Are Gundogs and Wolves Kissing Cousins? Hardly
The best grouse and woodcock covers in the country may not be as safe for your dog as you’d think.
Rooted In the Wild
The New England-based artist finds inspiration in animals from across the globe.
Boot Up: A Necessary Evil for Bird Dogs
A quick guide for protecting your pup’s pads while afield.
Buck Knives: A Decade in Idaho, A Century Making Knives
All because Hoyt Buck went looking for a better way to temper steel.
Hooked on the High Life
Even a short stay at this posh Colorado lodge can spoil your view of trout – forever.
Busted: Couple Forges Fishing License for Deepwater Horizon Settlement Money
Tries to claim nearly $20,000 in damages.
Bait of Choice
New fiction from an up-and-coming writer and radio producer.
Lady in Reds
For years, she wavered between studying fish and catching them, until the fish finally resolved the conflict.
After Harsh Winter, Four States May Issue Fewer Deer Permits
Tough weather dwindles whitetails.
On Top of the World or In the Seventh Circle
When our dogs perform well – and when they don’t.
The Rest of the Story
No tale is complete without the subtleties.
UAE, Republic of Congo Destroy $20 Million Worth of Ivory
A public stand against wildlife trafficking.
New Classics: Fly-Fishing Gear Review 2015
A roundup of the greatest new products for your spring and summer streamside.
A Colorado Bear Hunt
Pursuing a mysterious beast through the backcountry.
Mule Deer, Straight Up!
Everything about the hunt was tough, from getting a permit and then surviving the treacherously steep terrain.
A New Home for Sporting Heritage Preservation
The National Sporting Library & Museum will feature a 24,000-volume library and sporting art and literature exhibits.
Sherry Ebert: On Top of the Bird-Dog World for Decades
Despite changes in locales, names, and breeds, she’s still among the best.
Will Science Ever Support Fishing for Great Whites?
Marine biologists are tagging the predators for data on their migrations and nursery habitats.
Orvis Announces Coast-to-Coast Free Fly-Fishing Lessons
Learn how to cast, tie knots, and rig a rod.
18 Incredible Images by Outdoor Photographer Alex Strohl
Beautiful, haunting snapshots from the field.
First Look: DU’s New Waterfowling Heritage Center
Opening in Memphis, Tennessee, in late April.
Late-Night Fishing & Memories of Western Europe
The author’s father loved to fish and doing so at night surfaced thoughts of his time in WWII.
Marijuana Growth Negatively Affects California Trout
The plants’ water demands threaten fish and area streams.
Leaving Alaska for the First Time in 16 Years
Dispatch: From the wilderness back to the home front.
The Samurai’s Shotgun
Beretta’s Izumi Project marries Western firearms and Eastern craftsmanship.
When the Muskies Went Wild
Over a two-week period in July of 1955 the bizarre behavior of hundreds of huge muskies triggered a fishing spree that catapulted Minnesota’s Leech Lake into fishing history.
Hand-Tied Flies & Mimeographed Catalogues: How Cabela’s Built an Empire
From a mom-pop business into mega stores that sell every imaginable outdoor product.
This Land Was Your Land
The time for polite discourse has passed.
Budget Rifles: Necessary for Hunting’s Greater Good
We should appreciate classic rifles, but there’s nothing wrong with accurate bargains.
Studies of the Stream: 29 Vintage Fish Illustrations
Classic angling art by William B. Gillette.
Essential Reportage: Five Years Post-Deepwater Horizon
A survey of the greatest articles written about the disaster since 2010.
Southern Side by Side This Weekend
At the Deep River Sporting Clays & Shooting School, April 24 through 26.
Announcing the May/June 2015 Issue of Sporting Classics
In mailboxes mid-April, on newsstands May 6.
Reflections on a Sporting Life
David Hagerbaumer’s paintings unite gamebirds, landscape, and viewer in a tapestry of perfect harmony.
Negrini Announces a Shotgun Case for Easier Traveling
Durable and lightweight for hunting abroad.
Splendor in the Grass: The Art of Linda Besse
Paintings inspired by the flora and fauna of every continent.
Two Worlds: Finding Hope Between Seasons
While winter passes, a high-country angler discovers joy in carp and the fawn outside her cabin window.
David Hayes & The Disputed World-Record Smallmouth
The catch that sparked affidavits, polygraphs, and decades of debate.
Oklahoma Angler Sets State’s New Rainbow-Trout Record
11 pounds, 4.42 ounces; 29.18 inches long.
Filson Celebrates Sportsmen with Limited-Edition Field Bags
Handsome gear designed specifically for the outdoors.
California Rolls Out First Phase of Lead-Ammo Ban
Lead rounds forbidden from public land and bighorn-sheep hunts as of July 1.
Turning Double Guns Into Fine Art
The dizzyingly meticulous work of Giacomo Fausti.
Photos: Fishing In Key West Pre-1960
Snapshots from the Florida-angling mecca.
Last Chance: Chama Elk Hunt, Fishing Adventure Up For Grabs
May 1 deadline looms.
Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide, Lodge of the Year Nominees
Fishing outfits across the country up for the company’s top endorsement.
Nine Classic Filson Ads From Yesteryear
Long-forgotten promotions for the Seattle-based sporting-goods company.
Jack Cowin: The Passing of an Upland Legend
In celebration of a sporting artist best known for his timeless etchings of gundogs.
New Mexico Legislature Passes Bill Restricting Access to Public Streams
Anglers could be forbidden to wade in waters that run through private property.
Seven Essential Quotes from the March/April Issue
Unforgettable lines about hunting and fishing submitted by our readers.
68 Elephants Slaughtered in the Congo
Militants target valuable ivory.