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10 Indispensable Trout Flies
These time-tested patterns will put you into fish more often than not — and save you valuable time from searching for that just-so-perfect fly.
Turkey Hunting Tactics
An article that gives 10 tips on turkey hunting
Middle Georgia Bass Fishing
These two small reservoirs near Macon both offer largemouth bass action, but the similarities end there. Join the author in exploring the bassin' on these lakes.
5 Tips for Late-Season Quail
Toward the end of the season most quail hunters think all of the coveys have been shot out. But by changing tactics, you can find birds in incredible numbers.
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!
Georgia Bream Fishing
An article from Georiga Sportsman Magazine on fishing for bream and other panfish in Georgia state waters
A Full Year of Georgia Angling
The biggest problem for Peach State anglers looking for great fishing is simply deciding where to wet a hook. Here's a calendar of 36 top destinations for the coming year.
A Year Of Peach State Angling
This is an article from Georgia Sportsman about how Georgia offers anglers some hot prospects for fast action on the water. Here's a look at 36 great destinations for the coming year.
Advanced Turkey Calling Tactics
Sometimes spring turkeys won't respond to textbook calling techniques, but you shouldn't give up. This is the time for creative thinking, as our expert explains.
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.
Bagging A Georgia Christmas Goose
Having a goose on the dinner table at Christmas has been a longstanding English holiday tradition. Nowadays it is one in which even Peach State hunters can partake.
Georgia Bass Fishing
An article on bass fishing from Georgia Game & Fish magazine
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
Georgia Hunting and Fishing Photos
Fishing and hunting photos submitted by the readers of Georgia Sportsman Magazine.
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
Catfishing in Georgia
This is an article from Game & Fish Magazine on the best places in Georgia to catch catfish.
Saltwater Dolphin Fishing
An article from Game & Fish magazine on fishing saltwater for dolphin
Cool Weather River Stripers
This is an article from Georgia Sportsman about how in the winter and early spring, the Chattahoochee and Flint rivers offer some challenging angling for striped bass. Here are the places and tactics that can put you in the middle of the action.
Georgia Crappie & 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.
Georgia Deep-Water Bass Fishing
When summer heat drives the bass toward the bottom, picking the right lake to fish can be important. Here are three options in North Georgia you do not want to miss this month.
Georgia Coastal Saltwater Fishing
When you fish from a dock or pier on the Peach State coast, there is a potpourri of saltwater species for you to tangle with. Let's have a closer look at this action.
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
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?
Largemouth Bass Fishing Lures
An article from Game & Fish magazineon using frog lures while fishing for largemouth bass
Georgia Bond Swamp Hog Hunts
This national wildlife refuge in central Georgia has traditionally had a strong population of wild hogs. Here's a look at this tract of land and what it's like to hunt there.
Georgia Fishing for the Family
It's vacation time again in the Peach State, so pack up the kids and get ready for adventure. But while you're at it, why not throw in the angling gear and make it a fishing trip this year?
Georgia Trout Fishing
An article from Georgia Sportsman Magazine on trout fishing in Georgia state waters
Georgia crappie fishing
This is an article from Georgia Sportsman Magazine about the best crappie fishing in Georgia.
Georgia Sportsman Magazine
Georgia Sportsman Magazine is dedicated to covering hunting, fishing and shooting for outdoor enthusiasts that reside in Georgia.
Georgia's 2004 Deer Outlook
Trophy deer can show up anytime and any place in Georgia, but some areas are in a class by themselves when it comes to producing big whitetails. Here, Georgia Sportsman takes an in-depth look at what parts of the state offer the best odds for a trophy buck.
Georgia Deer Hunting 2004
Deer can be found in every corner of Georgia, 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.
Georgia's 2005 Deer Outlook Part 2
This is an article from Georgia Sportsman about trophy deer can show up anytime and any place in Georgia, but some areas are in a class by themselves when it comes to producing big whitetails. Here, Georgia Sportsman takes an in-depth look at what parts of the state offer the best odds for a trophy buck.
Georgia's Biggest Non-Typical Bucks Of 2004
This is an article from Georgia Sportsman about how Ian McTurk topped the list of hunters bagging non-typical bucks in the state last year. Let's take a closer look at the feat and some of the other bruisers taken during the season.
Georgia's Original Crappie Man
Hal Barber has spent a lot of hours fishing for crappie on Peach State reservoirs over the last four decades. Along the way, he developed the Hal-Fly and revolutionized tactics for taking papermouths.
