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Turkey Hunting Tactics
An article that gives 10 tips on turkey hunting
5 Ways to Ruin Your Dove Shoot
You anticipated this outing all summer, then planned and packed for it all week. So why do you want to mess up the hunt by picking a bad stand location? Here are some places to avoid.
6 Common-Sense Dove Tactics
Too often hunters show up at a dove field and simply sit in the first patch of shade they find. If they paid attention to these factors, they might do more shooting than waiting!
A Full Year of Florida Angling
From Pensacola to Jacksonville and south to Miami, the Sunshine State is loaded with great fishing destinations. Here's a look at 36 of the best for this year.
A Year Of Sunshine State Angling
This is an article from Florida Game & Fish about how regardless of the season, Florida offers anglers some hot prospects for fast action. Here's a look at 36 great destinations for the coming year.
A Year of the Snook
No, this is not some sign from the Chinese calendar. It is a look at where to find and how to catch snook beginning in March and continuing through the year in South Florida.
Florida Keys Fishing
The Florida Keys are a world apart when it comes to wetting a hook in the summer. Here's a look at a few of the many opportunities for fast action you can find there.
Archery Bucks on the Peninsula
Bowhunting opens early in South Florida and marches northward through the Sunshine State as the season progresses. Here's a look at why this occurs and what it means for archers.
Are You Ready for a Hunting Dog?
It's one thing to dream about having the "perfect" hunting companion, but take your head out of the clouds and examine your real reasons for wanting to own a dog. Our expert explains.
Florida Bass Fishing
The latest information, resources, and articles on Florida bass fishing.
Bassin' The January Spawn
This is an article from Florida Game & Fish about the waters in south and central Florida can have largemouths bedding in January. Here's how to spot and fish this action.
Florida Bass Fishing
An article from Florida Game & Fish on bass fishing the agricultural reclamation project in Florida State waters
Florida Big Game Hunting
The latest information, resources, and articles on Florida big game hunting.
Florida Boats & Gear
The latest information, resources, and articles on Florida boats and gear.
Florida Bowhunting
The latest information, resources, and articles on Florida bowhunting.
Bass Fishing with Buzz Baits
An article from Game & Fish magazine on how to best fish for largemouth bass using buzz baits and different types of lures and fishing tackle
Rabbit Hunting
Not seeing many rabbits? Try looking in the thickest, nastiest brier patch you can find.
Florida Hunting and Fishing Photos
Fishing and hunting photos submitted by the readers of Florida Game & Fish Magazine.
Capital City Bass
Lakes Jackson and Talquin are both at Tallahassee's back door. They have also both experienced low water recently, but for different reasons. Let's see how this situation has affected their bass fisheries.
Fishing For Crappie & Panfish
An article from Game & Fish magazine on tactics and techniques used to catch crappie and panfish
Crappie Fishing
An article from Game & Fish magazine on fishing for Crappie
Florida Catfish Fishing
The latest information, resources, and articles on Florida catfish fishing.
Florida Deer Hunting
This is an article from Florida Game & Fish about the 2005 deer hunting outlook for Florida
Saltwater Dolphin Fishing
An article from Game & Fish magazine on fishing saltwater for dolphin
Conquering A New Field
Al Pflueger is well known in saltwater circles for his angling exploits, but his outdoor interests have broadened: He now focuses his attention on wild turkeys in the springtime!
Cool Trout at Cocoa Beach Florida
The stretch of shoreline around this Space Coast town offers some great speckled trout angling in the colder months of fall and winter. Here's how to find and catch some of these seatrout this year.
Alabama Hog Hunting
Whether it's on private or public lands, hunting wild hogs is becoming popular in Alabama. Let's have a look at this action.
Crankbait Tips for "Cranky" Crappies
You've got to vary your tactics to entice sometimes finicky papermouths -- and crankbaits can be the key to opening lock-jawed fish this spring.
Florida Crappie & Panfish Fishing
The latest information, resources, and articles on Florida crappie and panfish fishing.
Redfish Fishing Tactics
An article from Game & Fish magazine on tactics used for fishing for redfish
Decoying Doves Hunting
You see hunters placing decoys on fences around dove fields every season, but do they really help? Let's take a closer look.
Deer Point Duck Action
This is an article from Florida Game & Fish about this lake just north of Panama City offers some good wingshooting options this month. Here's how to take advantage of the action.
Florida peacock bass fishing
This is an article from the Florida Game & Fish Magazine about canal fresh water peacock fishing in Florida.
