Fathers Day Book Bundles
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Announcing Our 2019 Sporting Lifestyle Issue
Features: Man vs. Moose Fight to the death, armed only with a knife. By Charles Jacobus New York Was Far Away O’ Connor pursues a record ram in the land of Northern Lights. By:Jack O’connor Dream Homes for Sportsmen High Alpine Ranch- Wild Montana at its finest. By:...
Supreme Court Ruling Threatens Wildlife And Hunting
In an opinion released today, the Supreme Court ruled that an 1868 treaty between the U.S. and the Crow Tribe could give members of that tribe the right to ignore state hunting regulations and engage in the unregulated take of game beyond the borders of reservation...
New England Custom Gun introduces updated easy-to-navigate website.
New England Custom Gun Service, Ltd. specializes in top quality gunsmithing and restoration services to the sporting arms community, as well as high quality long arms, optics and gun components. We sell AyA, Blaser, Krieghoff, Mauser, Merkel, Sauer and others. Our...
Scoping Out The Burris Optics Factory. Eye-opening!
I recently took Burris Optics up on their slogan Find What Matters, and made a visit to their factory in Greeley, Colorado, to find out what matters to them. When I learned that Burris is headquartered less than an hour’s drive from my in-laws’ house where we’d be...
Live from South Africa
Sporting Classics Dispatch by Jason Vincent: Eastern Cape, 57 Miles NNW of Port Elizabeth, South Africa May 17, 9:15pm Local Time We were short a man this morning after John Hill had a bad reaction to South Africa’s fermented grapes of the red variety last night....
The New Krieghoff K-20 Victoria Empowers Women at Wing and Clays
If you ever shot a Krieghoff K-20 Parcours you might walk away thinking that this 20-gauge over/under is the best handling shotgun, period. That could be attributed to the Parcours approach that pairs barrels lighter than the standard model with the low-profile K-20...
Stand Out With The New Kimber Evo Sp
Enjoy 30 seconds with the new Kimber handgun.
No-Show Committee Hearing On Anti-Hunting Grizzly Bear Bill A Real Yawner
Safari Club International opposes a bill in Congress that would stop hunting of grizzly bears. The Congressional version of “what if someone threw a party and no one came” was in full force on Wednesday when House Natural Resources Committee - Water, Oceans, and...
If you’re into long range shooting, Gunwerks has your perfect getaway
Dismal River Club's world class long range shooting and training facility is the perfect place to tune your skills under the direction of our expert instructors. Dismal River's 5-star lodging and dining services make this one of our most sought-after training...
RMEF Celebrates 35 Years of Conservation
MISSOULA, Mont.—Thirty-five years after its founding on May 14, 1984, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) is celebrating decades of conservation success. “Quite simply, the growth and accomplishments of this organization are staggering,” said Kyle Weaver, RMEF...
The Sauer SL5 Inertia Semiauto is Light and Fast
Not a year goes by that a well-known firearms manufacturer doesn’t come up with a new model that peaks the interest of shotgun enthusiasts worldwide. In late 2017 that manufacturer was Germany’s oldest gunmaker, J.P. Sauer and Sohn (now owned by Blaser), as the...
Caesar Guerini creates art in steel and wood
Fine shotguns have always been the synthesis of art and function. Over the last 100 years some of the most iconic craftsmen have spent hundreds of hours hand sculpting steel, perfecting mechanical excellence and turning rare pieces of walnut into perfectly checkered...
Twenty Four Lions
A century ago, 200,000 lions roamed Africa. Today, fewer than 20,000 run wild. Twenty Four Lions will be the seed population that will reverse this trend in the Zambeze Delta , an ecosystem of over 2 million acres. Cabela's Lion Translocation from Twenty Four Lions on...
Compete in the Steyr Challenge for the Title “Toughest Hunters in the Alps”
BESSEMER, Ala. — Steyr Arms will be hosting the 2nd Annual Steyr Challenge, Oct. 5 in Seetaler Alpe in Austria, with teams from across the globe competing for the title of “Toughest Hunters in the Alps.” This competition is a combination of a more than seven...
The Wind Blows
It was at my family’s annual campout during Oklahoma’s black powder season one year that I developed my disdain for the cold. The air mattress I’d been sharing with my oldest brother sprung a leak in the night and when we woke up he was practically on top of me. “Hey,...
Africa’s ‘Last Great Wilderness’ in Jeopardy as Autocratic President Plans Mega-dam
First ran in The Telegraph It is arguably the Empire’s greatest legacy to conservation, the outrageous vision of a British poacher-turned-naturalist whose misanthropic cussedness would shape Africa’s largest wildlife sanctuary. Stretching across a swathe of woodland...
