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.
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.
Dispatch: Fishing Alaska
Fly fishing for a variety of fish with a variety of rods.
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.
Announcing Our Blemished Book Sale
Great Sporting Classics titles discounted due to manufacturers’ errors. Get these excellent reads at a fraction of their regular cost!
Sightseers Use Truck to Shield Cyclist from Griz
The young bruin, Bear 148, has had multiple encounters with humans over the last few months.
My Hunting Partner Wears Pink
Hunting with a lady takes some getting used to, but it’s well worth it.
Little Beaver
It’s both hilarious and sad how little the general public knows about wildlife.
Shocking Bullet Performance
While most gun-shot animals expire due to hemorrhaging, hydrostatic shock sometimes drops them like a bolt of lightning.
Shooting the Prong-Buck
Hunting pronghorn with the then-new .30-30 Winchester.
Bamboo Redo
You’ve heard of custom rod builders. How about custom rod repairers?
Alabama Man Kills 820-Pound Hog in Front Yard
The hog was taken with a .38 Special at only 12 yards.
Gunwerks Celebrates Tenth Anniversary with New Rifle
The RevX provides the long-range performance of Gunwerks’ previous rifles, but at half the cost.
Safest Hunting Cartridges for Crowded Areas
The safest hunting cartridges for congested areas aren’t necessarily the old, heavy, slow ones. Fast and light might be right.
National Wildlife Refuges Prove a Stronghold for Rare Sonoran Pronghorn
Partnerships with the Border Patrol, Department of Defense, and Arizona Game and Fish Department are advancing conservation of the endangered mammal.
A New Bow, a Greenhorn, and Wild Places
How close have you gotten to a deer while bowhunting?
Top Shelf: Promatic Introduces Matrix 6, 8 Wobbles
300-400 birds, 1.5-second recocking time, and a three-year warranty.