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A Labor of Love

Game & Fish

Sous Vide Wild Turkey Sub • Turn the breast of your next spring gobbler into the ultimate sandwich.

Paying it Forward • These teen brothers aim to pass on their passion for fishing to other kids.

MAKING THE BED • SAVE MONEY AND KEEP YOUR GEAR ORGANIZED AND READY WITH THIS TRUCK-BED STORAGE SYSTEM.

Ballot Box BIOLOGY • Weighing the risks, and occasional rewards, of managing wildlife through voters’ initiatives

Eastern Elk continue their Comeback • More hunters enjoy opportunities to chase bulls close to home.

Angler-In-Chief • A showcase in photos of Former President Carter’s lifelong passion for fishing

MOON TIMES

Bad-Weather BIRDS • Spring turkey season can present some less-than-desirable weather. Here’s how to be successful no matter what Mother Nature throws at you.

SOLO Strategies for SPRING SNOWS • Spring light goose hunts typically involve multiple hunters and giant decoy spreads. However, with the right plan and gear, a lone gunner can get in on the action, too.

Scratch Box Secrets • Draw a gobbler to gun or bow with this unique call.

Trout SEASON PRIMER • Essential tips for a successful start to spring fishing.

DIY FFS • How to rig a boat with Humminbird’s Mega Live 2 in a single afternoon.

The Blueback Boost • Thriving populations of this herring species have elevated the bass fishing in some waters to a whole other level.

IS LEAD DEAD? • Advanced mono-metal projectiles and changing regulations may make lead bullets a thing of the past.

The Ultimate Turkey Gauge • With advances in shotshell technology, the 28-gauge offers killer patterns on turkeys with more manageable recoil than the 12- or 20-gauge.

Turkey Optic Showdown • Looking to add an aiming device to your gobbler gun? Red dots and low-power variable scopes are your best bets, but which one is right for you?

CONFESSIONS OF THE WORLD’S WORST TURKEY HUNTER • A lifetime of lessons learned while chasing gobblers across North America

Bone to Pick • Shed-antler hunting is an exciting pastime, but it also holds benefits for hunting success.

STRIKE A MATCH • Two methods for finding a matching set of antlers

RUNNING & GUNNING FOR RIOS • A middling turkey hunter traverses the arid prairie of west-central Texas in search of the final bird of his Grand Slam.

TUNGSTEN TURKEY MEDICINE • Winchester’s Long Beard tungsten loads are astonishingly lethal, even as distances stretch.

Off the BEATEN PATH • Serenity and hot trout action await at Maine’s Wadleigh Pond.

HOOK UP in Homosassa • This small Florida Gulf Coast town offers incredible springtime fishing.

MOTOR CITY Madness • Each spring, the Detroit River and nearby waters of Lake Erie play host to some phenomenal walleye fishing.

TURKEY Triple Play • A bit of a sleeper state for turkeys, Washington offers solid populations and the chance to bag three subspecies within its borders.

TACKLE TEST 2026 • A rigorous evaluation of more than 40 new bass rods and reels

BAITCASTING RODS AND REELS

Line and Lure Arsenal • The baits and line we rigged up with for the test

Them’s the Brakes • Engineering advancements that make baitcasters harder to backlash

Tackle Innovation • Smart design features that enhance the fishing experience

SPINNING RODS AND REELS

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