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Do’s and Don’ts of Artifact Hunting

Surface artifact hunting is a fun and rewarding hobby whether solo or with friends and family. It is legal on privately owned land but banned on public or government owned property.

Conservation, Land Management, How-To

GameKeepers’ Guns: Thermal Technology

Learn about the Leupold LTO-Tracker 2, a powerful tool with impressive thermal technology to help you better see wild hogs in the darkness.

Gear, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Firearm

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

Texas-Rigged Baby Brush Hog or a Z-Craw for Dirty Water Fishing

When I come across dirty water in May, I’ll use a Texas-rigged Baby Brush Hog or Z-Craw.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Chef John Folse Makes Hunting Taste Good

Everyone has their own recipe for venison, fish or fowl and take great pride in preparing and serving those dishes for friends and relatives, but few have taken it to the level of chef John Folse.

What Do You Do When The Toms Aren’t Gobbling?

I have 2 different strategies that I employ when I haven’t heard a gobble and KNOW the birds are around:

Turkey, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Obsession, How-To

Fatheads: A Little Minnow with a Big Benefit for New Ponds

Fathead minnows provide a source of food for young bass and bluegill. Learn about the benefits of stocking fathead minnows in new ponds.

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

Largemouth Bass Fishing – 5 Helpful Tips for Beginners

Understanding the largemouth bass, its prey, and its seasonal behavior leads to fishing success.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Walking Baits and Jerkbaits for Early May Bass

Since blueback herring are in the lakes around my home in South Carolina, I’ll fish a Yo-Zuri Pencil Lure, a 4-inch-long, walking-style topwater lure.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

Turkey Hunting Q & A with Cuz

Ronnie "Cuz" Strickland answers six common questions about turkey hunting.

Turkey, How-To

Black Pepper Venison, Wild Boar and Chuck Burgers with Cheddar and Remoulade

The blend of ground venison, wild boar and chuck in these burgers creates the perfect texture and flavor for the ultimate burger.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

An Expert Guide: 7 Coyote Hunting Tips to Follow

When hunting coyotes, you need to have calls, a smart set-up, and quality gear.

Predator, Gear, How-To, Firearm

Brandon Cobb Fishes a Buzzbait for Bass in Early May

My first choice of bait for fishing this time of year is the wacky-rigged Zoom Fluke Stick. My number-two lure for fishing in early May is a buzzbait.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

True and False About Turkeys

Here are 5 true or false statements that many turkey hunters may not know or believe. You may consider them subjective, but I’ve been turkey hunting for many years, and these hold true for me.

Turkey, Firearm

Brandon Cobb’s Favorite Lure for Early May Bass Fishing

My number-one bass lure for May will be a wacky-rigged Zoom Fluke Stick that glides and can be fished around docks and overhanging trees.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

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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

Hunting the Flooded Timber of Arkansas

The flooded timber of Arkansas is quite famous in the world of duck hunting as it is unique and plentiful.

Waterfowl

Field Testing the Traditions NitroFire Vapr Muzzleloader with the Federal FireStick

The NitroFire™ Vapr® in Mossy Oak Break-Up Country is a sweet handling, nice shooting, and of course good-looking rifle that has me looking forward to October and Kentucky’s Muzzleloader season!

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, Gear, Firearm

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