Game & Fish East

Each issue of Game & Fish East details proven local strategies for whitetails, turkeys, bass, trout and more. Discover the best places to hunt and fish from Maine to Virginia, 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 EAST • A SAMPLING OF THE REGION’S BEST HUNTING AND FISHING OPPORTUNITIES THIS MONTH

TREAD LIGHTLY • HOW TO FIND AND FISH ON SAFE ICE DURING THE EARLY PART OF HARD-WATER SEASON

SLOW DOWN FOR WINTER TROUT • APPLY THE BRAKES AND GO DEEP FOR HOT STREAMER ACTION IN THE COLDER MONTHS.

WINTER STREAMER DREAM TEAM • The best patterns for cold-water trout fishing

SLAMMIN’ KNUCKLEHEADS • WINTER IS PEAK SEASON FOR TROPHY BLACK SEA BASS.

TOP SEA BASS BOATS • Recommended options for productive fishing in the Northeast

PAN-SEARED BLACK SEA BASS • Try this simple preparation with a Mediterranean flair.

HOMESTRETCH STANDS • THE 10 BEST PLACES TO TAKE DOWN A BUCK IN THE WANING DAYS OF DEER SEASON.

LATE-SEASON GEAR PICKS • Get the right stuff for those demanding winter deer hunts.

FAST ACTION WITH WINTER CRAPPIES • SCHOOLS OF SLABS AWAIT IN THE LOWER REACHES OF THE WATER COLUMN.

TOP LATE-SEASON CRAPPIE DESTINATIONS • The best waters for winter papermouths in the Northeast.

STOMPING GROUNDS • AT THE SOUTHERN TIP OF NEW JERSEY, STAGING WOODCOCK AWAIT FAVORABLE WINDS TO CROSS DELAWARE BAY—AND THE HUNTING CAN BE TREMENDOUS.

IF YOU GO • Where to stay, eat and drink in Cape May

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.

ANYTIME, ANYWHERE • DIGITAL ACCESS NOW INCLUDED WITH YOUR PAID SUBSCRIPTION!

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.