Again in late January, once I shared the excellent news that Subject & Stream was reviving the print publication, I in contrast the event to the thrill and anticipation that we hunters and anglers expertise on a gap day. 5 months later, that comparability feels much more on level. As a result of immediately—lastly, after practically 4 years because the final concern of F&S appeared in mailboxes—hundreds of readers throughout the nation are opening their copy of the all-new Subject & Stream journal.
For those who haven’t opened your concern but—or are nonetheless on the fence as as to whether or not you wish to personal a duplicate of this collector’s version, which you are able to do by both turning into a member of the 1871 Membership or by buying a single copy—right here’s a sneak peek on the concern.
What’s New With Subject & Stream?
Proper off the bat, it’s inconceivable to disregard the measurement of this inaugural version of the F&S journal. This factor has the identical sort of plain weight and heft that you simply really feel while you scoop a trophy brown trout right into a web. Associates of mine used phrases like “gobsmacked” and “speechless” and “holy s–t!” (amongst different expletives) to explain their first reactions upon receiving their concern.
We didn’t produce {a magazine} this massive accidentally. We invested in premium, heavy-stocked paper, in addition to a larger-than-ever 10×12-inch format. And inside, you’ll discover 160 pages full of the best-in-class storytelling that you could solely get from Subject & Stream.
I’ve been working at F&S for greater than 16 years, and this isn’t simply the most important concern I’ve ever labored on. It’s additionally the perfect.
Along with the bodily upgrades within the new journal, you’ll discover some aesthetic adjustments, too—beginning with a brand new brand on the duvet and an entire redesign of the pages inside. Talking of which, right here’s a fast preview at among the tales you’ll discover on this concern of the journal:
- A horsepacking trout journey in British Columbia by T. Edward Nickens
- Highly effective essays of fathers and sons, and their connection to the outside
- A rip-roaring road-trip story by Eric Church (learn the story right here)
- A rating of the perfect topwater lures ever by Joe Cermele
- A brand new Capturing column by Richard Mann, and a brand new Canines column by Tom Davis
- Basic tales and canopy artwork from the F&S archives
- Plus, David E. Petzal on turkey-hunting aliens, Will Brantley on trout bums, and Invoice Heavey on mullets
All through the difficulty, you’ll additionally discover spectacular outside pictures and paintings, together with a fashionable tackle a basic cowl by famous wildlife artist Ryan Kirby.
Inform Us What You Consider the New Subject & Stream!
Going again to that January announcement in regards to the return to print for a second: What made that event so memorable and significant for me had been all the letters I acquired from you, the readers. Of the numerous issues I’ve missed about producing a print version of F&S, proper on the prime is the connection I used to need to all of you.
Again in our print-magazine days, I’d get notes from readers all the time. However throughout these previous few years, when there hasn’t been a bodily journal, I by no means heard from you. It’s sort of ironic when you concentrate on it: On this digital age, once we’re all so “related,” when everybody is simply a tag or DM away from each other, one thing as analog as a paper journal is what brings me nearer to you.
On that be aware, I hope to start out listening to from you once more quickly. (My e-mail deal with is colin@fs1871.com, FYI.) Inform me what you like, what you assume could possibly be higher, and what you need extra of. Until then, I hope you get pleasure from this Opening Day of the brand new Subject & Stream—and I sincerely hope you get pleasure from studying this inaugural version of the journal again the place F&S is supposed to be loved: in print and at residence.
FAQs: How you can Get the Subject & Stream Journal
How can I learn the brand new Subject & Stream journal?
It’s easy: Be a part of the 1871 Membership! Premium and Print Members of the 1871 Membership will obtain two points per yr—within the spring and fall. Digital Plan Members can buy particular person problems with the journal at a $20 member-price + delivery just a few months earlier than the journal is on the market. Non-members can buy particular person points for $24.
Will the F&S Journal be offered on newsstands?
You’ll be able to search for single problems with the journal at choose retail shops for $25. Nevertheless, the quickest and easiest way of buying the journal (to not point out the strategy with the perfect worth) is to be part of the 1871 Membership.
