Field & Stream Magazine – December 1947 – Special Christmas Issue (Acceptable, Good Interior)
This December 1947 Field & Stream “Special Christmas Issue” offers a festive mix of conservation news, hunting and fishing articles, and holiday-themed stories from the golden age of outdoor publishing. The magazine is in acceptable condition with a good interior. It shows creases on the front cover, along with marks and light wear; there may also be minor rips. The copy shown is the exact item you will receive—please check photos for an accurate view of its condition.
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Table of Contents
Feature Articles
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Game Laws 1947–48 – p.4
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The Holly Blind — Ira Bright – p.35
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What’s New in Fishing Lines? — Joseph D. Bates, Jr. – p.38
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Your Vote Can Stop Pollution! — Harvey Flint – p.40
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The Brush-Off! — Harry H. Edel – p.42
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Alberta Caribou — Helene Fischer – p.43
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Muzzle Up! — Hartwell Green – p.46
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Hunting the Mint — K. C. Randall – p.48
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The Rolling Stone — Leon V. Almirall – p.50
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Sportsman’s Christmas — Walter Dower – p.51
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Snipe in Sicily — Peter W. Barrett – p.54
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The Lucky Seven — Henry P. Davis – p.56
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The Greater Gift — Hugh Grey – p.58
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Time to Hibernate — Elma Waltner – p.60
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Powder and Shot — Edward Montgomery – p.61
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The Gambel’s a Gamble — Russell B. Aitken – p.62
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What Fly Is Best? — John Crowe – p.64
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Don’t Show Me Squatters — Hart Stilwell – p.66
Cover Painting: Lynn Bogue Hunt
Departments
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Prize Fishing Contest – p.12
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Cheers and Jeers – p.18
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Camera – p.22
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Books – p.26
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Conservation – p.29
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Shooting – p.70
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Fishing – p.86
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Boating – p.102
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Salt Water – p.106
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Camping – p.126
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Natural History – p.129
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Gun Dogs – p.130
A nostalgic holiday edition, this magazine blends seasonal charm with practical outdoor knowledge—perfect for collectors of vintage Field & Stream issues and classic sporting literature.