The Complete Guide to Hunting Magazines in the U.S. & Canada (2025 Edition)

 

For generations, hunting magazines were the lifeblood of the outdoors. They carried stories of whitetail camps, Alaskan adventures, and bowhunting milestones. Today, the landscape has shifted. Many once-famous titles now exist only online, while a select few remain in print. This guide, updated for 2025, gives a complete overview of hunting magazines in the U.S. and Canada — what’s still in print, what’s gone digital, and what’s new.

📰 Still in Print (2025)

  • Trad Hunters Magazine (2025–present) — Digest-sized, 1950s-inspired, ad-light; focused on bowhunting, survival, history, and community.

  • Traditional Bowhunter Magazine (1989–present) — Long-running print magazine dedicated to traditional archery.

  • North American Whitetail — Limited print runs alongside its digital presence.

💻 Digital-Only Titles

  • Field & Stream — Print ended in 2020; now digital-only.

  • Outdoor Life — Print ended in 2021; now digital-only.

  • Petersen’s Hunting — Digital content only.

  • Bowhunter Magazine — Primarily digital, with occasional print specials.

📚 Notable Historical Magazines

These once defined outdoor publishing but are now part of history:

  • Sports Afield — One of the oldest outdoor titles, now digital-only.

  • Archery and Ye Sylvan Archer — Early archery magazines that set the stage for modern bowhunting publications.

🆕 Newcomer Spotlight: Trad Hunters Magazine

Launched in 2025, Trad Hunters Magazine brings back the collectible quality of golden-era magazines while introducing new voices and survival content. It represents the fresh energy missing from hunting media in recent years.

❓ Questions Hunters Ask

What hunting magazines are still being printed?
As of 2025, Trad Hunters Magazine, Traditional Bowhunter, and select issues of North American Whitetail remain in print.

What happened to Field & Stream and Outdoor Life?
Both ended print editions and are now digital-only.

Is there a new hunting magazine in 2025?
Yes. Trad Hunters Magazine is the newest title to launch, with its first volume released in 2025.

Why are most hunting magazines digital now?
Costs of print, shifts in advertising, and digital competition forced many publishers to go online.

 

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