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The .243 Winchester: The Original Dual-Purpose Cartridge

If your hunting is limited to varmints up through the deer-sized game, the .243 Winchester may well be all you'll ever need. The original dual-purpose rifle!

Deer, Predator, Gear, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Firearm

Redear: The Other Bream

Redear, cousins to the bluegill, are fun fish to catch, but many pond owners don’t know if they even have a good population of these fish. Learn more about redear and how to boost your pond stock.

Fishing, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Timber Stand Improvement - Managing Forestry for Hunting Wildlife

It is often better to have fewer quality trees than a larger quantity of undesirable trees. Learn about clear-cuts, hack-and-squirt, and the life cycles of the forest!

Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties, Nativ Nurseries

Growing Bucks by the Bushel: Annuals for Wildlife

For gamekeepers, it’s not just about hunting season. It’s about improving habitat and available nutrition for the overall health of the wildlife. Here’s how we recommend planting to bring in the big bucks.

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

Wilderness Dreams Announces All-New Swimwear Line in Mossy Oak Elements Agua

Just in time for summer fishing, floating, and swimming in the lakes and rivers, Wilderness Dreams is releasing a new women’s swimwear line featuring Mossy Oak Elements Agua lifestyle patterns. The new swimwear is available now.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Gear, News

Gerald Swindle: Getting Hooked

If you’re an avid bass fisherman and spend a great amount of time on the water, sooner or later, you’ll have a hook in your hide. Something you may not know about Gerald Swindle is that he is a hook extractor.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, Mossy Oak Fishing

Developing a Food Plot Plan

The most asked question that a habitat consultant receives is “what should I plant?” It depends on your management goals as to what would be the best things to plant.

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

Kevin VanDam Uses Technology to the Max to Find and Catch Bass

Having so many depth-finder units may sound like overkill. However, I get a ton of info from these four units that helps me determine a pattern and actually see where the bass are holding on structure, no matter where I am in my boat – at the console or on my casting deck.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua

Western Venison Open-Faced Sandwich with Fried Egg

Fresh is the word to best describe this dish. The bright flavors of the vegetables and herbs pair beautifully with the venison topped with a fresh egg.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Ott DeFoe: Confessions of a River Bass Fisherman

My definition of a river fisherman is an angler who loves to fish current (moving water) for bass. Most rivers almost always have some form of current flowing through them. Current is very important to me because I have a very short attention span.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua

Hunting Tricky Field Gobblers

I would wager that just about everyone that has pursued turkeys for any length of time can tell you a story or two of a big field turkey getting the best of them. I want to go over a few different tactics you can employ to try and wrap a tag around that bird’s leg this spring.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Obsession, How-To

From Seedlings to Mast ASAP: Site Preparation, Planting and Protection

A site that is “prepped in advance” will allow more time and energy to transplant seedlings, widen your planting season window, drastically improve survival and growth rates, reduce the wait time for mast production, and most importantly - give you that sense of fulfillment from a job well done.

Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

Ticks: When to Call the Doctor

Ticks are a fact of life for anyone who spends time outdoors. Learn to look out for these common symptoms, consequential diseases, and how to properly remove these critters!

How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

When Pond Problems Arise, Starting Over may be in Order

There are more than 2.5 million ponds scattered across the United States. Most of these ponds provide fair to excellent recreational fishing opportunities, but a variety of problems can affect pond fisheries as they age. Learn how to manage your pond today.

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

Gamekeeper: Traditions Forged Centuries Ago

What is the meaning of a Gamekeeper? Learn about the gamekeepers' history and traditions that were forged centuries ago and their duties today!

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Conservation, Land Management, 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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