Description
Outdoor Life Magazine – December 1948 (Cover Painting by H. Hoecker) – No Label
Enjoy a slice of postwar sporting history with this December 1948 issue of Outdoor Life Magazine. Featuring a seasonal cover painting by H. Hoecker, this edition delivers an appealing mix of hunting tales, fishing stories, conservation updates, and practical field tips, making it an attractive addition to any vintage magazine collection.
Condition
This copy is in good condition, with water damage noted. The magazine pictured in the listing is the exact one you will receive. Please review all photos to assess its state. Every item is shipped with a plastic protective covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents
A wide-ranging selection of features and departments includes:
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Watch Your Back Trail – Staber W. Reese (p.17): Expert advice on outsmarting wary white-tails.
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Desert Water-hole Whoppers – Joe Mears (p.20): Largemouth bass action in an Arizona reservoir.
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The Buckshot Boys – Chester Chatfield (p.22): Veteran hunters enjoy a laugh in Washington duck marshes.
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No Cure for It! – George Heinold (p.24): Connecticut fox hunters embrace their “disease.”
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Guns—Not for Me! – Elizabeth Norbeck (p.26): A bride’s antics leave seasoned hunters calling for help.
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Grudge Hunt for Coon – Ben East (p.28): A Michigan raccoon proves a formidable opponent.
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Ever Carry Out a Buck? – E. F. Stuckey (p.31): A humorous tale of hauling deer through the brush.
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Forty Inches—No Less! – Dr. Wilson Du Comb (p.32): A quest for a record ram in British Columbia.
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Bear Hounds in Action (p.34): Field trials highlight the skill of bear hounds.
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How the Shotgun Created a New Sport – Michael Norman (p.36): A surprising look at the shotgun’s role in American outdoor tradition.
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Danger! Chinook Salmon! – Bob Halliday (p.40): An exhilarating Idaho salmon expedition.
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Conservation Pledge Reaches 21 Nations (p.43): The spread of an international conservation ethic.
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Three Weeks—and Grizzlies Plus – Homer J. Dyer Jr. (p.44): Eight pages of Yukon grizzly hunts along the Canol Road.
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You Needn’t be a Pack Horse – Emil Brodbeck (p.52): Build a handy trail cart from the Sportsman’s Work Bench.
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This Happened to Me! – Clyde R. Croft (p.58): A memorable ride through the trees.
Departments:
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Hunting Seasons for 1948–49 (p.61)
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Arms and Ammunition – Jack O’Connor, Editor (p.62): Understanding bullet trajectory.
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Game Gimmicks – Gus Mager (p.72).
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Angling – Ray Bergman, Editor (p.98): Enjoyable off-season tips.
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Camping and Woodcraft – Maurice H. Decker, Editor (p.110): Closing up the vacation cabin.
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Boating – J. A. Emmett, Editor (p.122): Building an outboard cruiser.
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Dogs – C. Blackburn Miller, Editor (p.126): More on trail hounds.
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The Health of Your Dog – Dr. James R. Kinney (p.130).
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Where to Go (p.132).
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Editorial Page (p.138).
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What’s on Your Mind? (p.4).
Summary
A well-preserved issue brimming with hunting expertise, fishing insight, and conservation stories, this December 1948 Outdoor Life captures the vigor and curiosity of the outdoorsman’s world. The H. Hoecker cover enhances its collectible appeal for fans of mid-century sporting publications.