Candid Cameron: Unleash the Inner Wolf
Cameron the Weimaraner laments about the dreaded restraint caused by the leash that hinders him from being his wild wolf-like self. I must admit I love roaming free. No leash. Just going unchecked as I sniff about, eat bad stuff and garbage and explore the world. Oh,...
We’ll Do It Tomorrow
It was a hard life lesson this fisherman learned when forced to break his promise to fish another day, for tomorrows are never guaranteed. The peaches, pinks, and purples of the sunset were mirrored in the wet sand of receding waves. It would be light enough this...
What Makes a Good Steelhead Rod?
It takes an incredibly special rod to handle ocean-going rainbow trout.
Coconut Curry Fish Fillet Packets
Keep your freshwater fish fillets flavorful and moist by using foil pouches and a sauce to protect them from overcooking or other harm. Grilling freshwater fish fillets over a fire can be tricky. A lot of the species have small fillets with lean flesh and delicate...
Alexander Hamilton’s Pistols Up for Auction – Possible World Record
Up for auction this May, a pair of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton's war pistols may set a world record as the highest priced firearms ever publicly sold. A pair of pistols belonging to Founding Father Alexander Hamilton will be offered May 14th, 2021 by Rock...
Designing Your Own Trophy Room
It’s not as simple as sticking heads on a wall. Tom Julian explains how to create this most personal of rooms.
Candid Cameron Goes Bar Hopping
Cameron the Weimaraner is perplexed by the "hooman" behavior displayed at bar crawls, but he still holds the title as Life of the Party. On a normal day, when the sun sinks, I quickly hop on the couch and spread out to relax. Mike sometimes has to sit in the floor....
Sporting Classics with Chris Dorsey Films with Sea Run Luxury Fly Cases
The upcoming season of the hit outdoor series will showcase fly-fishing adventures around the world with gear of the highest quality. Dorsey Pictures announced that an extensive, international series of field tests using the new Sea Run fly fishing cases were part of...
Where the Sporting Life Lives
Brays Island, located in the heart of the South Carolina Lowcountry, is a sporting community with a unique history, dedicated to preservation and a love for life outdoors. SPONSORED CONTENT Brays Island is a sporting enthusiast’s dream come true—with an array of...
That Dog’ll Hunt: Best Bird Dog Names
The best bird dog names are easy to both whisper and wail. That’s why bird dog names are usually only a single syllable long. Naming a dog is serious business. Naming a bird dog, more serious still. There are so many subtleties to consider when christening a canine...
Wild Turkey Recipe: Cordon Bleu Roll
A wild-game twist to the age-old classic.
Our Biggest Fish
A poem about the ones that get away, and why they always seem to be the biggest.
Small Game Hunting Safaris
Small game hunting for squirrels, rabbit, pheasant, dove and other species ignite a flame in young hunters that lasts a lifetime. The squirrel scurried from one limb to another, unaware of the camouflaged figure. Settling on a limb facing me, it stared, unsure of what...
ESP’s New Apex Hearing Protection with Wind Suppression and Environment Noise Management
Distraction and lack of focus/concentration are some of the leading causes behind missed shots. Don’t let the environment distract you from the perfect shot. SPONSORED CONTENT Our dedication to and love for hunting and shooting sports often means embracing harsh...
What One Round to Hunt Worldwide?
From massive brown bears, to predators and varmints, African dangerous game and everything in between, this round gets the job done worldwide. I love hunting firearms, especially beautifully wood-stocked, accurate bolt action and single-shot rifles. I personally have...
Women in the Literary Heritage of Hunting
Collectively these writings serve as a powerful reminder that women have always been among the ranks of our nation’s hunters. Too often, the historical role of women as hunters has been overlooked, although it must be reckoned that there’s increasing evidence of...
Candid Cameron: Watering Trees is Easy
This week, Cameron the Weimaraner shows off his gardening skills as professional tree-waterer, but the job does not come without its complications. OK, since we have acreage, Mike has decided to plant trees and grasses to attract wildlife and songbirds. I’ve stood by...
