Outdoor Life Magazine – November 1947 – Cover Painting by Bob Kuhn (No Label)
This November 1947 issue of Outdoor Life features a striking cover by Bob Kuhn and delivers a classic mix of hunting, fishing, and conservation stories from postwar America. Inside are articles on deer, bass, trout, moose, coyotes, and much more—plus practical tips and vivid adventure writing. The magazine is in good condition; the exact copy shown in the listing is the one you will receive. Please review all photos to assess its condition.
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Table of Contents
Feature Articles
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Winged Mystery — John Crowe – p.19
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Smart Mule Deer—That’s a Laugh! — Ebb Warren – p.22
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Trout Pool Under Cover — Rex Stanley – p.24
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Meester Bob — Harold F. Blaisdell – p.26
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Great Day Below the Border — Percy Brown – p.28
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No. 100 for the Avenging Angels — Arthur Grahame – p.30
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Where the Moose Survives (painting by Francis Lee Jaques) – p.32
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America’s Conservation Pledge – p.35
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The Boys and Their Bucks — Jack O’Connor – p.36
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Skim-milk Bass — Harry H. Edel – p.38
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Deer on a Production Line — L. A. Wilke – p.40
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A Shot at Pothole Ducks — Ben East – p.42
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Homemade Boot Will Save Your Gunstock — W. E. Burton – p.44
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Bulls in the Snow — Russell Annabel – p.46
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Air Attack on Prairie Wolves – p.52
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This Happened to Me! — Alvord (“Slim”) Smith – p.58
Departments
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Hunting Seasons for 1947–48 – p.61
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Arms and Ammunition — Jack O’Connor, Editor – p.62 (Are You Considering a .300 Magnum?)
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Angling — Ray Bergman, Editor – p.94 (Catch Carp—Sport with a Purpose)
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Camping and Woodcraft — Maurice H. Decker, Editor – p.108 (It’s Easy to Tan Your Game Hides)
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What’s on Your Mind? – p.4
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Boating — J. A. Emmett, Editor – p.116 (The Dope on Ready-Made Kits)
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Dogs — C. Blackburn Miller, Editor – p.122 (Specialists for Game That Trees)
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The Health of Your Dog — Dr. James R. Kinney – p.126
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Game Gimmicks — Gus Mager – p.134
A fine example of mid-century outdoor journalism, this issue blends sporting know-how, conservation advocacy, and adventure storytelling—an excellent addition for collectors of vintage Outdoor Life.