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We all know there are many options for preparing a dove field. Wheat and millets, such as brown top, Japanese, proso, and foxtail, are common choices in this area. But my recommendation for a successful dove field is a sunflower field. At Prairie Wildlife, sunflower fields have resulted in better hunts than millet-planted fields. On our “opening hunt” in September, bird-limits were common among participants. Here are some ideas for your next dove field.

Small Game

Mark Kayser Named as National Spokesman for Hope For The Warriors

Mark Kayser, already a respected TV host, outdoorsman, photographer, blogger, and journalist, can now add a new title to his resume. Kayser is now a national spokesman for the Hope For The Warriors® Outdoor Adventures Program.

Mossy Oak

Jason Daugherty the Giant Killer Takes One of Biggest Eastern Turkeys Ever Harvested

Thirty-year-old Jason Daugherty from Desoto, Missouri, took one of the biggest Eastern wild turkey gobblers ever harvested, as certified by the National Wild Turkey Federation. On his third turkey hunt ever, Daugherty had the opportunity to take the gobbler of a lifetime.

Big Game, Turkey, Firearm

Please Release Me

Very few things worth having in life come free, still fewer of them seem to happen quickly. As a land manager, when trying to increase cover we have many options available to us and most of them seem to take years to come to fruition. Most of them seem to come with an increasingly steep price tag.

Land Management, How-To

Managing Native Plantlife is Imperative to a Successful Property

When it comes to achieving and maintaining the overall health of your property - supplemental food crops, soil testing, fertilizers - everything is taken into account. But it is the native plantlife and vegetation that make up the actual core when it comes to having a productive and healthy ecosystem.

Conservation, Mossy Oak, Nativ Nurseries

Trophy Hunting Products: Back Seat Gun Sling and Bow Case

Both the Back Seat Bow Case and Gun Sling are very affordable and can help you keep your most valuable hunting investments safe when traveling to and from the hunt.

Gear, Mossy Oak, Bow, Firearm

Hog Trapping: Both an Art and a Skill

What some call skill, others call an art form. Because of the fact that wild hogs are adaptable to almost any climate and can live a day’s walk away from a water source, the odds of the wild hog winning the battle are high. Without being disturbed in the slightest, the wild hog causes the individual as well as the government a great deal of time and money trying to figure out how to control

Big Game, How-To

Use Mossy Oak BioLogic’s M.E.E.N. GREEN to Improve Marginal Green fields

M.E.E.N. GREEN water-soluble spray-on fertilizer is to your green field what Mossy Oak’s FULL POTENTIAL is to your deer herd. This fertilizer should help you get the maximum potential from your green field plantings for the deer and other wildlife that feed on it.

Big Game, Deer, Conservation, Mossy Oak, BioLogic

Houston's Husband and Wife Honored for Conservation Efforts

Revitalization efforts on two Texas ranches in two different ecological regions of the state have earned a Houston couple the 2013 Leopold Conservation Award, Texas's highest honor for private land conservation.

Conservation

“Jelly Balls”: What Are Those Things in My Pond?

Although we do not see these strange looking “jelly balls” in every pond, they are more commonly found than many pond owners realize. These gelatinous balls normally attach to tree limbs or logs and are usually several feet beneath the surface. Occasionally, these balls will break loose and can be seen floating in the pond.

Conservation

Managing Your Property 365 Days a Year

There are many subjects to focus on when it comes to land management; spring/summer plantings, keeping native vegetation healthy, selecting the correct food crops, the building of access roads, and the list goes on. The main goal is to achieve the best results and provide optimal care for the wildlife consistently - 365 days a year.

Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

What Happened to My Beans?

Over browsed young plants is probably the biggest problem encountered when planting food plots during the spring and summer. Peas, soybeans, lablab, and other warm season legumes are highly attractive to deer and are often over browsed soon after germination. This usually occurs when there are a few too many mouths to feed or there is not enough acreage devoted to plots. When plants this young get bitten off at ground level it usually kills

Big Game, Deer, Conservation, Mossy Oak, BioLogic

Mossy Oak BioLogic’s Jordan Lasuzzo Recommends FULL POTENTIAL for Trophy Bucks and Healthy Does

For a deer to reach its FULL POTENTIAL, it has to have an abundance of highly-nutritious food and minerals. This year, Mossy Oak BioLogic is introducing FULL POTENTIAL, a 4-pound bag of minerals to work into the soil.

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak, BioLogic

Tips on How to Bring Down a Gobbler

Patience is a virtue. Extremely annoying, yes, but the wild turkey is survival-based, and if rushed, will end up doing exactly what the hunter does not want them to do. If the turkey is gobbling, he’s extremely interested and will take his time. Being overly aggressive will turn the almost triumph into a bad turkey day.

Big Game, Turkey, Mossy Oak Obsession, Mossy Oak

No More Dull Knives with Outdoor Edge’s Razor-Blaze System

Outdoor Edge assures you’ll always have a sharp blade for your field-dressing knife. With the Razor-Blaze system, switching out blades is as easy as pushing a button.

News, Mossy Oak

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Wild Turkey Mating Behavior: Courtship, Breeding, and Reproductive Insights

Courtship displays, gobbling behavior, clutch genetics, paternity insights, and more are discussed in this article as advised by Dr. Mike Chamberlain.

Turkey, Conservation

2025's Best Turkey Hunting Gear

Here's a snapshot of some of our favorite items; they're a mix of brand new to the market and classic items that continue to impress us year after year.

Turkey, Gear

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

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

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.

Turkey, How-To

Crappie Tactics: Insight from Pro Angler Whitey Outlaw

We talk to Whitey Outlaw, a retired professional angler who spent 42 years on the crappie tournament circuit. He’s got as good of advice as you’ll ever hear.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Redbud Jelly and Foraging for Redbuds

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

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.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Crappie Fish Tacos

When the crappie are biting, fry them up for a fresh and flavorful taco night.

Fishing, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

How to Make a Wingbone Call

Wingbone calls are one of the coolest ways to remember a hunt and honor a turkey, and all in all you can get one done with about 2-3 hours of work (with some waiting in between.)

Turkey, How-To, Video

Foraging for Dandelions

Foraging for dandelions and want to know where to find them? Read Dr. Brooks Tiller's blog post at Mossy Oak and learn all about dandelion harvesting today!

How-To, Wild Game Recipes, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Ingredient Wild

Morel Mushrooms Foraging

Morel mushrooms are the ultimate find in the spring woods. Here's advice on how to find them.

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

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