Facing the Bear
TR goes after his first grizzly, by far the largest he would ever kill.
Three Generations, Pt. 2
Four days of bird hunting on the Scottish moors.
Three Generations, Pt. 1
Four days of bird hunting on the Scottish moors.
A Truly Premier Collection
A fond look back at one of Sporting Classics‘ most popular book series ever.
Arby’s Doubles Down on Wild Game with Elk Sandwiches
First venison, now this.
So Close, So Far
Three deer wander into the author’s target practice. Is it the perfect setup, or are they setting him up?
Shedding Light on Full Moon Myths
Deer are active all night, inactive all day during the full moon. Right?
Griffin & Howe to Host Special Ladies Shooting Clinic
The six-week course is tailored for both beginner and intermediate/advanced shooters.
From the Bright Sunny South
Paintings that perfectly capture the mystique of Southern hunting.
Kicking Off the Season with the New Krieghoff K-20 Parcours
The new offering is built on its own 20-gauge frame, not scaled down from a 12 gauge’s.
Return to Henry’s Fork
Landing rainbow trout on the historic river, some more than two feet in length.
A Tale of Two Tags
Why did Virginia opt to split its bear and big game tags apart?
Two-Fer Tuesday: Buy Lynn Bogue Hunt and Get Classic Carmichel Half-Off
America’s greatest sporting artist combined with the world’s greatest living authority on sporting arms. Did we mention free shipping?
Bob Kuhn Painting to Headline Guyette & Deeter Auction
Lions on Kill will be sold during Guyette & Deeter’s November 9, 2017, auction.
My First Buck with a Bow
Saxton Pope, the father of modern archery, takes his first whitetail with stick and string.
This May Be the Largest Black Bear Ever Taken in Georgia
Skull measurements are pending, but by weight this is a giant bruin.
Special Holiday Personalization Available for Turnbull Ruger Mark IVs
All Turnbull Ruger Mark IV pistols ordered before November 30 will be eligible for personalization of up to 20 characters.
The Gold at the End of the Rainbow
All that’s gold doesn’t glitter. Some of it honks, quacks, and whistles.
Onion- and Green-Pepper-Smothered Elk Steak
Make even the toughest elk fork-tender with this simple cooking method from Realtree.
Rapala USA Promotes Company Veterans to Drive Global Growth
Longtime employees at the World’s Leading Fishing Tackle Manufacturer will build upon successful international marketing strategies.
Filson and Danner Partner on New Grouse Boot
The aptly named Filson x Danner Grouse Boot showcases some of the most iconic materials of each brand.
Anti-Hunters Aim to End Big Cat Hunting in Arizona
Mountain lions and bobcats will be off limits if an animal-welfare group has its way.
Sporting Classics is Partnering with Henry Repeating Arms to Produce a New Signature Lever Action
The custom Brass Big Boy is available in four calibers with special Sporting Classics engraving.
Artists From Around the Globe Participate in Inaugural SEWE Art Week
The event features an all-encompassing way to teach students, both across the country and internationally, the importance and beauty of wildlife and nature art.
Rock Island to Host Premiere Firearm Auction
The sale will feature sporting arms from some of the world’s most renowned firms, including Holland & Holland, Rigby, W.W. Greener, Parker Brothers, Heym, Krieghoff, Blaser, and more.
Death in the Jurassic Places
Face-to-face with a predator from the Lost World. Will a .577 Nitro Express suffice?
Wisconsin Eliminates Deer, Turkey Harvest Tagging in New Bill
Provisions in the state budget bill have done away with the decades-old measure.
James D. Julia to Auction 600 Sporting Arms
Of special interest is an extremely rare offering of more than 50 German combination guns and drillings.
Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s Complete Merger
The $4 billion deal is finally done. Now what?
All In a Hobie Kayak
Kayaks dancing in a hurricane.
Announcing Our New Guns & Hunting Issue
This issue has everything from bobwhites to Jack O’Connor’s bear rifle to dinosaurs. Yes, dinosaurs!
A Walk in the Park
Sometimes that’s all you get on the ruffed grouse opener. Sometimes . . .
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”?