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Sticking To the Original Plan For a Wallhanger Whitetail

Images of a long-beamed Kansas buck with axe-handle mass kept swirling through my mind as I sped away from it in attempt to utilize an Iowa tag I had waited years to acquire.

Deer, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Bow

5 Reasons Hand Calls Will Always Be Around

Using hand calls for predator hunting is a must in order to become a more versatile hunter. Here are 5 reasons that I believe hand calls will always be around even in the ever-changing, fast-paced world of technology and electronic callers.

Predator, How-To

9 Tips for Controlling Wild Hogs

A big part of any gamekeeper’s game plan is to provide better habitat for native wildlife. Feral hogs are wildlife too; they’re just not native, not invited and are detrimental to every effort you make to improve your property for deer and turkeys. Here are a few things you can change to make your property less attractive to hogs.

Land Management, News, Video, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

Kevin VanDam on Fishing Braided Line for Bass

Braided line has changed through the years, and it has become the heavy-cover angler’s best chance to catch and land a big bass.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua

Whitetail Management: Keeping the Balance

If you want to see more and bigger bucks, and larger body weights, you probably need to thin your doe population out a bit, possibly a lot.

Deer, Conservation, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

The Trials of a GameKeeper: EHD’s Devastation on Deer

EHD is a viral disease that is spread from deer to deer. This disease can be problematic for gamekeepers for a number of reasons. Continue reading to learn more about EHD and it’s devastating effects on deer population.

Deer, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Managing Pond Environment with Mussels

Mussels are filter feeders that travel from one location to the next feeding on phytoplankton and decaying organic matter. Read on to learn more about where mussels come from and how they can benefit your pond.

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

The Healing Side of Gamekeeping

After the death of her husband, Laquita Wylie turned to the land for solace and discovered a passion for gamekeeping and conservation. Read about Laquita’s mission to restore the land of her family’s old farm in Sweet Lips, TN.

Deer, Turkey, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties

Coues Deer Hunting and Habitat

Despite their diminutive stature, Coues deer are ardently sought after, their pursuers awarding them something of a cult-like reverence for the challenge they present. What they lack in physical stature they more than make up for in elusiveness, and their uncanny ability to seemingly vanish into the bleak habitat has earned them the nickname, Gray Ghost.

Deer

WhistleBack: Food for Wild Birds

Managing for wild quail can be beneficial to deer and their habitat. Unfortunately, wild birds don’t always see the same benefits when managing for deer, so what can we do to help? That’s where WhistleBack can help.

Small Game, Conservation, Land Management, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Planting Trees for Wildlife in Your Own Backyard

You don’t have to have a ton of land to attract wildlife with your trees. All you need is a backyard and the right tree and shrub species. Continue reading for tips on how to get wildlife to respond to your planting efforts.

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

Beer Roasted Wild Duck

For a moist and flavorful duck breast, consider a brine soak. The time it takes from start to first bite is absolutely worth it!

Waterfowl, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Virgel Shook Pinpoints the Bucks He Wants to Take Each Season

I changed my hunting tactic from taking any mature buck to hunting one buck each season on the ground where I hunt. You really get a great feeling when you pinpoint a mature deer on the land you have to hunt – whether that land’s public or private – and you hunt that buck until you take him. There’s nothing like that feeling.

Deer, Bow, Firearm

Your Boots Stink: Covering Your Scent

Hunters are becoming more educated and understand that defeating a whitetail’s sense of smell is possibly the most important detail in getting closer to them. If you leave a stinky trail to your treestand, all of your scent reduction work was a waste of time.

Deer, Gear, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

The .308 Winchester: The Ideal Cartridge for a GameKeeper

The .308 Winchester is one of the most popular cartridges for many reasons. Accuracy, manageable recoil and an array of rifle action-types being just a few. Continue reading to learn more about what makes the .308 ideal for GameKeepers.

Deer, Gear, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Firearm

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How to Film Your Own Turkey Hunt This Spring

Here’s the truth - filming your own hunt won’t be easy. You don’t have to have the fanciest gear, but you’ve got to be efficient, mobile, and smart with your setup so you don’t sacrifice the hunt for the footage.

Turkey

5 Steps to Better Sleep While Truck or Tent Camping for Turkey Season

If you’ve been on the move hunting different states and sleeping in your truck this turkey season, you’ll be looking for ways to make it a bit more comfortable. Here’s some ideas.

Turkey

Hot Honey Salmon Mac and Cheese

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

Understanding Wild Turkey Hatch Times

This article will discuss early versus late hatches—renesting and flock social dynamics, habitat and seasonal influences that impact survival rates in late hatched poults.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Pig Problem Solutions: How to Deal with Trap-Shy Hogs

Feral hog overpopulation continues to be a problem throughout areas of the United States. Learn how to handle this invasive and destructive species.

Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Firearm

Foraging for Redbuds and Redbud Jelly Recipe

Redbuds make for an easy forage and some great-tasting jelly. Our friend Beka Garris gives us her jelly recipe and tips!

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Nativ Nurseries

What's Going on with TSS: An Interview with Apex Ammunition Founders

Jared Lewis and Jason Lonsberry, founders of Apex Ammunition, sit down with us to tell us their personal experience with both sourcing and selling TSS in today's uncertainty.

Turkey

How to Kill a Gobbler Without a Single Yelp: Silent Turkey Hunting Strategies

By the time midseason rolls around, especially on public land, gobblers have heard it all. Yelps, cutts, and aggressive calling have educated them. When this happens, the hunters who adapt are the ones still punching tags.

Turkey

How to Float Fish a River Effectively

The experience of floating down a scenic river offers an unequalled fishing experience. Each new turn in the river brings a whole new scenario, each bend holds the promise of that secret honey hole loaded with fish.

Fishing

Smoked Wild Turkey Recipe

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

Mossy Oak Mother's Day Gift Guide for Hunters

If your wife or mother or any mother in your life loves to hunt and fish, this gift guide is a great place to start when you're looking for a Mother's Day gift.

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

Afternoon Turkey Hunting: Closing the Deal on Afternoon Turkey Hunts

Mossy Oak Prostaffer Donald Jarrett talks the fickle nature of turkeys and when to stick it out for a far off bird that’s having trouble making up his mind on whether or not to come your way.

Turkey

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