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GONE, FOR GOOD

WHEN AN ACCIDENT DISRUPTS A HUNT, THE AUTHOR GAINS A DEEPER APPRECIATION FOR THE RESTORATIVE POWER OF LOSING YOURSELF IN WILD PLACES

Get the Axe

Handmade artisanal axes are all the rage, and there are none better than these

Fish On

The author shares some parting words and fishing wisdom after a decade of living the dream

First Sight

The case for putting a first-focal-plane scope on your hunting rifle

Dad's Call

A father-son turkey hunt was supposed to be a changing of the guard, until…

Bulls On Parade

When the fall window for giant redfish opens, let the mayhem blow in

Rattling Revelation

Keep making the right sounds, and you’ll call in bucks By Will Brantley

October Is For Turkeys

Chasing these birds is as fun now as it is in spring, and you may get your Thanksgiving feast to boot

Meet Your Match

Hunting with competition bullets had always been a no-go. But not anymore

Hammer Home

A day trip to an Appalachian creek proves that a classic, no-frills fly still gets it done

What's It Like To Kill Biggest Buck Ever?

You hope, but never expect, to shoot a world-record whitetail. Here’show it happened for the hunter who did.

Can Florida Come Back?

From red tides to toxic algae blooms to beaches covered with dead fish, water woes in the sunshine state have been catastrophic in recent years. But now, anglers, captains, conservationists, and politicians are getting serious about saving florida’s legendary fisheries—before it’s too late

How Does The Sausage Get Made?

Here’s how: With whatever you have in the freezer and with a bit of kitchen help from your buddies. Ok—maybe it’s a bit trickier, but not much. Plus, we have the answers to some common game-prep questions

You Want Answers?

F&S’S BEST WRITERS AND THE COUNTRY’S TOP EXPERTS TACKLE MORE THAN 100 BURNING QUESTIONS, FROM HOW TO FILL A TAG TO THE MEANING OF LIFE

Show Dog

Never mind her beer belly—when this beagle gets on a rabbit track, she’s a sight to behold

My New Creed

Accepting the 6.5 Creedmoor craze one kick and scream at a time

Late Show

A sure skunking at an icy pond turns into a winter waterfowl bonanza

Catching Cold

Don’t let winter suppress your fire for smallmouths on the fly

Stabs In The Dark: Gigging For Suckers In The Ozarks

Every fall, a centuries-old tradition takes place on Ozark streamsgigging for suckers at night. The author tagged along with a few locals who have perfected this deceptively challenging skill. They also throw a hell of a bonfire party.

Games Theory

Three Olympic hopefuls and a legendary coach share their insights for hitting more clays on the range and birds in the field

Esox Lucius

Every day for an entire week, the Author and his fishing buddy took floatplanes to remote lakes where they caught trophy pike on flies and plugs, ate fried fish for lunch, and enjoyed spectacular scenery-all without another soul in sight. Talk about the best Summer camp ever.

Calling Bull

Bring trophies to bow range with this multistage calling tactic

8 Tips To Catch Steelhead Fish

Caught the Chromer bug? Make your fly reel scream louder than ever with our crash course in crushing it on the great lakes tributaries.

Your Land,Your Elk

In case you forgot, you co-own 600-plus million acres of public land—and somewhere out there is your elk. To help you narrow down the search, we drilled six experts for their secrets on finding and killing bulls in the backcountry. Because while there’s nothing wrong with hunting private ground, there’s absolutely nothing like getting it done on public land.

Goosey Honkers

Nine expert tricks for outsmarting the spookiest late-season geese.

Summer Crush

Once you pop a tuna on the surface, you’ll be hooked for life.

Bass And Ham Cakes

How to cook the perfect summer meal with your haul from the farm pond.

Southern Swing

Want to change up your summer vacation? Head to South America for a mixed-bag wingshooting adventure.

Silence, Please

Suppressors could soon be far easier to buy. So start shopping.

Survival Of The Sharpest

When it’s you against nature, there’s only one tool you need: the tempered steel Stag Hunter from Stauer—now ONLY $79!