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.
Death in the Peripheral Vision
A Kalahari lion nearly turns the tables on a hunter and his father.
.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.
South for the Season
This hunting outfitter boasts one of the longest rifle seasons in the U.S., as well as one of the only opportunities to take bucks in velvet with a gun.
Winghaven Lodge to Host Tradewater Music Fest
The two-day outdoor music event will kick off the lodge’s 2017-18 hunting season.
Safari Words To Live By
Not knowing the local language while on vacation can be embarrassing. Not knowing the local language while on safari can be deadly.
TR’s Revolver
His .38-caliber Colt has been stolen twice, was used in the battle of San Juan Hill, and was recovered from the sunken USS Maine.
Hornady is Offering Free Ammo with the Purchase of Its New RAPiD Safe
The pistol, rifle, and shotgun versions of the safes all apply.
Wahoo, Indeed
The famed angler hooks into a species he later said made him “seem like an amateur.”
Best African Safari Boot Explained
The best African safari boots need to protect your feet from sharp stones and nail-tough thorns without blistering or scorching them. But that’s not all . . .
Alaska Discontinues Catch-and-Keep for Chinook Salmon
Historically low production has led the state to ban the taking of kings by both recreational and commercial anglers.
Just One
One is one too many. One more is never enough.
Freedom of Fishing Information
Someone filed a FOI request to find out the location of a pro angler’s secret spot.
You Never Know What You Might Find
Connections made while hunting could open the door to the deal of a lifetime.
The Least of Your Worries, Pt. 2
Face-to-face with a band of angry Cape buffalo—and AK-wielding terrorists.
Dispatch: Fishing Alaska
Fly fishing for a variety of fish with a variety of rods.
The Least of Your Worries, Pt. 1
A safari full of parasites, crocs, stampeding buffalo, and terrorists with automatic weapons and mortars.
Dove Dogs
They retrieve upland birds and waterfowl. Who says gundogs can’t bring doves to hand, too?
Lost in the Woods
The sun is setting, the snow is thick, and the compass you’re carrying isn’t working. Now what?
Woman Arrested for Walking Fawn on a Leash at the Alamo
Yep, you read that right.
The World’s Finest Varminter
This ultra-rare .225 double was built for the owner’s grandchildren to hunt springbok with, but alas, that trip never took place.
Measure Allowing Polar Bear Trophy Importations Passes Senate Committee
The change to S. 1514 will allow some sport-hunted polar bears to be imported from Canada.