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.

HUNTING FOR PESTS

Game & Fish South

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 PROVIDES LESSONS IN OBSERVATION AND ADJUSTING TO BUCK PATTERNS.

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

SECRETS OF THE SNEAK • USE THESE TIPS TO CLOSE THE DISTANCE ON A RUTTING BUCK.

HIDE-AND-SEEK QUAIL • IT’S STILL POSSIBLE TO BAG A LIMIT OF BOBWHITES ON PUBLIC LAND, AS LONG AS YOU’RE WILLING TO WORK FOR THEM.

DROP ZONE • HOW TO DEPLOY ONE OF THE MOST WELL-KNOWN BUT UNDERUTILIZED RIGS FOR BASS FISHING

GO LOW • DEER ROUTINELY USE NATURALLY OCCURRING LOW AREAS AS TRAVEL ROUTES. HERE’S HOW TO HUNT THEM FOR YOUR BIGGEST BUCK EVER.

PLAY THE WIND • MORE THAN ANY OTHER FACTOR, WIND DICTATES YOUR DUCK HUNTING SUCCESS. HERE’S HOW TO GET IT RIGHT.

RIVER MONSTERS • CATCH THE BIGGEST CATFISH OF YOUR LIFE AT THESE TENNESSEE RIVER IMPOUNDMENTS.

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

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.