Field & Stream journals are published 2x a year (A Spring issue and a Fall issue ), along with 2x members-only hats for premium members.. You'll receive your first issue within 2 weeks - 4 weeks depending on the publishing schedule of the bi-annual issues and when you sign up.  

Spring 2025 Issue: Releases in May (Premium Members receive a Spring Members-only hat + Journal delivered in a membership package)  

Fall 2025 Issue: Releases in September (Premium Members receive a Fall Members-only hat + Journal delivered in a membership package) 

If you become a member by August 31, your first issue will be the Spring 25 and your second issue will be Fall 25.  

If you become a member on September 1 , your first issue will be the Fall 25 edition and your second issue will be the Spring 26 edition. 

More details will be available in your 1871 Club Membership welcome letter and through email.

Join the 1871 Club to get the Field & Stream print journal at a discounted $15 member price, or purchase a single issue of the journal online or at select retail stores for $20.  

All Members of the 1871 Club will also receive a $15 merch store reward, partner perks, access to the Member store, and a digital version of the journal 2x a year. Premium members will receive a members-only hat 2x a year.  

Please note, only the Premium Members ($95/year) and Print Members ($35/year) plans within the 1871 Club program will receive a print journal twice a year.

Yes, you can gift a Print or Premium Membership by purchasing a Gift Card for that membership type. 

  This is the only way to gift someone a membership and ensure they receive a subscription to the journal. 

Important Notes: 

• Each membership must be linked to a unique email address.  If you buy two memberships under the same email, the second purchase will reset the subscription start date. 

• Buying for yourself?  Click "Join Print" or "Join Premium" on the Membership homepage and complete the sign-up form. 

• Gifting someone else?  Purchase a Gift Card and enter the recipient’s name and email during checkout. 

Print Gift Card: https://www.fieldandstream.com/products/field-stream-print-membership-gift-card?Title=Default+Title 

Premium Gift Card: https://www.fieldandstream.com/products/field-stream-premium-membership-gift-card?Title=Default+Title 

Each F&S issue is a collector’s item, spanning 160 pages and presented in a large 10×12-inch format with stunning photography and the adventure stories that have made Field & Stream a household favorite for over a century.  

All membership payments are billed annually, but you can cancel at any time by logging into your 1871 Club account. Access my account (user icon), go to membership plan, and click cancel membership. Changes are effective immediately.  

our membership is billed annually and will automatically renew each year.  To update your renewal preferences, upgrade, or cancel your membership, simply log in to your Account Profile and manage your settings under the ‘Membership’ section

Yes, absolutely! We'd love to help you upgrade your membership for even more benefits. To get started, simply access your account by clicking on the user icon, navigate to 'Membership Plan,' and select 'Upgrade Membership. Your upgrade will take effect immediately, and your annual membership will restart on the day of purchase.