Shooting Sportsman

01/01/2025

New year, new gun?

30/12/2024

Explore the thrill of bird hunting in one of the most breathtaking and unique settings.

Walk-up hunting in the South African Highlands

25/12/2024

HAPPY HOLIDAYS to our loyal followers and readers! We found this stunning Greater Sage Grouse image from Noppadol Paothong, the staff wildlife photographer with the Missouri Department of Conservation.

23/12/2024

There's something truly special about late-season waterfowl hunting. Jump-shooting on moving water combines the thrill of the hunt with the beauty of the great outdoors.

Late-season jump-shooting on moving water

19/12/2024

The following gear may help you ground a few more birds this season.

18/12/2024

Embark on a destination wingshoot with world-renowned wingshooting-safari host Karoo Wingshooting SA. Tailor a bespoke hunt for guineafowl, francolin and spurfowl behind champion-bred pointers, and complete your experience with exquisite South African lodging, gourmet field lunches and fine dinners. Karoo Wingshooting also has high-volume pigeon and waterfowl safaris on offer. Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Discover the world of Karoo Wingshooting at the link below.

https://www.karoowingshooting.co.za/

17/12/2024

Shooting Sportsman's January/February issue of 2025 is now on the shelves! Hit the link below to grab your copy today.

Features The Once & Future Gunmaker Holland & Holland is adapting—and thriving—with the times by Jack Strallan Walking Up Scotland In pursuit of Highlands red grouse by John Stewart Wright Heartland Bobs Pursuing wild coveys across the Midwest by Douglas E. Spale A Wingshooter’s Guide ...

16/12/2024

What is your New Year's resolution????

13/12/2024

Heritage 1865 in Iowa offers unforgettable hunting, amazing hospitality, and meals you'll dream about long after. A must-visit for any upland hunting enthusiast! Read some testimonials from past guests on this great lodge at the link below.

https://shootingsportsman.com/worth-the-trip-heritage-1865/

12/12/2024

Looking for the perfect holiday gifts for wingshooters? Our annual Holiday Gift Guide has been a hit this season, featuring top-notch gear and unique gift ideas for hunters, shooters, and travelers. As the holidays draw near, there’s still time to grab something special for the shotgunner in your life—or even treat yourself to a last-minute surprise under the tree.

Need holiday gift ideas for bird hunters? See a top-notch selection of the best gifts for wingshooters and outdoorsmen in our Holiday Gift Guide.

09/12/2024

Garmin Fish & Hunt keeps innovating with smart tech for bird hunters. The Alpha LTE tracking system uses cellular tech to reliably track your dog’s movements, making it the ultimate gift for hunters and outdoor lovers. Read more about it and see our full gift guide at the link below.

https://shootingsportsman.com/holiday-gift-guide/

06/12/2024

Immerse yourself in the timeless tradition of Southern quail hunting at Pine Hill Plantation. Nestled in Georgia’s quail belt, this beautiful spot offers a genuine hunting experience, surrounded by 6,000 acres of pine forests. Whether you're riding in mule-drawn wagons or on horseback, it's a journey that connects you to history. Read some testimonials at the link below!

https://shootingsportsman.com/worth-the-trip-pine-hill-plantation/

05/12/2024

Did you know that offers a 5-year apprenticeship program?

04/12/2024

The Outlaw Gunner Bomber Jacket may be fashionable, but don’t let its good looks fool you. Atlantic Rancher Company is run by hardcore outdoor folks, meaning that everything they build is made to withstand sun, rain, mud, salt, fish guts, dog drool and whatever else is thrown your way. Check out more details and the rest of our holiday gift guide at the link below!

https://shootingsportsman.com/holiday-gift-guide/ -rancher

03/12/2024

A closer look at Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) and how it’s shaping the future of hunting.

In the July/August 2020 issue I wrote about TSS shot (“TSS: What It Is and Isn’t”). I concluded by stating I would conduct my own tests and report back when I had completed my data sets. Here are my findings.

02/12/2024

Blake Jones Designs, in South Texas, offers a range of elegantly crafted and monogrammed custom leather goods styled for function and fashion in the field. The Leather Bird Bag Trio is handmade from supple cowhide and has bridle-leather trim and solid-brass hardware. Shooters can securely carry loaded shells on one side and empties on the other side. See more details as well as the rest of our gift guide at the link below!

https://shootingsportsman.com/holiday-gift-guide/ -jones-designs

01/12/2024

An incredible amount of handwork goes into every shotgun. And that means the hand-rubbed oil finish on the stocks.

29/11/2024

No matter how much training we do, there are going to be times when our dogs get excited and come unglued. When that happens, the only way to salvage the season is to get them back on track. Here’s what two highly respected Eukanuba pro trainers do to refocus wayward dogs.

Building on that reset starts immediately when the next hunt begins. “Start the next hunt by getting your dog under control the minute he comes out of the