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Steve Statler from St. Anne shot this 15-point buck on opening morning of the 2001 shotgun season in Kankakee County. The 220-pounder had a 20 1/2-inch inside spread.

Naperville's Rick Oswald was fishing on an Aurora-area lake on May 30, 2002, when he caught this nice largemouth bass.

Percy's Ronald Stork shot this wide-racked 11-point buck on opening day of the 2001 shotgun season in Randolph County. The brute field dressed out to 205 pounds.

Jim Baker (left) of Custer Park arrowed this 12-pointer while hunting with his dad, Grover, of Kankakee on Nov. 4, 2001, in Kankakee County.

Paul Kallemeyn of Palos Heights bagged this wide 8-point buck on Nov. 29, 2001, in Putnam County. The deer weighed 218 pounds field dressed.

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Fishing

Many days in the salt start with catching bait, as success often depends on having fresh herring, pilchards, mullet or other forage. And once it's caught, bait needs to be kept lively to attract the attention of gamefish. In this episode, we discuss ways to accomplish both for a great day on the water.

Fishing

Advantage: Catamaran

Fishing

Advantage: Catamaran

A stable ride to offshore waters, comfort and smart design features developed specifically for fishing are what anglers can expect from a Caymas catamaran. Ride along in a Caymas cat and find out a bit about its build, history and what makes this boat design favored for saltwater pursuits.

Fishing

Fly a Kite

Fishing

Fly a Kite

Using a kite to keep baits near the water's surface where mahi-mahi and sailfish often feed is an engaging—and proven—way to hook up with these saltwater species. Capt. George Gozdz breaks down the kite-fishing technique in this episode, and it doesn't take long to see why flying a kite is so effective.

Fishing

Bumping Along

Fishing

Bumping Along

Whether you're fishing nearshore or offshore, bump-trolling is a popular technique for a variety of saltwater gamefish because it covers water while presenting baits in a natural way. It's all about boat control, and this episode will show you just how effective bump-trolling can be when managing bait position.

Fishing

Bass Crash Course: Offshore Cranking

Fishing

Bass Crash Course: Offshore Cranking

When the temperature skyrockets in summer, bass go deep to stay cool. Here's where to look for them on your home lake, how to convince them to bite and how to cast efficiently to avoid becoming worn out.

Gear

Trika Rods

Gear

Trika Rods

Game & Fish bass fishing expert Shane Beilue reviews spinning and baitcasting offerings from new rod maker Trika.

Gear

New Shimano Baitcasters

Gear

New Shimano Baitcasters

Game & Fish bass fishing expert Shane Beilue reviews Shimano's new low-profile Metanium DC 70 A and SLX 70 A baitcasting reels.

Hunting

Incredible Turkey Audio: Tommy Allen Punches his Minnesota Tag IN THE SNOW

Hunting

Incredible Turkey Audio: Tommy Allen Punches his Minnesota Tag IN THE SNOW

It's not often we get to hunt turkeys in the snow, but when winter won't let go, you gotta be out there anyways. Thomas Allen takes his son and a buddy out for a rare opportunity, and the audio on this fine morning was second to none. A perfect hunt on four camera angles.

Destinations

First Turkey Ever: Perfect Conditions Make for a Short Hunt

Destinations

First Turkey Ever: Perfect Conditions Make for a Short Hunt

Thomas Allen takes good friend Todd out on his first-ever turkey hunt, and they almost didn't make it there. After a short sit, a group of birds show up and an angry gobbler confronts the decoy with ire.

Fishing

Bass Crash Course: Bass Froggin' Game Plan

Fishing

Bass Crash Course: Bass Froggin' Game Plan

Perhaps the best bite in bass fishing comes on a hollow-body frog in the extreme shallows, with the anticipation of the blowup from an aggressive bass only exceeded by the actual strike. Crash Course host Shane Beilue shows you how.

Videos

What to Know Before Going Off-Road

Videos

What to Know Before Going Off-Road

At one point or another, every outdoorsman is going to find themselves in an off-roading situation — whether by choice, or perhaps even by necessity. Before doing that though, you've got to do some research — especially if you're a beginner. Here, Adam Heggenstaller and Falken Tires' Jeremy Templeman walk you through everything you should be prepared for. After that, you should be all set to plan your own adventure!

Learn

Off-Road Safety Tips and Techniques

Learn

Off-Road Safety Tips and Techniques

From learning the proper driving techniques to understanding proper etiquette while on the trail, it all begins with safety. The goal should always be to leave the trails and landscape better than you found it, and off-road safety is a huge part of that. Though off-roading naturally comes with some risks, Falken Tires' Jeremy Templeton and Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller explain that there are several things you can do in advance to set your adventure up for success.

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