Game Fish East – February 2025

Game & Fish East – February 2025: Your Ultimate Guide to Winter Hunting and Fishing
The February 2025 issue of Game & Fish East magazine is now available, offering readers expert insights and strategies for winter hunting and fishing across the Eastern United States.
Highlights from this edition include:
- The Terrific .22s: An in-depth look at recently introduced .22-caliber centerfire cartridges, evaluating their capabilities and potential to replace traditional favorites.
- The Winter-to-Spring Transition: Expert advice on how fishing conditions change as cold weather eases, with tips on adapting techniques for the warming season.
- Are Hunters Becoming Too Effective?: A thought-provoking discussion on Idaho’s consideration of limitations on hunting technology, exploring the balance between effectiveness and conservation.
- Man’s Best Friend, Coyote’s Worst Enemy: Insights into using decoy dogs as a secret weapon for coyote hunters, enhancing success rates in the field.
- In the Land of the Blue Bulls: An exploration of hunting opportunities for antelope in the thorny borderlands of Texas, offering exciting off-season hunting and exceptional wild meat.
- Around the East: A sampling of the region’s best hunting and fishing opportunities this month, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of current activities.
- The Cottontail Club: Seven strategies for wintertime rabbit hunting, offering practical tips for enthusiasts looking to pursue this game during the colder months.
- Blizzard of Bushytails: A look into Pennsylvania squirrel hunting during cold weather, highlighting the dedication of hunters and the challenges they face.
- Maine Event: An exploration of Maine smelt camps, delving into the tradition and camaraderie of these chilly gatherings.
- Spring Snows: Information on the arrival of snow geese in New York, with guidance on how to greet their arrival and make the most of the hunting season.
- Perch Pointers: Tips on how and where to engage in one of the best hard-water bites of the year, focusing on perch fishing techniques.
- Bassapalooza!: Coverage of Northern Virginia’s Lake Anna, where anglers come for largemouth bass and stay for the stripers, offering insights into successful fishing strategies.
- Studying the Slam: A decades-long pursuit of wild turkeys across North America, creating memories and teaching lessons on the differences between the six breeds.
- The Secrets of Pyramid: An exploration of the gigantic Lahontan cutthroat trout lurking in Nevada’s Pyramid Lake, delving into their storied past and the intrigue surrounding their size.
- Colt CBX TAC Hunter: A review of a new bolt-action rifle from Colt, combining hunt-driven and precision-focused features for the modern hunter.
- Nosler Whitetail Country: An introduction to a new line of ammunition providing deer hunters with top-shelf performance at an affordable price.
- Rabbits and Trouble: A humorous take on the challenges of rabbit hunting, highlighting the ease of going out and the difficulties of getting back.
This issue serves as an invaluable resource for hunters and anglers, offering practical advice, expert insights, and comprehensive coverage of the latest trends and opportunities in the Eastern United States.
Size : 94.91 MB | PDF
Game Fish East – February 2025
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