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 ...

Discover expert-tested outdoor gear reviews and buying guides at Field & Stream. From hunting equipment and fishing tackle to camping essentials and firearms, our team of experienced outdoorsmen ...

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 ...

Ticks are arachnids, not insects, and they must feed on blood to survive. They quest by waiting on brush or grass with front legs extended until a host passes. Most tick-borne disease transmission ...

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 ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Three years ago, in the name of research (and fun), a crew of Field & Stream editors ...

Match the jig style to the depth and cover you're fishing. Football jigs drag bottom in deep water (10-plus feet), swim jigs cut through shallow vegetation, flipping and pitching jigs target heavy ...

Fishing pliers are a necessity for just about every angling situation, and the best ones are those that fit a specific set of conditions or a particular angling endeavor. Whether you’re looking to ...

Insects suck. They also bite and sting. Some inject venom that can kill outright or produce a deadly allergic reaction. Others, like mosquitoes, spread parasites that are responsible for the deaths of ...

For most anglers, the Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B offers the best overall performance with strong drag and excellent casting ability. Budget-conscious anglers should choose the Daiwa Aird 80, while the ...

The Maxus II is soft-shooting, versatile, light enough to carry, heavy enough to shoot, and made to be easily shortened. There’s nothing like the Sweet 16 on the market. A lightweight, ...

Last year, the Field & Stream team of editors decided to perform the most comprehensive and detailed fly rod test in the publication’s history. Naturally, we chose trout as the target species. That ...