Field & Stream Reviews

I’ve been a longtime digital subscriber to Field and Stream. I just canceled my subscription because FieldStream will not load the newest edition. In fact, it has caused problems when trying to access the last three editions. Just keeps saying “error opening issue.” Checked my subscription, and it doesn’t end until January 2021. I’m going to miss Petzal after years of reading everything he writes, but the lousy app isn’t worth the headache.

Not happy about this

Have ensured I have subscribed via FieldStream Store but the new issue will not add to my library, and just continues to prompt me to subscribe. Some older issues that do appear in my library also will not load.

I’m a print + digital subscriber but FieldStream is prompting me to purchase or subscribe to access the current issue. The last edition is from 2020. Where are the new magazines?

Last six time I tried to open app it worked one and the closed unexpectedly

Sorry

I took almost two years but they’ve finally updated FieldStream and fixed a well known issue with access for print subscribers not being able to view issues. I had given up hope completely and uninstalled FieldStream about a year ago. On a whim I decided to see if FieldStream had been updated and much to my surprise it had. FieldStream now has a menu from which print subscribers can actually use their F&S log in to access digital issues unlike before where attempting to “log in” only prompted you to change your password.

When it works FieldStream is my preferred way of reading F&S. When it’s reading time I almost always have my iPad handy but the same cannot be said of my print copy of the magazine. Reading the magazine on FieldStream really is a pleasure with the HD images and the ability to zoom in and out without getting pixelated.

I had the same experience as many others in that the 12 month subscription only lasts two months. Emailed FieldStream support folks and was greeted with a generic email ( they did not read my email ). The second response was also unhelpful and I asked for a refund. I have not heard anything from them for a couple days. I would suggest avoiding FieldStream until it is fixed.

As for FieldStream itself the magazine looks and works well. As mentioned earlier the content is quite sparse. What is there is good. The navigation screen is terribly laid out and you cannot get rid of the upper banner even with a 12 month subscription. Really odd choice since I cannot buy anymore. Also why offer the preview version when I already get the full version, just a waste of space and confusing design choice.

Love being able to take my subscription everywhere. There is a problem with pages of the magazine don't like to load all the way sometimes. You download the issue so why the problems?

This new version of the Field & Stream app is a tremendous improvement over their old version. It is easy to read and navigate and the photographs look fantastic.
The previous version had small type and were like PDF's of the print version -- but difficult to read on an iPad because of the small type.
This version is a pleasure, the type is large and scrollable -- and very easy to read and follow.....plus there are extra videos and special features.

I do not support the direction this company is going. Field and stream is a store that I have always gone to for all of my hunting and shooting needs. I have always loved going in and enjoyed their fair priced items. I recently went to one of their stores and I could not buy a spring for my gun bc they completely sustained from selling anything that has to do with an ar-15 including parts. I am very sad to hear this therefore I will no longer be shopping at field and stream or dicks sporting goods. I am also canceling my subscriptions to their outdoor magazine.

After you purchase a subscription you would expect to be able to download and read at least one of the issues you just purchased! I bought an annual sub and 2 individual issues. I've tried everything from reboot to delete and reinstall FieldStream . Nothing has worked! Very discouraging as I'm sure the mag is great but since others have voiced the same concern and they aren't answering with an update to fix the problem I'm irritated! FieldStream is a POS. I've emailed the developer too.

New update causes app to crash Every Time!

I’m a print copy subscriber, created a log in to FieldStream using my account number as instructed. When I try to open the current on-line version of the magazine it prompts me to buy it or subscribe. I can’t find any other way to access it. Well I’m not paying for the on-line version when I already have a paid subscription to the print version. You can have FieldStream and your on/line access!

App worked great for about 8 months then stopped giving me the option to download new issues, only giving me a choice between buying an issue or subscribing even though my subscription is still active. Tried restarting phone, logging off and back on, uninstalling and reinstalling app, etc. Emailed the provided support address with no reply. Going to permanently uninstall if issue is not resolved soon.

The in app library does not work, thus once you open one of the F&S magazines you can’t go back into the in-app library to open another month’s issue. You will have to delete FieldStream then re download it if you want to open up a different months issue. I’m not sure how Apple is even allowing FieldStream to be sold in FieldStream Store with such a huge issue. I bought 5 months ($3.99 each) and can’t even open them up.

I actually thought they had finally made available the digital version since I was a paid print subscriber (like other magazines I subscribe to). Not a chance this time either. This is only an app that baits you with a sampling of a few pages in hopes of getting you to buy the magazine - good marketing if you don't have any subscription but a bummer if you already paid for the print subscription. What's the big deal F&S?

When trying to login or modify password to be able to receive digital access, there is a blank screen when trying to manage or edit these settings. Seems like a simple bug to fix. I have enjoyed viewing the digital version through FieldStream , this however keeps me from being able to get digital access. The iPad app has the same problem. Please correct soon!!

FieldStream would be cool if I could get to my magazines it says it downloads them but when I go to look at them it says that they ain't there

Long time subscriber, very disappointed. This site is confusing and nose too provide good directions. Not going to recommend FieldStream for an iPhone. Retyped my ID, password and data several times, still can't actually get to a digital copy. If you want people to continue to subscribe then FIX the interface and flow of FieldStream.

So took a chance after reading the reviews and purchased a magazine but it didn't download, so I just thought it was because it was the newest issue and that's why it didn't download yet so I decided to download last month issue to see if that would work but same didn't download. FieldStream was a waste, now I'm out of $8.00 I should of listened to the reviews

FieldStream is great in the magazines are awesome but there's one problem with them. Some kids love these magazines and I am one of them, but they do have some bad and inappropriate ads in them. They need to take all the bad adds an inappropriate ads in them because my parents have to take all the bad and inappropriate ads out before I read it. That should not have to be done. because of these ads it does have to be done. I hope Field & Stream will turn their ads into good ones and take what I'm saying into consideration so kids can read it fresh from the mail.

Why do people think that you can get a magazine for free? FieldStream is free, you need to pay for the magazine content. It's great content and it's well worth paying for it.

Many subscriptions that I carry offer the ability to view the purchased magazines through FieldStream and maintain the print subscriptions simultaneously. Field & Stream does not. I have to pay another subscription fee to view the same articles online. Not good, not a happy hunter! I suggest they allow print subscribers to view the online version at no extra cost.

I would have expected the ability for print subscribers to access their magazines, or transition print to iTunes subscription, but no such option exists. I am not paying higher prices, or two times just for iPad access. I will let my print expire now as well and stick with other magazines that provide better bang for the buck.