Survival of the Fittest
These Leupold scopes have been submerged, exposed to the elements, buried, and otherwise lost for years, but they all still function.
Hornady Superformance Ammo Tested
Superformance ammo has been around since late 2010. Now that the novelty has worn off, how’s it doing?
Sec. Zinke Installs “Big Buck Hunter Pro” in DOI Cafeteria
Lighthearted and pro-hunting news to start off your weekend with, courtesy of D.C.
Blaser Debuts F16/R8 Intuition Firearms
These new rifle and shotgun designs are made specifically for women shooters.
A Bullet Too Fast
Can you shoot bullets too fast to expand when they strike game? Some folks seem to think so.
Benelli USA Invitational Raises $55,000 for Freedom Hunters
Proceeds from the event will fund hunting and fishing opportunities for soldiers.
Single-Engine Plane Hits, Kills Two Elk Upon Landing
Thankfully, the pilot and passenger are okay following the crash.
Johnny Morris’s “Wonders of Wildlife” Opens Thursday
The Bass Pro Shops founder has built a natural history museum and aquarium in the Midwest.
Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art Announces 2018 “Living Legend Award” Recipients
Among the artists chosen is Sporting Classics’ friend and famed sculptor David Turner.
It’s a Wrap
A new graphic vinyl wrap covers the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Southwest Region’s fish distribution truck.
Secretary Zinke Orders Expansion of Hunter Access
The new measure is meant to bolster the number of hunters and anglers in the U.S.
766 Acres of Elk Habitat Now Open to the Public in Pennsylvania
The area is also home to white-tailed deer, black bears, turkeys, grouse, and more.
Doodle Up
The woodcock season is almost upon us.
Dieter, Betty Krieghoff Inducted into Trapshooting Hall of Fame
Not only is Krieghoff International a major player in trapshooting, but both Betty and Dieter are accomplished shooters in their own right.
Gordy & Sons Outfitters Hosting “Ladies Fall Fashion Preview”
Both Beretta and Blaser will be in attendance to officially unveil their new ladies’ shotguns.
Coyote Survives Being Stuck in Car Grill
This song dog lived to howl another day after being carried 21 miles.
New Quail Conservation Agreement Reached
The USDA and National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative will now cooperate to produce large-scale quail enhancements.
The Long and the Short of It
Long-action and short-action cartridges both have their benefits, but which type is “better”?
Hemingway’s Cats Survive Hurricane Irma
The six-toed felines are still alive and well at Papa’s former Key West home.
Houston Man Returns Home to Find 10-Foot Gator in the Dining Room
As if the flooding wasn’t bad enough . . .
The Sporting Life Now Available
“The Sporting Life” features more than 150 gundog, horse, and wildlife paintings.
Former Circus Tiger Killed After Escaping in Georgia
The Bengal tiger was found wandering through a suburban neighborhood in Atlanta.
Firefighters Use Waterfowling Trick to Quench Houston Blaze
A nearby fire hydrant failed, but quick thinking by these Arkansas men saved the day.
Griz Walks, Not Limps, Away from Wreck that Totaled Car
The vehicle was traveling at 62 mph, but the 7-year-old boar barely noticed.
Pintail Daily Limit Increasing in 2018-’19
Solid growth from 2016 to 2017 means hunters can take more of these impressive ducks.
The Art of the Guide
Capt. Bob Baker didn’t choose between his passions for fishing and art. He wove them together instead.
Hunting Moose May Lower Wolf Populations, Boost Caribou Numbers
Canadians may be able to kill two birds with one moose if these peer-reviewed techniques are correct.
Holdover, BDC Reticles, or Turret Dialing
There’s a new myth starting: Riflemen no longer have to deal with holdover thanks to BDC reticles and turret dialing.
500 Clays Per Person
A special shooting package for those practicing for the National Championship.
Pledge to Take Someone Afield for National Hunting & Fishing Day
Make the commitment between now and September 23 and you could win amazing prizes!
There’s a Snake in My Blind
You may think you’re a diehard hunter, but are you willing to share a ground blind with a snake for a chance at a buck?
SEWE, John Banovich Partner to Honor Conservation’s Heroes
The new awards will be presented February 14, 2018, before the next SEWE event.
Bass Pro Providing Boats for Hurricane Harvey Rescues
Tracker boats are being donated to government agencies for search-and-rescue operations.
Mississippi’s Alligator Record Broken
Taken in public water, this gator broke the previous record by nearly five inches.
“Cajun Navy” Working to Aid Those Affected by Hurricane Harvey
Hundreds of boat owners, most of them from Louisiana, are in Texas helping rescue those affected by the record flooding.
It’s In Our Hands
A musing over arrows, environmentalism, and preserving the hunter’s ethos.
Silvers for Supper
Fishing Alaska’s Lake Creek for cohos, pinks, chums, a few spawned-out kings, and rainbow trout.
Hawk, Snake Cause 40-Acre Forest Fire
The accidental arsonists paid the ultimate price for their mistake.
.25-06 Remington Beats 6.5 Creedmoor?
The .25-06 Remington is a great cartridge with a small problem: obscurity.
Eclipse Blamed for Massive Salmon Release into Puget Sound
Anglers are urged to catch as many as possible before the farm-raised fish spread diseases to native salmon species.
We of the Wandering Soul
Classic quotes that perfectly capture the restless, roaming spirit all hunters possess.
Kentucky Adds Hunting Opportunities as Bear Numbers Increase
Many of the bruins are located on public land, with nonresident tags now available.
Are We Living In the Good Old Days?
Nostalgia tends to paint the past in bright colors, but were the 1950s really better for Idaho bird hunting than the present day?
Gunwerks Announces New G7 BR2500 Ballistic Rangefinder
The company is giving away one of the new units to celebrate its unveiling.
All for the Cost of a Dollar a Parr
Americans are mirroring British conservation efforts to save a fish that lives on both sides of the pond.
Flying Firearms to Africa, Pt. 2
Fear of flying doubles when your flying partner is your favorite hunting rifle. But relax. Flying firearms to Africa is easier than you might imagine.
Flying Firearms to Africa, Pt. 1
Fear of flying doubles when your flying partner is your favorite hunting rifle. But relax. Flying firearms to Africa is easier than you might imagine.
USFWS Releases Its 2017 Waterfowl Population Survey Results
In total, there are an estimated 47.3 million ducks in the survey area.
Announcing the New Sept./Oct. 2017 Issue of Sporting Classics
Man-eating tigers, ferocious grizzly and brown bears, a deer species you’ve probably never heard of, and more.
British Columbia to Ban Trophy Griz Hunting
Sport hunting will soon be illegal in the province, but killing a bear for meat will still be allowed.