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Behind the Brand: An Interview with the Founders of Porter Road
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more ›. We take our gear seriously at F&S, whether it be for hunting, fishing, or camping. Our selections are based on many factors, like quality, price, and purpose—just to name a few. But sometimes there’s more to a fishing jacket or hunting knife than what you see.
Idaho Officials Won’t Charge Hunter Who Killed Grizzly—Because They Told Him It Was a Black Bear
The Idaho Fish and Game announced on Tuesday that it will not issue a citation to a hunter who killed a federally protected grizzly bear June 10 while hunting over a legal black bear bait site “due to extenuating circumstances”—namely, that its own staff told the hunter that the grizzly was a black bear before the hunter shot it.
Best Early Prime Day Grill Deals 2024
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more ›. Peak barbecue season is just getting underway—which means it’s the perfect time to upgrade your backyard setup. Right now, there are a bunch of early Amazon Prime Day grill deals already going on, with discounts on propane gas, pellet, and charcoal grills. Get up to $200 off top brands like Weber, Traeger, and Pit Boss right now.
Streamlight Flashlights Are 50% Off Right Now
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more ›. There are tons of great flashlights out there, but time and time again, our experts rely on those from Streamlight. The brand is famous for its powerful lumens, durable rugged designs, and long battery life. Right now, Streamlight flashlights are on sale at Amazon for half off ahead of Prime Day. Whether you’re looking for a flashlight for everyday carry, camping, or hunting, this is a great time to grab one at a discount.
No Charges for Michigan Hunter Who Shot Gray Wolf, Mistaking It for Coyote
Michigan officials have decided not to prosecute a hunter who shot and killed an endangered gray wolf in January while on a legal coyote hunt with an experienced guide. The incident took place in Calhoun County, in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, where wolves are not commonly found. “The conduct here...
IGFA Adds 7 New Bass Species in Record-Keeping System Shakeup
The International Game Fish Organization (IGFA), which keeps fishing world records, has made significant changes to its record-keeping categories for bass. The organization recently announced that it added 7 new species of black bass, a genus that includes largemouth and smallmouth bass, to its system. The organization says its changes...
How to Fish the Final Best Day of the 2024 Bass Spawn, June 21st
With Memorial Day in the rearview and summer break underway, you have a better chance of colliding with a JetSki than a with spawning bass on most lakes and rivers in the U.S. But there’s still a small window of time ahead to catch giant spawning smallmouths and a few lingering largemouths in the northernmost stretches of the U.S. and up into Canada, including on number famed border fisheries where 4- to 6-pound smallies spawn in droves and are eager to chase down a bait and annihilate it. Here, the next full moon on the calendar points to June 21st as the last, best day of the 2024 spawn.
Famous White Grizzly Bear and Cubs Killed by Cars Along Canadian Highway
A rare white grizzly bear that became a viral sensation thanks to its habit of frequenting the shoulder of a busy Canadian highway died last week after being hit by a car just hours after her two cubs met a similar fate. Wildlife management staff were repairing the fence along...
The Best Early Prime Day Outdoor Deals 2024
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more ›. If your summer plans involve getting outside—whether that’s on the lake, in the mountains, or at the beach—Amazon Prime Day is a great time to upgrade your current gear. Right now, there are a bunch of early deals on hiking and camping gear from top brands like Lifestraw, Camp Chef, and Columbia. Get 50 percent off the most popular 3-season sleeping bag or grab a backpacking cookware mess kit for under $20. You can also score $60 off a Coleman 4-person camping tent with a built-in screened porch.
Our Favorite Bear Spray Is On Sale Starting at Just $9 Right Now
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more ›. If you’re headed out in the woods this year, it’s never a bad idea to have a can of bear spray in your pack or clipped to your backpack strap. It could help you out—and potentially save your life—if you happen to stumble upon a mama and her cubs while you’re deep in the backcountry. Right now, some of our favorite bear sprays from tested brands Sabre and Mace are currently up to 50 percent off at Amazon.
