Field & Stream

Field & Stream, often referred to as F&S, is a magazine dedicated to fishing, hunting, and various outdoor pursuits across the United States. Established in 1895 by John P. Burkhard and Henry Wellington Wack, it boasts over a million print subscribers and a strong online presence. The magazine provides seasonal guidance on topics such as bass fishing, bird hunting, deer tracking, trout fishing, rifles, and shotguns. In addition, readers can find tips on survival, interesting facts, and recipes for preparing wild game.

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Best Fly Rods of 2025, Expert Tested

3 days ago | fieldandstream.com | Dave Hurteau |Ryan Chelius |Colin Kearns |Matthew Every

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more ›Three years ago, in the name of research (and fun), a crew of Field & Stream editors assembled for the most rigorous fly rod test we’ve ever done. Since then, the limited release of new rods and scheduling conflicts prevented us from doing another fly rod shootout.
Hoyt Carbon RX-9 Compound Bow Review

6 days ago | fieldandstream.com | Jace Bauserman

As with most years, Hoyt has rolled out new flagship bows in both its carbon-riser and aluminum-riser lines for 2025. But because the company is best-known for its carbon builds—and has pretty much dominated that arena ever since it introduced the original Carbon Matrix in 2010—we are testing the new Carbon RX-9 first. I have, as a matter of fact, tested every single carbon-riser bow Hoyt has brought to market since the first one, and I've hunted with most, too.
Map Shows Specific Public Lands For Sale in Budget Bill

1 week ago | fieldandstream.com | Travis Hall

Last week, the United States Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources unveiled a plan to sell off as much as 3 million acres of federally managed public lands across several western states. The proposal sparked a massive public outcry among hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. Now, a new map from the Wilderness Society shows the exact public lands that could be sold to private interests, with no input from the public, if the Senate’s proposal were to pass.
How to Catch a Catfish

1 week ago | fieldandstream.com | Joe Cermele

Catfishing gets a bad rap as being a lazy man’s sport. There’s no denying that it’s not as active as casting a bass lure all day or waving a fly rod for trout, but learning how to catch a catfish is still a ton of fun. Catfishing can be as simple or complex as you want to make it. It just depends on what drives you—are you looking for fish fry fodder or, say, a world record catfish?
Thanks, Dad: A Golden Moment | Field & Stream

1 week ago | fieldandstream.com | Dave Hurteau |David E. Petzal

When you’re 18, your father is a strange man. Mine sat at the kitchen table after lunch, rapt in one of his simple ecstasies: Reaching over his shoulder with a fork, he found the hole in his T-shirt where he usually got his itch. He leaned into it and let his eyes roll under their lids. Satisfied, he said, “Maybe I will go bird hunting with you boys today.”This was strange. My dad hadn’t been hunting since I could remember.
Then and Now-Adventures Between a Father and So

1 week ago | fieldandstream.com | Ryan Chelius

Last March, I surprised my dad with a flight to come visit me in Colorado. I’d been living here for about two years and had discovered some good trout waters that I wanted to share with him. There was, however, one catch. “You leave in a week,” I said. Not giving Dad time to procrastinate and buy his own ticket was the best way to get him out here for our first-ever Western fly fishing trip. One that was long overdue.
The Best Cellular Trail Cameras

1 week ago | fieldandstream.com | Scott Bestul |Matthew Every

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn moreThere has never been a better time to buy a cellular trail camera. Today's hunters have more models than ever to choose from; the cameras themselves boast more features and better technology; connectivity between smartphones and trail cameras gets more reliable and seamless by the day; and maybe best of all, prices have actually dropped, in some cases to below $100.
Senate Proposes Sale of Up to 3 Million Acres of Public Land

1 week ago | fieldandstream.com | Travis Hall

Senate Budget Bill Would Sell Off Up to 3 Million Acres of Public Land Across the WestLate last night, the Senate’s Energy and Natural Resource Committee released its updated portion of the federal budget bill. A previous version of the bill in the House ignited a firestorm with hunters and anglers after it proposed the sell-off of some 500,000 acres of federally managed public lands in Utah and Nevada—a provision that had to be scrapped before the bill could pass a full House vote.
5 Finesse Baits for Summertime Smallmouth

1 week ago | fieldandstream.com | David Brown

Plenty of hefty smallmouth bass fall for crankbaits, jerkbaits, spinnerbaits, and midsize swimbaits all along the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River. These more aggressive lures have their time and place, but when it comes to consistently catching bronzebacks, nothing beats finesse tactics. Bassmaster Elite pro, Jeff Gustafson, always has an array of finesse presentations ready to go when targeting big smallies.
How to Punch Weedbeds for Summer Bass

1 week ago | fieldandstream.com | David Brown

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more ›Anglers faced with the challenge of reaching summer bass sheltering beneath thick cover typically turn to punching—the act of driving a Texas-rigged soft-plastic bait through dense vegetation with a heavy weight. This technique may seem like a simple, brute-force tactic, but it’s more nuanced than many anglers think.