Books for the Great Outdoors

Welcome to Field Reads! This is your source for book recommendations on hunting, fishing, camping, and roaming the wild. From technical how-to’s to the best novels set in the great outdoors, this site will give you the resources you need to make the most of your time in the wilderness.

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Trout Fish Like George Washington

Given the popularity of the book, Hoover, The Fishing President: Portrait of the Private Man and His Adventurous Life Outdoors, one may think that Herbert Hoover was an anomaly when it comes to presidents who had a passion for fishing. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, the line of fishing Presidents…

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Best Accessories for Reading Outdoors

Whether you’re packing a book to read the sleeping bag at night, to pass the time in the tent while riding out a storm, or maybe just a quick trip to quieter place, reading in the outdoors can be made much easier with a few accessories. Below is our list of the best accessories for…

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The 5 Best Books that Defend Hunting

Hunting is coming under attack like never before. The headlines are full of attempts to undermine hunting practices of all varieties and in every part of the country. It’s time to educate yourself to help guard the gate. There are many more great reads that will help, but a good place to start would be…

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The Best Turkey Hunting Books

Turkey season is already in full swing in some states and quickly approaching in all others. If you aren’t already, it’s time to get mentally dialed-in with the best turkey hunting books. Below is a list of 10 of our favorites but there are many, many more turkey hunting books out there for when you…

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John Gierach’s Best Books

Your favorite spring hatch is either here or fast approaching. What better way to ramp up those dreams of rising trout than with a list of John Gierach’s best books? (Of course, we mean his best books in our opinion. If you’re seeking an opinion that’s closer to an objective ranking of his best prose,…

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