You're never too old to learn something new, and the stuff you learn outside is the stuff that sticks with you longer than any trip to Disneyland - which we can't visit right now, anyways.
Another Crazy Hunt
If my hunts keep going like this, I'll have to start writing comedy. By Justin Stapley | Shooting Director My friendship with Spencer Durrant began with a bit of bad luck during a crazy hunt chasing after turkeys. We didn't bag a bird, which you'll hear us discuss in our upcoming debut podcast episode. Usually, …
The Campfire Chat
A tradition as old as camping itself — and just as therapeutic By Spencer Durrant | Managing Editor A campfire chat is just as effective as an hour on a shrink's couch, but at a fraction of the cost. Your fishing, hunting, or camping buddies might not be licensed therapists, but more often than not, …
Take a Kid Fishing
By Spencer Durrant | Managing Editor The best thing you'll ever do as an angler is take a kid fishing. It probably won't be the most enjoyable, productive, or relaxing day. It's likely you'll get five minutes into the endeavor and wonder what the hell you were thinking. You'll never regret it, though, and most …
Just Wait
By Spencer Durrant | Managing Editor A breeze pulled at my rolled-up shirt sleeves as I readjusted my hat to fend off the glare of a now-setting sun. It was the first truly warm day of the year - warm enough to make me itch for wet-wading. But the snow-laden peaks of the Rockies, still …
A Bad Trip
By Spencer Durrant | Managing Editor A friend of mine recently said that I live a charmed life. The way he said it made the statement sound more like an accusation, though I suspect that was jealousy speaking. He made the comment not long after I had my first byline in Field & Stream. That wasn’t my first ‘big-time’ byline, …