QDMA Commends Utah DWR Decision to Stop Deer Relocation
QDMA applauds the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources for its decision to discontinue relocating urban deer to open rangelands due to the risk of potentially spreading chronic wasting disease (CWD). “The majority of disease experts agree the quickest ways to spread...
G&F Super Tag close to raising $1M for wildlife in 2019
First appeared on Buckrail WYOMING – The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is close to raising one million dollars in 2019 through the sale of Super Tag raffle tickets. The hunter-generated revenue supports programs that address Wyoming’s most pressing conservation...
Boone and Crockett Club; Legislating “Fair Chase”
MISSOULA, Mont. — According to the Boone and Crockett Club, more states are being forced to take a closer look at how information gained from GPS technology is being used to hunt big game species. The issue is making its way onto the dockets for some state legislators...
For Women Shooters, the Syren Elos D2 is a Perfect Fit
If you want one shotgun that’s as fitting in the field as it is in the gun club, the Syren Elos D2 is your perfect companion. Its trim action and sleek lines enhance its fast pointing characteristics, while its light weight makes it easy to carry all day long. The...
For Her: Gifts to Make Mother’s Day Memorable
There's a lot of pressure on us all when it comes to Mother's Day gift ideas. You want to find something she’ll use all the time, but it can’t be strictly utilitarian. It should also have a sentimental spin. But overthinking it only makes the whole process harder. So...
A Conversation with Man-centric Antique Restorer David Snow
David Snow is an actor, musician, artist, and owner of DE&LS. I was fortunate enough to speak with David about his man-centric antique restoration business. Let’s start off with some explanation: What is DE&LS, what’s the origin of the name, and how do I...
Review: Federal Tungsten Super Shot & TriStar Viper G2 Bronze Semi-Auto in .410
Two of the most electric advents in the sporting world recently have been Federal Premium 13/16 oz. .410 Super Shot loads of #9 Tungsten, and the .410 Viper G2 Bronze semi-auto by the Turkish firearms importer TriStar. The greatest excitement spinning around the...
Fabarm ELOS D2
As experienced hunters, we seek the fastest-handling over-and-unders that are easy to carry all day. The ultralight ELOS D2 is the perfect companion. Its sleek action and trim stock will ensure that you have the competitive advantage over the fastest game birds. As...
Wolf Experts say Declining Numbers Suggests Nature is Simply Taking its Course
First appeared on buckrail.com JACKSON HOLE, WYO – Recent news proclaiming a notable decline in the number of gray wolves in Yellowstone National Park and beyond has caused concern among the animal’s supporters, but the park’s top biologist says there’s no reason to...
Wearing Off the Brown: “You’re Really Interested in the Gun?”
One winter I had a particularly large pile of oak that needed to be split. Rather than grabbing a sledge, wedges, and an axe, I often found myself perusing websites listing classic American shotguns for sale. My gun cabinet wasn’t full, but there weren’t too many gaps...
National Wildlife Refuge Yields Quality Deer Hunting
Zayne Wagner has a whole lot going for him. The grade-school boy loves the outdoors, fishing and hunting, and is often a shadow to his dad and grandpa along the waters and in the woods and fields of eastern Oklahoma. And he lives not too far from Sequoyah National...
Eleven Great WPA Posters of Nature and Wildlife
Scenes from the Depression-era campaign.
Coalition Seeks to Stop Destruction of Sage-grouse Habitat in 7 States
This article first appeared at buckrail.com WYOMING – Four conservation groups have asked a federal judge to block new plans that allow drilling, mining and other destructive activities across 51 million acres of greater sage-grouse habitat in seven western...
Win A Yamaha Wolverine X2
Safari Club International is giving away a new Yamaha Wolverine X2. Just Join, Renew or Upgrade an SCI membership for a chance to WIN! The FINAL DEADLINE is April 30 at 11:59 p.m. MST SCI is the leader in protecting the right to hunt. We can’t do it without your...
Dogtra Expands Pathfinder, Introducing the Dogtra Pathfinder Mini
(Torrance, Calif.) Dogtra, the producer of the world’s finest e-collars and dog training products, is proud to announce the expansion of the PATHFINDER product line, introducing the newest product, the PATHFINDER MINI. Like all PATHFINDER products, the PATHFINDER MINI...
Tia’s Ak Hunt Tips Part 2
This article first appeared on RonSpomerOutdoors.com In her previous blog on RSO, Alaska hunting guide and bush pilot Tia Shoemaker gave us five great AK hunt tips for a successful hunting experience in her neck of the woods. In this blog she gives us five more. 6) Be...
