Woman Reels in Massive Grouper
Brit’s visit to Australia includes a 136-pound fish.
The Bass God
When all is said and done, just who is Ray Wilson Scott, Jr.? Promoter par excellence. Empire and lake builder. Deer hunter, bass angler and Conservationist.
Featured Artist: Brent Cooke
Since 1999, Brent has produced numerous sculptures that have sold worldwide and currently, he is represented in many art galleries throughout North America.
Chesapeake Waterbirds at Risk
Scientists investigate the impacts of shoreline armoring.
Introducing Beretta’s new SL3
Introducing the new SL3, a new premium over and under by Beretta.
A Tribute to the Master
This timeless treasure honors Leonardo da Vinci on the 500th anniversary of his death.
Legendary Flip Pallot
Flip Pallot is a genuine fly fishing legend and for reasons other than just fly fishing.
Pheasant in New Hampshire
New Hampshire Pheasant shoot.
Featured Artist: Fred Boyer
Boyer works with a unique framing to create lifelike sculptures.
Montana Bighorn Biggest Yet
New World’s Record Bighorn Sheep Certified by Boone and Crockett Club.
Flying B Ranch
No matter the adventure, Flying B Ranch provides the perfect destination for creating great memories.
Chesapeake On the Rocks
Rockfish, or striped bass, provide an exciting kick-off to spring on the big bay.
Yellowstone Elk on the Rise
Two decades after the wolf reintroduction, The Northern Yellowstone elk herd is finally growing at a healthy clip.
Worm Eats Bird: Quail Parasites
Breakthrough research has identified two parasites that are devastating our quail populations.
The Big-Footed Tusker
Rusted guns, language barriers, and misleading feet–a different sort of elephant hunt.
Where No Table Has Sat Before
The High-Low Shooting Table gives you a shooting bench wherever you need to go.
Sitatunga Down
Braving the perils of an African swamp to take one of its elusive antelope.
Rocky Mountain Blacktail
“I recall now outwitting a big buck which I had seen and failed to get on two successive days.”
Featured Artist: Bob Bertram
Bertram has a painterly realism that gives his work a spark of life and energy.
Fishing and Hunting for a Cause
A new, fun way to raise money for the charity of your choice.
Firearm Auctions in the 21st Century
The methods may have changed, but the joy of snatching a classic gun off the auction block is as great as ever.
Minor Bay Lodge & Outposts
Minor Bay Lodge offers top-drawer service, comfortable accommodations, quality equipment, and matchless dining experiences in a pristine wilderness setting.
Announcing the March/April 2018 Issue of Sporting Classics
Giant whitetails, leaping tarpon, bear hunts on horseback, and more.
Blaser USA Receives Our 2018 Shooting Sports Award
Blaser USA, Inc. is not simply a one-dimensional importer, but a company that continually strives to be best in class.
South Texas’s Lucky Three 7s
A drive through the 777 Ranch’s 6,000 acres is like being on safari without leaving the U.S.
Swift Cartridge Company Named Our 2018 Hunting Product of the Year
Many companies manufacture hunting ammo, but few, if any, build it to the quality standards of Swift.
Featured Artist: Sandy Graves
“In sculpture, viewers can walk around it, touch it, and become part of the artistic expression in a very personal way.”
Cassiar Caribou
Had the caribou blood on his clothes led a bear to the cabin in the dead of night?
Styrka S7 Riflescope Named Our 2018 Optic of the Year
The Styrka brand is one of the many “new kids” on the optical block, but it’s one that impresses us for all the right reasons.
Remington Plans to File for Bankruptcy
“America’s Oldest Gunmaker” is heading for Chapter 11.
Double Guns of Nashville Receives Our 2018 Sporting Lifestyle Award
Founded by two of America’s most experienced and accomplished shotgunners, Double Guns of Nashville caters to hunters and competition shooters alike.
Sporting Classics Presents Its 2018 Awards of Excellence
Saluting the best of the best.
Pending New World’s Record Bighorn Found
The 9-year-old ram lived his entire life on Wild Horse Island, a state park located in Northwest Montana’s Flathead Lake.
Henry Repeating Arms Named Our 2018 Company of the Year
Henry has stood for quality and reliability while providing award-winning customer service on a personalized level.
Barrett Sovereign Rutherford Named Our 2018 Shotgun of the Year
Versatile enough for either a beginner or an experienced hunter.
Dallas Safari Club Receives Our 2018 Sporting Heritage Award
DSC works to conserve wildlife and wilderness lands, to educate youth and the general public, and to promote and protect the rights and interests of hunters worldwide.
Dead Goose Falls, Knocks Hunter Unconscious
Gives a whole new meaning to someone calling out, “Duck! Duck! Goose!”
Utah to Offer More Black Bear Permits
The number of bears there has almost tripled in less than 20 years.
FLIR Introduces Compact Thermal Imaging Monocular, Multiple Night-Vision Products
The new offerings broaden the selection of thermal and night-vision products for both tactical professionals and hunters.
Port Eads is Our 2018 Fishing Destination of the Year
“I have fished only one place in the world that offers angling opportunities from practically A to Z.”
Dr. Dale Rollins to be Inducted into Texas Conservation Hall of Fame
Dr. Rollins is being honored for a lifetime of conservation achievements, including the development of the Bobwhite Brigade youth program, which has evolved into a statewide program called Texas Brigades.
Sauer Introduces New Rifles in its Sauer 100 Line
These entry-level rifles are perfect for those who have a limited budget yet still expect maximum performance and style.
Stay On Target for Trout
St. Croix’s new Trout Series rod helps anglers take aim and catch fish from the tiniest tangles.
Sig Sauer Receives Our 2018 Special Editor’s Award
Its diverse product line and complementary training programs are unmatched in the firearms industry.
The Webb Farm Named 2018 Hunting Lodge of the Year
One of the best and most cordial near-wild quail hunting experiences in the country.
John Banovich is Our 2018 Sporting Art Award of Excellence Recipient
Banovich captures on canvas the essence of a creature and shares it with others in a way that inspires them to not only see the art but react to it.
Rapala Celebrates the Super Bowl with Rooftop Ice Fishing
Pregaming Minnesota style.
Gunwerks’ Helios Named Our 2018 “Rifle of the Year”
The Helios takes Gunwerks’ long-range shooting system and makes it ultralight via a number of special features.
SEWE Prepares for its 36th Annual Event
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition will once again be held in Charleston, South Carolina, and Sporting Classics will be there to help celebrate.
Rigby’s Highland Stalker Receives Our 2018 “Timeless Classic” Award
This highly anticipated rifle, inspired by the Rigbys of yesteryear, was the perfect choice for this award of excellence.