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| January |
Contents - Hunting - Cram Course On Turkey (A unique study of gobbler behavior, hunting tactics and hot spots), Master Of Miniatures (Authentically carved reproductions of game heads and animals), Midwinter Doves: They're Easier To Miss (In January, lightning-quick doves are exasperating targets), Setting Out (For all duck hunters - that special day recaptured in watercolors), How I Took Arkansas Number One Buck With A Bow (Bagging a buck with bow-and-arrow expertise) Fishing - How To Fool A Lunker Bass (Secrets to angling with sunfish, the pluperfect bass bait), What To Take Along As A "Take-Along" Tackle Box (Customized fishing gear and the best way to carry it when traveling), The Best Bonefishing In The World (Ideal hotspot for the most satisfying bonefishing ever), What's New And Good For '73 In Lures And Tackle (This year's new lineup of tantalizing tackle items) Special Features - Witness To Outrage (Who needs another carp?), When A Rattler Strikes (All the newest medical findings you need to know), How To Put Together The Right Rig Right Away (Camper and boat combine into a first-class go-anywhere vehicle), That Cry Of Wildness (A portrayal of the loon, mysterious essence of the outdoors), Slobs Afield (What price will Americans have to pay before they stop littering), Snowmobiles: Blessing Or Bedlam? (The disquieting problems created by a growing snowmobile market), The Sports Afield Almanac (A monthly roundup of news and how-to) Editor's Reports - Go Light, There Are Hats And There Are Good Hats, The Best In Boating Is..., Your Best Britts Aren't Trained - They're Coaxed Questions And Answers - Shooting, Dogs, Letters, Sportsman's Quiz, Sportsman's Information Page, Where-To-Go Guide, Tail Feathers |
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| March |
Contents - Bass - A Special Section - "If You Plug My Way On Top, I'll Guarantee More Bass" (Top-water plugging - the hottest tactic for stringing spring bass), What Colors Make Bass Bite (Conclusive scientific reports on the color preferences of bass), What Sounds Make Bass Bite? (Studies reveal a highly sensitive hearing ability in bass), Those "Fished-Out" Lakes Call For High IQ Fishing (Fish the old lakes by combining modern and time-honored techniques), The Dazzling World Of Bass-Boat Options (A survey of today's versatile bass boat and what they offer), Presenting Superboat (The bass boat other bass boats admire), Here's Where I'll Be Looking For The Next World-Record Bass (Tackle, tactics, tricks and where-to-go for that record bass), Smallmouth Heaven In Hell's Canyon (North America's fastest smallmouth action in a wild river gorge), Those Bass Tournaments: Contest Or Carnival? (The challenge and rewards of anglers who follow the tournament trail), Rapping For Bass (An amazing new sound-making lure and how to fish it effectively), Sports Afield's Gallery Of Bassing Characters (A humorous look at some zany fishing buddies), Reading Substructure: The "Pro" Method Of Fishing Big-Lake Bass (Establish a sure-fire pattern of fishing guaranteed to find bass), The Spinning System That Works For Lure-Weary Smallmouths (Ultralight spinning - success story with sulky summer bass), Bassin' Man (What to do when the bass just don't seem to be there) Hunting - Adventures With Rut-Crazy Moose (Hostile, hell-bent rutting bulls are formidable hunting fare), The Best Goose Hunting In North America (Hunt where skilled Cree hunters talk the language of wild Geese), The Classic Magnums (The epitome of beauty, function and effectiveness in rifles), The Feathers Special Features - Trout: Let 'Em Eat Meat (Know-how that gets you your full share of early spring trout), Nothing You Know About Pike Is True (Angling for hard-to-find Northern Pike can be quite unpredictable), How To Run The Wild Water (A comprehensive study of how to master white-water canoeing), Crappie Fishing's Hot-New Secret (An unusual spinner jig that is pure dynamite on crappies), Almanac (A monthly roundup of fun, news and how-to) Travel - Two Low-Cost Family Fishing Trips (Details on costs, camping, what-to-do, where-to-go in: 1) Hell's Canyon - Idaho / Oregon 2) Northern Manitoba - Canada) Editor's Reports - Remarkable New Colt-Sauer Bolt Action, The Fish That Always Returns, Good Lookin', The New RVs: More Second Home For Your Money, How To Feed Hunting Dogs Questions And Answers - Shooting, Saltwater, Camping, Angling, Dogs, Letters, Sportsman's Quiz, Sportsman's Information Page |
