Field Journal

Lures vs. Live Bait on the Texas Coast: Topwater, Soft Plastics, Scented Baits, and the Mighty Popping Cork
Lures vs. Live Bait on the Texas Coast: Topwater, Soft Plastics, Scented Baits, and the Mighty Popping Cork
When lures beat live bait on the Texas coast — topwater plugs, soft plastics, and the legendary popping cork system broken down for speckled trout and redfish in the bays... Read more...
The Best Saltwater Fishing Charter Destinations of 2026 (And How to Book One That Doesn't Suck)
The Best Saltwater Fishing Charter Destinations of 2026 (And How to Book One That Doesn't Suck)
The best saltwater fishing charter destinations for 2026 — where to go, how to book a charter that actually delivers, and what separates the great operations from the tourist traps. Read more...
The Best Out-of-State OTC Hunts in the U.S. (And the Gear, Apps, and Outfitters That'll Get You There)
The Best Out-of-State OTC Hunts in the U.S. (And the Gear, Apps, and Outfitters That'll Get You There)
The best over-the-counter hunting states where you can buy a tag without a draw — and the gear, apps, and outfitters that'll help you close the deal on elk, mule... Read more...
The Ultimate Out-of-State Hunt Packing Checklist (2026 Edition)
The Ultimate Out-of-State Hunt Packing Checklist (2026 Edition)
The complete out-of-state hunt packing checklist for 2026 — gear, licenses, tags, food, and camp equipment. Everything that has to go on the truck before you leave, organized by category. Read more...
Best Hunting Apps of 2026: The Tools Every Serious Hunter Should Have on Their Phone
Best Hunting Apps of 2026: The Tools Every Serious Hunter Should Have on Their Phone
The best hunting apps for 2026 — OnX Hunt, BaseMap, and the tools serious hunters use for public land scouting, offline maps, weather, and state regulations. Don't go into the... Read more...
5 Easiest States for Out-of-State Hunters to Get an OTC License and Hunt Public Land
5 Easiest States for Out-of-State Hunters to Get an OTC License and Hunt Public Land
If you learned the out-of-state game a decade ago, half of what you know is now wrong. Two of the classic 'just buy a tag and go' doors have swung... Read more...
Interior Pushes to Streamline Hunting Rules on Parks and Federal Sites: What Secretarial Order 3447 Means for Hunters
Interior Pushes to Streamline Hunting Rules on Parks and Federal Sites: What Secretarial Order 3447 Means for Hunters
Secretarial Order 3447 directs the Interior Department to streamline and expand hunting and fishing access on national parks and federal lands. Here's what the order actually says, which lands it... Read more...
Elk Wander to Eastern South Dakota: State Responds With Unlimited Hunting Licenses
Elk Wander to Eastern South Dakota: State Responds With Unlimited Hunting Licenses
South Dakota just opened unlimited elk hunting licenses in several eastern counties as the herd expands into new territory. Here's where to hunt, how to apply, and what hunters need... Read more...
The Ultimate Arena: The Venators of Rome
The Ultimate Arena: The Venators of Rome
Venator is a 2,000-year-old Latin word for hunter. The story of the Roman Venatores — beast hunters of the Colosseum — and why we named our brand after them. Read more...
Turkey Hunting: Tactics, Gear, and Everything You Need for Spring Season
Turkey Hunting: Tactics, Gear, and Everything You Need for Spring Season
Turkey Hunting: Tactics, Gear, and Everything You Need for Spring Season Spring gobbler hunting rewards the patient and punishes the loud. First season or fifteenth, this is the Venator Field... Read more...
Hunting Gear Reviews: Optics, Knives, Packs and Boots
Hunting Gear Reviews: Optics, Knives, Packs and Boots
Hunting Gear Reviews: Optics, Knives, Packs and Boots Venator is hunter-owned, and the standard here is unglamorous: we tell you what we stock, what we do not, and why a... Read more...
Out-of-State Hunting: OTC Tags, Draw Systems, and Public Land Strategy
Out-of-State Hunting: OTC Tags, Draw Systems, and Public Land Strategy
Out-of-State Hunting: OTC Tags, Draw Systems, and Public Land Strategy Going west, or east, or anywhere past your home state line, is one of the most rewarding and most logistically... Read more...