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.
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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.
Episode 6 - Tides, Tradition, and Timeless Hunting Stories from the Field
The Field And Stream Podcast
39 minutes
2 weeks ago
Episode 6 - Tides, Tradition, and Timeless Hunting Stories from the Field
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.
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The Field And Stream Podcast
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.