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| May |
Hunting - The Case For The Drug-Tipped Arrow (Compelling evidence on the advantages of hunting with drug-tipped arrows), That Magnificent Thing We Call Elephant (An enlightening glimpse into the fascinating world of the Elephant), They Can Have Their Sheep And Elk - I Like The Magic Of Mule Deer (Why the Mule Deer is considered the West's greatest game animal), Nash Buckingham On Great Waterfowling Guns (Discussions and comparisons on shooting with magnum shotguns), Long-Range Rifles For Summer Shooting (How to choose the proper varmint rifle for optimum hunting sport) Fishing - The Next World-Record Bass Is Alive And Well And Hiding In California (Where and how to find the monster Bass you've been looking for), The Best Bass Fishing Starts Where Light Stops (The latest theories on the importance of light penetration), The 15 Classic Ways Of Fishing A Wet Fly (Details plus tips on how to skillfully fish the wet fly), The Walleye Tips Tell How (Veteran anglers discuss what tactics contribute to their success), Black Marlin Paradise: Land Of Half-Ton Trophies (Cairns, Australia - prime center of action for trophy Marlin), Nighttime Fishing With Ohio's Catfish Champ (Exciting angling techniques for hooking freshwater giants), Sports Afield Surveys The New Multi-Piece Pack Rods (Complete information and specifics on fly and spinning pack rods) Special Features - Sports Afield "Sports", The Sports Afield Almanac (A monthly roundup of fun, news and how-to), Sports Afield Travel Guide (Tips, Trips and outdoor activities), Tail Feathers Editors' Reports - What's New In Rifles, Shotguns And Handguns For 1973, Best Baits For Bottom Feeders, From The Mailbag, The Alaska Highway, How To Finance Your RV If You Want To Own One - How To Lease, Share Or Rent If You're Not Sure, Trained Dog Or Puppy - Which Should You Buy? Questions And Answers - Shooting, Saltwater, Boating, Letters, Sportsman's Quiz, Sportsman's Information Page |
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| June |
Hunting - The Most Savage Animal On Earth (Startling facts plus dramatic episodes that add to the Grizzly legend), Learning To Live With Recoil (The physical and psychological factors affecting recoil), Hunt The Buffalo With Care - For One Of You Will Die (The story of the buffalo - his courage, dignity and strength), Homemade Knives At Under $50 (Sports Afield guide for quality knives crafted by top knifesmiths), New Bow In The Bush (The compound bow - Ultimate in accuracy and reduced bow weight) Fishing - Where To Take 100 Trout By Noon - For About $50 A Day (Where to find vast untapped waters with untold fishing potential), Lake Erie Walleyes - The Best In 20 Years (How to get in on Lake Erie's improved Walleye fishing), The Bluefin Tuna: A Fat Man Who Won't Dance (What makes the Bluefin the world's strongest and most mysterious game fish), Bucktail And Streamer Strategies (Basic and advanced techniques on presentations and retrieves) Special Features - Sports Afield "Sports" (The Double Haul), Wilderness Maps: (Where to get them - and how they take you to wilds few men ever see), Wilderness Maps: (How to read and use them to find unspoiled hunting and fishing country), The Truth About Living On Wheels (Planning to buy an RV? Check this eye-opening expert guide), The Sports Afield Almanac (A monthly roundup of fun, news and how-to), Sports Afield Travel Guide (Tips, trips and outdoor adventures) Editors' Reports - Hunters' Helpers, Wyoming's Trout Headquarters, The Action Feeders, Rope And How It Works, 1973 All-America Trap Team, How To Handle Your Pro-Trained Dog, Tail Feathers Questions And Answers - Shooting, Angling, Letters, Sportsman's Quiz, Sportsman's Information Page |
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| July |
Hunting - Your Elk: Where And How (A complete Elk-hunting guide on places, times, costs and outfitters), Elk Sign: It Tells The Beginner Where Elk Were And The Expert Where Elk Are (Hunting savvy on the basic habits, signs and personalities of Elk), How Much Elk Rifle Is Enough (The all-around calibers most logically suited for hunting Elk), Our Waterfowl Are Being Managed To Death (A provocative look at the tragic misuse of our duck resources), Highland Holiday (Shooting and fishing opportunities in Scotland - shown in paintings) Fishing - How To Make The Music That Makes Big Bass Dance At Night (Tactics and tackle that guarantee surefire success on nighttime Bass), Canoeing Thoreau Country