Roaning Western Africa

Roaning Western Africa

I had taken a good mature roan, considered by many serious African hunters to be a more interesting animal than the regal sable! Tim Fallon shoved a water bottle in my face and insisted I drink.  “How hot do you think it is?” he asked. Before I could respond he...
Summertime Conditioning for Bird Dogs

Summertime Conditioning for Bird Dogs

The temperatures didn’t cool off at night, and at 5:00 AM they were a robust 77 degrees.  Yesterday’s highs were in the high 90’s, and the 95% humidity and lack of wind didn’t help the cause.  Opening Day was in 6-weeks, and while I wanted to...
Regarding the September/October issue of Sporting Classics

Regarding the September/October issue of Sporting Classics

Apparently, we have ignited quite the fire storm on social media and Instagram over the upcoming September/October cover featuring Allie Butler and Katie Van Slyke. Contrary to our modus operandi of publishing now and apologizing later, that admittingly has at times...
Tails, You Lose!

Tails, You Lose!

“Sometimes I dearly hate whitetails!” My humbled, mumbled comment brought a snicker from my hunting partner, J. Wayne Fears. I was glad it was only a small laugh and my friend had recovered a bit. Only moments before he had been laughing so hard I thought he might...
Purdey 2018 Autumn / Winter Collection

Purdey 2018 Autumn / Winter Collection

James Purdey & Sons is pleased to introduce the new collection of clothing and accessories for Autumn / Winter 2018. This year, the design team has concentrated heavily on the technical function of each piece, whilst keeping the traditionally elegant look and feel...