Volume Fifteen

Proudly presenting Modern Huntsman Volume 15

“Life is a terrible conflict, a grandiose and atrocious confluence. Hunting submerges man deliberately in that formidable mystery and therefore contains something of religious rite and emotion in which homage is paid to what is divine, transcendent, and in the laws of nature.” 

– Jose Ortega y Gasset from Meditations on Hunting

In this issue, a common thread revealed itself: that we’ve all learned important lessons through outdoor pursuits that have shaped who we are as humans, hunters, and, in some cases, as philosophers. Jose Ortega y Gasset wisely wrote about how the experience of hunting puts us into a state that “contains something of religious rite and emotion in which homage is paid to what is divine, transcendent, and in the laws of nature.” We are reminded of things that are greater than us, that we don’t need to understand to feel and know with our entire being. 

Volume 15 includes 224 pages of stories, art and photographs with that goal in mind including:

• Professional deer stalker Sam Thompson knows the precision needed and the choices required in the art of killing. Sam’s is a strategic approach to a sacred task, and his expertise is honed by the Scottish winds.
• Well-seasoned angler and outdoor writer Brady Schwertfeger explores the ethics of fishing with a hook and his coming to terms with the impact of well-loved lifestyles and our innate need to have a connection with nature. 
• Internationally-acclaimed photographer William Hereford opens up his Uruguayan home studio to sit down with Modern Huntsman’s Creative Director In Residence and outdoor publishing legend Marshall McKinney. 
• Expert marine biologist, writer and surfing instructor Easkey Britton shares the art of the wipeout through a poetic essay that delves below the surface of the relationship between water and human beings.
• Photographer Stephen Collector recounts suspense in the wild and the risks all breathing beings are willing to take to eat.
• Conservation writer Christine Peterson helps the next generation grasp the importance of activism through spending time with nature amidst challenges like the never-ending push and pull of a potential mine being built near and contaminating some of the U.S.’s most beloved waterways. 
• Editorial Director Chris Dombrowski writes about the blessings from a bird dog puppy amidst political chaos.
• Wild Food Editor Jesse Griffiths leads us through a riveting interview with Olympia Provisions founder Elias Cairo that is paired with delicious recipes of fresh crab and rockfish.
• Along with excerpts from this years’ greatest releases and articles on falconry, braving the open sea in sailboat races, getting stalked by mountain lions, African land conservation and surprises from partners and team.

DETAILS

Due to continued increases in printing and production costs, we only have a limited number of these books, and they are “first come, first shipped” after our initial fulfillment to our subscribers. If you want a guaranteed copy, it is best to subscribe. There is also the option to order a single copy, but you will not receive free shipping or subscriber discounts on back issues.

SPECS

• 224 pages
• 9″ x 11″ perfect bound
• Soft-touch cover
• Printed in the USA
• FSC Certified Paper