Game & Fish West

Each issue of Game & Fish West details proven local strategies for elk, deer, bass, trout and more. Discover the best places to hunt and fish from Washington to New Mexico, 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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Game & Fish West

GAME & FISH ONLINE • TIPS, TACTICS, GEAR, NEWS AND MORE AT GAFMAG.COM

MOON TIMES

HOW TO HOLD • WHICH OF THE THREE MOST COMMON METHODS OF COMPENSATING FOR TRAJECTORY AND WIND IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

GET AFTER PORTLY PANFISH • IT’S PRIME TIME TO TARGET HEFTY CRAPPIES, BLUEGILLS AND MORE.

SUREFIRE FIRE • A NO-FAIL PLAN FOR ENJOYING A GOOD BLAZE ON YOUR NEXT OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

RESTORING OUR REPUTATION • IT’S TIME TO STOP CONGRATULATING OURSELVES FOR CONSERVATION SUCCESSES AND DO MORE TO ENSURE WE REMAIN STEWARDS OF WILDLIFE AND HABITAT.

THE GREAT DEER CARTRIDGE DEBATE • THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW AMMUNITION FOR DEER HUNTERS HAS ALWAYS BEEN A TREND, AND IT CONTINUES TO SPARK ARGUMENTS.

NEW PRODUCT PREMIERE • TOP HUNTING FIREARMS AND GEAR FROM SHOT SHOW 2025

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

PIKEMINNOWS FOR PROFIT • PROTECT COLUMBIA RIVER SALMON AND STEELHEAD, AND MAKE A FEW BUCKS IN THE PROCESS.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO • An overview of rules and regs associated with the pikeminnow program

ON THE ROCKS • FROM WARMTH TO FOOD TO COVER, RIPRAP OFFERS BASS EVERYTHING THEY NEED IN LATE SPRING.

RIPRAP RUNDOWN • Top lures and rigs for different scenarios

HOOOWL! • UNDERUTILIZED AS THEY ARE, HOWLER CALLS ARE INCREDIBLY EFFECTIVE FOR BRINGING COYOTES CLOSE FROM A LONG WAY OFF.

HOTSHOT HOWLERS • In the market for a call? Consider one of these proven options.

STICK IT TO ’EM • RUN-AND-BOW TACTICS FOR LATE-SEASON ARCHERY GOBBLERS

GOBBLER GETTERS • Three top broadheads for turkeys

CATS IN THE SURGE • HOW TO TARGET CHANNEL CATFISH DURING SPRING RUN-OFF … AND WHERE TO FIND THEM WHEN FLOWS SUBSIDE.

CHANNEL CAT HOT SPOTS • There’s no shortage of good catfish water in the West, but these lakes and rivers stand out.

ALL CLEAR • THESE WESTERN SPRING CREEKS ARE READY FOR YOUR FLY RIGHT NOW.

TOURNAMENT KAYAK FISHING 101 • READY YOUR RIG, GEAR, SKILLS AND MINDSET BEFORE ENTERING THE COMPETITIVE CIRCUIT.

GEAR UP FOR SUCCESS • Items every tournament kayak should have on board

NEW KAYAK MODELS • ARE MORE EQUIPPED THAN EVER FOR GETTING ANGLERS INTO FISH.

GEAR UP • MAKE ANY KAYAK EVEN BETTER BY RIGGING IT WITH THE RIGHT ACCESSORIES.

Savage AXIS 2 PRO • AN UPGRADED RIFLE THAT CONTINUES ITS MAKER’S REPUTATION FOR AFFORDABLE ACCURACY

Marlin MODEL 1894 DARK • A CLASSIC LEVER GUN GETS UPDATED TO OFFER MODERN UTILITY.

EXPENSIVE LESSONS • TAKING CARE OF GEAR COSTS LESS THAN REPLACING IT.