Florida Sportsman March 2023 Issue

Earn Your Spurs

Turkey Season Starts: Osceola tactics, blind setups and National Wild Turkey Federation turns 50.

More in the March 2023 Issue

Rebirth of a Legend By Steve Dougherty
Past meets present in a masterful re-creation— and modernization—of Hemingway’s Pilar.

Tampa Bay: Seasons of Change By Blair Wickstrom
Fishing is good, yes, but no one can ignore the signs of trouble on this diverse estuary.

Gold Rush By Tim L. Lewis
Reflections on 30 years of yellowfin tuna fishing off Cape Canaveral.

Catch Me If You Can By Kelly Cox
Sure, you can still catch a record fish. But can you document 70 species?

Ancillary Products By Corky Decker
How to carve more pounds of goodness from redfish and other prized catches.

Prowling for Gobblers By Ian Nance
Hunting Osceola turkey where the big cats roam—Southwest Florida.

Get Tight With Strip Baits By Rick Ryals
The Mayport tight wrap maximizes the output of bonito strips.

Finesse Them in March By Brenton Roberts
Lighten up and be ready for more bites.

Rx for Success By George LaBonte
Prescription polarizing sunglasses are a good option, but you’ll need to get the numbers right.

Spring Prop-osition By Steve Wayne
Bass pro Bobby Lane reveals favorite strategies for springtime topwater propbait fishing.

Carry Your Cover By Ian Nance
Blinds offer solutions to some common spring turkey hunting problems.

Oven Roasted Wild Turkey by Maggie Rosaine
Try this rolled turkey breast with date stuffing and orange ginger dressing.