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Contents: Catch and Release (Releasing big fish is hard to do, but it may be the only way to save quality angling in America), Hard Hunting (A young couple takes to the wilds alone on a backpack junt for Moose. First of a series), Bass In The Desert (Big reservoirs in the arid West are bassing hotspots this time of year. How you can get in on the fun), Close Encounters With a Turkey (He outfoxed me maybe, but there were pleasures in the hunt that made my defeat enjoyable), On The Trail of Tailwater Fish (Five experts tell how to fish waters below big dams for Trout, Walleyes, Stripers, Shad, Catfish), Road Kills: The Shameful Waste (Motor vehicles kill at least 175,000 Deer every year, but we can do something to stop the loss), Charm ’em With Silver & Gold (Here’s the lowdown on lures for this year’s Trout opener – plus some techniques proven by action), New and Beautiful Guns (More fine guns are being crafted in the U.S. now than ever before. Here are four of the finest), Above The Artic Circle By Road (Driving through North America’s remotest wilderness, we reached the Artic – and made history), Muskie Fever: It’s Spreading (From near-disastrous lows 30 years ago, the Muskie has made a remarkable comeback. Here’s why, where), Hunters: Could You Pass This Test German pre-license tests are so tough that half the applicants fail. Here’s a sampling of the questions) Regional News – State Fishing Reports (Our experts give advice on where to find good spring fishing near your home. Plus, hunting, fishing, camping news) Backcountry – New Wilderness Highway (You can now drive to the Artic, but it takes planning. Here’s how to get started) Update – Salt Water (Cures from the sea), Upland Game (Rat may yield snake serum), Fishing (Colorado River stocking), Deer/Big Game (New test for handgun hunters), Waterfowl (Duck stamp income and outgo), Bass (Zaza’s giant Largemouth), Trout/Salmon (New cutt, Dolly Varden study), Wildlife (Dogs to kill coyotes?) Departments – Rec Vehicles (Tips and trends), Cooking (Feast for a crowd), Field Guide (Chain saw basics), Bowhunting (Questions & answers), Hunting Dogs (Puppies are special) What’s New – Latest equipment and ideas for hunting, fishing, camping and boating Comment – Editorial Trails (Fish records: What’s official?), Starnes At Large (Bow vs. gun: It’s a cruel choice), Letters (Scents make sense), Outdoor People, This Happened To Me, Getting The Range, Outdoorsman’s Service Bureau, Shopping, Classified, Next Month
Issue: March 1979
Condition: Very Good