About Field & Stream Magazine

Founded in 1895, Field & Stream covers a wide range of outdoor, sporting, and conservation topics, focusing primarily on hunting (big game, waterfowl, upland birds), recreational fishing (freshwater, saltwater, fly fishing), camping, and survival skills. It also features gear reviews, outdoor adventure stories, wildlife photography, and conservation advocacy. 

A Primary Source for Research in Outdoor Recreation and Conservation History

Field & Stream Magazine Archive is valuable to researchers of 20th-Century culture and studies in conservation, environmental science, recreation management, natural resource policy, and the social history of outdoor communities.

Articles and cover pages are fully indexed and advertisements are individually identified, ensuring researchers and readers can quickly and accurately locate the information they seek. 

Subjects Covered

  • Adventure travel
  • Backcountry exploration
  • Boating and watercraft
  • Conservation issues
  • Fishing methods
  • Habitat protection
  • Hunting strategies
  • Outdoor sports
  • Outdoor gear reviews
  • Survival skills