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| January |
Features - The Color Of Faith (To rationalize fishing for winter steelhead, you must believe that other sporting porsuits are even more preposterous), Woodlore Of The Golden Age (Some things are better left in the past as this trip back in time proves), Violating The Public Trust: Uses And Abuses Of Public Resources (Your letters can make a difference, and the TMM Conservation Council will help you with the mail), Cures For Common Colds (There are a lot of ways to keep from getting chilled, or to warm up once you get that way), A Perfect Stream (When trout fishing and logging interests collide, paradise can be lost), The Meaning Of Life (It was just another ice-fishing trip where nothing happened - or was it), '92 Where-To (Some of the best sporting adventures in the world is right under your nose), Fishing The Wilderness Highway (Travel the ancient Boundary Waters to some of the most memorable fishing in North America), Spirits In The Sky (The fertile ricefields of the Texas Gulf Coast serve up some extraordinary fare for the peripatetic goose hunter), The Belize Factor (This lush subtropical paradise has ideal fishing, spiced with surprises, for the versatile light-tackle angler), The Sacred Paw (From the early cave dwellers to the modern hunter, humans have always been in awe of bears), Trends In Fishing Gear (A report on what's new and improved from the fishing tackle industry) Midwest Edition - Discover why ice fishermen across the Midwest are riding a train dubbed the Perch Express. A professional angler reveals his secrets for taking prespawn bass; and two states are still hosting late-season deer hunts. Also, learn how you can help prevent the spread of damaging aquatic pests Departments - Up Front, Cheers & Jeers, Hill Country, Conservation, Endangered Tradition, Fishing, Shooting, Boating, Gearing Up, Gun Dogs, Solunar Tables, Tap's Tips, Exit Laughing |
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| February |
Features - Geese Alone (Living becomes a lonely business when you owe nothing and you begin to forget how to give), Chasing Rainbows (Fishing for Trout in the early spring can lead you to a pot of gold), Night-Fishing Tips (At last, a complete guide to lures, lunar phases and catch-and-release bats for the after-dark angler), The Snowshoe Advantage (Unlike boots or skis, these time-honored shoes provide hunters with quiet, safe access to the woods), Making Room For Elk (Here's how the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is helping to increase Elk habitat), Grandpa & The Kid (It takes a lot of luck, skill and patience, plus a few intangibles, to bag a super-wary Goose), Fire For Wildlife (Once considered a threat to wildlife, fire is now playing a vital role in habitat management), Smallmouths Of The Old New (Bountiful Bass, breathtaking scenery and challenging rapids make this river an angler's dream), Family Honor (The hunt was about more than getting an Elk. It was a matter of protecting one's honor), How Crankbaits Work (New research shows how to put your offering right in front of fish), Shedding Some Light (Bucks discard their antlers each winter, these cast-offs can tell you wherre their owners will be come fall), Dead-Drift Nymphing (Using nymph patterns to take Trout is a whole lot easier than you think), A Storage System For 4x4s (In Part 3 of our truck project, we unveil a custom-built storage unit), Untapped Saskatchewan Pike (If you're looking for plenty of heavy action in lightly-fished lakes, this is the place to go) Midwest Edition - A South Dakota angling expert shares his secrets for making winter Bass bite through the ice. Midwesterners eager for a Hare hunt will find two hotspots in Wisconsin. Also, learn how to catch Largemouths using Walleye tactics; and discover why trouble is brewing in Ontario. In "By The Way...," cleaning up the sportsman's image Departments - Up Front, Cheers & Jeers, Hill Country, Conservation, Books & Comments, Gearing Up, Fishing, Shooting, Boating, Outdoor Basics, Tap's Tips, Gun Dogs, Finally... |
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| March |
