Geese look big at the edge of range. They look huge up close. I waited for “huge,” then hung on a couple seconds more until the four geese began to backpedal. I raised the 20-gauge M2, and two of the ...

Getting cold feet isn’t just a figure of speech for a hunter. It’s annoying at best and seriously dangerous at worst. Even on the back-40, it’s easy for a sub-par boot to force you to call it early on ...

As a hunter and outdoorswoman, I have been wearing heated socks for years. Just like my trusty heated vest, they have kept me in the field for longer, enjoying the activities I love, whether that’s ...

Elk are big. Elk are tough as hell. And elk live in the great wide open of the West. Those three things alone should give you a pretty good idea of what you need in a good elk cartridge (and an elk ...

Half of my garage is solely dedicated to duck decoys. I have dozens upon dozens of mallards, black ducks, pintails, wood ducks, wigeon, and gadwall floaters. Then there are the full bodies, ...

Grouse and the cover they live in shape grouse guns. Heavy brush demands a light, compact gun that can be carried in one hand while the other fends off branches. Limited visibility dictates open ...

When it comes to calling geese, Canada geese in particular, I’m awful short of fancy. I’ve heard fancy, know what it sounds like, and hunt with people who can sound like a flock of geese. That said, I ...

I have too many duck hunting jackets. Most of them are for specific conditions, and I own the rest because I’m a duck-obsessed gear junkie. But the majority of waterfowl hunters (myself included) can ...

If you like to hear folks squabble, just ask your hunting buddies if the 223 Remington is up to the job of deer hunting. You’ll get plenty of opinions and maybe some cussing and finger pointing, too.

Explore expert crossbow reviews and buying guides from Field & Stream. Our team tests crossbows for speed, accuracy, trigger quality, and handling in real hunting conditions. From beginner-friendly ...

For budget-conscious hunters who need a reliable pump under $500, the Mossberg Maverick 88 or Remington 870 Express are the proven choices. For hunters who want an inertia semi-auto without the ...

Like with most startups, the idea for Turtlebox started with a problem. While living in Houston and spending much of their free time on a shared sailboat in Buffalo Bayou and the bay, the founders ...