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Spring Turkey Hunting Playbook

Wild turkey season is fast approaching. This expert advice will help you prepare for opening

Doug Howlett

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

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

Lynn Burkhead

Missouri Turkey Hunting Outlook 2019

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

Tony Kalna Jr

West Virginia Turkey Hunting Outlook 2019

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

Bruce Ingram

Mississippi, Louisiana Turkey Hunting Outlook 2019

Both Mississippi and Louisiana are poised to have strong seasons this year.

Glynn Harris

Kentucky Turkey Hunting Outlook 2019

Where you hunt this spring is critical. Here are the top public-land picks for each part of

Richard Hines

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Whitetail

Beat the Heat for Early Season Whitetails

Don't let September's hot temps prevent you from dropping a monster buck.

Mark Kayser

Big Bucks Eluding You? Manmade Funnels Will Direct Them Your Way

If your deer-hunting area lacks natural funnels, consider the option of creating them yourself.

Bob Robb

Why the .308 Win. is an All-Star Hunting Cartridge

Introduced 70 years ago, the .308 Winchester remains one of the best, most versatile big-game

Richard Mann

Your 10 Commandments for Early Season White-Tailed Deer Hunting

September is much maligned by many whitetail hunters, but it's a great time to kill a mature

Bob Robb

Moultrie Mobile Offers New Solar Power Packs, Edge Series Accessories

Power, security and mounting options for Moultrie trail-cam users.

Game & Fish Staff

Bowhunting: Is a Tree Saddle Better Than Hunting From a Stand?

Saddle up: These moderately priced lightweight tree-climbers are just for you.

Tony Hansen

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Big Game

Bold Tactics for Calling and Decoying Elk this Fall

Don't be afraid to make some noise—and moves—when hunting bulls. These are the tactics to use.

Scott Haugen

Why the .308 Win. is an All-Star Hunting Cartridge

Introduced 70 years ago, the .308 Winchester remains one of the best, most versatile big-game

Richard Mann

Don't Miss Your Next Shot at a Trophy Buck

Missed shots are rarely unavoidable in big-game hunting, but they do happen. Here are some

Craig Boddington

Release the Hounds: Bear Hunting with Dogs Means Keeping Up with the Pack

Hunting black bears with hounds in SW Idaho is far from easy.

Adam Heggenstaller

In Praise of Pronghorns: The Joy of Hunting These Open-Country Gems

Hunting pronghorns is all about individual choice.

Scott Haugen

Summer Scouting in Western Mule Deer Country

Now's the time to get a read on the bucks you'll be hunting this fall.

Andrew McKean

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Bowhunting

Bowhunting: Is a Tree Saddle Better Than Hunting From a Stand?

Saddle up: These moderately priced lightweight tree-climbers are just for you.

Tony Hansen

Great New Compound Bows for Hunting in 2023

Bows with speeds in the 350s and new tech to reduce noise, vibration—ATA Show 2023.

Alan Clemons

7 Overlooked Places to Hang a Stand Before Deer Season

For the chance at a buck of a lifetime, think creatively when hanging tree stands this summer.

Josh Honeycutt

Fab Four Opening-Day Strategies for Deer Season

These tips will increase your odds of whitetail success regardless of the conditions.

Adam Moore

Take Time Now to Avoid Wasted Time During Bow Season

Hunting time is both precious and limited. Prepare to make the most of every hour.

Tony Hansen

Avid Hunter Harman Withstands Pressure, Heckling to Win British Open

With a bowhunter's mentality PGA pro Brian Harman did "have the stones" to win.

Lynn Burkhead

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Predator

Coyotes Are Top Dogs, But Don't Overlook These Other Furbearers

'Other' predators are willing to answer the call throughout the West this winter.

Scott Haugen

Night Shift Tactics for Active Predators

Increase your odds of connecting with coyotes, bobcats and foxes by heading out after dark.

Scott Bestul

Take a Minimalist Approach to Predator Hunting

Like many outdoor pursuits, predator hunting has become gear-intensive in recent years. But

M.D. Johnson

Wolves at the Door: The Hot-Button Issue of Wolf Management

States from Idaho to Wisconsin seek to control numbers, as current strategies are under attack.