Features - Out Of Reach (Something about catching a big fish makes the stars - and your dreams - seem a little closer than before), Getting Better (To really master fly fishing you need to learn the subtle are of presentation), One Of The Original Strut Brothers (Perhaps the best hunters of swaggering turkeys are the folks who are most like their prey), The Strange Story Of The Record Largemouth Bass (George Perry caught a 22-lb 4-oz Bass in 1932, and it has since become a legend), Grizzly Tales (One thing is certain; you can never be sure how a bear is going to behave), Rebirth Of A Legend (If you believe "more is better," take a look at the brand new Suburban 4x4), A Fine Kettle Of Fishing Facts (Ten pages of information, opinion and anecdotes proving that fishing is not only fun, it's funny, too), Black-Powder Rendezvous (These re-creations of early American life celebrate their time when hunting was more than a sport), Trout In The High Desert (Every trout angler's dream - plenty of fish and no competition - can come true in Oregon), Bubble Gum Bass (Hot pink lures may be embarrassingly conspicious, but therein lies the secret of their success), Buzzbait Design (Even though the buzzbait is one of the most effective bass lures, there's always room for improvement) Midwest Edition - For sheer numbers of spawning smallmouth, plan a trip to Lake Erie's Bass Islands. The debate over using birth-control drugs to regulate a deer herd in Canada intensifies, and whether you prefer fishing with flies, lures or natural bait, Missouri has a put-and-take trout fishery for you. Departments - Up Front, Cheers & Jeers, Hill Country, Conservation, Endangered Tradition, Gearing Up, Food, Fishing, Shooting, Saltwater Fishing, Solunar Tables, Gun Dogs, Tap's Tips, Finally... |
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| April |
Features - Brook Trout (There's nothing like springtime brook Trout to make you want to go on fishing forever), Bird Car (This vehicle doesn't come from a factory; it's a work of art created by a hunter, and his bird dog), Voting For The Environment (The politicians you elect this fall can have a profound impact on the environment) One For The Wall (An expert angler and an professional photographer shows you how to have your fish and release it, too), Field & Stream Jr. (Crickets...homemade flies...aiming a rifle...and more in this special section for young sportsmen), Grandpa And The Kid (One of the best lessons a fisherman can learn is how to take - and enjoy - what he gets), Turkey School (If you think it's tough to study gobbler hunting in the classroom, just wait until you're out in the field), Off The Edge Of The Map (It was during the rut, and the mouse were easy marks - too easy for a true hunter), Hunting With Hawks (This sport of kings is no mere hobby, it's a way of life), RBR - A Sportsman's Legacy (Though less well known than his nephew, Robert Barnes Roosevelt was an important conservationist), The Rites Of Spring (One of the greatest pleasures of the season is fishing for bluegills on their beds), Gift Trout (The first trout of the season may bear a gift that lasts a lifetime), Fishing Across Canada (New hotspots - brimming with opportunity - are uncovered in this look at angling north of the border), Six Top Drive-To Canadian Fishing Spots (You don't have to take a wilderness trek to find good fishing in Canada) Midwest Edition - Bass fishing regulations are putting anglers on the horns of an ethical dilemma. Also, sportsmen experience the best of both worlds when visiting the Midwest's leading hunting/fishing destinations; and, it's time to talk turkey in Indiana. "In By The Way..." a paddlefish poaching ring. Departments - Up Front, Cheers & Jeers, Bill's Country, Conservation, Gearing Up Fishing, Shooting, Vehicles, Tap's Tips, Gun Dogs, Finally |
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| May |
Features - The Dignified Sport (The attractions of turkey hunting can't be compared to any other sport - except maybe mudwrestling), Brent's Bass (It was more than just his nephew's first bass; it was the stuff of which memories would be made), How To Portage A Canoe (Give your back a break. Learn the right way to lift a canoe), Orphans Of The Miramichi (Maligned largely through ignorance, this river's spring Salmon provide superb sport), High-Noon Gobblers (Early morning is the time to talk turkey, but it may not be the time to bag one), The Dawn Patrol (Whether fishing for smallmouth or largemouth bass, the wise angler gets up before the birds), Body Language (Hunter's who can interpret a deer's movements are at an advantage), Trout The Hard Way (Hiking to the Wind River Indian Reservation isn't easy, which is why the fishing is so great), Low-Tech Bugs (Trout eat mayflies without knowing their Latin names, so why can't anglers just call a bug a bug), The Conversion Of Mr. Bass (Here's what happens when a fly-fishing fiend spends a few hours with a spinnerbait champion), A.J. McClaine: A Tribute (One of the world's foremost fishing writers is gone...but his words will inspire fishermen for years to come), Stealth Box (When you install this box in your sport-utility 4x4, your gear can be stowed safely out of sight), The Generous Confluence (One of the top spots for Trout is where swift water and slow water meet) Midwest Edition - There's still time to get a gobbler in the Midwest - if you know how. Also, learn the latest on Lake Michigan's steelhead stock and plan a successful spring fling, using these insights into fishing the spawning bass hotspots in your state. In "By The Way..." a system for combating fishing boat clutter Departments - Up Front, Cheers & Jeers, Hill Country, Conservation, Fishing, Shooting, Saltwater Fishing, Gearing Up, Vehicles, Books & Comments, Fishing Tactic, Tap's Tips, Solunar Tables, Gun Dogs, Finally |
