Field & Stream Magazine – February 1956 – “Barracuda: Killer or Coward” (No Label)
This February 1956 issue of Field & Stream presents John Keats’s feature “Barracuda!”, exploring whether this formidable fish is a killer or a coward. Alongside this article, the issue offers an engaging mix of boating guides, outdoor adventures, and practical advice, making it an excellent addition to any collection of vintage sporting literature. The magazine is in good condition, and the copy shown is the exact item you will receive. Please check the photos carefully for a full assessment of its state.
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Table of Contents
Feature Articles
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Boating Is Big League – p.43
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Outboard Outfits for 1956 — Dick Borden – p.44
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Snowshoe Grizzly — Bob Kuhn and Warren Page – p.46
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Nothing to Do for Three Weeks — Gordon MacQuarrie – p.54
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Make Jacklighting Legal? — Tom Sprague – p.58
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Barracuda! — John Keats – p.64
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Field & Stream Outboard Motor Buyers’ Guide – p.72
How To Do It
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Bow Hunting — Rocky Teller – p.14
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How to Take Better Photos — Howard Modavis – p.16
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How to Catch Winter Bass — C. Dean Conley – p.56
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Sportsman’s Notebook — H. G. Tapply – p.68
Photo Stories
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Bluegills on Ice — Henry F. Zeman – p.60
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Sleepy-Time Bear — Kenneth S. Lowe – p.66
Where to Go
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Mexican Safari — Joe Austell Small – p.50
Regular Features
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Cheers and Jeers — The Readers – p.4
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The Lower Forty — Corey Ford – p.8
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The Old Man and the Boy — Robert C. Ruark – p.10
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Wet-Fly Tactics — Ted Trueblood – p.12
Cover Painting: Glenn Grohe
Departments
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Sportsman’s Shopper – p.18
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Where to Go – p.26
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Conservation – p.40
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Boating – p.72
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Shooting – p.106
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Fishing – p.94
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Prize Fishing Contest – p.124
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Salt Water – p.126
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Gun Dogs – p.130
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Outdoor Questions – p.144
A compelling snapshot of 1950s outdoor life, this issue combines technical tips, travel writing, and bold sporting adventures—perfect for anglers, hunters, and collectors of classic Field & Stream editions.