Diving Ducks on Florida's West Bay
Not many folks associate the Panama City area with waterfowling, but the wingshooting on the bays can be quite good. Here's what the action is like.
Bass Fishing Tackle & Lures
An article from Game & Fish magazine on the various largemouth bass lures and tackle that are used while fishing for the big fish
Florida Dove Hunting
The latest information, resources, and articles on Florida dove hunting
Florida Ducks & Geese Hunting
The latest information, resources, and articles on Florida duck & goose hunting.
Easy & Effective Gun Maintenance
This no-nonsense approach to cleaning and maintaining your field guns and rifles is easy and effective. Is your approach this practical?
Florida Saltwater Fishing
This is the time of year when saltwater angling is at its best all along the Sunshine State coast. Let's have a closer look at five of the favorite fish to target this year.
Fall Action For Merritt Island Reds
This is an article from Florida Game & Fish about as the summer heat abates, the shallows of the lagoon system around this east coast hotspot come alive with hungry redfish.
Florida Bow Season Preview
Though the weather is still scalding, it's time for deer hunters to prepare for the archery season in the Sunshine State. Here's a primer on what to do and where to hunt this year.
Florida Game & Fish Magazine
Florida Game & Fish Magazine is dedicated to covering hunting, fishing and shooting for outdoor enthusiasts that reside in Florida.
Florida's 2004 Deer Outlook
Trophy bucks can show up anytime and any place in Florida, but some areas are in a class by themselves when it comes to producing trophy bucks. Here, Florida Game & Fish takes an in-depth look at what parts of the state offer the best odds for taking a trophy buck.
Florida's 2004 Deer Outlook
Deer can be found in every corner of Florida, but some areas produce far more whitetails than others. Here’s an in-depth look at the best places in which to bag a deer this fall.
Florida's 2005 Deer Outlook Part 1
This is an article from Florida Game & Fish about what areas will produce the best deer this season.
Florida's 2005 Deer Outlook Part 2
This is an article from Florida Game & Fish about trophy bucks can show up at any time and any place in Florida, but some areas are in a class by themselves when it comes to producing trophy bucks. Here, we take an in-depth look at what parts of the state offer the best odds for taking a trophy buck.
Florida's Angling Hotspots
Given Florida's unique geographical location, there isn't another state in the country that offers the variety of both freshwater and saltwater species that Sunshine State anglers can find within a relatively short drive from virtually anywhere in the state. Here are 36 hotspots you might want to keep in mind this year.
Florida Panfish Fishing
This is an article from Florida Game & Fish about fishing for bream in some of Florida's best lakes
Florida Osceola Turkey Hunting
An article from Florida Game & Fish magazine on hunting for Osceola turkey throughout the state of Florida
Florida's Overlooked River Bass
Though January is the coldest month of the year, the moving waters of Sunshine State rivers often hold actively feeding bass. Let's see which flows offer the best options for some bassin' action.
Florida's Saltwater Bonanza
There can be little argument that our state is a saltwater fishing Eden. Regardless of the fish you prefer to target, the Sunshine State has it all. Let's have a closer look at some of this year's best bets!
Florida's Top 5 December Public Deer Hunts
This is an article from Florida Game & Fish magazine about looking to bag a buck on public land this month? If so, these WMAs should be among your destinations.
Florida's Top Deer From 2001
Last season produced some impressive whitetail racks in the Sunshine State. Here's a look at three of the best.
Florida Turkey Hunting
The spring gobbler season is fast approaching in the Sunshine State. Let's see how this year's hunting stacks up and find the best places in which to pursue your wild turkey.
Largemouth Bass Fishing Lures
An article from Game & Fish magazineon using frog lures while fishing for largemouth bass
Florida Bass Fishing
The area around this Polk County town can provide some varied bass fishing this month. Listen as guide Reno Alley reveals the secrets of fishing these waters.
Catfish Fishing Tactics
So you want to catch a trophy-sized catfish? These tips on gear, bait and tactics can make your quest a bit easier in the month of August.
Early Season Squirrel Hunting
The beginning of hunting season is often the easiest time for finding the critters. On the other hand, the conditions you face can call for arming yourself differently for squirrels.
Get the Most from Your Electric Motor
If you’re like most anglers you never think about your electric motor until something goes wrong and your fishing day is ruined. Reading this article will help you keep things from going wrong.
Getting Ready
Snook are abundant, exciting to catch and very popular with anglers in South Florida. Here’s your primer for catching these battlers in the region this year.
