Turkey Federation Confirms New World-Record Bird
The gobbler is the heaviest bird ever killed by a man with a modern firearm.
Nebraska’s “Mega Plan”: Spend $26 Million on Pheasant Habitat
The state will spend millions to improve habitat and hunter access over the next five years.
20 Gamebird Illustrations by John J. Audubon
Exquisite depictions of waterfowl, upland birds, and more.
Sixteen-Year-Old Wins Junior Duck Stamp Contest
The design was one of roughly 27,000.
Terry Redlin Passes at 78
An outstanding artist and a friend of Sporting Classics, Redlin will be sorely missed.
Breed Myopia
“All horses, some dogs, and no cats.”
Recapping the Side-by-Side Spring Classic
Sporting Classics enjoyed a fun weekend of fine shotguns and great company.
One-Gun Pete
“Whoever said, ‘beware the man with one gun,’ must have had Pete in mind.”
Seven Quotes For When Your Dog Dies
“Dogs’ lives are short, too short, but you know that going in …”
Benefit Raffle Underway for Chama Elk and Fish Trips
The Chama Peak Land Alliance is raffling off two prizes to support land stewardship in the San Juan and Rio Grande watersheds.
Bass Pro is Moving Ahead with Cabela’s Purchase
BPS is preparing to change the outdoor world in an unprecedented way.
Completing the Cutthroat Slam Could Earn You a Medal
Utah is awarding medallions to all who complete its four-species Cutthroat Slam.
Pining for the Right Pocket Binocular
The precise definition of “pocket binocular” is vague, but I think you know one when you see one.
Jim Carmichel Heading to NC Shotgun Event
The famed writer and gun editor will be in Sanford this weekend for the annual Southern Side-by-Side Spring Classic.
Colorado Changes Licensing Structure to Increase Hunting Participation
The state will offer two new license types to allow more hunters, both young and old alike, to participate.
The Southwest’s Billion-Dollar Question
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service outlines which southwestern state gets what from the recent Pittman-Robertson/Dingell-Johnson Act payouts.
Introducing the First-Ever Gundog Issue of Sporting Classics!
In celebration of its 35th year in print, Sporting Classics has created a special issue with sport dogs at the forefront.
Alabama’s Dirtier Little Secret
Alabama’s already long deer season may become even longer if proposed regulation changes are adopted.
NASA Satellites to Aid in Mule Deer Research
The Aqua and Terra probes will search for areas of vegetation likely to hold newborns each spring to help biologists with population surveys.
Hunting the Other Elk in Argentina
Sporting Classics’ Ron Spomer heads to South America to take an elk of a different sort.
Wild Hogs Thriving in Fukushima No-Man’s Land
Populations are up 330 percent since the 2011 disaster, despite radiation levels having risen just as much.
Greener
William Wellington Greener’s work in fine shotguns is still visible though his “Facile Princeps” line of fowling pieces.
Special Side-by-Side Event Coming to NC
The 17th annual Southern Side-by-Side Spring Classic will be held April 21-24.
Introducing the New Spring Catalog!
Classic gifts and new items from the Sporting Classics Store.
Is Nebraska the Best State for Turkey Hunting?
Gov. Pete Ricketts thinks so. He proclaimed the state “The Best Turkey Hunting Destination in the United States.”
Daily Readers Weigh In on Blaze Pink
You the readers voted, and we have the results on what blaze pink means to you as sportsmen and women.
Hunter Stops Cattle-Killing Alligator
The estimated 15-foot, 800-pound gator was lying in wait for the cows to come to water.
Texas Get Longest Dove Season in 80 Years
A new 90-day season brings 20 additional days for Lone Star hunters.
Starting Fresh
Montana is eradicating one of its bighorn sheep herds in order to prevent the spread of pneumonia and other diseases.
Luck or Coincidence?
With the purr of a box call and the boom of a gun, the author plants roots into a mountain deeper than any tree can go.
Frederick Selous’s Walking Stick Goes for $22,000 at Auction
The stick was only appraised for $1,400, but a bidding war brought the price up — a lot.
Learn to Shoot, or Shoot Better, with Griffin & Howe
The famed company is hosting a shooting school at its new Hudson Farm Club, and you could win a chance to attend for free!
Owen Jeffery, Archery Legend, Passes at 91
Jeffery was an archery and bowhunting pioneer, fundamentally changing the sports for all modern shooters.
The New Tie
Not everyone appreciates a sportsman’s attire, even a tie with pointers on it.
Wolves Slaughter 19 Elk in a Single Night
Wolves killed 17 calves and 2 adult cows, leaving the bodies only partially eaten or untouched altogether.
First-Ever Winchester 1886 to be Auctioned in April
The rifle, Serial No. 1, was presented to Capt. H.W. Lawton for his capture of the Apache leader Geronimo in 1886.
A False Memoir: Nine Excellent Jim Harrison Quotes About the Outdoors
Essential lines by the author of “Off to the Side” and “Wolf.”
The Farmer, the Boy, and the Puppy
The classic story of a boy and his dog.
The Women of the NRA
The Women’s Leadership Forum encourages its members to defend Second Amendment freedoms and help secure the future of the NRA through philanthropic leadership.
Sporting Classics Names its 2015 “Award of Excellence” Recipients
The annual awards salute the “best of the best” — those companies and individuals whose products and services are having a significant and long-lasting impact on our sporting lives.
Papa: Hemingway in Cuba
The new biopic on Ernest Hemingway, premiering April 29, is the first American film shot in Cuba in 50 years.
European Bison to be Released in “Rewilding Initiative”
In April, 24 bison will be released across Europe as part of efforts to re-establish the species in their historic territory.
Oldest Known Fly-Fishing Text to be Displayed in U.S.
The 15th-century “Haslinger Breviary” is thought to predate every known fly-fishing text by at least 30 years.
Blue Book of Gun Values Releases 37th Edition
The new edition will be available April 1 in print, as a digital subscription, and on CD-ROM.
Running Spring Woodcock
Winter is over and woodcock, like the author and his dogs, are rejoicing in the warmth of spring.
Birthday Permit
An angler receives a special birthday present in the Florida Keys.
Sporting Art & Decor
The 19th annual Sporting Classics showcase features beautiful paintings, gun safes, trophy rooms, and a wonderful variety of handcrafted furnishings for the home or office.
Sporting Classics Launches New Adventures Directory
Hundreds of lodges, guides, and outfitters are now just a click away.
For Women Only
From kayaks and fishing rods to shotguns, apparel, and travel bags, here’s a wealth of fine products designed to enhance the sporting life of lady hunters, shooters, and anglers.
Pennsylvania Sees Highest Number of Bucks Taken in 13 Years
The 2015-16 season saw the most bucks killed in a season since 2004.