Outdoor Life Magazine – August 1947 – Cover Painting by J. F. Kernan (No Label)
This August 1947 issue of Outdoor Life showcases a classic cover painting by J. F. Kernan and a wealth of articles celebrating hunting, fishing, boating, and conservation during the postwar years. The magazine is in good condition, with the exact copy shown in the listing being the one you will receive. Please review photos for a complete sense of its condition.
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Table of Contents
Feature Articles
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Kids With .22’s — Howard C. Young – p.29
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Last-mile Squaretails — George P. Silverwood – p.32
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Flag Stop for Broadbills — Kenneth McCaleb – p.35
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Object Lesson in Crappies — Erwin D. Sias – p.36
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Wildlife is Rugged! — Archibald Rutledge – p.39
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Doe Down, Buck to Go — Fred H. Harris – p.40
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White-tail Wilderness (painting by Francis Lee Jaques) – p.42
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Help Spread This Pledge! – p.45
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Doc Brings Home the Bacon — Jack O’Connor – p.46
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Bass Don’t Speak English — Hart Stilwell – p.48
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Cottonails Ahoy! — Elon Jessup – p.50
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Hot-spot Pike — Harry H. Edel – p.52
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Let Your Leather Live — Walter E. Burton – p.54
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All About Goats — Russell Annabel – p.56
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Equip Your Boat With a Cabin – p.64
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This Happened to Me! — Jay Franklin – p.68
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Fishing Seasons for 1947 – p.71
Departments
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Angling — Ray Bergman, Editor – p.72 (When Live Bait Is in Order)
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Arms and Ammunition — Jack O’Connor, Editor – p.96 (Dope on the Mysterious .38’s)
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Boating — J. A. Emmett, Editor – p.118 (Advantages of Metal Craft)
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What’s on Your Mind? – p.22
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Camping and Woodcraft — Maurice H. Decker, Editor – p.128 (Ways to Keep Fish Fresh)
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Dogs — C. Blackburn Miller, Editor – p.136 (Hot Weather—Special Care!)
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The Health of Your Dog — Dr. James R. Kinney – p.141
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Game Gimmicks — Gus Mager – p.148
A beautifully illustrated issue from the golden era of Outdoor Life, this magazine blends practical tips, memorable stories, and timeless artwork—an excellent addition for collectors of vintage outdoor literature.