Outdoors Publications

Outdoor Canada is Canada’s leading national magazine for those interested in traditional outdoor activities. The magazine covers fishing, hunting and related conservation issues. The content is entirely Canadian. Most articles run from 1,500 to 2,500 words, while shorter pieces can run from 100 to 700 words. Writing fees depend on the complexity and length of the article, with fees generally ranging from $100 for short articles to $400 and up for features.

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– WildJunket stories are generally first-person narratives of epic journeys, outdoor adventures and deep cultural experience written in the first person with a strong human touch. Articles should have the audience in mind: Adventurous, independent travelers in the age group of 25-44 seeking deep immersions and unique experiences. Pays up to $150/article.

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WildJunket stories are generally first-person narratives of epic journeys, outdoor adventures and deep cultural experience written in the first person with a strong human touch. Articles should have the audience in mind: Adventurous, independent travelers in the age group of 25-44 seeking deep immersions and unique experiences. Pays up to $150/article.

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Western Sportsman is a bi-monthly all-Canadian publication that focuses on hunting, fishing and conservation. Published since 1965, it has a strong and devoted readership of people who are knowledgeable and passionate about hunting and fishing. Feature articles that detail specific techniques or issues should range from 1,500 to 2,000 words. Pay: TBD.

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WildJunket stories are generally first-person narratives of epic journeys, outdoor adventures and deep cultural experience written in the first person with a strong human touch. Articles should have the audience in mind: Adventurous, independent travelers in the age group of 25-44 seeking deep immersions and unique experiences. Pays up to $150/article.

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Western Sportsman is a bi-monthly all-Canadian publication that focuses on hunting, fishing and conservation. Published since 1965, it has a strong and devoted readership of people who are knowledgeable and passionate about hunting and fishing. Feature articles that detail specific techniques or issues should range from 1,500 to 2,000 words. Pay: TBD.

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As the flagship publication of the NWTF, Turkey Country is dedicated to the interests and entertainment of wild turkey enthusiasts everywhere people who hunt, study and actively support the restoration and conservation of the North American wild turkey. Turkey Country feature articles focus on the restoration, management, biology, distribution, history and hunting of wild turkeys. Features run 1,000 to 1,200 words and range $350 to $550 in payment. Departments run 500 to 1,000 words and range $250 to $350 in payment.

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Trapper & Predator Caller accepts stories focused on methods and equipment used in trapping, calling or hunting. Highest consideration will be given to stories focused on methods and equipment used in trapping, calling or hunting. We also accept historical pieces, personality profiles and unusual experience stories. Feature stories should be between 1,500 and 2,500 words. Pays up to $250 for assigned articles. Payment is made within 45 days of publication. The amount is based on the quality of writing and photography as a package.

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The Contemporary Sportsman is a quarterly online magazine devoted to people who share a serious passion for fly fishing and wing shooting. Each quarterly publication has at least three Feature Articles about fly fishing (fresh or salt) and/or wing shooting. An average Feature Article contains 2,500 to 3,000 words. Payment is made upon publication. Payment: $450 to $700 for Feature Articles, based on quality not length.

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Small Farm Today magazine is dedicated to preserving and promoting small farming, rural living, community and agripreneurship. We need “how-to” articles (how to grow, raise, market, build, etc), as well as articles about small farmers who are experiencing success through diversification, specialty/ alternative crops and livestock, and direct marketing. Length, depending on subject, should probably be between 800 and 3,000 words. Missouri Farm Publishing, Inc. buys first serial rights and nonexclusive reprint rights (the right to reprint article in an anthology) for both manuscripts and photos.

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Sierra is a bimonthly national magazine publishing writing, photography, and art about the natural world. Sierra seeks articles on significant environmental and conservation issues, adventure travel, nature, self-propelled sports, and trends in green living. Feature lengths range from 500 words to (rarely) 4,000 words. Payment starts at 75 cents a word.

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SAFARI Magazine was founded in 1971 as the official publication of Safari Club International. SAFARI Magazine is a bi-monthly publication that focuses on big game hunting and conservation. We buy all rights to manuscripts, including electronic rights. Fees for professional writers are under review at this time. Non-professional contributions will receive an honorarium of $25. No fiction or poetry accepted. Features need to be about 2,000 words and should be informative, accurate and designed to appeal to sportsmen and women.

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Paddling Life is for people who love and live paddling. The magazine covers every aspect of paddling, including sea kayaking, whitewater boating, canoeing, rafting, racing, fishing and surf paddling. Feature stories run between 2,000-3,500 words and always have a strong photographic component. Pays $.25/word.

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Outside Bozeman is a seasonal publication that explores and celebrates the outdoor world of the Gallatin Valley. The magazine examines not only the dramatic beauty of the landscape and the innumerable recreational possibilities it affords, but also the issues surrounding its use and the wide range of lifestyles it engenders. The magazine runs 4-6 feature articles per issue. Length should be 800-1,600 words. Pays 10-15 cents/word. Departments pay $25-$100, based on length.

