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Managing Blackberry Stands for Wildlife

Properly managed blackberry stands may provide a range of benefits for different wildlife species as part of a thoughtful approach to early-successional habitat improvement.

Deer, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries, BioLogic

When Kings Go to Battle: Bottomland Book Club

“In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle….” 2 Samuel 11:1a (ESV). The brilliantly titled book When Kings Go To Battle opens with that Bible verse, an nice nod to our encounters in the woods with spring gobblers.

Turkey, Bottomland Book Club

How to Fish a Floating Worm

Floating worm fishing is an old strategy, but it's still a deadly tactic for largemouth bass in shallow water.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Loaded Wild Turkey Fries

Using the legs and thighs of your wild turkey harvest, you can make use of your bird's meat with this loaded turkey fries recipe.

Turkey, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

The Revival of the Trumpet Call

Turkey hunters are a rare breed. They tend to cherish the past, as well as strive for a better tomorrow, like no other hunting community out there

Turkey, Video

Spring Assessment of Native Warm Season Grasses

As spring progresses and soil temperatures increase, many of the native grassland plantings that we have been working on over the past several years are starting to show signs of life.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

Tradition: Hope for Our Souls

Traditions have a beautiful way of bringing hope to our future. They give us something to look forward to, and the regularity of their steady faithfulness anchors our soul.

Turkey

R. Wayne Bailey, Legendary Wild Turkey Biologist

Near the end of a life well lived, R. Wayne Bailey was often referenced as “the godfather of modern wild turkey management” and/or “the dean of turkey hunters.”

Turkey, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

2 Reasons Your Turkey Decoys Didn’t Work

Here's a couple of common errors when using hen and jake decoys.

Turkey

How To Catch Spring Shellcrackers

As far as panfish go, shellcrackers, formally known as redear sunfish and colloquially know as Chinquapins in some parts, often fly under the radar behind crappie and bluegills.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Turkey Vocalizations: Speaking Turkey as a Second Language

According to some sources, the wild turkey’s vocabulary consists of as many as 30 distinct calls.

Turkey

Turkey Brine and Smoke Recipe For Lunch Meat

Here’s how to make lunch meat from your wild turkey.

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

Bonefish and Tarpon Trust: A Study in Conservation Success

Bonefish and Tarpon Trust has established a mission to conserve and restore species like tarpon through a combined approach of research, stewardship, education and advocacy. Photography by Dr. Aaron Adams. Written Sam White The sun had barely cleared the horizon as two shadowy forms slowly crept along the edge of a pristine, white sand flat just a few miles from Islamorada in the Florida Keys. The shallow salt water—calm and clear as a straight-up Tito’s

Fishing, Conservation, Mossy Oak Fishing, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

The Painting Behind the 2023 Mossy Oak Wild Turkey Stamp and Wright Shirt

Daniel Haas tells the special meaning behind this year's painting for the 2023 Wild Turkey Stamp.

Turkey, Conservation, News, Mossy Oak Companions, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Mossy Oak’s Wild Turkey Stamp Funds LPDV Disease Research

The 2022 Mossy Oak Wild Turkey Stamp raised approximately $100,000. The company then turned to their trusted friend, Dr. Mike Chamberlain, a renowned wild turkey researcher, for advice on where to donate the proceeds.

Turkey, Conservation, Land Management, News, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

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Legendary Arkansas Duck Call Maker Chick Major Inspires Generations

The following excerpt about Chick Major is from the book “The Grand Prairie: A History of Duck Hunting’s Hallowed Ground” by author and publisher Brent Birch.

Waterfowl, News

Species Profile: Wood Duck

The wood duck (Aix sponsa) is the only member of its genus in North America, and one of only two species worldwide. Its common name is derived from its preferred habitat - flooded timber and bottomland swamps.

Waterfowl

Species Profile: Green-winged Teal

Teal, twisting and turning, dodging this way and that, make for the most challenging and frustrating of wingshooting targets. There are several species with the most common and widespread being the green-winged.

Waterfowl

Mock Scrapes for Mature Bucks

Deer scrapes are important communication tools between deer. Learn from Mossy Oak's blog how to create a mock scrape to help you attract whitetail.

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

From the Archives: Turkey for Tots by Fox Haas

Fox Haas's article from the 2002 edition of "Hunting the Country" magazine details Toxey's first turkey and the best way to create a lifetime hunting partner out of your young kids.

Turkey, How-To, Mossy Oak Companions

The History of the Legendary Bayou Meto WMA

The crown jewel of the nearly 50 publicly accessible green tree reservoir hunting area is the famed George H. Dunklin, Jr. Bayou Meto Wildlife Management Area (WMA) south of Stuttgart.

Waterfowl, Land Management

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.

Turkey, Fishing, Small Game, Deer

Kids Outdoor Activities: A How-To Guide for Teaching Future Gamekeepers

For gamekeepers, living and loving the land is a way of life. But how do we get kids interested? Read on to learn how to teach future generations of gamekeepers.

Conservation, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Christmas Gifts for Hunters and Anglers!

If you're looking for a gift idea for your loved one that loves to hunt, fish, or just be outdoors, we've got a guide here that we're sure you can find something they'll be thrilled to open. *This guide is constantly updating, check back frequently for more gift ideas! Gift Ideas for Hunters Hunter Safety Systems Pro Harness $169.99 Safety is crucial. Make sure your loved one stays safe while they're doing what they love

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

Chef Nathan Duensing puts a new twist on everyone’s favorite waterfowl-based appetizer, a duck popper perfect for any table.

Waterfowl, Wild Game Recipes, Video, Ingredient Wild

Your Guide To Fall Tree Planting

With the advent of containerized, air-pruned seedlings, planting trees in the fall can be more productive in areas of the South where the ground doesn’t stay frozen. Here are a few advantages of planting in the fall.

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

Venison Big Mac

This burger recipe puts your favorite fast food burger to shame, and this special sauce is no secret. Using wild game meat puts it over the top.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

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