USA –-(Ammoland.com)- The September issue of Field & Stream is on newsstands and the iPad now! This month’s magazine is a special hunting issue with articles that include:
The 200 – Inch Club: Tagging a 200-inch buck is whitetail hunting’s Holy Grail – something that most mere mortals can only dream about attaining. Yet each of these four men has done it at least twice, making them a part of a very exclusive group. Who better to tell you how to bag the biggest buck in your woods? Page 40
The Wild Chef: Scotch’d Venison Jerky: Two deer-camp favorites come together in this addictive snack. This big-tasting jerky gets its inspiration (and kick) from a staple of many deer camps: Scotch whisky. The peaty, malty flavors make it a potent addition to a traditional marinade. Page 30
Run Amok: Amid the chaos of one of the country’s craziest spawning runs on New York’s famous Salmon River, Bill Heavey discovers the Zen-like secret to salmon fishing. Hint: it doesn’t involve actually catching a fish. Page 52
Reservoir Giants: Forget the fish. Here’s how to plan an epic early goose hunt on your favorite bass lake. Early seasons for resident giant Canada geese open across the country this month, and big reservoirs are covered in birds. The geese that honked at your boat and messed on the dock this summer are in trouble now. Page 28
The Land Wars: The recent movement to do away with the concept of federal lands has nothing to do with freedom. It’s just the opposite – and would change hunting and fishing as we know it. Page 34
Up in Smoke: Our test of modern muzzleloaders, loads, and propellants blows away some of the most commonly held beliefs about in-lines—and reveals what really causes bad groups, misses, and misfires. Page 58
Biting Truths: Forget what you’ve heard about alligator gar. After a fishing trip in Texas, Joe Cermele came home with some myth-busting facts on these toothy bottom dwellers and great tips on how to catch them. Don’t worry – these fish only eat what they can swallow. Page 66