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David Nichols, the Artist and Conservationist Behind the 2026 Mossy Oak Wild Turkey Stamp Artwork

Artist David Nichols is behind the sun-drenched colored pencil drawing of a hen and poults for the 2026 Mossy Oak Wild Turkey Stamp.

Turkey, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Letter from the Artist: Buzz Nichols of "Watchful Eye"

A memo from the artist of the 2026 Mossy Oak Wild Turkey Stamp artwork, David "Buzz" Nichols

Turkey, Conservation, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Tips for Hunting the Morel Mushroom

Learn how to find, clean, and fry morel mushrooms.

How-To

Best Turkey Calls and Sounds to Use on Rainy Days

Experienced turkey hunters know that rainy days can create excellent hunting opportunities.

Turkey

Mossy Oak Turkey Gear Available at Walmart for 2026

Getting outfitted and ready to hit the spring woods can be as simple and easy as heading to your local Walmart. And you don't have to break the bank to be fully equipped to kill a longbeard--these affordable turkey hunting essentials are all available at Walmart.

Turkey, Gear, Video

Food Plot Weed Identification and Control

To begin with, not all “weeds” are created equal. Some are noxious, invasive, and provide no real benefit to the native ecosystem whatsoever. Those are the ones we really need to focus on removing. Other weeds may have something positive to offer, and we may do more harm than good by removing them completely.

Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

Hunting Turkeys in Wide Open Country

There are ways to improve your chances of throwing an open country bird over your shoulder, though. Hard lessons learned have upped my success on these tough birds.

Turkey

Best Practices for Placing Fish Structure

We talk the benefits of fish structure, where to place them, and what sort of materials are best to use for structure.

Fishing, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Fishing, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

How to Fish a Stick Bait from Top to Bottom

Thanks to the popularity of anglers fishing with live sonar, other electronics, and the overall popularity of hard baits, stick baits are probably one of the two most popular baits with bass fishermen today.

Fishing

The 3 Deadliest Calls for Modern Turkey Hunters

There are plenty of calls on the shelf for turkey hunters these days, but there are three sounds that’ll get a turkey killed like no other when educated birds know all the basic yelps.

Turkey

New Sub Gauge Shotguns for 2026

Today turkey hunters have an abundance of choices for the sub gauge shotgun that delivers results in nearly every type of action and budget.

Turkey, Small Game, Waterfowl

Which Turkey Subspecies is the Hardest to Hunt?

This writer went around to about 20 different respected turkey hunters at NWTF to crowdsource an opinion on what the hardest subspecies of turkey is. Their answers are fun and there’s a general consensus on one type.

Turkey

Crispy Curry Wild Turkey Burgers

The spices and flavors kick up this wild turkey burger to a unique notch.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Creative Ways To Attract Predators To Your Traps

Here are three creative ways to attract predators to traps.

Predator, How-To

Species Profile: Eastern Wild Turkey

Eastern wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) are the most abundant and widespread of the four races commonly occurring in the U.S.

Turkey

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Solving the Feral Hog Problem with Dr. Stephen Ditchkoff

Dr. Stephen Ditchkoff, a professor of Wildlife Ecology at Auburn University, is a member of one of two research teams nationwide studying feral hogs and the impact these nuisance animals have on wildlife, farming and water systems and the problems they cause.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Proper Arrow Builds for Elk and Deer Hunting: What You Need to Know Before Fall

To achieve ideal arrow flight, there are four key components to consider: broadhead selection, arrow spine, FOC (Front of Center), and total arrow weight.

Big Game, Deer

Why You Should Use a Turkey Feather Rest

Whether you are a beginner archer, or someone who has bowhunted for many years, a turkey feather rest is a classic that should not be ignored by any traditional bowhunter.

Deer, Turkey, Bow

How to Create Deer Bedding Areas

Creating effective bedding areas is one of the best things you can do for your property.

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Properties, Nativ Nurseries, BioLogic

Trees as Four Season Resources

We talk to a knowledgeable forager about five tree species that serve as a year-round resource for outdoor foraging and living.

Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Ingredient Wild, Nativ Nurseries

Out Here: Mobile Baykeeper Oyster Restoration

Our team headed to the coast to help with the Oyster Project in Mobile Bay. The Mobile Baykeeper organization started in 1997, and they’re working to build over 200 reefs to help improve the declining oyster populations.

Conservation, Fishing, Land Management, Mossy Oak Fishing, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Mock Scrapes in July: Too Early or Perfect Timing?

While scrape activity certainly peaks during the pre-rut and rut, deer use licking branches and scrape locations throughout much of the year.

Deer, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

When Should You Take Your Kid Deer Hunting?

This is a big (and fun!) decision based on understanding some crucial aspects of hunting with a kid.

Deer, Mossy Oak Companions

Smoked Venison Backstrap Ragu

This venison recipe is truly delicious and an enjoyable way to cook and serve meat you've put on the table for your family.

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

3 States to Bow Hunt Velvet Bucks

Velvet season offers a first opportunity to hunt your targets and also an opportunity for a unique kill.

Deer, Mossy Oak, Bow

Best Treestands for Taking Kids Hunting

Hunting with a sidekick this season? Here’s a look at some of the best treestand options on the market for deer hunting with your child.

Deer, Gear, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Bow, Firearm

Bottomland Book Club: Reminiscences of an Elephant Hunter

Robert S Dieter MD RVT ALM A few things have intrigued me, not always good or bad, just what I have found interesting. Why do some people have two middle names like Walter Dalyrmple Maitland Bell. Also, what does it take to have a nick name? Bell not only had two middle names, but he also earned the revered nickname of “Karamojo Bell.” Some of the books we read give us a glimpse into another

Big Game, Bottomland Book Club

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