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Beware of Internet Hunting and Fishing License Sales Scams

Andrew McKean - September 15, 2020

Fake websites pretending to sell licenses have increased as state DNRs move to online fulfillment.

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Forecasts

Recent weather has scrambled early season concentrations of mourning doves and whitewings, but those same conditions could be setting the stage for a fantastic two-week run of early teal for the Lone Star State.

2020 Early Teal Forecast for Texas: Perfect Storm Could Deliver Epic Hunting

Lynn Burkhead - September 11, 2020

Recent weather has scrambled early season concentrations of mourning doves and whitewings, but...

Last year hunters had the best season in 15 years. Find out what's in store for this year.

West Virginia Turkey Hunting Outlook 2019

Bruce Ingram

Last year hunters had the best season in 15 years. Find out what's in store for this year.

Turkey season is here. Here's what Missouri hunters should expect going into April.

Missouri Turkey Hunting Outlook 2019

Tony Kalna Jr

Turkey season is here. Here's what Missouri hunters should expect going into April.

Numbers are down in some parts, but a wealth of public land still holds gobblers for you this spring.

Tennessee Turkey Hunting Outlook 2019

Richard Hines

Numbers are down in some parts, but a wealth of public land still holds gobblers for you this...

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Whitetail

Some folks just don't know a good buck when they see one.

When the Grandstander Shows Up at the Weigh Station

Jeff Johnston - January 21, 2021

Some folks just don't know a good buck when they see one.

Bundle up and punch the clock; end-of-year monster bucks not uncommon.

Whitetail Record Books Show Late Season Can Still Be Great

Lynn Burkhead - December 23, 2020

Bundle up and punch the clock; end-of-year monster bucks not uncommon.

Perspective from the opening day of deer season.

Taking a Stand: Old and New Ways Can Both Be Right

Jeff Johnston - December 17, 2020

Perspective from the opening day of deer season.

Active-duty Navy chief hosts newbie friend on memorable archery hunt in Maryland.

No Limits: Inspiring Amputee Shares Buck Fever with First-Timer

Aaron Ritter - December 15, 2020

Active-duty Navy chief hosts newbie friend on memorable archery hunt in Maryland.

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Big Game

Throughout November, blacktail hunters' chances improve as the weather gets wetter. Here's how to fill your tag in snotty conditions.

Tough It Out to Tag a November Blacktail Buck

Gary Lewis - November 12, 2020

Throughout November, blacktail hunters' chances improve as the weather gets wetter. Here's how...

There's never not a good time of day this time of year to hunt elk.

Western Elk Hunting from Dawn to Dusk

Scott Haugen - October 27, 2020

There's never not a good time of day this time of year to hunt elk.

Increase your odds of putting meat on the ground this season by forgetting about trophy bucks and focusing on their little brothers.

Blacktail Deer: Hunting for Freezer-Fillers

Scott Haugen - October 23, 2020

Increase your odds of putting meat on the ground this season by forgetting about trophy bucks...

Looking to improve your odds this season? Hit the ground running – and calling.

Get Aggressive for Roosevelt Elk

Scott Haugen - October 16, 2020

Looking to improve your odds this season? Hit the ground running – and calling.

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Predator

Try these two killer tactics for taking Southern coyotes.

Put the Freeze on Cold-Weather Coyotes

Stephen D. Carpenteri - March 10, 2020

Try these two killer tactics for taking Southern coyotes.

In the South a mix of woods, swamps and ag fields attracts all kinds of small mammals and birds—and coyotes.

Winter Hunting Tactics for Southern Coyotes

Stephen D. Carpenteri - February 07, 2020

In the South a mix of woods, swamps and ag fields attracts all kinds of small mammals and...

Coyotes living close to humans are good at avoiding contact, which makes them even more difficult to hunt.

Sneaky Tips to Trick Close-to-Home Predators

Andrew McKean - February 04, 2020

Coyotes living close to humans are good at avoiding contact, which makes them even more...

Here's insider information on how to improve your chances of grounding more predators this winter.

Techy Tips for Wary Predators

Brad Fenson - January 29, 2020

Here's insider information on how to improve your chances of grounding more predators this...

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Hogs

Fast and easy: Boss Hawg Wild Berry is irresistible.

Boss Buck Offers New Hog Attractant

Game & Fish Staff

Fast and easy: Boss Hawg Wild Berry is irresistible.

As winter food sources dwindle, hogs move more often. Here's how to be at the right place at the right time.

Proven Cold-Weather Hog-Hunting Tactics

Terry Madewell - February 28, 2020

As winter food sources dwindle, hogs move more often. Here's how to be at the right place at...

Fall hunting isn't just for deer; it's prime for pork as well.

High Time for Hog Hunting

Terry Madwell - November 07, 2019

Fall hunting isn't just for deer; it's prime for pork as well.

He's out there, the wild boar of every hunter's dreams.

'Wild Boar Fever X' Debuts on MOTV July 8

G&F Online Staff - July 02, 2019

He's out there, the wild boar of every hunter's dreams.

Small Game

Hunting squirrels with a partner can help you fill two limits quicker than you could fill just one.

Double Down Tactics for Your Best Squirrel Hunt

Jimmy Jacobs - November 09, 2020

Hunting squirrels with a partner can help you fill two limits quicker than you could fill just...

Want to bag more squirrels this season? Employ these tips the next time you head to the woods.

