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The Field And Stream Podcast

The Field And Stream Podcast

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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  • My Fall Chasing Trespassers, Counterfeiters, and Chromers: A Campfire Segment By Field And Stream

    My Fall Chasing Trespassers, Counterfeiters, and Chromers: A Campfire Segment By Field And Stream
    Dec 22 2025
    Join us for another Campfire short this week, where we crack open a modern Field and Stream classic as senior editor Ryan Chelius revisits his unforgettable season patrolling the famed Salmon River in Pulaski, New York. What begins as a broke college kid’s workaround to access the best steelhead fishing water quickly spirals into confrontations with trespassers, counterfeit pass-holders, and the kind of hardened characters you only meet during a full-blown salmon run. Ryan shares what it’s really like to enforce regulations on two miles of private river during peak season, navigating angry anglers, heated riverbank standoffs, and the creative “walkie-talkie bluff” that saved him more than once. Along the way, you’ll hear insider stories about the daily grind of river patrol, the chaos of the fall steelhead migration, and the camaraderie that forms among young anglers chasing fresh chrome before and after their shifts. Beyond the drama, this story offers a rare look at pressured water, angler behavior, and how hard-earned lessons from the river translate into better steelhead tactics, smarter reading of crowded water, and a deeper appreciation for the fish that drive us nuts, and keep us coming back. If you love stories from the riverbank, gritty seasonal work, or hard-earned wisdom from public and private water alike, this one’s for you. Follow the show for more weekly hunting and fishing conversations. Read the original story: https://www.fieldandstream.com/stories/fishing/freshwater-fishing/chasing-steelhead-and-fish-poachers Get more from Field & Stream: https://www.fieldandstream.com/ Get to know the author, Ryan Chelius: https://www.fieldandstream.com/authors/ryan-chelius 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 Truck Door Open and Close by Jofae -- https://freesound.org/s/361823/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 A000051_5.flac by WaveAdventurer -- https://freesound.org/s/254555/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 OPEN TRUCK DOOR & START.mp3 by tubbers -- https://freesound.org/s/184326/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Walking0_gravel.wav by tec_studio -- https://freesound.org/s/98490/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 River Walk by silentseason -- https://freesound.org/s/407528/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Fly Fishing Reel Running_1.wav by paulprit -- https://freesound.org/s/507098/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 4 guys having a laugh.wav by tlabrant1 -- https://freesound.org/s/670243/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Kayaking in calm weather by AugustSandberg -- https://freesound.org/s/509323/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 water near the boat 02.wav by jazbavac -- https://freesound.org/s/198524/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 2021-08-30-boat-003.wav by ilmari_freesound -- https://freesound.org/s/620290/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Episode 6 - Tides, Tradition, and Timeless Hunting Stories from the Field

    Episode 6 - Tides, Tradition, and Timeless Hunting Stories from the Field
    Dec 19 2025
    From tide-driven duck hunts to unforgettable Christmas gifts, this episode captures the soul of the outdoors. Salt marsh waterfowl hunting is a game all its own and listeners get an insider’s look at one of North America’s most demanding and storied duck hunts. Host Colin Kearns sits down with Field & Stream senior editor Ryan Chelius to break down salt marsh duck hunting on Long Island, where tides dictate everything, black ducks rule the sky, and tradition matters as much as gear. Ryan explains how Atlantic Flyway tides shape every decision, why falling water exposes prime feeding zones, and what makes black ducks some of the wariest and most rewarding puddle ducks to hunt. You’ll hear practical insights on salt marsh hunting tactics, including grass boats, sneak boxes, cork decoys, and why calling takes a backseat to setup and concealment in the Northeast. The conversation also dives into hunting brant, navigating big water safely, and why harvesting just a couple of black ducks can feel more meaningful than punching a limit elsewhere. The episode then shifts into a fireside-style reflection on the holidays, with Field & Stream editors and contributors sharing the most memorable hunting and fishing gifts they’ve ever received from first duck calls and fly rods to BB guns and tree stands. The show closes with a powerful reading of Lost Soul by the late Scott Bestial, reminding listeners why time spent hunting, fishing, and living outdoors still matters. 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: Christmas Bells 1 by Cloud-10 -- https://freesound.org/s/536251/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Jingle bells.wav by juskiddink -- https://freesound.org/s/110158/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Deck The Halls - Christmas jingle played with bells by Ihaksi -- https://freesound.org/s/411420/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 DeerWalking.WAV by Damsteegt -- https://freesound.org/s/553116/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Deer2.wav by juskiddink -- https://freesound.org/s/58661/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Indian Springs State Park Night Insects Soundscape 3.21.17 .wav by GnomeKid -- https://freesound.org/s/388016/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Walking in snow #1 by musicbrain -- https://freesound.org/s/215690/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 SHOOTING_ARROW_SINGLE_ARCHERY_FOLEY_03.wav by JoeDinesSound -- https://freesound.org/s/534953/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Dad’s Gun: A Campfire Segment By Field And Stream

    Dad’s Gun: A Campfire Segment By Field And Stream
    Dec 15 2025
    In another immersive Campfire short, we revisit one of Field and Stream’s most powerful pieces ever published: “Dad’s Gun” by Phil Bourjaily. What starts as a simple pheasant hunt in the brutal Iowa winter of 1979 becomes a defining moment, one that pulls a young hunter into the outdoors and reveals the complicated, often unspoken truths between fathers and sons. Phil guides listeners through the history of a battered Beretta over/under that survived decades of pheasant hunting, duck marshes, barbed-wire crossings, and hard Midwestern winters. The story isn’t just about a gun. it’s about how hunting binds generations, how the outdoors can heal, and how unspoken grief shapes a family. You’ll hear how a single right-to-left crossing shot on a flushing rooster ignited Phil’s lifelong passion for upland hunting, and how that same gun carried quiet memories of his father’s best days afield. Through stories of snipe hunts, duck scouting, dog work, and the restoration of a cherished firearm, Phil explores what hunting can teach us about forgiveness, legacy, and the weight of time. If you love the emotional backbone of outdoor life, family tradition, heirloom guns, and the moments that turn us into hunters, this is a story you won’t forget. Follow the show for more weekly hunting and fishing conversations. Read the original story: https://www.fieldandstream.com/stories/guns/shotguns/fs-classic-dads-gun Get more from Field & Stream: https://www.fieldandstream.com/ Get to know the author, Phil Bourjaily: https://www.fieldandstream.com/authors/phil-bourjaily 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 Walk in the snow and wind.wav by Tezzio -- https://freesound.org/s/676186/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Winter Forest River Coyote Rain Snow Wind Birds Dogs Nature Atmosphere Ambient Surround.wav by szegvari -- https://freesound.org/s/609033/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Wind during snow storm #2.m4a by guyburns -- https://freesound.org/s/473816/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Wind during snow storm #1.m4a by guyburns -- https://freesound.org/s/473815/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Dawn-with-a-Pheasant.wav by LolitaPerdurabo -- https://freesound.org/s/188699/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Pheasant-male-crow with wing flap by Sonic-ranger -- https://freesound.org/s/234382/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 shotgun shoot by MrGungus -- https://freesound.org/s/773873/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins
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