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| June |
Features - Killer Cows (This breed of bovine is nothing like the harmless creatures of Old MacDonald's farm), Drifting In The Dark (Casting into the dark he found that thoughts, like still waters, runs deeper in the dark), Sleeping Under The Stars (Discover the pleasures of spending the night in the open air), Grandpa And The Kid (The idea that some fish are treasures while others are trash is a foolish conceit), Bow Camp (At this unique "seminar" archers learn one of our most ancient crafts), Scope Sight Insights (Here's what you need to know if you're thinking about glassware for your rifle), Smallmouths: The Fly Fishing Advantage (Smallmouths feast on the same food as trouts, so tie on a fly and get set for the strike), Sight And Sound (Some bass lures are flashy. Some make noise. Both work - if you know when to use them), Small-Stream Strategies (To fish these dimunitive waters successfully, you need to broaden your approach), Good Eats (A true bird hunter can often be identified as someone whose dog eats better than he does), Panfish Are For Kids (Panfishing is easy, and therein lies one of the secrets for inspiring the first-time angler), Multipurpose Mudbugs (No matter what you call them - craws or crayfish - they could be the best live bait of all), "This Excellent Hunter" (Game kept the Lewis and Clark expedition well fed - thanks to the skill of one man) Midwest Edition - An angling pro tells how to make bass bite during the dog days of summer. Also, the IRS muscles in on Michigan's sportsmen's groups; and biologists ask Midwesterners to stop stocking pen-raised pheasants. In "By The Way..." planning a big game hunt - in Russia" Departments - Up Front, Cheers & Jeers, Hill Country, Conservation, Endangered Tradition, Field Guide, Fishing, Vehicles, Saltwater Fishing, Fishing Technique, Sportsman's Project, How It's Done, Tap's Tips, Gun Dogs, Finally |
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| July |
Features - Field & Stream Jr. (Grizzly adventure...cane poles...fishing tips...listening for Deer...and more), Natural Resources: Can They Be Saved (A summary of the TMM-Roper opinion poll on environmental issues), The Grousers (Never mind John Wayne; today's bird hunters know how to take the smooth off with the ruffs), This Fish Don't Get No Respect (Though Gar are fighters, you won't find may anglers who deliberately fish for them), Old Lures, New Lures (Some lure designs become classics, while others are momentary fads), The Wildlife Rumor Mill (The National Enquirer couldn't top the stories that plague conservation departments), Sutton River Trout Expedition (Indians, polar Bears and large Brook Trout come together in Northern Ontario), In Praise Of Prospecting (Here's how to "mine" productive Trout water with dry flies), The Two Halves Of Matching A Hatch (If matching the hatch leaves you befuddled and bewildered, take this lesson to heart), Trout After Dark (There's something magical about casting to - and catching - fish you cannot see), Spinning For Bass (Increasingly, anglers are trading their bait-casting gear for effective light-line tactics), Bombarding Bass (Heavy jigs are the howitzers of your tackle box - and they command the attention of Bass), Results, Not Excuses (Changing water conditions means changing tactics if you want to make the Bass bite), Fin Power (This new kind of boat is making anglers re-think the way they fish), The Early Days (Back in the old days, anglers used a different measure to judge the quality of a fishing camp) Midwest Edition - Two Wisconsin river guides tell how to take Muskies at night. Also, you may know the Big Muddy as Walleye water, but it's fast becoming a super spot for Smallmouths; and learn how Midwesterners are getting Uncle Sam to restore wetlands. In "By The Way...," Buffalo hunting - Sioux style Departments - Up Front, Cheers & Jeers, Hill Country, Conservation, Fishing, Shooting, Saltwater Fishing, Solunar Tables, Tap's Tips, Gun Dogs, Finally... |
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| August |
