Description
Outdoor Life Magazine – March 1948 (Cover Painting by Joel) – No Label
Step back into the golden age of outdoor journalism with this March 1948 issue of Outdoor Life Magazine. Featuring a striking cover painting by Joel, this edition blends field-tested advice, gripping hunting and fishing narratives, and timely conservation commentary, making it an engaging collectible for sportsmen and vintage magazine enthusiasts.
Condition
This copy is in good condition, with water damage noted. The item shown in the listing photos is the exact copy you will receive. Please review all images for details on its preservation. Every magazine is shipped in a plastic protective sleeve, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents
This issue offers a diverse mix of features and practical columns:
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Let’s Get Those Surplus Lands! (p.17): How pending Congressional bills could open millions of acres to state game areas and public hunting grounds.
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You Don’t Hunt Runts in the Yukon! – William Barthman (p.20): A thrilling expedition for Dall sheep, moose, and caribou—plus encounters with grizzlies.
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Lesson in Smallmouths – Howard Brisco (p.24): Bass lessons learned on an Oklahoma creek.
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Death in a Black Coat – N. L. McAlmond (p.26): A bear rug hunt in the Olympic Mountains.
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Mighty Midget of the Foxholes – Allen Parsons (p.29): A Pennsylvania lap dog proves its grit in the field.
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Joe Ketched It – Ray Johnson (p.31): A humorous fishing yarn out of Wyoming.
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Geese That Slant to the Guns – R. J. Fortner (p.32): Exciting James Bay waterfowl hunting.
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Vital Lesson of the Conservation Pledge (p.35): Schoolchildren nationwide embrace conservation efforts.
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They HAD to Make One-shot Kills – Fred R. Zepp (p.36): Early settlers’ survival depended on perfect marksmanship.
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Good Goats Come High – Frank L. Vennum (p.40): Cliff-dwelling Idaho billies put hunters to the test.
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Silver That Shines Offshore – Joe Mears (p.42): Cape Kiawanda salmon fishing adventures.
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The Bucks Won’t Wait – S. Omar Barker (p.44): A rib-tickling take on missed opportunities in New Mexico.
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Chinook Cottontails – Bert Popowski (p.46): Winter cottontail hunting in the Dakotas.
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The Way to Repair That Bamboo Rod – Claude M. Kreider (p.48): Illustrated tips from the Sportsman’s Work Bench.
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How Indians Make Snowshoes (p.52): A photo feature on crafting bear-paw snowshoes from birch and rawhide.
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Fox Hunting in Florida (p.57): Unique challenges of local brush-tail pursuits.
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This Happened to Me! – William H. Dahlstrom (p.58): A rough playmate becomes a lesson learned.
Departments:
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Arms and Ammunition – Jack O’Connor, Editor (p.62): Advice on selecting an all-purpose bullet.
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Angling – Ray Bergman, Editor (p.94): The usefulness of wet flies.
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Boating – J. A. Emmett, Editor (p.120): Building a canoe the smart way.
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Camping and Woodcraft – Maurice H. Decker, Editor (p.130): Bringing a trailer for your next outing.
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Dogs – C. Blackburn Miller, Editor (p.140): Choosing canine specialists.
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The Health of Your Dog – Dr. James R. Kinney (p.142).
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Where to Go (p.146).
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Game Gimmicks – Gus Mager (p.156).
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What’s on Your Mind? (p.4).
Summary
With an appealing mix of adventure, instruction, and conservation awareness, this March 1948 issue captures the spirit of American outdoor life at mid-century. A fine choice for collectors of Outdoor Life and vintage sporting literature, enhanced by Joel’s memorable cover artwork.