Slowing Down

The old still-hunter’s mantra is a good lesson for the woods, and for life.

Reflections from the deer woods as the end of the year approaches.

Something of Value

Having your firearms appraised helps safeguard your family when you’re gone.

Don’t let swindlers get their hands on your gun collection.

Something Special

Special-run rifles are a great way to own an interesting and accurate rifle without the cost of a true custom job.

In between factory rifles and custom rifles lies a broad spectrum of other hunting rifles, including so-called “special runs” available from some factories.

Something to Chew On

A new study of game management areas in Zambia highlights the importance of the meat provided to local communities by hunting outfitters.

When hunters travel to Africa for a safari hunt, their friends back home often wonder what happens to the meat of the animals they kill. If you’ve been on an African safari

Sports Afield Magazine

January/February 2022 Please click on the link below to access your copy of the digital version via your computer, tablet, or smartphone. You will also have access to previous issues. Here’s some of what you’ll find inside the current issue: Shotgun Billy: A close-range encounter with a big mountain goat in the Idaho wilderness.Hunting the […]

Spring Bear Hunting

Black bear hunts are available, affordable, and usually successful.
But black bears are hard to judge!

Standard Solutions

Do you really need a magnum cartridge?

The old standards, including the .270, .280, and .30-06, are still some of the best all-round hunting cartridges you can find.

Staying Safe

All travel has its risks, so do your best to be prepared for them.

Hunting is supposed to be fun, and it’s also, statistically, more injury-free than a lot of other hobbies and sports. There are, however, irrefutable principles to keep in mind.

Sticks and Stuff

Why it’s a good idea to use a hiking stick on your mountain hunts.

As we get older, the mountains seem to get steeper, and the knees get creakier. A bit of support can help.