Field & Stream Magazine – September 1947 – “The New Game Laws 1947–1948”
This September 1947 issue of Field & Stream features “The New Game Laws 1947–48,” offering a thorough look at hunting regulations and outdoor practices of the era. Alongside its lead feature, the magazine includes articles on hunting, fishing, camping, and wildlife conservation, providing a vivid portrait of postwar outdoor life. The magazine is in good condition. The copy shown in the listing is the exact item you will receive—please review all photos carefully for details.
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Table of Contents
Feature Articles
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Game Laws 1947–48 – p.4
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The Marcelled Antlers — Russell Annabel – p.19
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How Do You Fight a Fish? — Hart Stilwell – p.22
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South Dakota Pheasant Shooting — John Alden Knight – p.24
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—Is It Washed Up? — Jack Cornelius – p.25
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Little Gray Wolf — Andy Russell – p.26
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Camping Trouble — Walter Dower – p.27
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Duck Detectives — Bud Jackson – p.30
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The Gun Dog — Elias C. Vail – p.32
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High-Flying Northerns — Clement Crouch – p.36
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Duck Factory No. 170 – p.38
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Healthy Hunters — Joseph A. Winter – p.40
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Deep-Down Rainbows — Wm. C. Robinson & Charles C. Niehuis – p.41
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Carp Will Take Flies — Roger D. Merrill – p.44
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Behind the Eightball — W. C. Tuttle – p.46
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Where Is the Game? — Roger M. Latham – p.48
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One of Those East Branch Days — Arthur R. Macdougall, Jr. – p.49
Cover Painting: Arthur D. Fuller
Departments
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Cheers and Jeers – p.6
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Conservation – p.52
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Shooting – p.58
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Fishing – p.84
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Prize Fishing Contest – p.97
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Boating – p.100
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Books – p.132
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Camping – p.133
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Salt Water – p.136
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Camera – p.138
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Gun Dogs – p.140
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Outdoor Questions – p.154
A fine collectible from the golden age of sporting publications, this issue blends practical guidance, adventure stories, and regulatory updates—perfect for hunters, anglers, and lovers of classic Field & Stream history.