Georgia's Outlook for Papermouths
Our state is blessed with a wide range of options for filling a stringer with crappie. Still, there are some places that stand head and shoulders above the rest for fast slab action.
Georgia's Overlooked Reservoir Bream
Bluegills and other panfish are readily available throughout the Peach State, but they are often ignored in our larger impoundments. Here's how to use that oversight to your advantage!
Georgia Bream Fishing
This is an article from Georgia Sportsman Magazine about the best fishing spots for bream in Georgia
Georgia Saltwater Fishing
An article from Georgia Sportsman Magazine on saltwater fishing in Georgia coastal waters for Speckeled Sea Trout, tripletail, flounder and sharks
Georgia's Top Angling Hotspots
Georgia is home to some of the best angling opportunities in the country. Whether it's smallmouths, largemouths, catfish, stripers or trout you want to go after, they are all here in abundance. Here are 36 of the best fishing locations in the state, but keep in mind there are dozens more just like them.
Georgia's Top Bass Waters for 2004
The Peach State continues to be among the best places in the nation for catching bass. Here's a look at several lakes that should provide great angling options this year.
Georgia Quail Hunting
One of the pleasures of pursuing bobwhites is watching good bird dogs at work on a crisp fall morning. But sometimes even the best pointers can surprise you. Listen to these stories from the Peach State fields.
Georgia’s 2005 Deer Update Part 1
This is an article from Georgia Sportsman about what areas produce the most deer for Georgia's 2005 hunting season
Georgia's Beaches For Summer Whiting
This is an article from Georgia Sportsman about saltwater fishing for whiting in Georgia
Georgia's Best Bow Kills
This is an article from Georgia Sportsman about the peach state's top bow kills of 2005
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.
Georgia Turkey Hunting
An article about turkey hunting in Georgia from Georgia Sportsman Magazine
Georgia Bluegills
You usually don't want to get the blues - particularly in the springtime - unless, that is, we are talking about bluegills! Join the author in exploring some panfishing possibilities in South Georgia.
How to Catch Your First Fly-Rod Steelhead
Follow these tips and you'll fast be on your way to one of fishing's most exhilarating experiences!
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.
Hunting North Georgia Black Bears
This is an article from Georgia Sportsman about how most bears are killed as by-products of deer hunts in North Georgia. That's not always the case. Here's how to target the bruins.
January Chattooga Trout
The Chattooga River on Georgia's northeast border has a reputation as a good winter fishing destination. Has that changed? Join the author as she explores the river.
Lake Burton's Giant Spotted Bass
This is an article from Georgia Sportsman about how this North Georgia mountain reservoir has come alive with outsized spotted bass, including a new state record. Let's have a closer look at what's going on there.
Last Season's Biggest Bow Kills -- South Georgia
The Peach State continues to produce some outstanding bucks for archers. Let's have a look at some of the best ones taken from the southern part of the state in 2003.
Crappie Fishing With Limber Poles
An article from Game & Fish magazine on how to fish for crappie and panfish using Limber Poles
Georgia Seatrout Fishing
This is an article from Georgia Sportsman Magazine about sseatrout fishing in Georgia
Georgia Trophy Bucks From the Past
Here's a look at several impressive whitetail bucks that have recently come to light years after they were taken by hunters. These racks are lost no more!
Georgia Catfish Fishing
This is an article from Georgia Sportsman about catfishing on the Chattahoochee river.
Mastering the Three-Way Rig for Stripers
This simple but productive technique is far more effective than plugging on the surface, and it produces more cow stripers than any other method. Our expert explains how it's done.
Georgia Mid-State Catfish Options
When anglers talk about lakes Jackson, Oconee and Sinclair, catfish are rarely the topic of conversation. With the quality of catfishing these waters offer, maybe fishermen should pay more attention!
Mid-State Georgia Honeyholes For Crappie
The holidays are over and there are no more bowl games to watch. Winter's chill has kept you cooped up just a little too long. It's time to ease that cabin fever by pulling the boat to the lake and doing a little crappie fishing. But where to go? Along Georgia's waistline.
Mid-State Late-Summer Bassin'
Lakes Oconee and Sinclair may be close neighbors, but in September don't count on their fishing to be identical. Join the author in exploring this angling.