Andrew McKean

Set-Up and Calling Strategies for Winter Coyotes

Drop more song dogs by focusing on the habitat they love.

Scott Haugen

Predator Hunting Tactics for Older, Wiser Coyotes

Late-season coyotes are wilier than their early season counterparts. Hunt habitat interfaces

Gary Lewis

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Hogs

Best Bullets for Boar Hunting

Feral hogs have been the author's bullet-testing laboratory for 40 years.

Craig Boddington

Go Whole Hog: Tactics to Put Pork in the Freezer this Winter

Deer season might be over, but your next hunting adventure could be right around the corner.

Jace Bauserman

Hog-Hunting Heaven in Texas

Three Curl Outfitters' boar-hunting adventures specialize in putting customers on plentiful

Kevin Reese

Pressured Pork: Hunting Wary Wild Pigs 

Hunting hogs—especially those that have encountered other hunters—is tough, but certainly not

Colin Moore

Hog Wild Over Wild Hog Hunting in America

The U.S. is now home to 9 million feral hogs, and hunting opportunities across the nation are

Craig Boddington

NSSF Profile: 5 Questions With La. State Rep. Blake Miguez

Featured by National Shooting Sports Foundation.

NSSF Public Affairs

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Small Game

Early Season Tactics & Gear for Squirrel Hunting

Hunting squirrels in early fall offers loads of opportunities for small-game hunters if they

Drew Warden

7 Unwritten Rules When Hunting Public Land

Tread lightly: Keep these do's and don'ts in mind to increase your odds of success.

Bob Robb

Small Game, Big Fun for Diehard Hunters

Squirrel, rabbit and grouse seasons remain open in many states. Here's how to hunt them in

Bruce Ingram

Start 'Em on Squirrels

Why the squirrel woods are the ideal place to introduce a kid to hunting.

M.D. Johnson

Shooting: Lethal Small-Game Hunting Beyond 25 Yards

How much difference can there be in .22 LR loads? Testing shows quite a bit.

Richard Mann

Field Skills: The Best Way to Skin a Squirrel

Dehiding bushytails can be a pain. Try this technique the next time you're faced with a pile

Colin Moore

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Turkey

Gobbler Getters: Big Turkeys from the 2023 Season-UPDATE

Game & Fish users shared their hunting successes as part of the Primos Hunting Giveaway.

Game & Fish Staff

Regional Strut Update: Do-or-Die Tactics for the Final Days of Turkey Season

If you haven't tagged a gobbler in the East or West, it's time for a Hail Mary.

Game & Fish Staff

Regional Strut Update: How to Tag a Tom Before the End of the Season

Spring turkey hunting is down to the final days of the 2023 season. Here's what to do to fill

Game & Fish Staff

May is for Merriam's

May is made for chasing Western toms. Here's how to find and fool late-season gobblers.

Darron McDougal

Turkey Talk: Say the Right Thing at the Right Time

Coaxing a gobbler into shooting range requires a thorough understanding of its daily routine.

Zack Vucurevich

Regional Strut Update: Seasons Are Winding Down; It's a Mad Dash to Fill Tags

With hens tending to nests, late-season gobblers are more apt to answer your call.

Game & Fish Staff

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Upland

10 Hard Lessons to Become a Better Wingshooter

These tips learned the hard way will help you add more birds to your bag this fall.

Scott Linden

Dove Season: The Best—and Worst?—Time to Take New Hunter Afield

Lots of doves create lots of opportunities for new hunters to learn shooting and gun-handling

Andrew McKean

Choose the Best Hunting Spot at a Dove Field

Picking the best front-row seat for dove hunting isn't as hard as you might think.

Keith Sutton

Up the Odds for Opening-Day Dove Hunting

A successful dove opener boils down to scouting and identifying the locations that give you

Scott Mackenthun

Scattergun School: Master Any Wing Shot Inside 40 Yards

Preseason training to help you become a wingshooting expert before fall seasons arrive.

Joe Genzel

For Late-Season Pheasant Success, Stealthy Tactics Work Best

The easy birds have already been put on the table, but there are still limits to be had.

