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.

’TIS THE SEASON

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MOON TIMES

BEYOND THE BATTLEFIELD • WITH THE APPROPRIATE CARTRIDGES AND BULLETS, AR-15-STYLE RIFLES ARE SUITABLE FOR A VARIETY OF HUNTING PURSUITS.

FIGHT THE FEVER • PREPARATION, VISUALIZATION AND A QUIET MIND ARE THE KEYS TO MAKING A SHOT AT THE MOMENT OF TRUTH.

ONLINE BOW SHOP • Your one-stop shop for new, accessorized, fully tuned bows.

ORDER FROM CHAOS • USE TRAIL CAMERAS TO HELP MITIGATE THE UNPREDICTABILITY OF THE WHITETAIL RUT.

AMERICA’S CHANGING LAND ETHIC • IF THE FIGHT OVER SELLING PUBLIC LAND GALVANIZED HUNTERS THIS SUMMER, IT ALSO SPOTLIGHTED OUR CHANGING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE PLACES WE HUNT.

MY DEER CARTRIDGES • THE AUTHOR REFLECTS ON A LIFETIME OF FAVORITE DEER LOADS, BOTH POPULAR AND OBSCURE.

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

GIVE ’EM THEIR PROPS • THE SUBTLE SURFACE ACTION OF PROPELLER BAITS OFTEN TRIGGERS EXPLOSIVE BASS STRIKES.

BIG FISH, SMALL WATERS • LITTLE POCKETS OF WATER OFFER SECLUSION AND HEFTY, UNSUSPECTING GAMEFISH.

SPOT-AND-STALK LONGBEARDS • GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH A GOBBLER THIS FALL.

SOUND OFF • Arm yourself with the right turkey calls for fall.

WETLAND WHITETAILS • SWAMP BUCKS PRESENT A UNIQUE—AND POTENTIALLY VERY REWARDING—CHALLENGE FOR SOUTHERN HUNTERS WHO ARE UP TO THE TASK.

TOOLS OF THE TRADE • Recommended gear for swamp buck hunters.

WATERFOWLIN’ ON THE GO • LIMIT OUT AWAY FROM THE COMPETITION WITH THESE RUN-AND-GUN TACTICS.

MINIMALISM TO THE MAX • If you plan to run and gun, limit your gear to a few essentials.

GATEWAY TO GREEN COUNTRY • TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA, OPENS THE DOOR TO INCREDIBLE ANGLING VARIETY AND PLENTIFUL GAME.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO • Opportunities abound in Tahlequah for fun-seeking travelers.

WHITETAIL WONDERLAND • ON A 2,000-ACRE FARM IN WESTERN ILLINOIS, THE AUTHOR WITNESSES FIRSTHAND THE SPOILS OF THE LANDOWNER’S TIRELESS LAND-MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.

UP FROM THE ASHES • After a 5-year hiatus, Thompson/Center Arms returns to the scene.

A PERFECT PAIRING • THE UPDATED RUGER PRECISION RIFLE, TOPPED WITH BURRIS’ ELIMINATOR 6 RANGING RIFLESCOPE, IS A DEADLY ACCURATE COMBINATION FOR LONG-RANGE HUNTING SCENARIOS.

BROWNING CITORI 825 FIELD • WITH A BLEND OF TIME-PROVEN FEATURES AND PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING UPGRADES, THIS NEW OVER/UNDER IS A WINGSHOOTER’S DELIGHT.

POWER GLASS • LEUPOLD’S BX-4 PRO GUIDE HD GEN 2 BINOS OFFER OPTICAL EXCELLENCE AT A FAIR PRICE.

DEER MISMANAGEMENT • IN THE HEAT OF THE MOMENT, EVEN THE BEST LAID PLANS CAN GO AWRY.