Fishing the Florida Keys
Bonefish, permit and tarpon form the triad that attracts most anglers to the Florida Keys. If you want to try your hand at catching these fish without a boat or guide, here are some places for the effort.
Growing Our Own Gobblers
We all know the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission works to improve the turkey flock on public land. But they also have other programs afoot to benefit turkeys and turkey hunters.
Florida Guns & Shooting
The latest information, resources, and articles on Florida guns & shooting.
Florida Saltwater Bridge Fishing
This is an article from Florida Game & Fish about the best saltwater bridge fishing in Florida
How To Choose And Train A Flushing Dog
Nothing beats a well-trained flushing dog for exciting upland action on birds and small game. Our expert explains how to select and train a pup as you get ready for the next fall hunting season.
Florida Game & Fish Hunting
The latest information and resources and articles on hunting Florida hunting.
Hunting Bears High, Low & in Parts in Between
Identifying suitable habitat and finding the right food sources help expert bear hunters score every year. Here are the techniques they use.
Florida Hunting Dogs
The latest information, resources, and articles on Florida hunting dogs.
Florida Hunting Gear
The latest information, resources, and articles on Florida hunting gear.
In Search of Your Biggest Crappie
Numbers are usually the name of the game when it comes to springtime crappie fishing, but what about the real "slabs"? How do you go about catching the crappie of a lifetime?
Florida Hog Hunts
Hunters taking to the woods and swamps in search of wild hogs in the Sunshine State naturally look for signs that the tuskers are in the area. But are they getting the right message from what they find?
Kings of the Big Bend
Join the author and Capt. Brian Smith in looking for king mackerel on the Middle Grounds of the Gulf of Mexico. The action is fast and furious for these aggressive predators!
Lee Island Snook Hotspots
In the spring, the waters around Sanibel and Captiva islands abound with snook. Whether on the beaches or in the passes, the fishing can be great.
Crappie Fishing With Limber Poles
An article from Game & Fish magazine on how to fish for crappie and panfish using Limber Poles
Lipless Crankbaits for Spring Crappie
Sure, most crappie anglers will be casting jigs or dunking minnows, but maybe that's why you should try something different. Lipless crankbaits aren't just for bass anymore.
Looking Ahead for Linesides
March is at the very beginning of the action for snook on the Florida peninsula. Now's the time to see how the angling for these fish looks for the coming year.
Suwannee River Bass Fishing
An article from Florida Game & Fish magazine on fishing for largemouth bass on the Suwannee River in the state of Florida
Florida Quail Hunting
Over the years, wingshooting for quail has gone through an evolution, but not necessarily for the better. Here's what the action is like now in the Sunshine State.
Hunting Dogs
An article from Game & Fish magazine on the different types of gun dog hunting retrievers you can use while hunting
New Fishing Boats Product Reviews
No matter where or how you like to fish, there’s something for you in this
year’s crop of new boats. Here’s a quick look at many of the new models.
NEW FOR 2005: AMMUNITION
A first look article at the new ammunition for 2005 for hunting and shooting enthusiasts
New For 2005: LONG GUNS
A look at the new rifles and shotguns hitting the market for 2005
NEW FOR 2005: OPTICS
A look at the new scopes, spotting scopes and binoculars available in 2005 for hunting and shooting enthusiasts.
Florida North Central Region Public Buck Hunts
Some very good whitetails have been taken on the WMAs in this part of the state. Here's a look at which of these public areas offer the best options for such a find.
North Florida Catfish Honeyholes
From Pensacola across to Gainesville, the Sunshine State has some quite good waters for targeting channel catfish. Here's a closer look at some of these.
North Florida Catfish Hotspots
Summertime offers the best angling of the year for old Mr. Whiskers. Here are the places where you are likely to find him in the coming months.
North Florida King Mackerel, East To West
In the summer, big king mackerel are all along the North Florida shore. But depending on which coast you fish, the distance you have to travel from the beach to the action can vary greatly!
North Florida Trophy Buck Roundup
This is an article from Florida Game & Fish about trophy buck hunting in the sunshine state
Florida Bass Fishing
An article from Flordia Game & Fish Magazine on bass fishing in Florida
North Florida's Best Catfish Holes
This is an article from Game & Fish magazine on the best locations in Northern Florida to catch catfish.
Northeast Florida April Bass Fishing
Area anglers are probably familiar with lakes George and Rodman as big-bass destinations, but they may not know about Rowell and Sampson. All four hold lunker largemouths, though.
