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.

FROM SEA TO SEA

Game & Fish South

GAME & FISH ONLINE • TIPS, TACTICS, GEAR, NEWS AND MORE AT GAFMAG.COM

MOON TIMES

HOW TO HOLD • WHICH OF THE THREE MOST COMMON METHODS OF COMPENSATING FOR TRAJECTORY AND WIND IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

GET AFTER PORTLY PANFISH • IT’S PRIME TIME TO TARGET HEFTY CRAPPIES, BLUEGILLS AND MORE.

SUREFIRE FIRE • A NO-FAIL PLAN FOR ENJOYING A GOOD BLAZE ON YOUR NEXT OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

RESTORING OUR REPUTATION • IT’S TIME TO STOP CONGRATULATING OURSELVES FOR CONSERVATION SUCCESSES AND DO MORE TO ENSURE WE REMAIN STEWARDS OF WILDLIFE AND HABITAT.

THE GREAT DEER CARTRIDGE DEBATE • THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW AMMUNITION FOR DEER HUNTERS HAS ALWAYS BEEN A TREND, AND IT CONTINUES TO SPARK ARGUMENTS.

NEW PRODUCT PREMIERE • TOP HUNTING FIREARMS AND GEAR FROM SHOT SHOW 2025

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

SPRING CLEANING • A SIMPLE BOAT STORAGE SYSTEM LETS YOU KEEP TRACK OF YOUR FISHING TACKLE AND FIND WHAT YOU NEED IN A JIFFY.

JUVIE JAM • YOUNG TARPON OFFER FUN, ACROBATIC TUSSLES AND CHANCES TO HONE YOUR FISH-FIGHTING SKILLS.

KIDS’ MENU • The right treats to tempt silver princes

POST-SPAWN PLOT • THESE THREE PATTERNS ENSURE CONSISTENT BASS ACTION ONCE THE FISH LEAVE THEIR BEDS.

TRANSITION TACKLE • Arm yourself with the ideal baits for a post-spawn barrage.

HATCHES 'N Catches • MAY IS PEAK TIME FOR PROLIFIC INSECT HATCHES ON TOP TROUT STREAMS ACROSS THE SOUTH.

SCOUR AND SCORE • A SEARCH-AND-SEIZURE GAME PLAN FOR LATE-SPRING CRAPPIES

LIGHTS-OUT FISHING • Targeting crappies after dark

GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY • GEORGIA’S GOLDEN ISLES REGION PROMISES OUTSTANDING ACTION FOR ANGLERS AND HUNTERS ALIKE.

KNOW BEFORE YOUR GO • History and nature combine to offer an unforgettable sojourn.

TOURNAMENT KAYAK FISHING 101 • READY YOUR RIG, GEAR, SKILLS AND MINDSET BEFORE ENTERING THE COMPETITIVE CIRCUIT.

GEAR UP FOR SUCCESS • Items every tournament kayak should have on board

READY FOR ACTION • NEW KAYAK MODELS ARE MORE EQUIPPED THAN EVER FOR GETTING ANGLERS INTO FISH.

GEAR UP • MAKE ANY KAYAK EVEN BETTER BY RIGGING IT WITH THE RIGHT ACCESSORIES.

Savage AXIS 2 PRO • AN UPGRADED RIFLE THAT CONTINUES ITS MAKER’S REPUTATION FOR AFFORDABLE ACCURACY

Marlin MODEL 1894 DARK • A CLASSIC LEVER GUN GETS UPDATED TO OFFER MODERN UTILITY.

EXPENSIVE LESSONS • TAKING CARE OF GEAR COSTS LESS THAN REPLACING IT.