Chip Laughton is a full-time freelance sporting lifestyle photographer, specializing in hunting, fishing and sporting dogs. His images are regularly featured in some of the world’s finest outdoor publications.
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Hunting Wild Quail with Boss & Co.’s Arthur S. DeMoulas
Arthur S. DeMoulas, the Massachusetts business executive who purchased arguably the greatest gunmaker, Boss & Co. of London, now serves as Chairman of the privately-owned English company committed to making the finest shotguns and rifles.
On the Cover: Wood River Ranch
Wood River Ranch, a legacy property which embodies spectacular scenery, amazing fly-fishing, trophy hunting and excellent improvements all within a working ranch operation.
Summer 2017 LAND Trends
Our snapshot of what’s trending in the land industry and lifestyle this summer.
The Wild Side of Business: So You Want to Play the Wildlife Game?
Greg Simons’ quarterly column focuses on the enterprise aspects of wildlife-based recreation that takes place on private lands across the country.
Reno Realty Group’s Jim Reno Sells Turnkey Hunting Property in Texas Hill Country
Congratulations to Reno Realty Group’s broker/owner Jim Reno for his sale this week of a 681-acre hunting tract in Texas Hill Country’s Kimble County.
Insider Tips for Pheasant Hunting
The hunting experts from Pheasants Forever, Quail Forever and HuntingLife.com weigh in on what makes a successful, and enjoyable, pheasant hunt.
Listing of the Week: Santa Margarita Ranch in Texas’ Famed Golden Triangle
Santa Margarita Ranch offers a unique opportunity to own one of the finest hunting ranches located in the famed Texas “Golden Triangle”.
Open Gates = New Hunters
The Texas Youth Hunting Program needs landowners to open their gates for the sake of young hunters and the hunting tradition.
How to Manage Your Habitat for Quail Sustainability
One of the most avid and dedicated group of hunters in the entire state of Texas are those that pursue quail. Often their most cherished possession is one or more good dogs that flush coveys and retrieve birds after they have been shot. Addicted quail hunters will freely spend money to support their habit.
Ghost Riders in the Sky
There are seven species of indigenous doves and pigeons in Texas, with white-winged doves and mourning doves being the two species that are the most abundant and are most commonly hunted.
Listing of the Week: 190-acre California Ranch with Private Lake
This week’s spotlight listing is a 190-acre ranch property located among the foothills of California’s Sierra Nevadas, southeast of Sacramento and to the west of Yosemite National Park.
Summer 2017 Texas Trends
Our snapshot of what’s trending in Texas land industry and lifestyle.
Charles Stibal Ranch Sold in Montana’s Wildlife-rich Centennial Valley
Sitting in Montana’s sweeping Centennial Valley, 3,221-acre Charles Stibal Ranch was sold on June 5, 2017, by Chance Bernall of Beaverhead Home & Ranch this week.
9 Field-tested Tips for Elk Hunting Success
Elk hunters cannot control the weather or the elk, but they can control how hard they hunt and whether they hunt smart. Here are nine expert tips to make your hunt easier and more successful.
Blaser Achieves Air Supremacy With Its New F16 Sporter and Game Shotguns
Blaser’s new line of affordable F16 shotgun models uphold the original F3’s quality, handling and performance, but at less than half the price.
Listing of the Week: America’s Oldest Hunting Club Up for Sale
Georgia’s 10,300-acre Cabin Bluff is reported to be the oldest hunting club in the United States. It was listed for sale this week at $55 million.
Tom W. Davis of Texas Ranch Brokerage Sells Prime South Texas Hunting Ranch
Congratulations to Tom W. Davis with Texas Ranch Brokerage for his sale of 2,085-acre Caballo Creek Ranch in McMullen County, Texas, this week. This sale occurred on April 3, 2017 and was the largest land and property sale for the week recorded through our Comparable Sales Program.
Spotted Fever: A Guide to the Axis Deer Hunt
Today, axis deer are in great abundance in certain areas of Texas, found free-ranging in many counties in central Texas, and commonly found on high-fenced game ranches in various regions of the state.
Joy of Hunting Forges New Path as a Wingshooting Retreat and Shooting Academy for Women
Anne Kania and her husband, Bruce, recently started Joy of Hunting as a means of getting women safely in the field through one of the most accessible forms of hunting—game birds. She also believes that developing skilled female wingshooters results in a higher percentage of ethical, humane kills for table fare.