Trapper's Post magazine is “written by trappers, for trappers, and includes the most up to date information available for trappers worldwide.” They want articles on all aspects of trapping. They also want short personal experience articles from trappers who are 16 years old or younger. They prefer articles of 1,200 to 2,000 words. According to their pitch guide, they pay 10 cents per word.
CyberAngler is a website “by fishermen for fishermen.” They publish “daily fishing reports by premier captains, fishing guides directory, tournaments, articles, tips, techniques and more.” According to their website, feature articles should be at least 1,500 words long, while other articles can be shorter. According to their pitch guide, depending on the quality and nature of the work, they pay $20 to $200.
Whitetails Unlimited Magazine publishes “a wide range of hunting, environmental, educational, wildlife management and how-to articles.” Nearly all of their features include wildlife topics, particularly the whitetail deer. Their feature articles are 1,000 to 2,000 words long. They have previously indicated to pay $500 for feature articles with photos and up to $375 for stories without photos. To learn more, refer to this page.
Fly Fusion is a fly fishing magazine that combines the finest fishing writing, photography, and filmmaking in the world. They take feature submissions of a minimum of 2,500- 3,000 words with 20 curated photos, and photo essay editorials of 600 words in short-story format comprising 35 or more photos. Pay rate is decided upon completeness of the submissions. To find out more, refer to their contributor guidelines page.
OutdoorsNW seeks articles about outdoor recreation, adventure travel, health and nutrition, outdoor fitness product reviews, and more. They publish four times a year and not just in print form but also “engaging articles, interactive media, and stunning photography, extends the storytelling beyond the printed pages”. To contact them, refer to the email address on the footer of their main page.
Nebraskaland Magazine is published by Nebraska's Game and Parks Commission. They cover "all varieties of outdoor recreation including camping, travel, canoeing, hunting, fishing, Nebraska’s state parks and recreation areas, wildlife, natural history, unique personalities, art, culture, history and personal reminiscence." Most stories are 2,500 words. According to their submission guidelines, they pay 15 cents per word.
Virginia Wildlife Magazine is published bi-monthly on subjects such as hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, wildlife habitat, hiking, camping, outdoors safety and ethics, natural history, and environmental stewardship and education. According to their submission guidelines, articles of 800-2,000 words are paid $500 ($100 re-use fee), and articles of 350-800 words are paid $200 ($50 re-use fee). Visit their website here.
Gripped is a Canadian climbing magazine that covers routes, events, and climbing gear, and profiles of prominent climbers. Word count for features is 1500 and 2500 words. According to their submission guidelines, they pay $250 for features, plus $50 to $200 per photo. Their Northern Faces columns pay $150 for 500-1000 words, and for Area Profiles pieces of about 500-1000 words, they pay $150. To learn more, refer to this page.
Alpinist Magazine is a print magazine about "alpinism and adventure climbing in the simplest, most beautiful manner possible." They publish first-person accounts from alpine adventures from around the world, as well as investigative reports, documentaries, and photography. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.25 per word. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.
BirdWatching Magazine is a bimonthly magazine for people with an interest in wild birds and bird watching. They have previously indicated to accept submissions on a variety of topics, including “first-person accounts”, birds in the news, hotspots near you, and photo essays. Current information on submissions is unclear. To contact them, refer to this page.