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The holidays are upon us, and if you have friends or family who love hunting and fishing, now is the…»

Large rivers hold large aggregations of mallards. Hunting them successfully requires realistic decoys -- and lots of them. Photo by Mike Marsh.

While we scouting a natural lake that was far off the beaten path, my son Justin heard something that caught…»

The author packs out a buck sporting 12 long points. Jay killed the mature buck well past opening day's excitement.  Photo by Jay Langston.

Opening day of deer season is an event. As the first rays of light climb toward the horizon, shots ring…»

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The whipping was undeniable. It seemed my fly-rod-wielding buddy was engaged with another trout every time I gave him a…»

photo by Mike Gnatkowski

To me, few things are more satisfying than enjoying a big meal, kicking back in my favorite over-stuffed chair and…»

If ducks regularly settle on a certain stretch of water along a creek or river bank, you can stalk your way up to them for a shot. If you can control your dog, take him along too! Photo by Stephen D. Carpenteri.

Long before pit blinds, motorized decoys and flagging became en vogue for waterfowling, experienced jump-shooters could turn a bluebird day…»

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MAN-MADE RESERVOIRS Man-made impoundments can be classified into two basic types — highland and lowland. The former are characterized by…»

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With so much focus on deer hunting during fall it’s easy to forget that New England’s public hunting areas offer…»

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Having hunted New England whitetails with enthusiasm and success since the early 1960s, I think it’s safe to say you…»

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Here’s a look at some of the best places to go for hot spring fishing in 2011.

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Right now is a great time to plan your upcoming fishing season. Here are 36 of our top picks for fishing throughout the year in New England.

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Great hunting and fishing opportunities await in New England this winter. Here’s a sampling of some of the region’s best bets.

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New England’s coastal marshes attract thousands of Canada geese during the late season, offering exciting gunning from shore or boat. Here’s where to find the birds this month. (December 2009)