It’s been refreshing the past couple years to see crossbow makers shift their focus away from the speed-at-all cost race and instead toward models that are stronger, more accurate, and easier to ...

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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 ...

The job of testing and choosing the best shotguns of the year is easy and fun when companies make good guns, and this year, they did. There was genuine innovation on display this year. There were guns ...

More than any other shotgun, an upland shotgun has to be almost a part of its owner. It has to fit, so you have complete confidence that it will shoot where you look, and it should point as easily at ...

Most anglers consider cleaning the catch one of the least desirable parts of the fishing process. However, it doesn’t need to be that way. Choosing the correct fillet knife goes a long way towards ...

If you think about fly fishing or river fishing in general, chances are that a brown trout comes to mind. Catching a big brown is the pinnacle for many trout anglers, whether fishing with fly gear or ...

Ryan Chelius Ryan Chelius started freelance writing during college and landed a summer job as an editorial intern with Field & Stream in 2019. After graduation, he returned to freelancing for various ...

For streams and rivers, the Panther Martin Holographic Spinner and Worden's Rooster Tail cover most trout situations with proven in-line action. For big water and trophy browns, jerkbaits like the ...

For versatile freshwater and saltwater performance, the Shimano TwinPower SW is the best overall pick. For freshwater-only anglers, the Vanford is the top choice. Bass fishermen should look at the ...

For most kayak anglers, the Yakima JetStream with BigCatch saddles offers the best balance of durability, 165-pound capacity, and wind resistance. Budget-conscious buyers should consider the Attwood ...

Explore expert compound bow reviews and buying guides from Field & Stream. Our team tests the latest compound bows for speed, accuracy, draw cycle, and overall performance in real hunting conditions.