Dudley Phelps of Nativ Nurseries talks about Turkey Trees!
Late every winter while the rut is winding to a halt, and the freezer is bulging at the seams, thoughts and daydreams transition from “what can I do for my deer” to “what can I do for the birds.” I think it’s pretty safe to say many of you guy’s thought processes follow the same calendar. read more...

Mossy Oak Biologic staff offers best advice on how to get ready for Turkey Season!
Now that everyone's deer seasons are over with, we all start to daydream about chasing those magical longbeards around the spring woods. This is also a great time to start making some plans for the upcoming planting season and plant some food for your turkeys that will be around during the next fall and winter.   read more...

The Five Ps of Spring Turkey Hunting
As the doldrums of winter slowly evaporate into the warmth of spring, the passionate turkey hunters begin to emerge and prepare themselves for the upcoming season. The New Year always starts the internal clock in the heads and hearts of turkey hunters, and the first warm January sends that timer into overdrive. read more...

Want to be more successful in the field? Learn to indentify Native Food Sources.
When foliage is present, and you can much more easily identify a tree by looking up at the canopy- Don’t.  Force yourself to take a guess before giving in and gazing up.  Try getting a first inclination from looking at the bark characteristics and the stump.  Once you’ve done that and still aren’t sure you can get hints by looking at the forest floor.  What leaves are on the ground?  Are those acorn cups, or hickory husks and nuts? Sweet Gum balls? Maple Samaras?  In time you’ll be surprised how easy it is to walk around calling trees by name without having to strain your neck... read more...

Trail Cameras – They’re not just for hunters
It’s that time of year. In most parts of the whitetails range, bucks are sporting full velvet racks that are nearly developed and will soon rub out in preparation for their fall activities. With this comes excitement among hunters, and potential land buyers, with the anticipation of what this hunting season will bring. As such, infrared trail cameras are being deployed at an exponential rate in hopes of getting a glimpse of trophy bucks that may be using the property where they hunt. As a recreational property seller, trail cameras offer a great way to not only capture trophy bucks or other wildlife using properties you have listed, but can help you attract potential recreational buyers... read more...

Getting Ready for Fall
The fall season always seems to take forever to arrive; we anticipate it so much through the hot months that it seems as though fall food plotting and archery season will never come. When it finally does come time to start preparing fields, hanging stands, and fixing up deer camp, we all feel rushed and running behind to get everything accomplished before opening day. Lets look at a few things you can do through the summer months to be a step ahead when the leaves begin to change. read more...

A Road to Somewhere
If you are an avid reader of Biologic’s Farming for Wildlife like I am, you are very aware of food plot management, how to get the most out of your deer herd, and timber management. All of these can positively impact your property and add an exponential amount of value to your paradise. However, when you go to sell that property, one factor that many people tend to overlook could mean the difference between sold or not-a quality road system. read more...

Conscious Deer Management
One of the common problems deer managers face on their property, whether it be small or large, is having neighbors who do not share the same QDM goals and philosophies as you do. It is easy to get frustrated and lower the expectations of your property to meet those established by adjoining landowners. However, this is completely the opposite of what needs to be done. read more...

Quality Maps 101
Mapping technology has evolved tremendously over the past ten years, and the “average Joe” now has more than a few options to obtain quality, up to date, and easy to produce aerial and topographical maps. read more...

Turkey Heaven
Based on my experience, there are two types of turkey hunting places-those suited for hunting and those suited for killing. I have been blessed to hunt to hunt some excellent places throughout the southeast, and some of the most beautiful to boot. What I have learned is that the most aesthetically pleasing places-old growth hardwood river bottoms come to mind-are not the best places to give turkeys a ride in your truck. read more...