Sports Afield Magazine April 1948 Guides Are Almost Like People No Label

Sports Afield Magazine – April 1948 (Guides Are Almost Like People) – No Label

Celebrate classic outdoor literature with this April 1948 issue of Sports Afield Magazine. Highlighted by Bill Wolf’s lively feature “Guides Are Almost Like People,” this edition blends travel, fishing, and sporting humor with practical instruction and conservation insights.

Condition

This copy is in good condition, showing minor signs of handling. The exact magazine shown in the listing photos is the one you will receive. Please review all images for details. Each magazine is shipped in a plastic protective sleeve, and combined shipping is available upon request.

Contents

A varied and entertaining lineup includes:

• Report on New York – Pete Barrett (p.27): An overview of the state’s sporting opportunities.

• New York Afield in Color – Pete Barrett (p.30): A vibrant look at outdoor scenery across the Empire State.

• Picture Section – K. McGrann (p.32): Photographic highlights for anglers and hunters.

• Guides Are Almost Like People – Bill Wolf (p.39): A humorous profile of professional guides and their quirks.

• Silvery Jumpers of the Humber – Fredk. W. Hollender (p.40): Fishing for lively trout in Newfoundland waters.

• Know Your Ducks (28) – A. H. Shortt & B. W. Cartwright (p.43): Continuing the magazine’s educational series.

• Fishing’s Just Like Roping – L. A. Wilke (p.45): Comparing roping skills to effective angling techniques.

• Bobwhite Foods Get Attention – Verne E. Davison (p.46): A look at what sustains bobwhite quail populations.

• Casting With Spinning Tackle – Joe Bates, Jr. (p.48): Expert tips on the relatively new spinning method.

• The Rehabilitation of Jimmy Petersen – George X. Sand (p.50): A redemption story set in the outdoors.

• You Have Two Tenths of a Second – Bill Depperman (p.52): A lesson on timing in the field.

• Barracuda! – Hank Bruns (p.54): High-energy saltwater fishing adventure.

• Prairie High Spots – Ray P. Holland (p.56): Highlights of spring sport on the plains.

• Shooting Clothes—Field Report – Hal Watts (p.58): A practical look at outdoor apparel.

• Along the Alaska Highway (4) – Shep Shepherd (p.60): Final installment of an epic northern journey.

• Old Cap Cougar – S. Omar Barker (p.62): Hunting lore from the Southwest.

• The Dog of Altomare (2) – Frederick Reiter (p.64): Second part of a serialized sporting tale.

• How to Do It (p.66): Useful pointers for outdoorsmen.

• Creel Census – Albert S. Hazzard (p.67): Scientific insights into fish population studies.

• Know Your Fish (14) – Lou S. Caine (p.84): Continuing education for anglers.

Departments:

• Sportsman’s Quiz (p.5)

• Letters (p.6)

• Where-to-Go (p.10)

• Report from Washington (p.68)

• Fresh Water Fishing (p.74)

• Salt Water Fishing (p.126)

• Boats and Motors (p.130)

• Arms and Ammunition (p.146)

• Skeet and Trapshooting (p.154)

• Sporting Dogs (p.160)

• Game Breeding (p.168)

• April Afield (p.170)

Cover Painting by Benton Clark

Summary

With its mix of humor, fieldcraft, and informative articles, this April 1948 issue captures the lively spirit of postwar outdoor recreation. A fine choice for collectors of Sports Afield or vintage sporting publications.