating Bedding Areas for Deer: How to Do It and Where to Put Them Creating effective bedding areas is one of the best things you can do for your property. Read More Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties, Nativ Nurseries, BioLogic
Southern “Fish Sticks” Recipe Nothing says summer like some fresh fried fish. This is a great recipe for all components of a great fish fry. Read More Fishing, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery
The Five Subspecies of the Wild Turkey The North American Wild Turkey has five subspecies: the Rio Grande, the Merriam's, the Osceola, the Eastern, and the Gould's. Watch Now Turkey, How-To, Video
Hidden Gem Fishing Spots in Florida The state of Florida is home to some of the best inshore and nearshore fishing in the United States. Read More Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing
Beka Garris On Mothering in the Outdoors "Yes, my world was forever changed, but I didn’t have to give up who I was at my very core and I certainly didn’t have to give up time outdoors. Instead, my daughter accompanied me into the woods. Read More Turkey, Fishing, Small Game, Deer
Black Crappie vs White Crappie A lot of anglers lump the black crappie and the white crappie together as one species, but knowing the differences can help you catch more fish. Read More Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing
4 Cost-Effective yet Efficient Spring Whitetail Habitat Projects You can do a ton of habitat improvements with limited equipment on a smaller budget if you are willing to trade sweat equity. Read More Deer, Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries, BioLogic
Foraging for Ramps Foragers take to the woods every March through May in hopes of finding green gold poking out of the thawing forest ground in the form of the wild edible ingredient known as ramps. Read More How-To, Wild Game Recipes, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Ingredient Wild
Saving the Gizzard Stones Looking for a unique way to save the memories of your bird? Start saving the gizzard stones for a colorful way to collect more trophies from your bird each spring. Read More Turkey, How-To
Alabama Red Crab Pimiento Cheese Dip This is a perfect spring and summer appetizer to try out. Read More Fishing, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery