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Author: Colin Kearns
Colin Kearns
Colin Kearns is the Editor-in-Chief of Field & Stream. His media career began in 2004, when he landed the summer gig of a lifetime, as an editorial intern for Field & Stream. After college, he worked at Salt Water Sportsman magazine for three years, before joining F&S as a full-time staffer in 2008. Highlights Education Kearns graduated from Indiana University with degrees in journalism and English. During college, while many of his friends traveled abroad for a semester, Kearns temporarily moved to Montana where he studied part-time—and fly-fished full-time. Experience Kearns is a respected editor in both the general-media and outdoor industries. Since he’s been with Field & Stream, the brand has been nominated for more than 10 National Magazine Awards, winning twice for General Excellence—the highest honor in magazine journalism. He’s spoken on panels for the American Society of Magazine Editors and made appearances on The Weather Channel, NPR, Fox and Friends, and other outlets. Kearns oversees all editorial across all Field & Stream content channels—but his favorite part of the job is writing and editing adventure stories about hunting and fishing. An experienced fly angler, Kearns has traveled all over North America targeting trout, steelhead, pike, tarpon, bass, and more. F&S Lightning Round Favorite Place to Fish: “No Name” River, New York Favorite Critter to Hunt: Mallards Bucket List Adventure: Fly fishing for giant browns in New Zealand Most Prized Piece of Gear: A pair of Richard Wheatley fly boxes All-Time Favorite F&S Story: The Reunion Hunt, by T. Edward Nickens Notable Work
Twenty years after Simms launched the first G3, they’ve come out with their most advanced (and most durable and comfortable) fly fishing wader yet
In late November, there are simpler””and closer-to-home””waterfowl shoots than a harlequin hunt. But very few are as adventurous, or wild
Old hunting journals reveal the highs and lows from an enduring tradition of friendship
While most of California vineyards are fenced to keep deer out, one family of vinters who love to hunt has kept its borders open. The result is a spot-and-stalk paradise
Two buddies set up camp for a D.I.Y. antelope hunt that starts off fast and goes out with a bang
The author discusses the inspiration behind his new memoir, and its connection to his father’s book, which took the fly-fishing world by storm
One of the greatest places in the U.S. to catch big trout in beautiful streams with no crowds (for now, at least) may surprise you.
And every cent of our bid will go toward wetlands conservation through the duck stamp program
For serious fly anglers who want the best””and are willing to pay for it””the Ultralite MTX-S fly reel is worth a look
