Field Notes

Cooking in the Field: A Note from the Embers

Cooking in the Field There is no shortcut for the day the bird was earned. The afternoon is over by the time the embers are right. The fire has been burning for two hours by then, and you have alre...

What Makes Good Field Furniture: A Guide to the Safari Chair, the Field Bar, and the Pieces That Outlast the Season

Field furniture is the kind of furniture that earns its place by lasting, traveling, and softening with the seasons. A guide to what makes it work.

The Heritage Gift Guide for Father's Day: 12 Gifts Worth Keeping

There is a kind of gift that earns its place on the bookshelf, in the bag, or at the table. The kind that gets weighed in the hand the first time, tucked into a coat pocket the second time, and pul...

Traditions Passed Down: A Note on Fathers in the Field

There is a moment in every sporting life that is more important than the first bird, the first cast, or the first dog. It is the moment a father quietly hands over the kit he has been looking after...

How to Set Up a Field Bar for Summer

The right bar changes the evening. Here's how to choose, stock, and style yours for the season ahead.

How to Host a Field Crawfish Boil

Why the Boil Endures A boil is not a meal. It is a reason to stay out after the light goes. If you have ever sat at a long table with the paper rolled out, a steaming pot lifted into the middle, an...

The Mother's Day Gift Guide

Not another candle. Real gifts for mothers who love the outdoors - tested, loved and ready to ship.

On The Road to Kentucky

From packing the truck to setting up in Lexington, a look at the journey behind Field Traditions on the road to the Kentucky Three-Day Event.

Recipe: Osceola Turkey Cakes

A recipe that follows the hunt; simple, considered, and best enjoyed outdoors.

Spring Turkey Season: Traditions That Mark the Start of the Sporting Year

An early morning in the Florida woods, the story of an Osceola hunt, and the traditions that return each spring.

How to Store and Care for Your Shotgun Between Hunts

Proper shotgun care doesn’t begin or end with the season. Discover how to clean, inspect and store your shotgun correctly between hunts to protect performance and longevity.

Building the Perfect After-The-Hunt Setup

A successful day in the field deserves more than a quick tailgate stop. Here’s how to build a considered after-the-hunt setup for food, drink and good company.