Thank you for your interest in contributing to Trad Hunters Magazine! We’re always on the lookout for compelling stories and powerful imagery that celebrate the grit, spirit, and timeless tradition of bowhunting.

What We’re Looking For

Each issue of Trad Hunters Magazine is built around a central theme—whether it’s the unforgiving mountains of the West, the hardwoods of the Great Lakes, or the deep roots of Southern hunting culture. We look for stories and submissions that support and reflect these themes, while capturing the essence of adventure, challenge, and the lessons learned along the way.

Ideal submissions include:

• Gritty, first-hand accounts that spotlight traditional bowhunting gear, close encounters, and meaningful takeaways.
  
• Practical insights to improve woodsmanship, fieldcraft, and success in the backcountry or hardwoods—especially when they tie into a volume’s theme.
  
• Articles about influential figures, pivotal events, or forgotten stories in the history of traditional archery.
  
• Profiles of individuals or groups who carry forward the traditions, values, and hard-earned knowledge of traditional bowhunting.
  

We’re especially drawn to writing that explores personal growth, risk, reflection, and grit—the kind of hard-won knowledge you only earn in the field.

Story Submission Details

• Print: Up to 3,000 words
• Online Exclusive: 500–1,200 words
  Word (.docx) or PDF
• Submissions may be edited for clarity, grammar, and consistency with our magazine’s voice.

If your story aligns with a specific upcoming volume theme (e.g. “High Country,” “The Great Lakes,” “The Deep South”), let us know in your submission.

Photo Submission Guidelines

We accept both standalone photo submissions and those accompanying a written piece.

• Minimum 300dpi (required for print)
  
• JPEG or PNG
  
• Please send 4–6 high-quality photos per submission when possible.
  
  – Traditional bowhunting in action
  
  – Field scenes, landscapes, or atmospheric shots
  
  – Camp life, tracking, scouting, or gear setups
  
  – Historical or archival photos (with context and permission)
  

We proudly feature success photos on:

– Our website

– Social media (Facebook & Instagram)

– Inside print issues

We reserve the right to modify photos to align with the magazine’s retro, 1950s-inspired visual style.

How to Submit

• trad@standingwolfarchery.com
  
• Story Submission: [Your Title]
• Photo Submission: [Your Name]
• Submit stories and images as separate files.
• Your name
• Location of the photo
• A short caption or description of the moment captured
  

Rights & Usage

By submitting, you agree to allow Trad Hunters Magazine to publish your work in print, online, and across our social media platforms. We always give full credit to authors and photographers. All content may be edited or modified to suit the layout, tone, and visual aesthetic of the publication.

If your story pushed you, tested you, or taught you something—we want to read it.

Thank you for being part of the Trad Hunters community, and for helping us keep the old ways alive.