For Trout (Discover a Trout paradise on Maine's unspoiled Webster Streams), A Searching Fly (How to get exciting Trout action during the Summer lull), Hemingway's Big Two-Hearted Secret (Are scholars right, or did Hemingway knowingly sidetrack them), Artic Quest For Giant Char (Wilderness country yields an abundance for both angler and hunter), Little Known Tricks That Take Hot-Weather Crappie (Expert advise on taking tough summer crappies) Special Features - How To Read The Weather Signs That Say "Watch Out" (Learn to forecast the weather for wiser and safer outdoor planning), How To Be Comfortable With A Pack (Details on proper fit, weight, size and hints for backpacking ease), The Truth About Living On Wheels (Tips on RV stoves, refrigerators, toilet, water systems and more), The Sports Afield Almanac (A monthly roundup of fun, news and how-to), Sports Afield Travel Guide (Full travel information, dates and costs for sportsmen in Scotland) Editor's Reports - Does Shooting Have A Future?, The Most Elusive Game Fish, First-Hand Report On The Toyota/Chinook, Understanding Rope Materials, Electric Collars: Where And Why, Tail Feathers |
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| August |
Special Mule-Deer Hunting Section - Sports Afield Special: Mule-Deer Hunting Guide (8-page bonus on which state and what area to hunt; seasons, licenses and costs; guided hunts and go-it-alone info, plus tactics and know-how) Doves - Four Pages Of Illustrated Tips - Learn How To Hit Doves And You'll Know How To Hit Anything That Flies (Illustrated tips on dove shooting guaranteed to improve your hunting expertise. Details on choke, shells and helpful gear) Hunting - The 7/57: The Welterweight Rifle With The Heavyweight Punch (All about a solidly dependable mid-size caliber that some hunters overlook), What Makes A Decoy Rig Look "Just Right" To Ducks? (The simple basics of when, where and how to use decoys successfully), Woodcock Hunting With A Southern Accent (Startling facts on the South's untapped woodcock resource), The Cat That Walks Alone (The mysteries that make the leopard one of the most magnificent animals on earth), Sports Afield Special Antelope-Hunting Guide (A complete rundown on tips, gear, guides, hot spots and seasons) Fishing - Giant Brookies / Trophy Bulls (Superb fishing near productive game lands - enjoy the best of both), The Myths That Are Exhausting Our Angling Resources (How can we achieve the greatest angling productivity in public waters?), Want Bass-Size Trout? Try Bass-Size Plugs! (Deceive lunker trout with a bass lure that's surprisingly deadly), The Wildest Fish! (A word-and-picture profile of the greatest fighter of them all - King Tarpon) Special Features - Sports Afield "Sports" (How to get there from here), Preyed Upon Predators (Nature has an iconic way of turning the tables on some of her most deadly predators), The Truth About Living On Wheels (Detailed information on RV storage, gadgets, theft preventation and more), The Sports Afield Almanac (A monthly roundup of fun, news and how-to), Sports Afield Travel Guide (Northern Quebec: Where, How and When) Editor's Report - Aiming To Hit, Try Something Different, Learning From Vehicles That Break Down, The New Names For The Hall Of Fame, Don't Let Your Dog Die Of Snakebite, Tail Feathers Questions And Answers - Dogs, Letters, Sportsman's Quiz, Sportsman's Information Page |
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| September |
Hunting - The Right Deer Rifle - East And West (Pointers for making your deer rifle investment count), What Makes A Shotgun A Good Deer Gun (Smoothbore hunting for Deer with all the pros and cons), How Much Do You Know About Deer Hunting? (A quiz testing your Deer-hunting skills), How To Hunt Big Bucks In The Big Woods (Backwoods hunting can bring you a big-buck bonus), 21 Deer-Taking Tips (Field-tested tactics to help you get your Buck this year), Elk Experts Reveal Their Favorite Tactics (Four outstanding Elk hunters tell you how to get your bull), The Sinkbox Is The Place To Be (The glory of Goose hunting in a lost way of life) Fishing - King Of The Rivers (Chase the mystery of the Atlantic Salmon and catch him on flies), Heaven Is A Surf Full Of Blues (Surf casting for thrashing Bluefish on North Carolina's Outer Banks), Walk With Kings (How to catch Chinook Salmon for super-sport - fly-rod style), The Glory Hole (A father and son find huge Trout and truth on the Continental Divide) Special Features - A Steel Trap For Duck Hunters (A detailed look at the lead-shot controversy), Sports Afield Almanac (A monthly roundup of fun, news and how-to), Travel Guide (Details on trips to North Carolina's Outer Banks), Tail Feathers Editors' Reports - A New High Velocity Rifle...A New Lower-Priced Browning, Beat The Heat, Is Faulty Tackle Fouling Up Your Fishing, Rig Tough For Spinning, Jimmy Robinson's Annual Duck Forecast, A Saddle Must Suit More Than The Eye, Time To Teach "Whoa" Questions And Answers - Shooting, Angling, Saltwater, Boating, Dogs, Letters, Sportsman's Quiz, Sportsman's Information Page |