Lynn Burkhead

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Regional Rut Report

Regional Rut Update: The Rut is NOT Over! Vital Info You Need to Tag a Giant Now

The latest rut-activity details for December from the East, Midwest and South.

Game & Fish Staff

Regional Rut Update: Peak Whitetail Activity Report for Late November

This report is full of big bucks, crazy rut activity, and tactics for late-November success.

Game & Fish Staff

Regional Rut Update: The Rut is On! Fresh Reports from the Deer Woods Near You

You're going to love the latest mid-November rut-activity field reports from the East, Midwest

Game & Fish Staff

Regional Rut Update: Bucks Chasing Does! New Reports on Whitetail Hunting Near You

This will be a good weekend for an all-day sit as rut activity increases with the changing

Game & Fish Staff

Regional Rut Update: Buck Activity Increasing as Calendar Rolls into November

Get hunt-ready with the latest whitetail rut alerts in the East, Midwest and South.

Game & Fish Staff

Regional Rut Update: New Field Reports on Whitetail Activity Near You

Plan your weekend hunt with the latest rut info from the East, Midwest and South.

Game & Fish Staff

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Waterfowl

Texas Teal: September's Nonstop Bluewing Action

The Lone Star State's coastal prairie is the place to be for waterfowl hunters.

Joe Genzel

Duck-Survey Numbers Down, But There's a Glimmer of Hope

How will the fall flight go after breeding populations see declines?

Lynn Burkhead

Scattergun School: Master Any Wing Shot Inside 40 Yards

Preseason training to help you become a wingshooting expert before fall seasons arrive.

Joe Genzel

Snake River: Idaho's Waterfowl-Hunting Magnet

The river system has hundreds of miles of moving water and some of the most productive

Andrew McKean

DIY Jerk Rig to Add Motion to Duck Decoy Spreads

Make your own action with jerk-cord decoy setups.

M.,D. Johnson

Expert Advice on Fooling Late-Season Geese

Some of the best goose hunts of the year take place as the season nears the final innings. But

Joseph Albanese

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News

Hunting World Mourns Loss of Louise Shockey

Louise Shockey lost a brave battle with cancer and passed away on Sept. 21, 2023.

Lynn Burkhead, OSG Senior Digital Editor

G&F Digest: Fatal Plane Crash in Alaska, Duck Stamp Winner, Waterfowl Safety

The latest news of interest from the outdoors world.

Lynn Burkhead

Young Hunter, Grandson of Earl Bentz, Scores Huge Tennessee Velvet

The 8-year-old arrowed a large buck with his crossbow that gross-scored 177 2/8 points.

Game & Fish Staff

Legendary Musician Jimmy Buffett Loved to Wet a Fishing Line

G&F Digest: Also, two cohos break Minn. record, Arkansas gets squirrelly, IGFA Hall of Fame.

Lynn Burkhead

Mississippi-Record Alligator Weighed 800 Pounds

G&F Digest: Record rockfish in Alaska, Iowa pheasant, grizzly-bear shooting in Montana.

Lynn Burkhead

G&F Digest: Minn. Youth Angler Hooks Big-Money Catch

Also: “Hoot-Owl” restrictions in Mont., free hunting in Tenn., burn bans in La., quail project

Lynn Burkhead

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Stories

Avid Hunter Harman Withstands Pressure, Heckling to Win British Open

With a bowhunter's mentality PGA pro Brian Harman did "have the stones" to win.

Lynn Burkhead

PGA Pro Steadies His Soul in the Great Outdoors

Brian Harman's lifelong passions include hunting, fishing and 'just being outside.'

Lynn Burkhead

Tents & Toms: Hunting in the Middle of Somewhere

Turkeys, tents and tribulation in the Sandhills of Nebraska.

John Taranto

One in a Million: Hunter Takes Rare Double-Bearded Albino Gobbler

Nicknamed 'Ghost,' the turkey was tagged on his last chance during a South Dakota hunt.

Lynn Burkhead

Turkey Time in South Georgia

6 gobblers! April Fools' Day was not a good day to be a turkey.

Craig Boddington

Turkey Talk: Bob Dixon, Mr. Fox, and the $31,000 Vest

Limited-edition turkey-hunting vests reflect Mossy Oak's legendary support of wild turkey

Lynn Burkhead

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