The smooth groove worn into the pump handle, the wiggling stock, the chips in the once-smooth walnut weren’t flaws. They were ...

He is silent briefly; the attention this war story brings on him doesn't suit him well. Everybody in EOD has their stories—except those who did not live to tell them. "All of the guys I've deployed ...

Six years ago, I started to take kayak fishing more seriously. In that time, I've been in and out of several different boats with various features and designs. I fished in a few different pedal drives ...

Slab crappies are meat eaters—sure enough minnow munchers. They take artificials well at times, especially jigs—but big crappie will turn their noses at even the best of the best crappie lures.

If I were to flip you the bird left-handed, which I sometimes do to mix things up, you’d notice that my middle finger is crooked, with a bulged knuckle. Why does it look like that? Catfish noodling.

While nothing can guarantee a big buck walking by your stand, there are pieces of equipment that can improve your days afield. Modern trail cameras now let you know what deer are doing at the click of ...

SIGN UP FOR THE FIELD & STREAM NEWSLETTER — Outdoor news, hunting and fishing tips, adventure stories, conservation issues—plus exclusive offers, giveaways, and more!

I’ve often said that good shooting begins with the acceptance of pain, and great shooting begins with the love of pain. So be it. If you’re going to shoot big guns, it ain’t pleasant no matter how you ...

It's no secret that adding motion to a decoy spread is the best way to increase realism. Stagnant water can flare birds far out of shotgun range. Traditionally, hunters solved this issue with jerk ...

A shotgun has to shoot where you look, reload quickly, and operate intuitively. The parts of a shotgun—the lock, stock, and barrel—all play roles in the gun’s ease of use and handling. Understanding ...

and reel, fresh line, and a premium, quality hook, but in most fishing scenarios, none of that matters if you can’t tie a good knot. So many things can go wrong during a fish fight, but quite often, ...

Hollywood made a feature film about it. Buffalo Bill declared it to be “The Boss.” Winchester called it, simply, the New Model of 1873. The rifle came from a dingy brick factory in New Haven, ...