Knives I Have Known
Learning to appreciate fine knives as much as fine firearms.
Southern Side-by-Side Shoot This Weekend
Sporting Classics will be in North Carolina for the big event.
NRA Convention Next Week in Atlanta
See Sporting Classics at Booth 4070!
Pope & Young Names World-Record Mule Deer
The buck was honored at the recent P&Y biennial convention in St. Louis.
Alaska to Allow Emperor Goose Hunting for First Time in 30 Years
Hunters can once again take this beautiful species of waterfowl.
Announcing the May/June 2017 Issue of Sporting Classics
Jack O’Connor, Pope & Young’s African safari, a record polar bear, and much more!
.243 v. .30-30
The two Winchesters square off, with surprising results.
Alamo Axis
There’s one less trophy buck in Texas . . . but there’s plenty more where he came from.
The Baron’s Shotgun
John Savile entertained royalty and hosted driven shoots, all while carrying his Westley Richards like a scepter.
Apache Trout
This could be the first sport fish to recover and be removed from the Endangered Species List.
Beth Parnell Evans
Evans’ oil paintings are a natural extension of her world.
The Pink Man
Shooting a gobbler in self-defense . . . and short shorts.
New Mexico Makes Poaching a Felony
Poachers will face stiffer fines and more jail time as a result.
The Battle of the Deschutes
Searching for trout with a fly rod and a bicycle.
Louisiana Cast & Blast
A multimedia journal entry from the author’s recent fishing trip.
Turnbull Adds Winchester 1873 to Lineup
Comes in a Sporter configuration with a 24-inch octagonal barrel.
The Mild but Wild .243
The .243 Winchester is often credited as the best cartridge for young and recoil-sensitive shooters. But is it?
South African Court OKs Rhino-Horn Sales
The move was applauded by commercial rhino breeders, but what will be the effect on wild rhinos?
Sporting Art & Decor
Beautiful paintings, gun safes, trophy rooms, and a wonderful variety of handcrafted furnishings for the home or office.
Spring Ritual, Lasting Impressions
There’s no season like turkey season.
Brent Cooke
The artist captures each subject in fluid motion with natural arcs and forms.
“The Greatest Quail Hunting Book Ever” Now Available!
Or as we call it, “The Greatest Christmas Present Ever!”
When Elk Stand Still
A herd of Colorado elk refuses to migrate, leading to exponential population growth and overgrazing.
Hitting the Trail
Western North Carolina’s Fly Fishing Trail has something for every angler.
For Women Only
A wealth of fine products designed to enhance the sporting life of lady hunters, shooters, and anglers.
Pennsylvania Prohibits Semi-Autos for Big Game Hunting
No deer, elk, black bear, or turkey can be taken with a semi-automatic firearm.
Linda Besse
Besse has literally traveled the world to correctly portray her subjects.
Hunting Africa’s Deadliest Man-Killer
Hippos kill more people annually than lions, leopards, and crocodiles combined. And they taste great.
The Backwoods Wizard
You may be a savvy sportsman, but are you “eat a deer with its own teeth” savvy?
When They Just Won’t Shut Up
Most turkey hunters long for a loud-talking tom. But what happens when you find a bird that just won’t stop gobbling?
Holland & Holland Introduces New Cinema-Target Shooting Aid
The famed gun company is enhancing its shooting facility with a new live-fire device.
Jordan Lee Wins the 2017 Bassmaster Classic
The 25-year-old angler came back from a first-day ranking of 37th to win his first Classic championship.
The Sharp-Dressed Angler of the Year
Lovable every-man Gerald Swindle received his second Angler of the Year award last week before the Bassmaster Classic began.
New World-Record Caribou Taken
This woodland bull easily beat the previous record, but that’s not the best part of the story.
The Ultimate Sportsman’s Lodge
Step inside THE dream home for hunters and anglers.
Nineteen Years to Sunrise
Imagine waiting almost two decades for the perfect elk, then seeing him step into your crosshairs . . .
Wyoming Woes
New research shows only one percent of the state’s mule deer fawns survived the 2016-17 winter.
The King’s Colt
Elvis Presley’s Python, Smith & Wesson revolver, and other memorabilia will be up for auction this May.
First Lite, First Elk
Quality gear helped Sporting Classics’ Ron Stepp take his first wapiti.
Introducing Our New 2017 Sporting Lifestyle Issue
Building on the success of last year, this Sporting Lifestyle issue is even better than the inaugural issue. And that’s saying a lot!
How to Choose the Right Rifling Twist
A simple guide that won’t leave your head spinning.
Laurel Barbieri
Barbieri’s art reflects her deep connection with the natural world and her love of texture and color.
Contemporary Celebrity Sportsmen
The mainstream media may not like it, but these movie stars, politicians, and musicians are proud of their time spent afield.
Poronui Lodge Wins Two International Awards
The New Zealand destination was lauded by the Andrew Harper Travel Awards.
Kayak Tuna World Record Inches Closer to 200-Pound Threshold
A modern-day version of The Old Man and the Sea, minus the sharks.
New Bill Could Ban Trapping on Wildlife Refuges
More than 150 million acres of federal land would be affected.
Gander Mountain Enters Bankruptcy
It’s Chapter 11 for “America’s Firearms Supercenter.”
The Unbearable Bare Truth About Bear Bullets
Bullet design, not diameter, makes all the difference.
Last Call
We’re down to the last few copies of these titles. Get ’em while we got ’em!
NRA’s Ring of Freedom Members Get New Health Benefits
There’s never been a better time to join.

















































