Game & Fish Brand Celebrates 50 Years with Refined National Model

DENVER (January 20, 2026) - Game & Fish Magazine, "Your Guide to the American Outdoors,"(http://gafmag.com), is making a statement in 2026, not only by reaching the amazing 50^th Anniversary milestone, but also by establishing a new benchmark as the leading national brand with specific regional focus and heightened how-to and where-to hunting and fishing information. No other brand in the Outdoor Sportsman Group portfolio, or its competitive set, casts as wide an editorial net across the country or takes as steady aim locally. Since its founding back in 1976, Game & Fish has helped untold millions of outdoors enthusiasts experience hunting and fishing success where they live.

"In the new model, our loyal readers are going to get everything they've come to expect from the Game & Fish brand," said Editorial Director John Taranto. "Plus, now they're getting a fresher, more modern magazine package, and our expanded digital coverage promises better and more immediate regional coverage than ever before."

According to Editor Drew Warden, "The Game & Fish team is thrilled with the magazine's remaking, and we were really able to show it off in the current January/February '26 issue, the first of the brand's 50^th Anniversary year." If you haven't checked out the new multimedia offerings of the Game & Fish brand, you're missing out on key insights that will give you the edge in the field.

Every anniversary-year issue of Game & Fish will be packed full of curated fare like:

• THE TRAILHEAD - This welcoming section spotlights great recipes, timely news, fun and useful DIY projects, and inspiring interviews, and more.
• DESTINATIONS - In this section, Game & Fish contributors from across the country inform readers of the best current hunting and fishing opportunities near them, whether they live in the East, South, Midwest, or West.
• GEAR + TECH - Here, staff editors and valued contributors put equipment of all kinds to the test, with "Range Reports" of the latest and greatest firearms, rigorous "Field Tests" of key new products, and "Deep Dives" on the hottest new hunting and fishing tech.
• HUNTING - In this section, readers get the very best tips and techniques to make the most of their hunting opportunities, regardless of the season.
• FISHING - Expert advice in this section keeps anglers on the water and fish on the hook.
• SHOOTING - Dedicated to the latest trends in firearms, ammunition, and shooting accessories.
• RITES - The back page remains dedicated to Joff Johnston's always-entertaining fiction column.

Additionally, in every issue readers will appreciate the outstanding feature content coming from well-respected voices in their various areas of expertise, like iconic rifleman Craig Boddington, western big game and predator hunter Mark Kayser, and intrepid outdoorsman David Schlake, all appearing in the most recent issue.

For 50 years, Game & Fish has been the leading national media outlet exclusively targeting regional, state-by-state, and local hunting and fishing opportunities. The January/February 2026 issue is available on newsstands now, or to learn more about what this great brand has to offer, visit http://gafmag.com.

About Outdoor Sportsman Group: Outdoor Sportsman Group is comprised of the world's foremost media and entertainment brands for outdoor adventure enthusiasts. It includes four leading multichannel networks: Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, and GAME & FISH TV, a dynamic new Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) channel dedicated to sports enthusiasts and outdoor lovers. Additionally, Outdoor Sportsman Group operates Sportsman Channel (Canada) and MOTV, the world's leading subscription streaming platform created for outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts. The Group also consists of numerous established publishing assets, including 14 outdoor magazines such as Guns & Ammo, Game & Fish, Petersen's HUNTING, and In-Fisherman, along with 20 top websites. Outdoor Sportsman Group also includes television production operations through Winnercomm. For more information, visit www.outdoorsg.com.

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