Belly Up to the Bar
Bar-hopping along the beach can increase your catch.
Charcoal-Grilled Bear Ribs
Spring black bear is more flavorful and tender than fall bear, and this bear ribs recipe brings out the sweetness of the delicious game meat. The taste of black bear meat is said to be similar to venison, only sweeter. Like venison, it's a deeper red meat than beef,...
Has Roy Greer Caught the New World Record Bass?
In this Sporting Classics Daily exclusive, 68-year-old South Carolina angler, Roy Greer, reveals how he caught what may soon be recognized as the new world record largemouth bass. From high-jumping rainbows in Alaska to quarter-ton marlin off Panama, from lakers in...
Our Gobbler: Competing for a Prized Wild Turkey
Who would get to the massive gobbler first: the author or his poacher neighbor?
Eukanuba Launches Soft, Low Calorie, Training Treats for Dogs
These new scientifically formulated dog training treats work to support healthy brain function and agile joints in your sporting dog. Eukanuba, a premium dog food brand specializing in high-performance nutrition for sporting and working dogs, launches ACTIVTRAINERS...
The Best Boots for Mountain Hunting
The best mountain hunting boots are sustainable and crafted with the utmost care. Hunters trust LOWA boots to last a lifetime. SPONSORED CONTENT There are many factors to consider in your search for the best mountain hunting boots. It's easy to get caught up in the...
The Sportsman’s Lair: Sporting Homes of the Greats
A tour of sporting homes that truly epitomize the outdoor life.
Candid Cameron: World Traveler
This week, Cameron the Weimaraner shares his love of traveling in the truck, but must admit that he doesn't pack light for adventures. One thing I truly enjoy is traveling. I just hop into the back of the crew cab truck and tell Mike to start driving. Yeah, sometimes...
“Mom in the Middle” at Hunter Education
The author proudly joins her sons in their hunter education course — as a participant, not an observer.
Improving Sporting Dog Focus in the Field and Blind
If you dedicate your time to conditioning, training and nutrition, you will help your dog be focused and ready all season long. SPONSORED CONTENT The daily grind of hunting season takes a toll on your dog, both physically and mentally. As the dog’s body tires from...
Turkeyless Triumphs: A Successful Season Without a Harvest
America's largest game bird is a formidable opponent – elusive, suspicious, wary. But is leaving the hunt empty-handed really a loss when there is still so much to gain? I am still somewhat of a newbie when it comes to turkey hunting. Whether it’s spring or fall, I...
The Beautiful Burden of Hunting Ethics
Would you, could you pass up a special animal in order to obey the law?
How to Avoid a Cougar Attack
Be prepared for cougar encounters.
Roasted Wild Boar Leg with Mustard Caper Sauce
This roasted wild boar recipe brings out the rich, savory flavors of the game meat with its tangy mustard caper sauce. As anyone who has eaten wild boar will testify, it doesn't taste like domestic pork or "chicken." Wild boar meat has a concentrated pork flavor...
Everything You Need to Know About Cast Iron Cooking
From properly seasoning and cleaning your cast iron skillet to tried-and-true recipes, this is your guide to the best cast iron cooking. “Nein! Keine seife!” Sternly blurted my grandfather. The tone of his voice surprised me so, I almost dropped the heavy, dark cast...
Candid Cameron: Yikes, I Scratched the Shotgun
Cameron the Weimaraner makes a public apology for scratching his owner's prized over/under shotgun, but not without offering a valid excuse. Hunting can be an exciting time. Birds are flying, shotshells exploding, lots of loud bangs and birds falling. OK, I hunt with...
Ten Great Jim Carmichel Quotes
Wit and wisdom from the outdoor legend.
Competition Tips Off for Sporting Classics TV
Competition Tips Off for Sporting Classics TV – Outdoor Series Selected to Waypoint TV’s Series Showdown The hit outdoor series Sporting Classics with Chris Dorsey has been selected to the second annual Waypoint TV Series Showdown, which pits the streaming channel’s...
