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The Field And Stream Podcast

The Field And Stream Podcast

Written by: Field And Stream | Colin Kearns
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For more than a century, Field & Stream has told America’s best hunting and fishing stories. Now, the legendary outdoor magazine brings its award-winning storytelling, sharp reporting, and campfire camaraderie to the podcast world. Hosted by Field & Stream Editor-in-Chief Colin Kearns, the Field & Stream Podcast takes listeners inside the pages of the magazine with segments inspired by its most beloved columns and departments—from The Season and Bullet Points to Cheers & Jeers and How I Hunt. Each episode blends storytelling, gear talk, news, and conversation with the writers, photographers, and outdoorsmen who shape the way we hunt, fish, and think about conservation. Expect rich stories from the field, fresh reporting on public lands and wildlife issues, and honest talk about the gear, ethics, and culture of the outdoors. Whether you’re chasing ducks in the swamp, tracking elk in the Rockies, or tying flies at the kitchen table, this is your campfire—pulled up close.© 2024 Field & Stream All rights reserved. Politics & Government
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  • Episode 15 - The Musky Episode: Spring Muskie Tactics and Essential Lures with Steven Paul

    Episode 15 - The Musky Episode: Spring Muskie Tactics and Essential Lures with Steven Paul
    May 22 2026
    Unlock shallow-water muskie patterns and figure-eight secrets from a seasoned guide chasing giant predators. Muskie fishing has a way of turning casual anglers into full-blown obsessives, and this conversation with muskie guide and Field & Stream contributor Steven Paul explains exactly why. From shallow spring patterns to the psychology of apex predators, Stephen breaks down what makes muskellunge one of freshwater fishing’s most addictive pursuits. You’ll learn how warming water temperatures trigger spring muskie movement, why post-spawn fish stack in shallow bays, and how changing weather conditions impact feeding windows. Steven also dives deep into figure-eight techniques, boat-side strikes, trolling adjustments during cold fronts, and the subtle details that separate follows from eats. If you’ve ever wondered why muskies seem lazy one moment and violent the next, this episode gets into the biological and behavioral reasons behind it. The second half of the show focuses on practical muskie fishing tactics and the five essential lures Stephen keeps tied on during the spring season. From giant killers and spinnerbaits to glide baits, crankbaits, and fly fishing streamers, the conversation covers versatile presentations for shallow weeds, timber, river systems, and cold-front conditions. Whether you’re a hardcore muskie angler or a bass fisherman looking to level up into predator fishing, there’s a pile of useful insight packed into this one. Follow the show for more weekly hunting and fishing conversations. Get more from Field & Stream: https://www.fieldandstream.com/ Get to know your host, Colin Kearns: https://www.fieldandstream.com/authors/colin-kearns Join the F&S 1871 Club and experience a membership dedicated to the outdoor culture of sporting traditions, storytelling, and the conservation of our lands: https://www.fieldandstream.com/1871-club/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Episode 14 - Traditions, Duck Camps, and Legendary Striper Lures at Field & Stream

    Episode 14 - Traditions, Duck Camps, and Legendary Striper Lures at Field & Stream
    May 8 2026
    Duck camps, giant striped bass, and fading hunting traditions collide in this unforgettable outdoor storytelling conversation. The latest edition of the Field & Stream Journal centers on one theme that every hunter and angler understands instinctively: tradition. Host Colin Kearns sits down with editors Dave Hurteau and Ryan Chelius to unpack the stories behind the new issue, from vanishing duck camps and Adirondack deer traditions to nighttime trout fishing with mouse flies on the Upper Delaware. The conversation dives deep into waterfowl hunting culture, fly fishing history, turkey hunting, striped bass surfcasting, and the traditions that keep hunters and anglers connected across generations. Listeners will hear the backstory behind standout features like “The Schoolhouse Boys,” a legendary Michigan deer camp story by Bill Heavey, and “A Bit of Heaven,” Ryan Chelius’s look inside Long Island’s disappearing bay house duck camps. Later in the episode, master plug builder Gary Soldati explains how he crafts some of the most sought-after striped bass lures on the East Coast, including giant surf plugs designed for trophy stripers in rough water. From surfcasting tactics and plug design to the obsession behind chasing 50-pound bass, this conversation captures the craftsmanship and culture surrounding saltwater fishing traditions. If you care about hunting camps, trout fishing, duck hunting stories, or the future of outdoor traditions, this one belongs around the campfire. Follow the show for more weekly hunting and fishing conversations. Get more from Field & Stream: https://www.fieldandstream.com/ Get to know your host, Colin Kearns: https://www.fieldandstream.com/authors/colin-kearns Join the F&S 1871 Club and experience a membership dedicated to the outdoor culture of sporting traditions, storytelling, and the conservation of our lands: https://www.fieldandstream.com/1871-club/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • Episode 13 - Open Country Gobblers, River Conservation, and Classic Turkey Stories

    Episode 13 - Open Country Gobblers, River Conservation, and Classic Turkey Stories
    Apr 24 2026
    Wide open prairie gobblers, tight roosts, and the fight to protect rivers. Will Brantley breaks down hunting open country turkeys across Texas, Nebraska, Kansas, and beyond, contrasting Rio Grande and Merriam’s birds with Eastern timber gobblers. From early season Texas leases to late-spring prairie hunts, he explains how vast terrain changes everything from glassing strategy to calling distance. Open country birds cover ground fast, often forcing hunters to read roost patterns, use optics, and cut distance quickly instead of easing through timber. He details setup fundamentals in wide landscapes: prioritizing creek bottoms, cottonwood drainages, and scattered shade trees where birds roost and regroup. Calling shifts heavily toward louder friction calls like box calls and pot calls that can cut wind and carry across long distances. While decoys and even controversial tactics like fanning or reaping can be effective, success often comes down to positioning on travel routes and anticipating daily movement between feed and roost. The episode also shifts into conservation reporting on Montana’s Blackfoot River, where a proposed gold mine and AI data center raise concerns about water use, energy demand, and long-term river health. The show closes with a Campfire reading of “The Norwegian Mafia,” a classic turkey hunting family story that captures the humor, grit, and connection that defines time in the field. Follow the show for more weekly hunting and fishing conversations. Get more from Field & Stream: https://www.fieldandstream.com/ Get to know your host, Colin Kearns: https://www.fieldandstream.com/authors/colin-kearns Join the F&S 1871 Club and experience a membership dedicated to the outdoor culture of sporting traditions, storytelling, and the conservation of our lands: https://www.fieldandstream.com/1871-club/ Sound effects and sound design for Campfire provided by: Editing and sound design by Trout Stream Studios FIREBurn_Campfire.Close.Long.Crackling.Flame roar.Squeack.Hiss.Artificial 1_EM by newlocknew -- https://freesound.org/s/730704/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Campfire 02 by HECKFRICKER -- https://freesound.org/s/729396/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Campfire 01 by HECKFRICKER -- https://freesound.org/s/729396/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 chickens_scratching_turkey_gobbling.wav by wil_j_wil -- https://freesound.org/s/571660/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Hiking by Beethovenboy -- https://freesound.org/s/678650/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 hiking Forest.wav by mastermind76 -- https://freesound.org/s/671320/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
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