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Spring Turkey Hunting Playbook 2021

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

3-Year Quest Ends with Huge Typical Whitetail

Big Buck Report: 'Perfect' harvest of 185-inch Sooner State giant.

Josh Honeycutt

Big Buck Alert: 211-Inch Bluegrass Giant

Neal Kirkpatrick didn't waste time filling his Kentucky tag. He got it done in one sitting.

Josh Honeycutt

Ground Rules: Take Your Venison Grinding to Next Level

Follow these tips to produce better ground venison from your 2021 harvest.

Bruce Ingram

Using Grunts, Bleats, Wheeze Snorts During the Deer Rut

Rut Crash Course: Understanding whitetail language is at the heart of deer calls.

Game & Fish Staff

5 Old-School Tactics to Bag a Monster Buck by Halloween

Here's what to do as October heats up with pre-rut activity heading into the November breeding

Lynn Burkhead

Deer-Decoy Tactics for Hunting Whitetails Through the Rut

Rut Crash Course: How to use decoys to draw big bucks within range.

Game & Fish Staff

7 Essential Gear Items for Whitetail Season Prep

Lynn Burkhead

G&F Publisher Takes Dream Moose During Maine Lottery Hunt

It also was the first moose to be harvested with Benelli Lupo, Remington Core-Lokt.

Game & Fish Staff

The Best Venison Is What You Harvest

Every effort should be made to ensure your harvested deer gets the treatment it deserves.

Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley

How to Hunt Mule Deer Bucks on the Move

Mature mule deer move to avoid pressure. Here's where they go and what you should do.

Gary Lewis

Pronghorn Perseverance: When Hunt Goes Off the Rails in Blink of an Eye

A Wyoming pronghorn hunt that doesn't go as planned is lesson in endurance of hunter and game.

John Taranto

Aggressive Tactics to Tag a Big Bull Elk With Your Bow

Try a full-court press to get the job done this archery hunting season.

Scott Haugen

Voice Lessons from 2 Predator Hunting Pros

Tips on using coyote vocalizations to your advantage.

Heath Wood

Gray Wolf Hunting, Trapping Opens in Wisconsin

After federal delisting from endangered list, wolves open for harvest during quota season.

Lynn Burkhead

6 Sneaky Coyote Tactics to Separate Yourself From Pack

With more predator hunters joining the ranks every year, the competition for fur has never

Josh Boyd

Mountain Lion Burgers Recipe

Mountain lion meat is dense and meaty (similar to pork loin) and it makes delicious burgers

Rydell Danzie, host of "Field 2 Grill"

Sighting of Wolf Pup, Ballot Initiative Have Elk Hunters Concerned

As vote for wolf reintroduction in Colorado nears, issues raised over the predator's impact.

Lynn Burkhead

Hunting Field Skills: Hitting Moving Targets

Follow these tips for making shots at game on the move.

Paul Rackley

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

Featured by National Shooting Sports Foundation.

NSSF Public Affairs

Hog Wild: In Search of Boars in the Golden State

Hogs aren't everywhere in California. You have to be where they are to hunt them successfully.

Bob Robb

NSSF: President Biden's 'Tone-Deaf' Call for Increased Gun Control

Op/Ed by National Shooting Sports Foundation on the POTUS's wishes to ban MSRs.

Larry Keane

Night-Ops Strategies for After-Dark Feral Hog Hunting

As hog populations continue to swell across the South, alternative means for hunting them have

Darron McDougal

Boss Buck Offers New Hog Attractant

Fast and easy: Boss Hawg Wild Berry is irresistible.

Game & Fish Staff

Wild Hog Dominion Over the South

Invasive wild hogs have taken the South by storm, and controlling them is a battle.

Carolee Anita Boyles

Uncommon Hunting Pursuits on Common Ground

Hunting these lesser-known species will add variety to your season. All roam freely on public

Bryce M. Towsley

Bang Bang Ji Rabbit Recipe

This wild-game take on a Chinese dish features a Minnesota cottontail.

Jeff Benda

Field Test: Gamo Swarm Magnum 10X Gen2 Air Rifle

The Gamo Swarm Magnum 10x Gen2 performed very well on small game during the Squirrel Master

Drew Warden

5 Tips for Taking Bunnies Without Beagles

Rabbit hunting isn't the exclusive domain of the houndsman. Try these tips this winter to bag

M.D. Johnson

Double Down Tactics for Your Best Squirrel Hunt

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

Jimmy Jacobs

Small Game Tips: 3 Keys to Bagging More Bushytails

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

Brad Fitzpatrick

Hunting Humor: It's Her Call on a Young Couple's Turkey Hunt

Sometimes, it's not only about the 'stupid turkey.'