Georgia Bass Fishing in May
Lake Jackson is one of the oldest reservoirs in the mid-state area, while Lake Oconee is a veritable youngster. They both produce some good bass angling, but the action is different on each impoundment.
Middle Georgia Catfish Hotspots
July is a great month to pursue old Mister Whiskers in Georgia. If you call the central part of the state home, these fishing holes should be convenient for the action!
Middle Georgia Winter Bass Fishing
If you're looking for a big largemouth, January is not too early for serious fishing in this part of the state. Here are some locations in which to begin the search for a lunker this month.
Middle Georgia's Early Crappie Lakes
This is an article from Georgia Sportsman about locating slabs may be a bit harder prior to the spawn. But if you do find them, the action can be fast. Try these lakes for some February fishing this year!
Middle Georgia's Traditional Quail Hunting
This is an article from Georgia Sportsman about the sport of bobwhite hunting is still alive in the mid-state area. Here's a look at how Chuck and Rose Lane Leavell are keeping the tradition going on Charlane Plantation.
Hunting Dogs
An article from Game & Fish magazine on the different types of gun dog hunting retrievers you can use while hunting
Georgia Blackpowder Turkey Hunting
An article from Georgia Sportsman magazine on hunting for turkey's with a muzzleloader or blackpowder shotgun
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.
Georgia Bear Hunting
Black bears continue to hold their own in the rugged terrain of the Blue Ridge Mountains, providing hunters another big-game option in the region. Here's a closer look at this resource.
Georgia Bass Fishing
This is an article from Georgia Sportsman Magazine about fishing for spotted bass in Georgia
Oconee Basin Late Summer Bassin'
This is an article from Georgia Sportsman about late summer bass fishing in the peach state
Georgia Wood Duck Hunting
Wood ducks are the Peach State's most numerous quackers and most dependable target for wingshooting. So how are our native ducks faring? Let's have a look.
Our Hungry Sea
From Maine to Texas, the East Coast beaches have been scenes of increasing encounters between people and sharks in recent years. Let's have a closer look at what's going on.
Fishing Lures for 2006
An article that reviews the various new fishing lures hitting the angling market in 2006 from Game & Fish magazine
Georgia's Top Bowhunting Deer
Bagging a trophy buck with archery gear is getting to be a statewide phenomenon in Georgia. Let's take a look at what the deer woods to the south of Atlanta gave up this past season.
Peach State - Bass Fishing
From the mountains to the coast, Georgia is a
“hawg” heaven for bass fishermen. Let’s take a closer look
at some of the best places for that fishing this year.
Georgia Fishing Calendar 2004
There are few states in the nation that can offer fisheries as varied as those in Georgia. Here's a look at three dozen you should try this year.
Peach State Bear Roundup
Georgia continues to have the strongest bear population in the Deep South. But does that translate into good hunting prospects? Let's have a closer look.
Peach State Crappie Forecast
Regardless of where you live in Georgia, there is good crappie angling nearby. Try these destinations for some hot action this spring.
Georgia Crossbow Deer Hunting
Hunting deer with a crossbow is proving popular in Georgia and is producing some outstanding bucks. Here's a look at the top of this class from last season!
Family Fishing Vacation in Georgia
This is an article from Game & Fish Magazine on the best spots for a family fishing vacation in Georgia.
Georgia Turkey Hunting
Are you ready to take to the spring woods to match wits with a wily tom? Here's a look at where your odds of bagging a wild gobbler are best this year in Georgia.
Georgia Goose Hunting
Hunting geese does not have a long history in our state, but it is becoming popular. The birds are now plentiful and even a nuisance in some areas!
Peach State Trout Season
With the blooming of dogwoods and wild azaleas in the Georgia mountains, it is time to start thinking seriously about catching some trout. Here are a handful of places you might want to check out this year.
Family Fishing Vacations in Georgia
Our state is blessed with a great many destinations that offer family vacation fun, along with some good fishing prospects. Here's a look at several top choices for this year.
Georgia Family Fishing Vacations
This is an article from Georgia Sportsman Magazine about where to go in Georgia for a family fishing vacation
Peach State Waterfowl Preview
This is an article from Georgia Sportsman about with the main portion of Georgia's duck and goose seasons set to open soon, how will the hunting stack up? Let's take a look.
Turkey Hunting Tactics
An article from Game & Fish magazine on turkey hunting using blinds
Practical Practice Games for Bowhunters
Try these innovative archery shooting games and be prepared for a real shot at the biggest buck of your career.
