Food Fight Friday: Holiday Potluck Party

We have a terrific holiday tradition at the Field & Stream and Outdoor Life office: the Potluck Party. Every year, all of the departments from both magazin

A Project for 2012

A little while back I spent an hour at the range helping a friend of mine mount a scope and get a rifle sighted in for his young son. Everything worked, and dad

Tis The Season for Sporting Expo's

When I cant actually be out on the river fishing, the next best thing is to be with thousands of like-minded outdoorsy people talking about fishing. And thats

Welcome to the Little River Princess

It is with great happiness that Uncle Deeter announces the arrival of Mabel Romano, who entered the world at a healthy 8 pounds 2 ounces a few days ago. She,

Favorite Non-Fish Fishing Photos

Ive always said that the best aspects of fly fishing are the 360-degree views around you and the people you share them with, rather than the fish themselves. I

KS May Nix Hunting and Fishing License Exemption for Seniors

In an age of reduced funding sources, declining hunter participation, and increases in the average age of hunters, can cash-strapped state wildlife agencies af

Put Down The Rubber Duckie if You Want To Fish Well

“You’ve gotta put down the duckie if you want to play the saxophone.” That’s a line from an old Sesame Street song that’s rolling around in my head this mornin

How To Eat Like A Caveman

Those of us dealing with the post-holiday hangover might be thinking about losing a little weight around the middle. I know I’ve put on a few pounds this fall t

Breaking News: B.A.S.S. Outlaws the Alabama Rig in Elite and Classic Tourney Events

If you follow trends in the bass world, youve surely heard of the Alabama Rig (left). If you dont, this controversial lure is a play on the classic saltwater u

Domestic Pet Hair Fly Winner Announced

After careful thought, I have decided to award the prize (The Little Red Book of Fly Fishing) to Kyle Deneen. He wrote: My cat Schizmak, (I just wanted to p

Rio Grande Road Trip: The Outtakes

Last fall I had the pleasure of following the entire length of the Rio Grande River, from headwaters in Colorado to the terminus in Texas at the Gulf of Mexico;

Why Wild Game Should Matter in the Mainstream

Last Friday, at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, while waiting for the weekend shift of working girls to deplane, I picked up a bottle of water and

Old-Time Smallmouth on Lake St. Clair

I love these old IGFA videos. I hadnt seen this one before. Check out the smallmouth action on Lake St. Clair...old-school style.

Food Fight Friday: International Edition

Mongolian Elk vs. Turkey Curry What I like about Wild Chef readers is they’re not afraid to get creative in the kitchen. It’s good to know there are some wil

Rio Grande Road Trip: The Outtakes II

Last fall I had the pleasure of following the entire length of the Rio Grande River, from headwaters in Colorado to the terminus in Texas at the Gulf of Mexico;

On the Spot: Guide, Author Pat Dorsey

John Merwins blog post the other day referenced a book by Pat Dorsey (Tying and Fishing Tailwater Flies). So I thought Id follow up with an On The Spot interv

Recipe: Cast-Iron-Skillet Fried Catfish

Like just about every eater (and imbiber), I have my weaknesses: cold fried chicken, bacon, backstrap, bourbon, fish tacos, sharp cheddar and pretzels. And cat

Report: Radioactive Fish Found in VT Linked to Weapons Testing, Not Nuclear Plant

Two years ago the discovery of radioactive fish near the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant caused an uproar (and some Simpsons jokes. Sorry, Vermont...) At

Find A Spill or a Fish Kill? Get This Card And Know Who To Call

A number of months ago Hal Herring reported on the Toxic Petroleum Sludge that was infiltrating the waters of our beloved carp fishery here on the South Platte

Sportman's Storm: Congress to Come Down on Anglers and Hunters

It’s now or never for public hunting and fishing. For 2 million miles of stream habitat that support the wild trout and big-game herds in the West. For 20