Jeff Johnston

Conservation: Examining the Myth of Abundance

As we try to manage species at certain population levels, are we basing our expectations on

Andrew McKean

One is Enough: Arm in Sling Doesn't Stop Die-Hard Turkey Hunter

When an unexpected incident injures one hunter's arm, tagging a tom becomes even more of a

Josh Dahlke

The Whole Bird: How to Use Every Part of Your Spring Gobbler

Steps to processing your wild turkey harvest.

M.D. Johnson

5 Tips for Beating Windy Weather Gobblers This Spring

No matter how bad the weather conditions get, turkeys are going to continue to do what they do

Lynn Burkhead

Join the Spring Turkey Hunting Fan Club

Using a turkey's tail fan will draw tough-to-find toms top-pin close. Here's how it works.

Bob Robb

Field Tested: 5 Great Boots for Upland Game Hunting

These five hunting boots stand out for a wide variety of upland hunting.

Drew Warden

Range Report: Franchi Instinct SLX Shotgun

Handy and handsome, this 16-gauge over-under is a lively, lightweight option for upland game.

Drew Warden

Pheasant Season Brings Annual Excitement, Optimism

Upland bird hunters relish late-fall days running huntdogs and limiting on ringnecks.

Lynn Burkhead

Rooster-Busting Tips for an Early Season Limit of Pheasants

As opening day nears, here's expert advice to bag ringnecks this fall.

Lynn Burkhead

Despite Drought, Good Pheasant Opener Predicted

South Dakota's legendary upland bird hunting won't disappoint, according to the experts.

Lynn Burkhead

In Search of Woodcock: The Last Great Upland Hunting Adventure?

Hunting woodcock with a well-trained dog should be high on any life-list of hunting

Bryce M. Towsley

Down Year for Ducks? North Dakota Brood Survey Says So

Still, duck populations remain strong, and there will be plenty of waterfowling opportunities.

Lynn Burkhead

Hunt Dogs: There Is No Off-Season for Healthy, Productive Bird Dogs

Off-season conditioning and reinforcement training are keys to a healthy, productive hunting

Scott Haugen

Snow Days for Eastern Wingshooters

Don't put away that autoloader just yet. Greater snow geese are here.

Joseph Albanese

Riding Your Way to Late-Season Waterfowling Success in Swampy Conditions

One place that a duck hunter ordinarily wouldn't expect to find a serious supply of mud bath

Lynn Burkhead

Shooting Leaves Two Duck Hunters Dead at Famed Waterfowl Lake

At Tennessee's Reelfoot Lake: 'What has taken place today is hard to process. No duck is worth

Lynn Burkhead

Keys to a Buzzer-Beater Limit of Late-January Ducks

How do you bag a final-week limit of ducks? Keep these three tips in mind.

Lynn Burkhead

3-Year Quest Ends with Huge Typical Whitetail

Big Buck Report: 'Perfect' harvest of 185-inch Sooner State giant.

Josh Honeycutt

Big Buck Alert: 211-Inch Bluegrass Giant

Neal Kirkpatrick didn't waste time filling his Kentucky tag. He got it done in one sitting.

Josh Honeycutt

Kansas Kings: Early Season Giants in the Sunflower State

Big Buck Report: 2 hunters, with assists from their fathers, fill tags with a pair of dandy

Josh Honeycutt

Bi-Partisan Bill Takes Congressional Aim at CWD in the U.S.

Reps Ron Kind (D-WI), Glenn Thompson (R-PA) introduce the Chronic Wasting Disease Research and

Lynn Burkhead

Big Buck Report: Monster Georgia Non-Typical Buck in Full Velvet

This deer never shed its velvet or rack in 2020. It stayed in velvet and kept on growing.

Josh Honeycutt

NSSF: Oklahoma Aims for Gun-Related Business

Opinion column from the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

Larry Keane

3-Year Quest Ends with Huge Typical Whitetail

Big Buck Report: 'Perfect' harvest of 185-inch Sooner State giant.

Josh Honeycutt

Big Buck Alert: 211-Inch Bluegrass Giant

Neal Kirkpatrick didn't waste time filling his Kentucky tag. He got it done in one sitting.

Josh Honeycutt

When Public Land Hunting Outshines Private

As the record books show, private land is not the only place to kill a giant whitetail buck.

Lynn Burkhead

Kansas Kings: Early Season Giants in the Sunflower State

Big Buck Report: 2 hunters, with assists from their fathers, fill tags with a pair of dandy

Josh Honeycutt

Big Buck Report: Monster Georgia Non-Typical Buck in Full Velvet

This deer never shed its velvet or rack in 2020. It stayed in velvet and kept on growing.

Josh Honeycutt

Pronghorn Perseverance: When Hunt Goes Off the Rails in Blink of an Eye

A Wyoming pronghorn hunt that doesn't go as planned is lesson in endurance of hunter and game.

John Taranto