Tom Morgan, Renowned Fly Rod Maker, Dies at 76
Morgan was the past owner of R.L. Winston Rod Company.
Third Time’s the Charm
Jay Wallen wins this year’s Hobie Bass Open.
Announcing the July/August 2017 Issue of Sporting Classics
Black bears, fly fishing in New Zealand, monster whitetails, and more!
A Duck Call Shouldn’t Sound Like That
Duck calling is like any musical talent: some people have the gift . . . and some people do not.
Get Wade Well
Sporting Classics’ longtime friend and contributor is asking for help in the wake of his son’s illness.
Run for Your Lives
Three generations of Alaskan fishermen react in peculiar ways to a grizzly encounter.
Tess’s Trial
A dog and her owner participate in their first field trial.
Federal’s Efficient .338
Federal has finally given legitimacy to this low-recoil wonder.
Tim Hall
Tim’s love of nature continues to inspire his work even after 30 years of carving.
Someone to Grow Old With
A new dog helps ease the loss for a recent widower.
Gunwerks Introduces New HAMR Long-Range Rifle
The next step in the evolution of extreme long-range shooting.
All Ears in Bears
Voices from within the nation’s newest monument.
By the Numbers
A tally of the game Theodore and Kermit Roosevelt took on their historic safari.
Boot Review: Lowa Ticams & Renegades
Two boot styles for whatever nature throws at you.
Giant Father’s Day Sale Going On Now
Save up to 40 percent on these great Sporting Classics titles!
Summer Doldrums
Nothing to do this summer? Get out and about to prepare for your next hunting adventure.
Enter to Win Blaser’s Father’s Day Giveaway
Sign up for the company’s newsletter and be entered to win, plus get 25 percent off the entire gear shop!
Sky Dance
Banding woodcock in Wisconsin.
Bluebill Day
What if you had a 15-bird limit but only 22 shells. Could you get the job done?
Slow & Cautious for Blesbok
Finding a spectacular bull takes considerable time, patience, and assessment.
Top Shelf: Promatic Grouse
Capable of holding 1,008 clays at a time.
A Night After Hippo
The author recounts how his first hippo hunt was almost his last.
Impressionism and Native Trout
A chance encounter with a rare trout led to a lifetime of conservation work.
New Handguns for Sport & Defense
The hottest new handguns and the latest in ammunition and accessories.
Top Shelf: Gumleaf Boots
All-natural gum rubber and neoprene–the makings of the perfect boot.
The World-Beater
For all-around performance and versatility, it’s hard to beat the .300 Winchester Magnum.
The Oddest-Looking Fish in Oklahoma
Oklahoma’s only national fish hatchery has wrapped up its annual paddlefish spawning.
William G. Smith
Smith is a lifelong painter of wildlife, hunting, and fishing scenes, as well as landscapes and portraits. Based in Jackson, Wyoming, most of his subject matter is nearby.
What’s in a Memory?
Turkey season is over. Let the reminiscing begin.
Bentley Debuts Falconry-Themed Bentayga
First a fishing rig, now this.
Elk with a Real Elk Rifle
Taking a magnificent bull with a black-powder double from the 1800s.
Photos: Barrett’s New O/U Shotgun
The Sovereign Rutherford is the next big thing from the famed .50-cal maker.
Gila Trout Meet Recovery Goals in New Mexico
More than 130,000 eggs were fertilized, allowing two states to reap the rare benefits.
A Truly Rare Winchester Model 70
Many guns claim the title, but this one-of-two prototype is a Custom Shop beauty.
Top Shelf: Heritage Game Mounts’ New “Tradition”
A welcome departure from the same old trophy mount.
Fighting Fire With Fire
Managing wild lands with controlled burns.
Idaho Hunter Draws Four Super Tags
Dustin Stevenson has received four antelope tags since the Super Hunt program began in 2004.
Hey Guys, What Did You Do After Prom?
Cleaning your shotgun in front of your daughter’s new boyfriend is old school. Try hiding this next to the Coke six-pack for more effect.
Top Shelf: Gunwerks LR1000
A fully customizable rifle system with millions of possibilities.
Fish Like a Lady
Abandoning femininity in favor of comfort whilst angling.
A Cut Above
Our 20th annual review of fine knives by custom craftsmen and the world’s top cutlery manufacturers.
Syren USA Names Lynne Green Brand Manager
The company is expanding its management team in response to rapid growth.
The Choicest Gamebird
From the June 1905 issue of Outing magazine.
Here’s Your Perfect Alaska Rifle
Part II of an in-depth look at the ideal gun for Seward’s Folly.
Conquering the Cayuse
Hike-fishing streams where SUVs fear to tread.
In These Times in Which We Live
Ten quotes that emphasize the importance of hunters and hunting.
Patent Depending
Without a number of important patents from William Scott, today’s break-open shotguns would be drastically different, if possible at all.
World-Record Elk to be Exhibited at RMEF
The 447-inch bull went on display Monday at the Elk Foundation’s visitor center in Missoula, Montana.
Handloading for the Hunt of a Lifetime
Which cartridge do you choose? Which bullet weight? The decisions will have tremendous effects.
Finding Your Perfect Alaska Rifle
It’s an even harder proposition than it sounds.