Game & Fish East

Each issue of Game & Fish East details proven local strategies for whitetails, turkeys, bass, trout and more. Discover the best places to hunt and fish from Maine to Virginia, 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 East

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MOON TIMES

DRILL THE DEER-KILLING • 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.

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

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

THE NOSE KNOWS • THERE’S NO SURER WAY TO RECOVER A WOUNDED GAME ANIMAL THAN TO ENLIST THE HELP OF A CANINE COMPANION.

BRANT BOOM TIME • THIS COASTAL GOOSE DOESN’T GET THE ATTENTION OF ITS INLAND COUSINS BUT OFFERS GREAT GUNNING IN THRILLING SETTINGS.

GRILLED BRANT BREASTS • Fire up the grill for some surprisingly good table fare.

GO WITH A PRO • A handful of the region’s best brant outfitters

THE JIG IS UP • NO MATTER THE WEATHER OR TYPE OF WATER, NO LURE EXCELS FOR LATE-FALL BASS LIKE THE TRIED-AND-TRUE JIG.

GO-TO FALL JIGS • The author’s top choices for specific scenarios

CONTROL YOUR RUT DESTINY • AS THE WHITETAIL RUT KICKS INTO OVERDRIVE, IT’S TEMPTING TO SIT BACK AND LET THE ACTION COME TO YOU. THIS SEASON, TAKE THE GAME TO THE DEER WITH THESE AGGRESSIVE TACTICS.

NEW DEER GEAR • Equip yourself with tools to rule the rut.

SPRING TACTICS FOR FALL BIRDS • AUTUMN TURKEY HUNTING DOESN’T HAVE TO BE ALL ABOUT BUSTING UP FLOCKS AND CALLING BIRDS BACK. INSTEAD, EMPLOY SOME OF THE TECHNIQUES YOU USE IN APRIL AND MAY.

WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS… • Spring tactics not working? Scatter away.

BAYS OF PIGS • ONE OF THE REGION’S BEST OPEN-WATER PERCH BITES OF THE YEAR HEATS UP THIS MONTH IN THE BAYS OF LAKE ONTARIO.

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.