Traditional Bowhunter is "dedicated to preserving and advancing the rich tradition of hunting with the longbow, recurve, and selfbow.." They pay $300-$400 for features, with photos. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
Backcountry Magazine is all about skiing and snowboarding in the backcountry. According to their website "Each issue of Backcountry is packed with high-definition photography and stories, trusted avalanche safety skills and reliable, unbiased gear reviews. From freeskiing to touring, exotic destinations to backyard zones, the history of skiing to the cutting edge, we cover it all. " They pay $0.35 cents per word. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
Backpacker publishes articles that target the backpacking and hiking communities. Their pieces cover foot-based travel, backcountry experience, North American destinations, and other topics that they highlight. They pay up to $1 per word depending on complexity and experience. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
Kayak Angler is a quarterly magazine. Its content covers “the intersection of fishing and paddlesports,” and its scope includes North America and regional fisheries (the Pacific, the Atlantic, and the Gulf). Editors look for articles on “the latest news in conservation and fishing tackle, and accounts of incredible catches or pioneering trips.” These well-written articles must be accompanied by quality photos and contain practical advice and take-away value for readers. Payment is $0.20 per word for features (1,000-1,500 words) and departments (400-600 words).To learn more, read writers’guidelines.
Rapid is a magazine published three times annually: in February (Spring), May (Early Summer), and August (Summer/Fall).Rapid has an international audience which includes all levels of boating enthusiast who “share the desire to learn, explore and experience the whitewater paddling world.” Editors look for well-crafted articles (with take-away values) that are complimented by quality photos. Payment is $0.20 per word for features (up to 2,000 words) and departments (400-550 words). To learn more, read writers’ guidelines: https://www.rapidmedia.com/rapid/categories/454.
Adventure Kayak is a magazine published three times annually: in February (Spring), May (Early Summer), and August (Summer/Fall). Its content includes all aspects of kayak touring: environmental dilemmas, cultural adventures, and personality profiles on important historic or contemporary paddlers. Editors look for articles that have “depth, emotional impact and take-away value for the reader, complemented by striking photos.” Payment is $0.20 per word for features (up to 2,000 words) and departments (350-550 words). To learn more, read writers’ guidelines: https://www.rapidmedia.com/contribute/455.
Bass Angler Magazine is a quarterly bass-fishing magazine on the lookout for unique educational articles. They are open to both emerging and seasoned writers. Check out their exceptionally detailed Writer’s
Guidelines.
Alberta Fishing Guide focuses on fishing in Alberta. They publish articles on fish species, size and catchability by water body, along with access hints, angling pressure, forage and hatches, and other pertinent information Alberta anglers want to know. Query latest by 31 August annually; completed stories are required by 31 October. Word count: 1,200-1,500; query for longer features Pay: $350-500. As of the time of publication of this book, their website was under construction. However, they do have a contact email address on their website.
Bugle Magazine is the magazine of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. They accept submissions in a variety of categories, including conservation, natural history, wildlife management, hunting, human interest, and "women
in the outdoors, " which are personal essays or stories about elk/hunting/etc. They pay 30 cents per word, up to 4,500 words. To learn more, visit their website here.
Fly Tyer Magazine wants articles describing new flies for catching trout, bass, panfish, and saltwater species across the U.S. and around the world. They are also interested in articles describing
new tying materials and techniques, or new applications for older tying materials and techniques. Query first. Response time: Unspecified
Word count: 2,000-2,500 for features, 1,200-2,000 for columns
Pay: $450 for features, $200-400
for short features and columns
Details here.
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