What’s Your Favorite Hunt?
It’s not what I’m hunting so much as where I’m hunting. And it’s not where I’m hunting so much as that I’m hunting. “Ron, what is your favorite hunt? What do you like to hunt most?” Readers and viewers often ask me that. It’s a legitimate question for which I’ve never...
Making Tools Out of Turkey
By crafting knives, totes and other useful tools, you are taking an extra step as an ethical hunter by making the fullest possible use of your bird. Among turkey hunting enthusiasts, beards which dangle a foot from a turkey’s breast or have the breadth of the spine of...
Make Up For Lost Time: Wingshooting and More at Primland Resort
From pheasant hunting to fly fishing, hunting lodges like Primland in Virginia provide plenty of opportunities to make up for lost quality time with loved ones. SPONSORED CONTENT It's no secret that the year 2020 took its toll on us all in many ways, but let's take a...
Roosevelt and the Rough Riders
Roosevelt's cowboy cavalry, the Rough Riders, and their victory at the Battle of San Juan Hill made Roosevelt the most famous man in America in 1898. Back East, Theodore Roosevelt co-chaired a commission to beautify Niagara Falls and rooted out corruption from the...
PauHana Grill and Firepit is as Unique as its Creator
In the wilds of Alaska, Forrest Harper learned to appreciate fire for its most basic qualities – heat, light and food. Gathering friends around the pit or grill on a chilly evening, simply to enjoy conversation and libations, came many years later. It began when...
Top 10 Best Fisheries in the U.S.
In celebration of its 100th year, famed fishing equipment maker Abu Garcia announces the Top 10 in a list of the country’s best fisheries. The universal desire to catch more and bigger fish fueled the innovations that took Abu Garcia fishing equipment from the...
The Turkey Snorer
Calling in jakes with an unlikely instrument.
5 Factors to Choosing the Best Hunting Binoculars
Serious hunters understand the value of using powerful, top-of-the-line optics. Here are five factors to consider before making the investment in the best hunting binoculars. SPONSORED CONTENT Any avid hunter knows that one should spend the majority of the hunt...
Candid Cameron: Ode to the Cushy Couch
This week Cameron the Weimaraner expresses his appreciation for all things comfy and cozy where he achieves ultimate relaxation. As a high-energy Weimaraner, I play hard, but I like to rest soft. Over by the fireplace in my home I have approximately one thousand...
Support Namibian Conservation with the NAPHA Conservation Pin
The Namibia Professional Hunting Association announces the launch of the NAPHA Conservation Pin, a symbol of continued conservation support. NAPHA proudly announces the launch of the NAPHA Conservation Pin. This pin is a symbol of its continued support of conservation...
The Benefits of Antioxidants in Dog Food
Sporting dogs are driven to work. Incorporating antioxidants into your dog’s diet can support post-exercise recovery. SPONSORED CONTENT Hunters and trainers might argue what breed of sporting dog is best for their preferred pursuit, but they can all agree on one...
Scrumptious Squirrel Recipes
Squirrels had been a significant item of diet all the way back to our country’s beginning. Here are a few scrumptious squirrel recipes with "all the fixins." One of the favorite family meals when I was a youngster was squirrel with all the fixins. That usually meant...
The Bonefish Nut
Don’t go after bonefish unless you can give up all other fishing.
Fausti Arms is Looking Ahead
Fausti looks to the future with new goals and a fresh image. Fausti Arms is looking ahead. The Fausti sisters, Elena, Giovanna and Barbara, proud of their past and anchored in their experience, are now focused on innovation, the “fuel” needed to develop new...
The American Sportsman…Poised for a Rebound?
Many have heard reports of the steady increase in hunting and fishing license sales in the past year, but what is really causing this shift? Hunting in History Hunting in America experienced its first major expansion in the years shortly after the end World War II. A...