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.
Saltwater Fishing Rods
An article from Game & Fish magazine on the proper fishing rods needed for saltwater fishing
Georgia Savannah River Summer Bass Fishing
The impoundments along the Savannah River in northeast Georgia offer vast opportunities for largemouth bass, but it takes some hot-weather know-how to tap into this action.
Savannah River Striper Fishing
The reservoirs on the upper Savannah River offer some great options for striped bass fishing. And sometimes the catch can be truly amazing!
Georgia Crappie & Panfish Fishing
An article from Georgia Sportsman Magazine on fishing for crappie and slabs in Georgia state waters
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.
South Georgia Pre-Season Crappie
The crappie probably haven't headed for the shoreline to spawn yet, but they are beginning to think about it in late winter. Here are some places where you can tangle with these fish south of Macon.
St. Marys Speckled Trout Action
When it comes to targeting seatrout around St. Marys and Cumberland Island, Capt. Paul Proctor knows the waters and the fish. Let's join him for a day of speckled trout fishing.
Stalking Your Mountain Bear
The last several hunting seasons have been good ones for hunters pursuing black bears in the Georgia highlands. Will that trend continue this year? Let's have a closer look.
Smallmouth Bass Fishing Trips
This is an article from Game & Fish Magazine on how to catch big smallmouth bass.
Georgia Striper & Hybrid Fishing
Bass Baits
An article from Game & Fish Magazine on different bass baits that can be used for fishing
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.
Ten Tips for Taking Winter Rabbits
As the winter grows colder and cover and food sources become harder to find, rabbits change their habits. These tips will ensure your late-season success.
Georgia Colquitt County Record Deer
This massive buck from the 2002 season topped the 200-point level on the Boone and Crockett scoring system. Here's the story behind Jacky Stanfill's hunt for this record-book whitetail.
Harris County Georgia Monster Buck
Last November, Lauren Atwell bagged the highest-scoring buck produced in Georgia during the 2002 hunting season. Let's take a closer look at the hunt, the hunter and the 204 6/8 B&C buck.
The Hottest Outboards for 2005
These new motors run cleaner and quieter than ever before!
Plastic Fishing Lures
An article from Game & Fish magazine on plastic fishing lures
Turkey Hunting
An article from Game & Fish magazine on turkey hunting
Tom Time in Georgia
With the turkey season fast approaching, it's time to figure out where you can find your bird this year. Here's some information that may make your quest for a gobbler a bit easier.
Top Tactics for Upland Birds
By December the easy birds are a pleasant memory, the wingshooting crowds are gone, and wintertime upland hunting brings its own rewards for those versed in late-season strategies.
Treating Your Rabbit Hound "Right"
Though tough, your hard-hunting four-legged friends still need caring, watchful eyes when chasing cottontails in the brush.
Georgia trout fishing
This is an article from Georgia Sportsman Magazine about trout fishing in the mountain streams of Georgia.
Trout Time in the Mountains
With the blooming of dogwoods and azaleas in the highlands, trout anglers head to the creeks and rivers. Let's look at some of the top streams for 2004.
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.
Georgia Toccoa River Trout Fishing
Tackling the trout on this flow is like fishing a couple of separate streams. Join the author in exploring the upper river and the tailwater below Blue Ridge Dam.
Georgia Flathead Catfish Fishing Spots
Unfortunately, it is true that a flathead catfish has a mug that only its mother could love. On the other hand, many anglers do love these bruisers. Let's look at the best places in the Peach State in which to find them.
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.
West Georgia Striper Options
Some of the reservoirs in Georgia have outstanding striped bass fisheries, but there are also some others that go largely unnoticed. Here's a look at those waters in west Georgia.
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
When Big Bugs Hatch
Late spring/early summer marks the annual hatches of big stoneflies and mayflies, and the annual migration of anglers who come to cast meaty flies to meaty trout.
Georgia Catfish Fishing
This is an article from Georgia Sportsman Magazine about catfish fishing in Georgia
Georgia Whitetail Deer Hunting
Whitetails In The Redlands
This is an article from Georgia Sportsman about hunting whitetails in the Redlands of Georgia
Winter Bass in Northeast Georgia
It may not be the easiest time of year to catch some bass, but January often yields sizable fish. Here's a look at some places to try your luck this month in the northern reaches of the Peach State.