Announcing the Winners of Sporting Classics’ Henry Rifles!
The two guns represent more than $2,500 in value and 35 years in print.
First-Time Safari
What you need to know before, during, and after your first trip abroad.
The National Anthem
Unlike a certain football player, the author still proudly sings the National Anthem. Just very softly.
Introducing the New Jan/Feb 2017 Issue of Sporting Classics!
You won’t believe your eyes!
It’s Not Too Late for Whitetails
The season is far from over at Alabama’s Water Valley Lodge.
Come See Sporting Classics at the Dallas Safari Club Convention
Meet the staff, subscribe to the magazine, and buy books and more.
Mossberg Patriot v. Brown Bear
Would you risk hunting dangerous game with such an inexpensive rifle? Tom Claycomb did.
Time is Running Out to Enter Sporting Classics’ Henry Rifle Giveaway
Two rifles will be given away, each valued at more than $1,250.
That Gator Ate My Duck!
There’s more to fear in a South Carolina duck blind than wind chill and empty skies.
The Fish-Hunt Fam
A traditionally hook-centric family transforms into a bullet-firing one.
Special Deluxe Book Bundle Now Available!
Jack O’Connor, a modern day Old Man and the Boy, and a Sporting Classics anthology–what’s not to love?
Bowhunting the Alaskan Wilderness
The author recounts the adventures of his friend Arthur Young.
The Man-Killing Rhinos of Tsavo
Lions weren’t the only threats Col. Patterson faced in Tsavo.
Bass Pro Buys Cabela’s for $5.5 Billion
It’s the end of the world as you know it.
The Most Expensive Firearm Ever Sold at Auction Just Fetched $1.265 Million
The Model 1886 Winchester, Serial No. 1, was awarded to Capt. Henry Lawton for his capture of the Apache leader Geronimo.
Hunter S. Thompson’s Widow Returns Hemingway’s Stolen Elk Antlers
It’s just like it sounds.
“Tucker Buck” Antlers Worth $100,000
At least.
A New World-Record Elk?
This typical archery kill could be the new No. 1, but it’s not official yet.
Zimbabwe to Cull 200 Lions after Banning Hunting
The lion population in one wildlife area has become so unmanageable since Walter Palmer’s killing of “Cecil” that officials are being forced to cull the animals.
Jimmy John’s CEO Targeted by Anti-Hunters for Hunting Photos
The ire over John Liautaud’s 2010 safari has waxed and waned over the years, but is resurging as the company prepares to go public.
Woman Advertises Fawn on Craigslist
She asked $300 for the little deer, with the attempted sale landing her in custody.
Namibia Worried by EU Trophy Ban Proposal
Hunting bans might not be possible in Namibia, but outside influences could still hurt the industry.
7mm Rem. Mag. vs. .300 Win. Mag.
Each cartridge is today the most popular magnum in its caliber, raising the question: Which is the best all-round hunting cartridge?
Corbett Rifle Sets SCI Auction Record
The commemorative Jim Corbett rifle auctioned at this year’s SCI Convention sold for more money than any in SCI history.
Down Goes Fraser
Daniel Fraser made unique and elegant takedown rifles that still catch the eye of discerning shooters.
Sweet Sixteen, All Over Again
The author provides a sneak peek at one of Browning’s hottest new products.
Five Reasons Why the .30-06 is Best
There are many .30-caliber cartridges, but the .30-06 Springfield may be the best of them all.
Jack O’Connor’s .416 Rigby Mag. Up For Sale
O’Connor used it to take elephant, lion, and buffalo on the Dark Continent.
Eider Hunting is Different
Eider hunting is similar to mallard hunting—only different.
An Improbable Journey
Reuniting with a long-gone relative’s duck boat through an unlikely set of circumstances.
Five Ways to Help Sporting Dogs Combat the Cold
Tips and techniques from Purina Pro Plan for keeping your faithful companion safe this winter.
Something of (Great) Value
Harry Selby knives now at auction, including one gifted by Robert Ruark.
Be On the Lookout for the New Issue of Sporting Classics!
An issue of Sporting Classics like you’ve never seen before!
“Lynn Bogue Hunt: Angler, Hunter, Artist” Now For Sale!
The greatest collection of sporting art ever amassed, all on the pages of a single extraordinary book!
Deer Killed After Breaking Into Home
The deer was trashing a family’s living room Christmas tree when the 15-year-old son shot it.
Wearing Camo for 365 Days Straight
The author recounts her year wearing camo, and what it’s like to be a female hunter in general, in her new blog.
Rigby Big Game, Now Better Than Ever
Rigby has fine-tuned its Big Game offering to make a fantastic rifle even better.
Short Barrel Syndrome
Worried about the performance of your gun’s shorter-than-average barrel? Fret not; most of it’s in your head.
Shooting the Merkel RX Helix
This German design is an American rifleman’s dream come true.
New Leather Rifle Slings from Sporting Classics
A classic add-on to any wood (or synthetic) stock.
Hornady Introduces New Edition of Reloading Book
The 10th edition of the “Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading” is now available.
A First Hunt, a Trophy Buck, and a Proud Dad
“I just wanted him to be able to go deer hunting, just like other kids his age do. To shoot a deer like this his first time out, that was unbelievable.”
The Sight That Solved All My Problems
Mounting a red dot on this lightweight hunting rifle made all the difference.
Rifle Builder Debuts New Alchemist Warrior Rifle Series
The only thing more legendary than their names is their performance.
“The Greatest Quail Hunting Book Ever” Now Available!
Or as we call it, “The Greatest Christmas Present Ever.”
10,000 Snow Geese Die After Landing on Polluted Water
Montana’s Berkeley Pit was reportedly “white with birds” after the flock descended on its tainted water and died en masse.
Gila Trout Return to Waterway After Devastating Fire
The blaze cleared the path for the rare trout’s return to New Mexico’s Mineral Creek.
One Snake, Three Deer
A Burmese python has broken a scientific world record after being found with the remains of three deer in its gut.
Bullies in Big Country
A winter elk hunt without the white.
Who’s Afraid of the Great Outdoors?
Are today’s children (and adults) too afraid to go outside and enjoy nature?