Florida Bass Fishing St. Johns River
With the coming of fall, the bass angling on our biggest river can get red-hot. That's especially true just downstream of Deland in the Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge.
Florida Waterfowl Hunting
Florida is blessed with three native species of ducks that can provide dependable wingshooting regardless of the migration numbers. Here's a look at these indigenous species.
Fishing Lures for 2006
An article that reviews the various new fishing lures hitting the angling market in 2006 from Game & Fish magazine
Panhandle Bobwhites
Although quail populations are down all over the Southeast, the Florida Panhandle still offers some options for these game birds. Here's what the action is like in West Florida today.
Summer Florida Trout Fishing
Catching speckled trout along West Florida's shore takes more than charity. You need to know what the trout are doing, which provides clues to the places to fish and tactics to use this month.
Florida Peacock Bass Fishing
An article from Florida Game & Fish magazine that provides tactics and insight on how best to fish for peacock bass in Florida state waters
Using Cameras to Scout Blacktail Deer
Hunters using trail cameras are making startling discoveries that help take some of the guesswork out of blacktail deer hunting.
Playing The Edges For Reedy Lake Largemouths
Whether its edges of weedbeds or midlake drops, knowing how to fish the break points is the key to catching fish here. Listen as an expert explains the bassin'.
Polk County Bassin'
This is an article from Florida Game & Fish Magazine about this mid-Florida county has a large number of lakes that support great bass fishing. Listen as a local expert explains how to fool the area's largemouths.
Turkey Hunting Tactics
An article from Game & Fish magazine on turkey hunting using blinds
Practice Makes Perfect
All hunters know that marksmanship is critical to a successful hunt, but few practice shooting under field conditions. This guide tells you how to get started.
Pre-Season Hunting Dog Conditioning
This is an article from Game & Fish magazine on the best tactics and training methods that hunters use to prepare and train their hunting dogs prior to the start of hunting season.
Quail In The Sunshine State
This is an article from Florida Game & Fish about should quail and the sport of hunting the birds in Florida be put on the endangered list? Here’s an in-depth look.
Florida Saltwater Fishing
The latest information, resources, and articles on Florida saltwater fishing.
Saltwater Fishing Rods
An article from Game & Fish magazine on the proper fishing rods needed for saltwater fishing
Slug Guns for Deer
Shotgun slug technology has come a long way since Grandpa's day. In fact, modern slug guns rival many rifles in off-the-shelf accuracy and dependability, as our expert explains.
Florida Small Game Hunting
The latest information, resources, and articles on Florida small game hunting.
South Florida's Overlooked Bass Ponds
Exactly what is a fish management area? Let's have a look at four of them in Deep South Florida and what they offer to bass anglers.
South Florida's Peacock Paradise
Exotic species of animals, plants and fish have caused many problems as they have appeared in the Sunshine State. But the arrival of the peacock bass has brought no such legacy -- just a great fishery!
South Florida's Spillway Snook
When run-off is flowing through the water-control structures in this part of the state, snook go on a feeding frenzy. Here's how to find and fish these spillways.
Florida Southeast Coast Trout Fishing
Speckled trout can provide a lot of fishing fun during the summer in South Florida. These are the places you need to try for trout between Sebastian and Miami this month.
Southeast Florida for Snook
Snook are a favorite of inshore anglers all along the southeast coast of the Sunshine State. Here's how to find and catch some of these linesides in the late summer.
Florida Speckled Trout Fishing
Regardless of where you venture along the Florida peninsula, spotted seatrout are not far away. Still, some locations are better than others. Let's look at those which promise great action this spring and summer.
Flordia Snook Fishing
An article about fishing for snook in florida in the spring time
Florida Saltwater Fishing
This is an article from Florida Game & Fish about saltwater fishing for seatrout in Florida
Smallmouth Bass Fishing Trips
This is an article from Game & Fish Magazine on how to catch big smallmouth bass.
Florida Fishing in 2004
Whether you're talking fresh water or salt water, Florida offers the best overall fishing in the nation. Here's a look at three dozen of the best destinations for wetting a hook in the state this year.
Florida Turkey Hunting
No matter how short winter is, it always seems too long to turkey hunters. To find out what the prospects are for turkey hunting statewide this spring, we talked to Larry Perrin, the turkey program coordinator for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Sunshine State Largemouth Options
This is an article from Florida Game & Fish about bass fishing in the sunshine state
Sunshine State Saltwater Frenzy
This is an article from Game & Fish magazine on good places in Florida to catch saltwater fish.