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Outdoor Oklahoma magazine is the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s full-color, bi-monthly magazine. Editors publish wildlife and activities related to hunting, fishing and wildlife watching. Freelance articles are used occasionally. Feature length articles (over 1,500 words). Pays up to $450 per article for first-time publication rights.

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Ontario Nature magazine publishes feature articles on all aspects of natural history, conservation and the environment in Ontario: stories about plants and animals, wildlife research, parks and wilderness areas, and environmental issues. Rights: First Canadian serial rights. Payment: Our rates compare to trade magazines. Payment is 30-days after acceptance.

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Northern Woodlands magazine is for conservation-minded people with an interest in all aspects of the forests of the Northeast. Articles and columns range in scope, and may include subjects such as woodlot management, wildlife species, scat, chainsaw maintenance, woodworking, and reflections on natural landscapes. Payment: $50/book review; $150/essay; $25/poem; and 10 cents/word for feature articles.

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NEBRASKAland Magazine is published ten times a year by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Article topics include outdoor recreation such as camping, travel, canoeing, hunting, fishing, and Nebraska’s state parks and recreation areas. Word length: up to 2500 words. Payment: 15 cents/word and up to $250/photo.

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Most articles relate to the BC Coast Mountains, specifically the Vancouver to Lillooet region. Top quality photography is essential to getting your story published. Pays 30 cents a word for published pieces.

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MBE is a quarterly magazine that covers the people, sports and activities, and the gear of outdoor recreation in the Pacific Northwest such as skiing and snowboarding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hiking, kayaking, etc. Pay is based on length, complexities, and demands of a story. Feature articles pay $125 to $150.

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Montana Outdoors is a bimonthly magazine published by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks advocating the conservation and sustainable use of Montana’s fish, wildlife, and parks. The editors publish many articles on natural history and look for novel angles on traditional subjects or new reporting on research projects, investigative studies, or recreational trends not known to our readers. Word length: 800-1,000 words. Payment: 20 cents/word.

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Highline Magazine is a connection to the unique mountain environment and culture of Canadas Rocky Mountains. We feature a wide range of topicsfrom summer and winter sports to environmental issues, local heroes, health, humour and more. Buys First Time Publication Rights.

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Farming Magazine celebrates the joys of farming well and living well on a small ecologically-conscious scale. It explores the intricate bonds connecting people, land, and community and it offers a hopeful vision for the future of farming in America. The magazine emphasizes practical articles that aim to educate fanners about ways to increase profitability while using ecologically sound farming practices, and how farmers think creatively about fanning in the 21st century. Farming Magazine strives to pay fairly for larger articles and photos.

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Outside is a monthly national magazine dedicated to covering the people, sports and activities, politics, art, literature, and hardware of the outdoors. Features are generally 1,500 to 5,000 words in length. Dispatches articles (100 to 800 words) cover timely news, events, issues, and short profiles. Destinations pieces (300 to 1,000 words) include places, news, and advice for adventurous travelers. Review articles (200 to 1,500 words) examine and evaluate outdoor gear and equipment. Payment: $1-$1.50/word.

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Cross Country Skier provides readers with in-depth descriptions of ski resorts, trail systems and winter vacation destinations in North America. The stories should give the reader a sense of the area and accommodations. Readers are Nordic skiers. They are active enthusiasts who continually seek out information about ski trails, resorts, equipment, technique, competition and feature reports about cross country skiing. Article assignments are made in writing that will specify payment amount, story length, payment terms, deadline and rights purchased.

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Coastal Review Online is always looking for talented freelance writers who are knowledgeable about the N.C. coast. Coastal Review Online (CRO) is a daily, online publication that contains news, features and commentaries covering a wide variety of environmental and conservation issues and events along the N.C. coast. Articles are generally 800-2,000 words. Pays $75-$200 for articles.

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Backpacker magazine primarily covers hiking. Feature articles fall into one of several distinct categories: destinations, personality, skills, or gear. Approximately 50 percent of features and more than half of departments and web stories are written by freelancers. Freelancers most often break into BACKPACKER’s pages in the departments. These shorter assignments (100 to 1,200 words) have specific topics and focus. Feature articles run 1,500 to 5,000 or more words. Pays: $.40 to more than $1.00 per word.

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Backcountry is a magazine covering backcountry skiing, telemark, ski mountaineering, snowboarding and splitboarding. Articles cover news, events, travel, destinations, environmental issues and instruction. Standard payment for manuscripts is $0.35 per word.

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Alternatives is a journal dedicated to in-depth analysis of environmental issues, including ecological, social and economic dimensions. It combines the learned rigour of an academic journal with the accessible style and format of a general-audience magazine. The editors invite feature articles, shorter reports, notes, interviews, resource guides, visual images related to article themes, cultural commentary and humour. Feature Articles (ranging from 1,000 to 4,000 words, including endnotes) cover a vital topic in depth. Alternatives pays 10 cents per word.

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Alpinist Magazine is committed to celebrating world alpinism and adventure climbing in the simplest, most beautiful manner possible. The heart of Alpinist lies in first-person accounts of long routes from around the world, investigative reports of subjects compelling to climbing aficionados, and documentary pieces that capture the spirit of ascent in any of its myriad forms. Pay is $.25 per word for the piece.

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