The Art of the Deal, Redux: Negotiation
Trade show season is upon us. Haggle wisely.
2017 Awards of Excellence: Jicarilla Apache Nation Receives Sporting Heritage Award
From mule deer to elk to fish, the Jicarilla Apache Nation makes management its top priority.
Blaser Creates a Custom Safari Rifle for Tony Makris
The “Under Wild Skies” host will be perfectly equipped for his next trip to the Dark Continent.
SEWE Must-See: Brett Smith
Smith will be one of many talented artists showcased at this year’s Southeastern Wildlife Exposition in Charleston, South Carolina.
2017 Awards of Excellence: SportDOG Named “Hunting Product of the Year”
SportDOG’s new TEK 2.0 makes keeping up with your dogs a real treat.
A Hunt for Dad
Making new memories with an old shotgun.
2017 Awards of Excellence: Yeti’s Tundra Coolers Named “Lifestyle” Category Winner
The Tundra was selected, not just for being a great cooler, but for redefining what a cooler is.
Wanna Go Fishing?
An Australian man’s ad requesting a fishing buddy has went viral, with offers pouring in from around the globe.
2017 Awards of Excellence: NRA Receives Special Editor’s Award
The National Rifle Association fought hard for gun rights in the latest election, and won.
2017 Awards of Excellence: Kimber Adirondack Named “Rifle of the Year”
The Adirondack was chosen for its quintessential hunting-rifle traits: ease-of-carry and deadly accuracy.
A Visit to the Vet
“Having a good vet close to bird coverts is important, and Doc Browning was perfect because he was a hunter, too.”
Hornady’s Newest Reloading Manual Now Available as an eBook
A wealth of knowledge at the tip of your fingers.
2017 Awards of Excellence: Browning Sweet Sixteen Named “Shotgun of the Year”
The Sweet Sixteen was chosen for its light weight, smooth handling, and commitment to tradition.
2017 Awards of Excellence: Winchester Firearms Named “Company of the Year”
The company was selected for its innovation, longevity, and widespread influence.
Fishing in the Heart of Cuba
An American angler chronicles his adventure through the pages of a multimedia journal.
New Euro Hunting Hats Available!
You’re an affluent hunter; look the part with these stylish tweed hats.
2017 Awards of Excellence: Swarovski’s Z8i Riflescopes Named “Optics of the Year”
The scopes were selected for their clarity, light transmission, and countless special features.
Introducing the New Year’s Catalog from Sporting Classics
New year, new deals. Check out the latest and greatest from the Sporting Classics Store today!
World Heritage Rifle for Auction at this Year’s SCI Show
This tribute to Europe and its hunting traditions will be auctioned off at next week’s SCI convention in Las Vegas.
2017 Awards of Excellence: Negrini Cases Named “Shooting Sports” Category Winner
Sporting Classics selected Negrini’s new Uplander shotgun cases for their durability, ease of access, and TSA-accepted features.
Enter the M17
The U.S. Army has selected the Sig Sauer P320 as its replacement for the Beretta M9.
2017 Awards of Excellence: Cheyenne Ridge Named “Hunting Lodge of the Year”
Sporting Classics has selected Cheyenne Ridge for its amenities, accommodations, and commitment to our hunting traditions.
Unusual Winchesters
Southpaws rejoice! A group of 11 left-handed Model 70s has just come to market, each a product of the company’s Custom Shop.
Aimpoint Introduces New Micro S-1 at SHOT Show
Whether it’s used for deer, ducks, or turkeys, this new shotgun sight promises to bring more game to bag.
Back to the Wilds of Africa
The author is heeding the siren’s call to return to the Dark Continent.
Long Shot
What’s it like to walk the floor and see SHOT Show in person?
DU is Turning 80
Ducks Unlimited has been benefitting waterfowl and waterfowlers for eight decades. Now it’s time to celebrate.
Book Review: The Lodge at Black Pearl Cookbook
One of Sporting Classics’ senior editors reviews this new title from Vicky Mullaney.
Mike Rowe Defends SHOT Show Appearance
Former “Dirty Jobs” host sets the record straight on why he is proudly appearing at this year’s event, and you’re going to love it.
Peering Through the Brush
A Portuguese monteria would be well-nigh impossible without great optics.
There’s No Glass Ceiling in the Woods
While other industries struggle to incorporate women into their ranks, the hunting world is brimming with successful ladies.
Biggest Elk Taken in 48 Years
This monstrous 430-inch bull is unofficially the new world archery record.
The Wild Bunch in Dallas
Wrapping up another successful convention with the Dallas Safari Club.
Come See Sporting Classics at the Houston Safari Club Convention
Stop by Booth 31 and get a special discount on Sporting Classics magazine.
Boddington on Buff
The legendary hunter gives advice on when, where, and how to hunt the Cape buffalo.
Join Bob Matthews on a Special African Bird Hunt
Our senior editor and shotguns columnist is going on a unique safari, and you can come along.
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.