Los Laureles Lodge Delivers the Argentina Dream of Doves, Ducks and Perdiz
In early May 2018 I had the distinct pleasure of hunting Doves, Ducks and Perdiz at Los Laureles Lodge in Argentina’s Entre Rios Province along the Parana River. It’s an hour flight northwest of Buenos Aires and a lazy 75-minute drive from either the Santa Fe or...
Calling All Hogs
Through the years, while working as a guide in Colorado’s high country, I’ve called in a lot of elk and bear. I’ve learned that the right sound, at the right time will bring most critters in for a close look. I’ve also called in coyote, bobcat, turkey, deer, waterfowl...
Celebrate the Beauty of Africa
Special 10% Introductory Discount - Ends May 12th Made using Cape buffalo, zebra, giraffe, and ostrich shin this selection of handbags are the highest of quality you will ever find. Featuring concealed carry dual pistol pockets, custom hardware and YKK brand brass...
Sand and Shinnery
I felt a slight nudge on my left elbow as I “worked the horns” in an attempt to draw in a whitetail buck out of the oak thicket. I turned ever so slowly, then followed Craig Archer’s pointing hand. “Buck, three-year old!” whispered he. The buck was charging in jumping...
The Fire Pit/Grill Combo Built to Last a Lifetime
Rugged Construction Built to Last a Lifetime Unlike a typical fire pit, the unique set up of the PauHana gives you a sturdy steel directional bowl! On those fall or winter nights when it’s all about the warmth, you can use the removable elevation brackets which allow...
Announcing Our 2019 May June Issue
Features: An Artist in Big Game Country The sporting artist is the rare bird on the trail. Oliver Kemp The Birth of a Fisherman You never get over the sight of your first bluegill. Michael M. Dewitt, Jr. Our Best Friend The dog’s life was a mystery, but when they were...
Teenager fights off grizzly thanks to luck, courage and pepper spray
A Montana teenager found himself up close and personal with a grizzly when the bruin attacked him while he was hiking alone. According to authorities, the teen used bear spray to thwart the bear attack. But it wasn’t before being pinned face-down by the bear that the...
After more than 160 years, the elk are coming back strong
The wind tore through me like shattered glass, but I was too excited to care. I was standing on the top of a mountain that had once been stripped for coal and natural gas. Now I looked over thickets of pine and brush, green and gold grasses and verdant shrubs. In the...
RMEF Warns of Colorado Wolf Reintroduction Ballot Initiative
MISSOULA, Mont.—The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is signaling a warning about an organized ballot initiative effort just underway in Colorado seeking to forcibly introduce gray wolves into the state. “To be clear, RMEF strongly opposes the forced introduction of gray...
CSF Praises Senate Confirmation of David Bernhardt
The U.S. Senate confirmed David Bernhardt to serve as Secretary of the Interior on a bipartisan vote of 56 - 41. The Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) has strongly supported this confirmation process from the beginning, emphasizing to Senate leadership that...
The Only Available “Holland & Holland Royal Deluxe Flight”
As Mr. Kolander correctly comments, artistry and firearms have walked side-by-side for centuries. Kings, noblemen, and great military men of their era have all desired something to set their weapons apart. They required the finest craftsmanship and appreciated the...
The App Aiming to Hook More People on Fishing
While things weren’t looking promising for hunting in the 2016 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation, the same report revealed fishing recruitment efforts were enjoying far more success. From 2011 to 2016, fishing participation grew...
SCI President Babaz Responds To Anti-Hunting, Anti-Science Bill
Safari Club International President Paul Babaz today issued a statement that points out the lunacy of a bill that has been introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives that, if passed into law, would harm the very wildlife it purports to want to help – all in the...
Volunteers Contribute $24 Million in Value to RMEF Mission
MISSOULA, Mont.—How valuable are volunteers for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation? In 2018, the value of their donated time and labor equates to $24.1 million. “The monetary value of $24.1 million in time and labor is staggeringly impressive, but honestly what our...
And the Winner is . . .
This week the Sporting Classics team selected one name from the more than 3,500 entries we received for the Bergara B14 Timber Giveaway and we are happy to announce Robert Elam as the winner. Thank you to all who entered. We appreciate your ongoing support of us here...
Poaching Can Be Hazardous To Your Health
A skull and pants were the last vestiges of his existence. On Thursday, April 4th, park rangers were combing South Africa’s Kruger National Park for a fresh set of human remains. It was the second day of the search. Late that afternoon, they found the surprisingly...
Dallas Safari Club Joins the Boone and Crockett Club’s 30th Big Game Awards
MISSOULA, Mont. - The Dallas Safari Club has joined the growing list of sponsors for one of North America's longest-running celebrations of big game conservation and management - the Boone and Crockett Club's 30th Big Game Awards, scheduled for August 1-3, 2019, in...