New Life for the Lever Gun

Now more than ever, lever-action rifles are a great choice for big-game hunting.

Like a lot of kids, I grew up in the Northwest during a time when blue jeans were not a fashion statement and most everyone got a haircut once a week.

Sustainable Hunting: A Crucial Conservation Tool

Hunting makes critical contributions to the future of wildlife populations around the world.

“Sustainable hunting will continue to be a major conservation tool in the 21st century. It conserves wildlife populations and biodiversity in general, whereas hunting bans can speed up extinction,”

Hunters and Grizzlies

Are Yellowstone-area bears really more dangerous?

As hunter-grizzly conflicts increase in the Northern Rockies, one name keeps appearing in the accounts of run-ins, charges and maulings: Yellowstone.

The Future of African Hunting

Presentation to the World Forum on the Future of Sport Shooting Activities, Nuremberg, Germany, 8 March 2007

Did you know that without hunters, African animals like the black wildebeest and the white rhino probably would not exist today?

© Diana Rupp, Editor in chief, Sports Afield

Our History – Founded in 1887

The Story of Sports Afield The oldest outdoor publication in North America, Sports Afield was founded in 1887 by Claude King. The first issue, in January of 1888, was eight pages long and printed on newspaper stock, out of Denver, Colorado. The “Journal for Gentlemen” promised, in King’s words, “To be devoted to hunting, fishing, […]

An Economic Colossus

Hunting is by far the largest funding mechanism for wildlife, and the economic benefits go far beyond conservation.

Licensing Program

As America’s oldest sporting magazine, Sports Afield’s name and logo inspire instant recognition with millions of people in North America and beyond. This has made Sports Afield a sought-after partner for manufacturers interested in licensing the Sports Afield name for goods and services. Sports Afield provides promotional support to our licensees via the magazine, web […]

Advertise in Sports Afield

Advertise in Sports Afield For advertising information, please contact: James Reed, Director of Sales Phone: 208/520-1600 E-mail: [email protected] For advertising and licensing information, please contact: Kim Gattone, Sales & Licensing Executive Phone: 406/925-3062 E-mail:[email protected] Click on the following links for more advertising information. Scroll down for issue dates and deadlines. Click on the Media Kit for […]

Find Your Next Hunting Adventure

Searching for a great hunt? You’ve come to the right place. The outfitters listed here are the best of the best and are true supporters of conservation and the fair-chase ethic. Have a great hunt with an outfitter who upholds the highest standards of excellence. Rowland Ward Fair Chase Outfitters Only outfitters with impeccable reputations are […]

George Bird Grinnell

Editor, hunter, and conservationist, Grinnell made it his life’s work to save the American bison.

The life of George Bird Grinnell is an inspiring story of how one person can truly make a difference…