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| October |
Bonus Deer-Hunting Special - Sure You Can Get That Deer! (Surefire deer-bagging tips from the man who's a deer-hunting legend) Hunting - The Grouse Is More Than A Bird (How to get your limit of Grouse without getting ruffed), Build This Bird Release Trap For $2.50 (An inexpensive way to train your dogs on the real thing), Goose Shooting As Good As It Gets (A trip to honker-hunting heaven - Delaware, Maryland and Virginia), The Sundown Covey (Quail-hunting how-to with a nostalgia twist), 40 Great Western Hunts For Birds And Waterfowl (Where to go and how to get 'em west of the Mississippi), How To Make Fall Turkeys Hunt You (Tips on how to bag that fall Turkey), Eastern Deer Forecasts (The outlook for this year's deer harvest in the East) Fishing - Alphabet Plugs And Grub Jigs: The Hottest News In Fishing - 1) The Mystique Of The Alphabet Plugs (Smashing new baits the Bass can't resist), 2) Why These Two New Baits Are Out-Fishing Most Others (Reasons why your tackle box is incomplete without these lures), Panfish Secrets The Bass Experts Won't Tell (Find out how to use your bass-fishing know-how to clean up on panfish), Fun And Careers With Catfish (A detailed look at how to get started - and make a profit - raising Catfish) Special Features - The Old Brown Mackinaw (A visit with the President of the Old Duck Hunter's Society), The Sports Afield Almanac (A monthly round-up of fun, news and how-to), Sports Afield Travel Guide (Traveling tips, plus exciting new trip suggestions), Tail Feathers Editors' Reports - How To Master Silhouette Shootingh - Plus Some Advice On Recoil, Rig Tough For Spinning - Part II, Bannock Is Easy, How To Build A Barge Blind, Records And Record Breakers, Will Pheasant Hunting Wreck A Quail Dog? No Way! Questions And Answers - Shooting, Saltwater, Camping, Boating, Letters, Sportsman's Quiz, Sportsman's Information Page |
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| November |
Hunting - You Have Toi Know Where To Hunt For Squirrels (How to hunt bushytails without being skunked); Ski-Camping The Rabbit Trails (A cross-country trek for rabbits with pistols and snowshoes); The Grizzly That Became A Legend (Unpredictable grizzly action from a man-killer bear); How To Hunt Geese Like An Expert (Tips on how to help you down your honker this year); How To Map Your Deer - Know Where He Is And Where He's Going To Be (Tips on how to use a topographical map to get your deer); Using Your Big-Game Rifle At 300-500 Yards (Secrets about long-range shooting and how to make it count); How You Can Own This Original Painting (Watercolor mastery that expresses the essence of the outdoors); The Great Morning (Relive your first deer and how you bagged him); Anything The 20 Gauge Can Do The 12 Can Do Better (A detailed comparison of the two most popular shotgun gauges) Fishing - New Worm Rig Catches More Bass - Yet Never Kills One (How to make and how to fish an amazing tackle box must); Quest For A Record (An exotic trip in search of the world's largest freshwater fish - on a fly rod); One Day On Arkansas' White River (A great trip that includes superb trout fishing and terrific hunting); Bass Experts Are Homemade (Tips on how to be a down home bassin' man on your own lake) Special Features - The Sports Afield Survey Of Winches: Costs, Types, What They Will And Will Not Do (All the facts about electric winches and how to use them on your rig); The Sports Afield Almanac (A monthly round-up of fun, news and how-to); Sports Afield Travel Guide (Great sportsman's vacation trip to Northwest Florida and the Miracle Strip); Tail Feathers Editors' Reports - The New Voere Action - Is It Better Or Just Different?; How Tide Affects Fishing; The New Look Of Snowmobiles In '74; How To Ship Dogs By Air Questions And Answers - Shooting; Saltwater; Letters; Sportsman's Quiz; Sportsman's Information Page |
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