Montana Sporting Journal the Big Sky’s Premier Hunting and Fly Fishing Magazine

Montana Sporting Journal is a bi-monthly publication covering all things hunting and fishing in the state of Montana. We feature articles and departments relevant to the unique and diverse sporting opportunities found in Montana. At Montana Sporting Journal we take pride in our editorial content.

Feature Articles

Our goal is to provide timely, knowledgeable, experience-based narrative specific to Montana hunting and fishing destinations. Destinations should include the famous and the lesser known locations. Our feature articles provide readers with the how, what, where and when of Montana hunting and fishing, instilling in them the enthusiasm and confidence needed to successfully carry out their own Montana adventures.

Feature article requirements:

Include any relevant history and a thorough description of conditions experienced.
Detailed description of fishing/hunting techniques and equipment.
Provide information pertaining to seasonal conditions if applicable.
Include current hunting/fishing regulations, and permit/license information.
Address any pertinent conservation and/or ethical issues.
Include any helpful personal anecdotes from your own experiences.
A detailed map of the coverage area should be included.
Provide a selection of high quality photographs, including captions.
Feature article length should be 1,500 to 2,000 words.

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Manuscript Submissions and Payment

Initial contact with the editor by e-mail is preferred. Unsolicited manuscripts sent by mail should include a SASE if you would like your material returned.

We buy articles and photography as packages. Text is paid at $.30 per word. Photos are paid based on size and number of images in final layout. We reserve the option to edit all manuscripts; however we will minimize editing to avoid changing the style or subject matter of articles. Manuscripts should be submitted in typewritten form with the author’s name, address, phone number, e-mail and manuscript word count on the first page of the manuscript. Manuscripts should also be e-mailed to the editor.

Payment is made at publication. We buy first print rights and expect original work. Miscellaneous, Montana relevant, photography may also be submitted. Digital photography at 300dpi is preferred.

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