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Handling the Heat When Being Outside Is Not Optional

Handling the heat when being outside is not optional. Take the necessary safety precautions when camping in the summertime to stay safe.

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

The Feral Hog Predicament

A lot has been learned in the past decade about feral swine and how to control their spread. The problem is - the solutions are not being applied over enough of the landscape to solve the dilemma. Fact is, at this time, hogs are winning the war.

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

How Feral Hogs Impact Your Property with GameKeeper Slade Johnston

Slade Johnston shares his history with these wild pigs and why it should be part of any GameKeeper’s management plans.

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

Species 101: Wiper Bass and Bass Varieties

In this species 101 guide, learn about the types of bass found in North America, where they are found, and fishing tactics that bring in the big catch.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Can Your Phone Make You A Better Hunter?

Did you know that other than for safety, selfies, and passing the time, your cell phone could make you a better hunter?

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Land Management, Gear, How-To

Pine Bark Beetles

The threat of pine beetle infestation is very real, but it is not a death sentence for the land. It does require some effort on a gamekeeper’s part. Especially important is to have a current assessment of your property.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Kevin VanDam Wins and Tells: How to Catch Bass in Summer

We wanted to know not only how VanDam won this MLF Championship, but also what we could learn from how and where he fished that type of lake, as well as the lures and the patterns that will help all of us catch more bass this summer.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

How to Stay Cool When the Fishing Is Hot

When the mercury starts rising to the mid-90s and touching the 100s, it is easy to want to head to the pool or the beach instead of the lake to fish. However, bass are cold-blooded creatures and the warmer weather will make them feed more than when the water is cold in the winter.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Hunting Big Game: How to Identify Wild Game Scat

Hunters examine scat's firmness, contents, smell and temp to detect their prey's previous locale and diet.

Big Game, Predator, How-To

CAA USA Offers Limited Edition MCK Micro Conversion Kit in Mossy Oak Bottomland

If someone is looking to improve their shooting skills on the range or up their handgun hunting skills in the field, the MCK Mossy Oak Conversion Kit can take a favorite handgun to a new level.

Mossy Oak Bottomland, Gear, News, Mossy Oak, Firearm

Smoked Quail with Alabama White BBQ Sauce

My choice of poultry for this cook was quail from the GameKeeper Butchery. The surge in popularity comes from the way that the Alabama sauce adds moisture to the meat.

Small Game, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

Duluth Pack Partners With Mossy Oak’s GameKeepers Division To Offer Exclusive Logo Products Available In Bottomland Camo Canvas

The Made in American manufacturer has partnered up with the iconic camouflage company, Mossy Oak to create an exclusive line of GameKeepers custom products.

Mossy Oak Bottomland, Gear, News, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Wild Game Sausage Recipes Perfect for the Grill

As we celebrate our great nation’s independence this 4th of July, make your Independence day celebration one to remember by spicing up your grill or smoker with the Gamekeeper Butchery’s Wild Game Sausage Package.

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Kayak Fishing Gear 101: Fish Finder, Net and 9 Other Necessities

Check out our kayak fishing gear checklist to ensure you have all of the items you need for your next fishing trip.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Pemmican? What It Is, How to Make It and Nutrition Facts

Out on the trail, sustenance is key. Pemmican is an acquired taste, but it will sustain you for miles and miles without weighing you down.

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3 States to Bow Hunt Velvet Bucks

By Heath Wood For bowhunters who dream of tagging a velvet-racked buck, early-season hunts provide a unique opportunity. As a young teenager, I often bought hunting videos for entertainment and to fuel my anticipation for the upcoming season. Often, the first hunt in the videos would be an early-season hunt featuring a velvet whitetail buck. These hunts took place before the antler velvet had entirely shed, presenting a rare chance to arrow a mature buck

Deer, Mossy Oak, Bow

Bachelor Group Behavior: How to ID the Buck You'll Hunt This Fall

Heath Wood For whitetail hunters, July is more than just the heart of summer; it's a necessary time to observe buck behavior that can pay off come fall. As velvet antlers grow and patterns become clear, bachelor groups form the social core of a buck’s world. However, those who use game cameras for summer scouting know all too well that these groups don’t stay together forever. I used to get frustrated seeing trail camera photos

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak

Seeing Stripes: Targeting Striped Bass

Bart K. Davis When it comes to East Coast sport fishing, few fish inspire as much passion and pursuit as the striped bass. These sleek, silver torpedoes called stripers haunt coastal waters from the Carolinas to Maine, offering anglers a perfect blend of challenge and reward. Whether you're fishing from a beach or boat, in the surf or offshore, striped bass are a worthy adversary—provided you know how to find and fool them. Striped bass

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Big Bucks Avoid People in Summer Too: Low-Impact Scouting Tips

Heath Wood The summer months present a prime opportunity for scouting whitetails. Bucks are in velvet, rapidly developing their antlers, and often follow consistent feeding routines. However, many hunters make the mistake of getting too close too early. Just because it’s not hunting season doesn’t mean pressure isn’t important. Mature bucks are already accustomed to human presence, and one wrong move in July or August can cause a big deer to leave long before opening

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak

Panfish Crawfish Bread Bowls

George Fiorille Catching panfish is a lot of fun. They are one of the best fish to start kids or inexperienced anglers on because they are plentiful and relatively easy to catch. By having lots of action starting off fishing, it gives the angler a greater chance of liking the sport and staying with it. Panfish are not only easy to catch but they are great to eat if prepared properly. One of the most

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Summer Pier Fishing Tips

Phillip Gentry Regardless of whether you favor freshwater or salt, many beach going anglers head to the local public pier to do some fishing while on vacation. Summer time is in full swing across the country and is the most popular season for people to head to the coast on vacation. Like a lot of people, vacation time means time to do some fishing. Whether you are a veteran of saltwater or prefer less sodium

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Deer Diet: What Bucks Are Eating in July and Why It Matters

Heath Wood As summer reaches its peak, whitetail bucks are quickly developing in both antlers and body. Nutrition is crucial during this time, and knowing what deer are eating in July isn’t just interesting; it’s a vital part of the puzzle for serious hunters trying to find and pattern mature bucks before the season starts. While driving across eastern Missouri, Kentucky, and Tennessee on our way to a family vacation, I probably didn't keep my

Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

Smoked Pulled Wild Boar BBQ Sandwiches with Carolina Gold Sauce

If you're looking for a new way to cook Wild Boar, this recipe is for you! Need Wild Boar? Check out Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery for all of your wild game meat needs. Step 1: The Wild Boar Shoulder (Smoked and Pulled) Ingredients: 1 bone-in wild boar shoulder (5–7 lbs) 2 tbsp yellow mustard (binder) 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tbsp kosher salt 2 tbsp black pepper 2 tbsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp garlic powder

Wild Game Recipes, Mossy Oak, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

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

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How to Catch Red Snapper While Fishing

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

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