Game & Fish West

Each issue of Game & Fish West details proven local strategies for elk, deer, bass, trout and more. Discover the best places to hunt and fish from Washington to New Mexico, 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.

HUNTING FOR PESTS

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TRENDING NOW AT GAME & FISH ONLINE • GET TIPS, SEE GEAR AND CELEBRATE THE LIFESTYLE AT GAFMAG.COM

MOON TIMES

THE DEER-KILLING DRILL • KNOW YOUR EFFECTIVE LIMIT FROM ANY SHOOTING POSITION WITH THIS SIMPLE EVALUATION DRILL.

TAKE A STAND • HERE’S A PLAN TO MAKE STAYING IN THE WOODS (ALMOST) ALL DAY MORE ENJOYABLE.

GET STOKED • TIPS FOR BUILDING THE PERFECT CAMPFIRE

PERSONAL CODE • WE ALL HAVE OUR OWN SENSE OF WHAT’S RIGHT AND WRONG IN THE FIELD. BUT WHAT ABOUT THE GRAY AREAS?

BETTER WITH AGE • A WEEK IN KANSAS SPENT WAITING FOR A MATURE WHITETAIL PROVIDESLESSONS IN OBSERVATION AND ADJUSTING TO BUCK PATTERNS.

TIPPED, TESTED • Remington Core-Lokt Tipped makes an impact.

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

NOSH ON NORTHERNS • IT’S EASY TO MAKE DELICIOUS APPETIZERS FROM PIKE FILLETS.

POOR MAN’S LOBSTER

WINDS OF CHANGE • DURING THE LATE SEASON, SHAKING UP THE WAY YOU APPROACH YOUR DUCK HUNTS WILL OFTEN LEAD TO MORE BIRDS ON THE STRAP.

PLAYING THE LATE GAME • TACTICS FOR PUTTING A TAG ON A MULE DEER AS THE SEASON WINDS DOWN

DIDN’T DRAW A TAG? • Two opportunities for late-season OTC mule deer

ALL-WEATHER ELK • TO TAG A LATE-SEASON BULL,BE PREPARED TO HUNT IN A RANGE OF CONDITIONS—GOOD, BAD AND ANYWHERE IN BETWEEN.

LAYER UP • Be prepared to hunt in any weather.

SHALLOW THOUGHTS • AS TEMPERATURES DROP, LOOK TO SKINNY, WARMER WATER WHERE BASS GORGE ON FORAGE SPECIES PRIOR TO WINTER.

A BAIT FOR EVERY TACKLE BOX • Bill Lewis’ Rat-L-Trap is a time-tested icon.

SNAKE CHARMERS • SOUTHERN IDAHO’S SNAKE RIVER HAS HUNDREDS OF MILES OF MOVING WATER AND SOME OF THE MOST PRODUCTIVE WATERFOWL MANAGEMENT AREAS IN THE WEST.

OPEN CHALLENGE • PRONGHORNS ABOUND ON THE ROLLING PRAIRIE OF EASTERN WYOMING, BUT STALKING CLOSE ENOUGH FOR A SHOT PROVES TO BE ANYTHING BUT EASY.

PRONGHORN PICKS • Gear that got the job done in Wyoming

LEUPOLD Freedom RDS • This red-dot sight is ideal for making fast shots count.

RUT, CAMERAS, ACTION • KEEPING TABS ON ROAMING WHITETAILS MAY BE MORE AFFORDABLE THAN YOU THINK.

FEDERAL GAME LOAD No. 123 • HUNTERS HAVE RELIED ON THIS SHOTSHELL FOR NEARLY A CENTURY.

HOW TO HOLD YOUR MOUTH • THE WRONG POSE CAN RUIN A PHOTO, ALONG WITH THE MOMENT.