Features - Setting The Hook (Sinking the steel requires a deft touch...and something more), The Improved Whitetail (Hunting Deer can be humbling. What if Bucks could be designed to make it easier for us?), Grandpa And The Kid (Dressing up like an Antelope doesn't mean you'll get to join the band), Fear Of Midges (You may not think of Midges as one of life's little pleasures, but Trout sure do), Deep-Diving Crankbaits For Shallow Bass (Some pros reveal how fishing long-billed lures in a few feet of water can bring in big Bass), Up-Country Mule Deer (Set your sights high for a truly fine Mule Deer Buck), On Your Belly (For success in all kinds of big-game situations, emulate the snake), Early-Bird Whitetails (A hunter has to get up pretty early in the morning to fool a Whitetail Buck), Bullet Placement (It's not a matter of how powerful, but a question of where), Recovering Wounded Game (Sometimes, after you pull the trigger is when the hunt begins), Making Canoe Camping Comfortable (Canoe camping has come a long way since the era of the voyageurs), White Indians (For many European settlers in North America, "going native" had a strong appeal), Song Of The Stickbow (Here's why traditional tackle is making a major comeback) Midwest Edition - Midwesterners are going nuts over Summer Squirrels in Indiana and Illinois. Also, head to Lake Michigan for a jumbo Perch jackpot; hunters are helping the hungry in Oklahoma; and Nebraska's new awards for releasing trophy catches. In "By The Way...," hunter-safety requirements in Canada and the U.S. Departments - Up Front, Cheers & Jeers, Hill Country, Conservation, Gearing Up, Books & Comments, Shooting, Fishing, Vehicles, Saltwater Fishing, Tap's Tips, Gun Dogs, Finally... |
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| September |
Features - Saddlebags (The hunter thought he knew it all, but there were still important lessons to be learned), Compounds, Simplified (Don't let the cables and pulleys scare you away from our most effecient bow), The Nimrod Games (Move over Super Bowl - hunting and fishing have their own premier tournaments), Field & Stream Jr. (Make your own slingshot...how to outsmart squirrels), The Last Animal On Earth (The Coyote is America's most resourceful - and misunderstood - predator), Slim Down For Big Trout (Downsizing your flies is a sure-fire way to attract trophy Bass), Last Light (For some, harsh weather and bad odds can't lessen the excitement of an Elk hunt), The Great Plains (Hewre's a glimpse of the Deer that inhabit our vast "sea of grass"), Zeroing In (How to focus your search for Deer), Opening-Day Doves (The atmosphere of a Dove shoot is supremely social, but the sport is undeniably challenging), Wild Is Not Forever (Can the once great Skeena River Steelhead and Salmon runs be saved?), Tree Stump Leather (In Ellsworth, Maine, the knife sheath has become an art form), "Nuisance" Fish (Through no fault of their own, some species seem doomed to be the fish we love to hate), Life-Threatening Injury (Recognizing the true medical emergency is an essential backcountry skill) Midwest Edition - If you love Muskies, but not crowds, try these tips for fishing on the Fox Chain. Also, Kansas offers a special season for early-bird gunners; Michigan leads the Midwest in grim boating statistics; and, Sporting Clays in your state. In "By The Way...," a new program promises better days for birds Departments - Up Front, Cheers & Jeers, Hill Country, Conservation, Endangered Tradition, Fishing, Shooting, Vehicles, Gun Dogs, Solunar Tables, Tap's Tips, Finally... |
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| October |
Features - Big Baits For Fall Smallmouths (This species will take a large lure, but only if it's action is as enticing as its size), Matching The Snack (What do stoneflies matter when you've got inspiration, mole belly hair and No. 48 hooks?), Traditional Chores (The rules for selecting a stickbow haven't changed in several thousand years), Full Bugle (Those lucky enough to experience Elk at this special time will be forever enchanted), Special Upland Section (There is bird season, and there is the rest of the year), Bobwhites Now (The "gentleman's bird" in response to changing times, has gone democratic), How To Have More "Wild" Pheasants (A two-step approach assures more birds in the hand), Grouse Cycles...(Blaming a bad bird season on a population pattern isn't an empty excuse), ...Woodcock Bottoms (To find good Woodcock habitat, look for the stuff that feels good beneath these bird's feet), The Slump (Pheasants are big, slow, easy targets. So why was he missing time after time?), Canadas The Water Way (To bring in the Geese, water setups are a great way to go), The Native American Deer Drive (For a more productive Deer drive, look to the past), Joe Swaluk: Master Fish Carver (This artist combines a love of fish with carving skill to create true works of art), Grandpa And The Kid (Without warning, the Elk hunt turned from an adventure to a near disaster) Midwest Edition - Don't let this prime-time preview for Woodcock flights pass you by. Also, Bowhunters have the odds in their favor for trophy Antelope in Nebraska; and a team of Midwesterners wins America's first medal in world fishing competition. In "By The Way...," unusual uses for Elk) Departments - Up Front, Cheers & Jeers, Hill Country, Conservation, Sportsman's Project, Gearing Up, Fishing, Shooting, Vehicles, Saltwater Fishing, Gun Dogs, Tap's Tips, Finally... |