Oregon Camper Trapped in Ravine is Rescued After Dog Runs 4 Miles for Help
A 62-year-old Oregon man was stranded in the woods overnight after his truck plunged into a ravine. He was later rescued after his dog ran 4 miles to their intended campsite, alerting friends and family that something was wrong. Brandon Garrett, of Halfway, Oregon, was driving on a remote U.S....
How to Fish Braid: A Complete Guide
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more ›. Anglers have three options when it comes to fishing line: braid, monofilament, or fluorocarbon. Over the last couple of decades, braid has become more popular for a variety of reasons, like strength, sensitivity, and casting distance. These tightly woven strands of synthetic fibers make for excellent fishing line in both fresh and saltwater environments. However, there are specific scenarios where braid outshines the other types of fishing line, and times when mono or fluoro are the better options. Below is a guide on how to fish braid, when to fish braid, and the pros and cons of this new industry standard.
The Best Early Prime Day Tool Deals 2024
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more ›. Amazon Prime Day is quickly approaching, with a predicted date sometime in early July. Right now, there are a bunch of early Prime Day tool deals already going on—so it’s a great time to take stock of your workshop. You can currently get up to 60 percent off power tools and hand tools from the likes of Dewalt, Milwaukee, and Klein.
10 Lessons from 50 Years of Whitetail Hunting
When I think about how long I’ve been hunting deer, it’s honestly a little embarrassing. The year was 1972, which means Richard Nixon was president, the average cost of a new home in the U.S. was $27,500, a gallon of gas cost $.55, and ABBA was at the top of charts. It was, if you do the math, more than 50 years, and when I think about how much deer hunting has changed in those five decades, it should be a piece of cake listing 10 lessons I’ve learned since the first morning when my dad dropped me off at a snow-covered rock and said “sit here.”
This Camping Lantern Has A Built-In Fan—And It’s Only $19 Right Now
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more ›. Camping in the summer can be really fun—but it can also be really hot. During the day, you can get by with lightweight clothing, plenty of water, and perhaps a dip in the nearby river. But at night, a good tent fan to stay cool is about as important as a good light to see what you’re doing. Turns out you can get both of the above combined into one handy device. Right now, the popular Odoland camping lantern with built-in fan is on sale for under $20.
Texas Wildlife Officials Kill 249 Captive Deer at Trophy Whitetail Ranch to Combat CWD
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) shot and killed 249 deer at the RW Trophy Ranch in Terrell, Texas, on May 28, after a three-year legal battle with the ranch’s owner, Robert Williams, over what state officials stated in legal filings is the largest outbreak of Chronic Wasting Disease that Texas has ever seen.
Get Your Dad in the Next Issue of Field & Stream!
In case you missed the news: Field & Stream is back in print. The first issue of the all-new F&S journal came out earlier this month, and while I’m more than a little biased, it’s fantastic. We’re already at work on the next issue, which will come out in the fall, and the editorial team is setting aside a couple of pages for one story from one lucky reader.
Thanks, Dad: Then and Now—Adventures Between a Father and Son
To celebrate Father’s Day, all week long we’ll be publishing a series of stories all about dads—about their companionship in the outdoors, about them teaching or encouraging us to hunt and fish, and about how we wouldn’t be where we are, or who we are, without them. Fittingly, we’re calling this series “Thanks, Dad.”
Cabela’s Is Having a Secret Sale on Knives—Starting at Under $20
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more ›. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your current EDC knife or want yet another folding knife for all your outdoor adventures, Cabela’s just discounted a bunch of top-rated blades. During the Cabela’s Father’s Day Sale—which lasts now through June 16—you can get up to 30 percent off knives from brands like Kershaw, Gerber, and CRKT.
The Cicada Report: Smallmouth Bass and Carp are Gorging on Brood XIII Bugs in Northern Illinois
While Brood XIX cicadas are starting to slow down in the South, Brood XIII is nearing peak emergence in the Midwest. The Chicago area is seeing massive groups of bugs emerge, and local news stations and residents have been sharing videos online. This week, Illinois anglers started consistently catching fish on cicada flies and lures, especially smallmouth bass and carp.
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