August 2011 Archives › Game & Fish

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Here’s expert advice on how to bag those hard-hunted spring gobblers you’ve been chasing in our state the past few weeks.

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Good fishing is where you find it, and in May in Iowa, you find it everywhere.

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With the bass in shallow water, May is a great time to hit these fisheries!

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There are a lot of safe bets for Indiana anglers in May. Wager on these and you’re sure to be a winner.

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The diversity and abundance of fish in Illinois make springtime something close to nirvana for Prairie State anglers. Here’s where to find your slice of heaven.

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Virtually any pond, reservoir or river in the commonwealth can give up a few trophy-class bass. But for the best odds of catching a lunker largemouth or spotted bass try these waters!

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Turkey hunters have a lot of gun options, but you are best armed with a little knowledge. Here’s what to expect in the Prairie State this year.

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North Star State hunters kill 207,000 whitetail during the 2010 season

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Snow and Canada geese continue to expand their ranges across the Free State and the entire Atlantic Flyway. Here’s where you’ll likely find them this month. (January 2009)

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Lake Erie isn’t the only place Ohio walleye anglers can find some great spring action.

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A triple threat of big rainbows will rock your spring trout fishing.

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The Volunteer State has a lot of areas of public land open to turkey hunting. But that doesn’t mean they’re all created equal! Let’s see which should stand out this year.

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The Great Plains states are not often thought of as premier bass fishing destinations. However, if you are willing to give some time to the fisheries available, you may be very pleasantly surprised.

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Every year is a little different. If you’re angling for Rocky Mountain trout this year, here’s what you’re likely to find.

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Missouri has so many great bass waters, But which ones are best to fish now? Here’s a good start on an answer to that question.

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Virtually any fresh water in the Bayou State can hold a few trophy-sized largemouths. But when it comes to lunkers, these are the lakes you should target.

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If you’re willing to put in the time and effort, hunting turkeys on public land can be a very rewarding experience.

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From Corinth and Tunica to Biloxi and Pascagoula, the Magnolia State holds a wealth of fishing options. Here’s a look at three dozen of the best.

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Turkeys are thriving in the Empire State. Do your homework now, and you’re likely to get your gobbler.

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The excellent turkey hunting that exists between the southern border of Kansas stretching to the northern border of North Dakota is some of the best wild turkey hunting to be found in the U.S. Here is what Great Plainsgobbler-getters can expect for the 2011 spring season.

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The approach of spring means it’s time for some trout fishing action. And these options can provide a lot of variety of angling this month!

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Is one of our picks for great crappie fishing in Virginia near you?

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Try the bays north of Bald Head Island for spotted seatrout and redfish action.

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Mississippi has one of the largest turkey flocks in the nation, so that should translate to great hunting action. Let’s see if that holds true this year.