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.

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MOON TIMES

GOING SUBSONIC • INTEREST IN SUBSONIC LOADS HAS INCREASED ALONGSIDE INTEREST IN SUPPRESSORS. HOWEVER, ARE THEY TRULY SUITABLE FOR HUNTERS?

THE LATE SHOW • AS TEMPS PLUMMET AND DEER BECOME MORE WARY, IT’S TIME TO RETHINK YOUR SETUP.

BE RESOLVED • AS WE APPROACH A NEW YEAR, HERE ARE SOME OF MY PRIORITIES, PLANS AND PLEDGES.

DEER DILEMMAS IN DIRE WEATHER • EXTREME WINTER CONDITIONS DON’T HAVE TO CURTAIL YOUR LATE-SEASON HUNTS. WITH FORESIGHT, CREATIVITY AND MAYBE A DASH OF LUCK, YOU CAN DEVISE A PLAN TO HANG A TAG ON A BUCK AT THE BUZZER.

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

SKINNY-WATER STALKIN’ • SECRETS FOR SIGHT-FISHING SUCCESS WITH INSHORE GAME

HUNTING HOMOGENEOUS HABITAT • A GUIDE TO TAGGING A LATE-SEASON BUCK IN UNVARYING TERRAIN

PLAYING THE FIELD • SMART DRY-GROUND STRATEGIES FOR CANADA, SPECKLEBELLY AND SNOW GEESE

BOTTOM HUGGERS • WHEN BASS GO DEEP IN WINTER, THESE BAITS AND TACTICS GET THE JOB DONE.

TOP-NOTCH OPTIONS • Favorite bottom hardware and the soft plastics to match

OVERLOOKED BOUNTY • OFTEN-IGNORED, RAILS AND GALLINULES CAN TURN SLOW DAYS OF WINGSHOOTING INTO MEMORABLE ONES.

APPEARANCE AND RANGE • Learn to identify the gallinules and rails you might encounter.

MOUNTAIN BLISS • DECEMBER IS PRIME TIME FOR OUTDOORSMEN IN THE ARKANSAS OZARKS.

TRIP PLANNER • Things to see and do when not in the woods or on the water

FELLOWSHIP OF THE WING • WHATEVER FLYWAY YOU CALL HOME, MIGRATORY BIRDS ARE LIKELY WINGING THROUGH YOUR NECK OF THE WOODS RIGHT NOW, AND THERE’S NO BETTER WAY TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS THIS MONTH THAN BY CHASING THEM WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Christensen Arms EVOKE • A HIGH-END PEDIGREE AT AN APPROACHABLE PRICE MAKES FOR A VERY CAPABLE RIFLE THAT SHOULD SATISFY HUNTERS SEEKING QUALITY ON A BUDGET.

SUPPORT GROUP • THIS TRIO OF BIPODS WILL HELP YOU GET ON TARGET IN A WIDE RANGE OF SHOOTING SCENARIOS.

Franchi AFFINITY 3 • THIS REDESIGNED SCATTERGUN MELDS NATURALLY TO THE HANDS, REMAINS UTTERLY RELIABLE AND IS READY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ANY UPLAND OR WATERFOWL HUNTER.

THE GIFT OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY • SOMETIMES, THE BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT IS THE ONE YOU DON’T GET.