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.
New Bill Targets Grand Canyon Bison
Arizona lawmakers deem the beast too burdensome, consider hunting.
Southern Side by Side Celebrates Sporting Heritage
At the Deep River Sporting Clays & Shooting School, April 24 through 26.
“Gobble Map” Promises To Put You On Turkeys
Report sightings, kill more birds.
12 Vintage Fishing Cartoons
The perils and pitfalls of heading streamside.
Trout Eat More Mammals Than You’d Think
Study reveals the curious dietary habits of fish.
Sharks Swarm Florida Coasts
Good news for fishermen, bad news for beachgoers.
Announcing the Sporting Classics Fishing the World 2015 Issue
In mailboxes mid-March, on newsstands early April.
Lefty Kreh: Genteel Angler, Genial Author
Kreh has made lasting contributions to the sport through his many articles and books.
Consider the Pond
I didn’t prefer to fish still waters, but then I had a revelation.
Texas Isn’t Just Pointer Country
How setters are beating pointers at their own game.
One Hundred Years of the .30-06
Lauded by Jack O’Connor, Teddy Roosevelt, and generations of hunters.
Famous Rivers, Silent Streams
Regardless your preference, there’s always something deeply personal about the waters we fish.
The Hold of Home, The Pull of the Season
Every hunter knows the conflict, but once in a lifetime there’s an easy fix.
Dad Saw Himself in Setters
Resolute, unvanquished, and gamely pressing on.
For Jimmy Kimmel, Casting in His Swimming Pool Just Makes Sense
The late-night host doesn’t let Hollywood get in the way of angling.
For Freedom & For Grouse
Hunting wild birds in equally wild country.
Hung Up on Hipsters
Reactions to “The Rise of Hipster Hunters.”
Costa Prompts Plastic-Bottle Purge
The iconic sunglass maker targets disposable bottles to steward fish and waterways.
Flip Pallot: A Legend for Reasons Beyond Just Catching Fish
A genuine fly-fishing icon and the host of Walker’s Cay Chronicles.” “
The Ultimate Fly Rod and Gun Stand
Custom woodworking by Charleston’s Landrum Tables.
Photos: Winter Fly Fishing
Unforgettable images from the Filson Life blog.
Can This Shotgun Fire One Million Rounds?
How Caesar Guerini designed the Invictus with an eye toward unmatched durability.
Fifteenth Annual Awards of Excellence: Adventure & Lifestyle Categories
A look back at the sporting world’s best of 2014.
Fifteenth Annual Awards of Excellence: Firearm Categories
The best shotguns, rifles, and shooting accessories of 2014.
16 Striking Photos from "With Fly-Rod and Camera"
Angling at the twilight of the 19th century.
Burt Avedon Makes the Best Outdoor Apparel You’ll Ever Wear
Or at least his company, Avedon & Colby, won’t stop until it does.
Jose Ortega y Gasset’s Greatest Quotes About Hunting
Musings from Meditations on Hunting.
Julian & Sons: Old-World Craftsmanship in the Modern Era
Plus six pieces of advice about building custom rooms for sportsmen.
And the Winner is . . .
One lucky sportsman is taking home Bob Matthews’ Parker VH.
Would You Shoot a Cormorant?
Why South Carolina anglers are picking up their guns to improve the fishing.
Cynthie Fisher
A glimpse into the Montana painter’s world.
Pheasant Under Ice
Benelli put its new shotgun and several gun writers to an icy test at Brown’s Hunting Ranch.