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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.

One of the most essential pieces of gear you need for the upcoming winter angling season is a pair of high-quality ice fishing bibs. Nothing can ruin a day on the ice faster than getting cold and/or ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more Most hard water fishermen have specialized gear they use to protect themselves from the ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › When it comes to cartridge comparisons, the 308 vs 30-06 is one legitimately worth ...

Riflescopes have evolved a great deal over the last quarter-century. We are far from the Burris Ballistic Plex reticle and simple, elevated turrets of the early 2000s. The current trend with hunting ...

After years of getting bigger, turkey shotguns are now shrinking as small-gauge options attract interest among hunters. That’s just as true in 2025 as it was in ’24, when we saw a raft of new turkey ...

If you’re one of the hundreds of thousands of hunters heading out to the blind this year and needs (or wants) a new waterfowl shotgun, we’re here to help you make that decision. Especially if that ...

Upland hunting, done right, is a close-range affair. With a few exceptions—wild-flushing pheasants come to mind—upland ...

This past summer, the editors asked me to conduct a rigorous, thorough test to find the best casting reels for bass fishing. I immediately jumped at the opportunity and started to plan. Similar to ...

When it comes to long-range hunting rifles, I get asked two questions more than any others. The first is: “What are the best rifles money can buy these days?” Well, if you want an answer to that, pour ...

Colin Kearns is the Editor-in-Chief of Field & Stream. His media career began in 2004, when he landed the summer gig of a lifetime, as an editorial intern for Field & Stream. After college, he worked ...