Florida Saltwater Fishing Forecast
There are few countries in the world that offer the variety of saltwater fishing that is found in the state of Florida. Take a look at this grab bag of great angling before planning this summer's outings.
Florida Seatrout Fishing
This is an article from Florida Game & Fish about fishing for seatrout in Florida.
Florida Speckled Trout fishing
An article from Florida Game & Fish magazine on fishing for Speckled Trout in Florida state waters
Florida Tactics for Winter Bass
Depending on where you are in Florida and what the weather patterns are at the moment, the angling for largemouths can be quite varied. Here's a look at proven tactics from the Panhandle to Okeechobee.
Sunshine State Turkey Prospects
Florida is blessed with two subspecies of wild turkeys and plenty of public land on which to hunt the birds. Let's take a look at what that means for hunters pursuing gobblers this year.
Sunshine State Waterfowl Areas
Throughout the Florida peninsula, there are a number of tracts of public land set aside for waterfowling hunting. Why not consider these places for your next duck hunt?
Bass Baits
An article from Game & Fish Magazine on different bass baits that can be used for fishing
Tackling Sunshine State Toms
This is an article from Florida Game & Fish about how these days, just about anywhere north of the Everglades offers some turkey-hunting options. But here's a look at areas that should have outstanding prospects for this spring.
Florida Big Cypress Deer Hunting
This huge expanse of southwest Florida offers a number of whitetail options, beginning at the end of this month. Here's a preview of the deer hunting action.
Tag-Team Squirrels for More Action
Want to bag a few more squirrels this season -- and have even more fun doing it? Try team hunting. Our experts tell you how and why you should give it a try this year.
Tampa Bay Redfish Update
Florida fisheries managers have been stocking this west coast area heavily with redfish in recent years. Has it led to a turnaround in the fishing action? Let's have a look.
Florida Saltwater Fishing
This is an article from Florida Game & Fish about saltwater fishing for redfish in Florida
Targeting Panhandle Seatrout
This is an article from Florida Game & Fish about the best paces to fish for seatrout in Florida
Targeting South Florida Peacocks
Exotic peacock bass provide some fast and furious freshwater action in the
southern reaches of the Florida peninsula. Here's how and where to catch them this year.
Florida Seatrout Fishing
From Fernandina to Miami and around to Pensacola, Florida's coast is loaded with speckled trout hotspots. Here are some that you should try this year.
The Hottest Outboards for 2005
These new motors run cleaner and quieter than ever before!
Florida Winter Bass Fishing
Picking tactics for catching winter largemouths is no easy chore in the Sunshine State. Depending on where you fish, the bass may be deep or very shallow!
Florida Turkey Hunting
This is an article from Florida Game & Fish Magazine about late season turkey hunting in Florida
Plastic Fishing Lures
An article from Game & Fish magazine on plastic fishing lures
Florida Mackerel Fishing
This is an article from California Game & Fish about mackerel fishing in Florida
Turkey Hunting
An article from Game & Fish magazine on turkey hunting
Treating Your Rabbit Hound "Right"
Though tough, your hard-hunting four-legged friends still need caring, watchful eyes when chasing cottontails in the brush.
Bay County Florida Deer Hunting
This northwest Florida county produced a couple of outstanding bow kills last season. Here's a look at the deer and the county.
Turbulent Topwaters
This is an article from Game & Fish magazine on why topwater serves as the best bait to successfully haul in bass in the early months of Summer.
Florida Turkey Hunting
The latest information, resources, and articles on Florida turkey hunting.
Florida Redfish: Cedar Key & St. Augustine
These two locations are noted as vacation destinations with plenty of historical significance. But for anglers, it is their fall redfish action that offers up a siren call!
Understanding The Catfish Spawn
This is an article for Game & Fish Magazine on the habits of catfish during spawn, and how to catch them efficiently.
New Fishing Reels for 2006
A look at the new reels from the top fishing tackle manufacturers for 2006
New Fishing Rods for 2006
A look at the various fishing rods that are new to the angling market in 2006
Florida Whitetail Deer Hunting
The latest information, resources and articles on hunting Florida whitetail deer. Below, find the latest articles from our magazine, sign up for our free newsletter, or browse through related whitetail deer resources from around the web.
Winter Largemouths in the Sunshine State
Winter tends to be a subjective state of mind in Florida. Compared with most of the country, our conditions are outstanding. Still, the cooler temperatures make some lakes better for bassin'.