Field Journal

Hunter glassing a ridge at first light
Sight-In Season: How to Pick a Hunting Riflescope (and Actually Get It Dialed)
Mid-summer is the right time to mount glass and get your rifle dead-on for fall. A no-nonsense guide to choosing a hunting scope — magnification, reticle, tube size — plus... Read more...
Pan fried redfish with lime glaze and watermelon salad
Pan fried redfish with lime glaze and watermelon salad
Pan fried redfish in a lime glaze with watermelon salad We caught these redfish a few weeks ago on the Texas Gulf coast in a tournament. My wife loves a... Read more...
What are the top 5 major urban cities with best access to public hunting?
What are the top 5 major urban cities with best access to public hunting?
This is a great question that most hunters don't think about strategically when considering where to live. Here's a detailed breakdown of the top 5 major U.S. cities I'd rate... Read more...
Blue catfish underwater with dollar signs — Maryland invasive fish bounty program
Maryland Offers Rewards For Invasive Fish, Up to $1,500 Per Blue Catfish Charter Trip
Maryland is doubling down on efforts to combat invasive fish species, offering anglers cash, prizes, and bragging rights. Read more...
Texas state flag - cyberattack on hunting fishing license database
3 Million Texans Hit by Cyberattack Tied to Hunting & Fishing Licenses
A cyberattack on a Texas state vendor exposed personal data for over 3 million hunters and anglers who hold hunting and fishing licenses. Here's what happened, what data was affected,... Read more...
Compound bow aimed at cows - Utah guide poaching charges
Utah Hunting Guide Accused of Poaching Also Caught Shooting at Cows With Bow
A Utah hunting guide charged with poaching multiple animals was also caught on video shooting at livestock with a bow. Here's the full story of what investigators found, what charges... Read more...
Hunting rifle on wood deck - worst hunting rifles of all time
The Worst Hunting Rifles of All Time
Some hunting rifles became infamous for their unreliability, poor ergonomics, or bad timing — and hunters paid the price. Here's a look at the worst hunting rifles ever made and... Read more...
Whitetail deer herd - antlerless deer hunting regulation changes
Hunters Now Allowed to Hunt More Antlerless Deer in Effort to Curb Growing Population
State wildlife managers are expanding antlerless deer tags in response to a rapidly growing deer population, and hunters can now apply for additional permits in several new units. Here's what... Read more...
Where to Hunt Whitetail on Public Land in East Texas This Season
Where to Hunt Whitetail on Public Land in East Texas This Season
East Texas public land holds huntable whitetail deer populations — if you know where to look and how to navigate the timber company land and national forests. Here's a breakdown... Read more...
Summer Kayak Fishing: How to Stand, Stay Stable, and Catch More
Summer Kayak Fishing: How to Stand, Stay Stable, and Catch More
When the heat pushes bass and catfish off the bank, a kayak is the cheapest ticket to them — if you can stand up and fish without tipping. Here's how... Read more...
Texas Gulf Coast Fishing Gear Guide: What You Actually Need for Redfish, Trout, and Flounder
Texas Gulf Coast Fishing Gear Guide: What You Actually Need for Redfish, Trout, and Flounder
Complete gear guide for Texas Gulf Coast inshore fishing — rods, reels, lures, waders, and sun protection for redfish, trout, and flounder in Galveston Bay and the Laguna Madre. Why... Read more...
Best Hunting and Fishing Gifts for Men (and Women Who Hunt): The Vetted List for 2026
Best Hunting and Fishing Gifts for Men (and Women Who Hunt): The Vetted List for 2026
Finding a great hunting or fishing gift is hard — most lists are full of junk that never makes it out of the box. This vetted guide covers budget-friendly to... Read more...