Small Game Tips: 3 Keys to Bagging More Bushytails

Brad Fitzpatrick - November 03, 2020

Want to bag more squirrels this season? Employ these tips the next time you head to the woods.

Bag more bushytails this season with these shooting and calling techniques.

How to Become a Squirrel Sniper

Larry Case - October 16, 2020

Bag more bushytails this season with these shooting and calling techniques.

A careful still-hunting approach can put plenty of cottontails and snowshoes in your game bag.

No Rabbit Dog? No Problem

Stephen Carpenteri - December 19, 2019

A careful still-hunting approach can put plenty of cottontails and snowshoes in your game bag.

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Turkey

The wild turkey is a triumph of conservation efforts in the U.S. But, while populations decline in the East, flocks have often become nuisances in the West. What's next?

Next-Generation Turkey Management

Andrew McKean - May 14, 2020

The wild turkey is a triumph of conservation efforts in the U.S. But, while populations...

Cleaning and tuning turkey calls is an important first step in ensuring they sound their best.

Turkey Calls: DIY Spring Conditioning

Larry Case - May 11, 2020

Cleaning and tuning turkey calls is an important first step in ensuring they sound their best.

Midwest turkeys: If you set up right, fencelines can be used to funnel birds right to you.

Turn Fencelines Into Turkey Funnels

Joel Nelson - May 07, 2020

Midwest turkeys: If you set up right, fencelines can be used to funnel birds right to you.

Public lands throughout the Northeast provide top-notch turkey and trout opportunities.

Toms & Trout Right Under Your Nose

M.D. Johnson - May 06, 2020

Public lands throughout the Northeast provide top-notch turkey and trout opportunities.

Upland

Maximize your hunting time by identifying the best ringneck cover in the fields you hunt.

Picking Prime Parcels for Late-Season Pheasants

Scott Mackenthun - December 21, 2020

Maximize your hunting time by identifying the best ringneck cover in the fields you hunt.

These 7 gear items will keep you accurate, prepared and comfortable.

Quick List: Great Gift Ideas for Upland Bird Hunting

Game and Fish Staff - December 18, 2020

These 7 gear items will keep you accurate, prepared and comfortable.

Hunting western quail is not only possible without canine assistance, you're sometimes better off without it.

A Dog-Less Pursuit: 9 Tips to Bag Quail Without a Dog

Bob Robb - November 17, 2020

Hunting western quail is not only possible without canine assistance, you're sometimes better...

Plan your own successful grouse hunt with advice compiled over the years.

Tips & Tricks for More Eastern Ruffed Grouse this Season

Scott Linden - November 06, 2020

Plan your own successful grouse hunt with advice compiled over the years.

Waterfowl

Frosty conditions in the Midwest usually create fantastic opportunities, provided you know how to take advantage.

Freeze-Up Ducks

Brian Lovett - January 21, 2021

Frosty conditions in the Midwest usually create fantastic opportunities, provided you know how...

In the waning days of waterfowl season, dogs and hunters alike can benefit from a regroup.

Late Ducks: Avoid These 3 Dog Disasters and Finish Strong

Scott Linden - January 13, 2021

In the waning days of waterfowl season, dogs and hunters alike can benefit from a regroup.

Four generations later, Faulk's Game Calls continues family tradition.

Fabled Waterfowl Maker Still Turning Out Custom Calls

John N. Felsher - January 11, 2021

Four generations later, Faulk's Game Calls continues family tradition.

The first tip for Southern waterfowlers is you've got to keep 'em guessing.

Late-Season Savvy: How to Hunt Educated Ducks

John N. Felsher - January 06, 2021

The first tip for Southern waterfowlers is you've got to keep 'em guessing.

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News

State legislator says tourism is behind unusual legislation.

Bill Proposes Bigfoot Hunting Season in Oklahoma

Game and Fish Staff - January 22, 2021

State legislator says tourism is behind unusual legislation.

Op/Ed from the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

NSSF: Facebook Sacrifices Safety for Political Points

Larry Keane - January 19, 2021

Op/Ed from the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

Trophy whitetail in Kentucky, 20 geese in Oklahoma among reported incidents.

Game Warden Stories: When Will Poachers Learn?

Game and Fish Staff - December 18, 2020

Trophy whitetail in Kentucky, 20 geese in Oklahoma among reported incidents.

These field reports from across the country range from the serious to the ridiculous.

Game Warden Stories: Fishing & Cannabis, Too Many Doves, Smuggled Turtles

Game and Fish Staff - December 04, 2020

These field reports from across the country range from the serious to the ridiculous.

Stories

16-pointer is deer of a lifetime for brothers who re-connect in Missouri.

Stories from the Field: Big Whitetail Punctuates Brothers' Hunting Trip

Bobby Ross - December 01, 2020

16-pointer is deer of a lifetime for brothers who re-connect in Missouri.

Crossbows are more popular – and legal – in more places, and statistics show they're not that much more effective than vertical bows.

Few Bowhunters Can Ignore This Case for Hunting with Crossbows

Patrick Durkin - September 30, 2020

Crossbows are more popular – and legal – in more places, and statistics show they're not that...

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused us to re-examine many cherished traditions, but hunting remains an essential activity.

Perspective: Why We Hunt

Andrew McKean - August 12, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused us to re-examine many cherished traditions, but hunting...

We know we have to follow legal regulations, but how do you apply personal ethics to the hunt?

The Gray Area of Hunting in America

Andrew McKean - April 27, 2020

We know we have to follow legal regulations, but how do you apply personal ethics to the hunt?

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