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| November |
Features - Rush Of A Thousand Pheasants (It was a bird hunter's dream of glory raised to nightmare proportions), Voters' Guide To Environmental Issues (A look at the candidates' stands on conservation), Field & Stream Jr. (Collect animal tracks...facts about fishhooks...why Geese fly in a "V"), Sighting Systems (With the right equipment, compound shooters can achieve near-rifle-like accuracy), The Purist (Rigid adherence to rules can make Trout fishermen look foolish), Yesterday's Bass (Tired of fishing in the fast lane? Look what happens when you step back and slow down), The Legacy Of Jim Corbett (He was famed for killing man-eaters, but he also helped save India's Tigers from extinction), Anatomy Of A Pool (Learning how to read a pool will lead you to more and bigger Trout), Wet Weather Game Plans (Here's how to take Deer and Elk even when the elements are against you), Trophy Paths (Deer range breaks down into patterns. The hunter who reads them gets to punch his tag), Middle Of Nowhere (Sharptails inhabit the kind of wide-open spaces that seemingly encompass the whole world), Getting Closer To Waterfowl (Experts from across the country offer their advice for bringing the birds in), Striper Strategies (They can be fished year-round, but fall's the best time for some fast surface action) Midwest Edition - Waterfowlers eager for jump-shooting opportunities have some new options in Wisconsin. Also, Midwesterners gat a state-by-state update on the region's top spots for Deer; and Michigan's Pheasant forecast. In "By The Way...," one-minute gamebird cleaning Departments - Up Front, Cheers & Jeers, Hill Country, Conservation, Gearing Up, Food, Shooting, Fishing, Vehicles, Solunar Tables, Tap's Tips, Gun Dogs, Finally... |
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| December |
Features - Caddisflies From Top To Bottom (When fishing these flies, you sometimes need to look below the surface to find success), The Restoration (It's amazing how much better a person can feel after just a few hours in a Turkey blind), A Touch Of Class (The best measure of a sportsman is not how he greets success, but how he handles failure), Grandpa And The Kid (Even responsible hunters sometimes forget the rules - and everybody pays), A Pointed Question (The best broadhead? The one we've been using for 1,000 years or more), A Reason To Fear (If you think the Abominable Snowman is scary, wait until you get a whiff of this creature), Late-Season Strategies (Weather and hunting pressure are tough to beat, unless you have a plan), Wind And Whitetails (It may not make your job a breeze, but oddly enough, it does help), The Mercury Makes Elk Move (If you're a skier, pray for snow. But if your after wapiti, make your request for cold), Hunting Where Others Cannot Go (Seeking Deer from a canoe sets you apart from other hunters), The Bigger They Are, The Better They Hide (Little Deer avoid you by instinct. Trophy Deer have it down to an art), One Day In December (The frozen Doe stirred a deep-rooted empathy between thr predator and his prey), The Reach Cast (Mastering this cast results in less drag on a fly...and more fish in your hand), Ned's Way (Ned knew about the things in life that really matter, including the right way to hunt Snipe), The Other Bass (Though overshadowed by their more famous cousins, these species offer a rare experience) Midwest Edition - Despite the ice, ambitious anglers can still creel Mille Laes Walleyes. Also, a new program means a brighter future for trophy Whitetails in Oklahoma, Ohio's crossbow controversy escalates; and the most popular state for anglers in the Midwest. In "By The Way...," why you should get lost - in Colorado Departments - Up Front, Cheers & Jeers, Hill Country, Conservation, Food, How It's Done, Gearing Up, Fishing, Shooting, Vehicles, Books & Comments, Saltwater Fishing, Health & Safety, Tap's Tips, Gun Dogs, Finally... |
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