Description
Outdoor Life Magazine – February 1956 (Cover Painting by Geoffrey Biggs) – No Label
Experience the sporting spirit of the mid-1950s with this February 1956 issue of Outdoor Life Magazine. Featuring a lively cover painting by Geoffrey Biggs, this edition offers a wide range of hunting, fishing, and adventure stories, along with practical tips and product features for outdoorsmen of the era.
Condition
This copy is in good condition with water damage noted. The exact magazine pictured in the listing is the one you will receive. Please review all images carefully to evaluate its preservation. All items come with a plastic protective covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents
This issue delivers an entertaining and informative mix of articles and departments:
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I Shoot a Cliff Hanger – Jack O’Connor (p.33): Our gun editor breaks a rib in Iran, while a prince claims a massive ibex.
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Gamble for a Record – Clyde Ormond (p.36): Patience pays off in the pursuit of a record bull moose.
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That New Gamefish – Ted Janes (p.38): An introduction to splake, a fresh addition to trout fishing.
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Of Terrible Courage – Bud Helmericks (p.41): Facing down the arctic grizzly.
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The Fish You Hunt – John Keats (p.42): Bonefishing adventures in the Virgin Islands.
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World’s Biggest Rainbows – Chester Chatfield (p.45): Kamloops trout offer a memorable British Columbia weekend.
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We Got the Chill – Jack O’Connor (p.46): A pronghorn hunt in Wyoming almost frozen out.
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No Killum So Dead – Ben East (p.49): Learning the grit behind Eskimo seal hunting.
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Pursuit – F. A. Bauer (p.53): Foxes and coyotes keep Iowa hunters on the move.
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Trapline – Don Shiner (p.54): A Pennsylvania beaver-trapping primer.
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Fishing’s Hottest Secret – Byron B. Scott (p.60): A breakthrough fish-finding system for bass and crappie.
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A Hunter Is Born – Bert Popowski (p.62): From woodchucks to venison, a hunter’s coming-of-age.
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Lion’s Den – Don Ollis (p.65): The first successful underwater photographs of wild sea lions.
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The Faker – Ray Beck (p.69): The opossum’s surprising appeal for hunters.
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Special Section on New Boats and Motors (p.73).
Departments:
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Angling (p.120)
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Camping (p.150)
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Dogs (p.154)
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Game Gimmicks (p.72)
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Salt Water (p.22)
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Shooting (p.106)
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The Gist of It (p.168)
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This Happened to Me! (p.30)
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What’s on Your Mind? (p.4)
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Where to Go (p.160)
Summary
Packed with engaging stories, field advice, and equipment coverage, this issue reflects Outdoor Life’s enduring appeal to hunters, anglers, and adventurers. The Geoffrey Biggs cover adds a collectible touch, making it an excellent choice for enthusiasts of vintage outdoor literature.