Game & Fish South

Each issue of Game & Fish South details proven local strategies for whitetails, turkeys, bass, catfish and more. Discover the best places to hunt and fish from North Carolina to Texas, and learn the top times for success in the field and on the water. Get info on hot new gear and how it performs, as well as updates on trends, regulations, seasons and destinations to help you plan your next outing.

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MOON TIMES

LEVER LESSONS • GRANDPA MAY NOT HAVE TAUGHT YOU THIS, BUT THERE ARE SOME TRICKS TO OPERATING AND GETTING THE MOST OUT OF LEVER-ACTION RIFLES.

SPRING IS FOR SHALLOW THINKING • THE MOST ACTION HAPPENS NOW IN WATER LESS THAN 15 FEET DEEP—SOMETIMES MUCH LESS.

POLARIZING PREDATORS • THE MANAGEMENT OF WOLVES, BEARS, LIONS AND EVEN COYOTES FORMS THE FRONT LINES OF THE HOTTEST CONSERVATION SKIRMISHES IN AMERICA.

THE GREATEST LESSONS • EVEN AFTER A LIFETIME SPENT HUNTING WHITETAILS, IT’S ALL TOO EASY TO FORGET THE IMPORTANT THINGS WE’VE LEARNED ABOUT DEER.

AROUND THE SOUTH • A SAMPLING OF THE REGION’S BEST HUNTING AND FISHING OPPORTUNITIES THIS MONTH

BAITCASTING VS. SPINNING • CHOOSE THE CORRECT STYLE OF TACKLE TO MAKE THE MOST OF DIFFERENT BASS FISHING SITUATIONS.

Spring SPECK-TACULAR • GULF COAST GUIDES SHARE THEIR SECRETS FOR THE HOTTEST TROUT ACTION.

TROUT-TAMING TACKLE • The gear seasoned pros prefer for specks

SERVE ’EM CROAKERS • A big meal for the big fish

GHOSTS OF SOUTHERN WATERS • OFTEN OVERLOOKED, BUFFALO AND GRASS CARP ARE WORTHY FOES ALWAYS READY FOR A FIGHT.

GETTIN’ CHUMMY • Leave a trail and they will come.

SURFACE SEDUCTION • SUREFIRE TOPWATER STRATEGIES FOR POST-SPAWN BASS

TOPWATER TACKLE • Use the proper rod and reel to get the most out of your surface lures.

BUGGY-WHIP BLUEGILLS • BREAM ARE THE PERFECT TARGET FOR A FUN AND PRODUCTIVE INTRODUCTION TO FLY FISHING.

BOBBERS BY ANOTHER NAME • These simple accessories can make a world of difference.

Linesiders of LANIER • OUTSTANDING POST-SPAWN STRIPER ACTION ADDS TO THIS GEORGIA LAKE’S ACCLAIM.

KNOW BEFORE YOUR GO • Trip-planning info for a Lake Lanier striper sojourn

2024 TACKLE TEST • THE STRAIGHT DOPE ON FOUR DOZEN NEW RODS AND REELS FOR BASS FISHING

SIGNS • CHANGING THE RULES TAKES AWAY ALL THE FUN.