Welcome to camp

David Sparks Ph.D.

“New to camp and want to become one of the crew? Take out the garbage.” “Hey everybody, we’re out of beer.” “Ritz. Crackers. Only.” “The way I figure it, if not for the memories, what’s even the use of a hunting camp?” Camp has everything: great food, games and pranks, and, of course, hunting. In this feature, the editors of Field & Stream share their favorite stories, traditions, and lessons learned from all the camps they’ve shared over the years. From the art of puttering (by David E. Petzal) to happy-hour do’s and don’ts (by Colin Kearns), and how to beat target panic (by Will Brantley) to readers’ favorite pranks, this collection showcases every aspect of camp.