Outdoor Life Magazine September 1947 Ralph Crosby Smith No Label GD Interior

Outdoor Life Magazine – September 1947 (Cover Painting by Ralph Crosby Smith) – No Label – GD Interior

Capture a moment from the rich sporting history of the late 1940s with this September 1947 issue of Outdoor Life Magazine. Featuring an eye-catching cover painting by Ralph Crosby Smith, this edition delivers a blend of hunting, fishing, conservation, and practical know-how for outdoorsmen of the era.

Condition

This copy is in acceptable condition, with a good interior. It shows water damage, marks, and creases on the cover and inside pages, with possible small rips. The exact copy shown in the listing photos is the one you will receive. Please examine all pictures for reference. Each item ships in a plastic protective sleeve, and combined shipping is available upon request.

Contents

This issue features an engaging selection of stories and departments:

• Revolt of the Farmers – A. M. Whittingham (p.23): A warning to hunters from a landowner tired of “cheap-sport” trespassing.

• Pronghorns for Greenhorns – Ebb Warren (p.26): Wyoming antelope hunts test even experienced sportsmen.

• Three Against Carp – Frank Woolner (p.28): An unorthodox carp adventure in Massachusetts.

• Waltz Him Around Again, Rover! – George W. Heinold (p.30): Snow, a hound, and a red fox provide lively Connecticut sport.

• There Couldn’t be That Many Deer! – N. L. McAlmond (p.32): Choosing a buck on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula.

• Game for the Future (p.35): Outdoor Life charts a course for improved wildlife and better sport.

• Prairie Ponds in the North – Painting by Francis Lee Jaques (p.36): Gadwalls summering in Alberta, captured in vivid color.

• World-famous Museum Adopts the Conservation Pledge (p.39).

• Geese Beyond the Railhead – Ben East (p.40): Waveys and ingenuity in James Bay, Ontario.

• The Widow O’Malley’s Dogs – Bert Popowski (p.42): Clearing a South Dakota sheep range of prairie dogs.

• Matching Wits With the Educated Brown – Richard H. Phillips (p.44): Outthinking wary trout with simple silk thread.

• Bingo and the Birds – Jack O’Connor (p.46): A cocker spaniel proves himself on Arizona quail.

• The Marshes Need More Ducks! – Albert Hochbaum (p.48): A waterfowl expert explains the season’s scarcity.

• Planes for Conservation Work – Isaac D. Chapman (p.50): How airplanes aid wildlife management in 30 states.

• Grizzlies and Moose—Unpredictable – W. G. Peterson (p.56): Advice for close encounters with big game.

• Stalking Skyline Trout (p.57): A five-page pictorial of fishing in California’s alpine pools.

• This Happened to Me! – Don G. Paton (p.62): Quick thinking in the rapids.

Departments:

• Hunting Seasons for 1947–48 (p.65).

• Arms and Ammunition – Jack O’Connor, Editor (p.66): Choosing the right gun for upland hunting.

• Angling – Ray Bergman, Editor (p.104): How to keep trout hooked in fast water.

• Camping and Woodcraft – Maurice H. Decker, Editor (p.116): Carrying heavy loads efficiently.

• Boating – J. A. Emmett, Editor (p.132): Autumn outings on sheltered waters.

• Dogs – C. Blackburn Miller, Editor (p.142): Preventing children from teasing hunting dogs.

• The Health of Your Dog – Dr. James R. Kinney (p.145).

• What’s on Your Mind? (p.6).

• Game Gimmicks – Gus Mager (p.154).

Summary

A snapshot of outdoor recreation in the late 1940s, this issue offers hunting wisdom, fishing insight, and conservation advocacy, all wrapped in Ralph Crosby Smith’s striking cover art. A fine choice for collectors of Outdoor Life or vintage sporting magazines.