Publication: Gray’s Sporting Journal
Topic(s): Hunting, Fly Fishing, Bird Hunting, Big Game, Sporting Travel, Outdoor Adventures, Waterfowl, Turkeys, Small Game, Wildlife, Poetry, Fiction, Outdoor Lifestyle
Rate (USD): Up to $1,250 per word (see full breakdown below)
Deadline: No deadline
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If you write compelling stories about hunting, fishing, or unforgettable outdoor adventures, Gray’s Sporting Journal is actively accepting complete manuscripts from freelance writers.

The magazine publishes sophisticated, literary storytelling for passionate sportsmen and women. Editors are looking for polished, entertaining prose with strong narrative writing—not instructional or “how-to” articles.

They publish seven issues each year, including themed editions focused on:

• Fly fishing
• Upland bird hunting
• Big game
• Expeditions and guides

They’re also interested in stories about:

• Waterfowl
• Turkeys
• Small game
• Unusual game animals
• International and domestic sporting travel
• Campfire tales (fact or fiction)
• Outdoor poetry

What They’re Looking For

Features

• Fact or fiction
• Minimum 1,500 words
• Exceptional storytelling with literary quality

Yarns

• Campfire stories
• Fact or fiction
• 750–1,500 words

Expeditions

• Hunting or fishing travel stories
• 2,500–3,000 words
• Must include quality photography and a travel-information sidebar

Poetry

• Usually under 1,000 words

Gray’s only considers complete manuscripts. They do not accept story queries or previously published work.

Payment is based on quality rather than word count, making this an excellent opportunity for experienced freelance writers with outstanding outdoor storytelling skills.

Rates:

• Features: $600–$1,250
• Expeditions: $850–$1,000 + $75 per published photo
• Yarns: Around $600
• Poems: $100
• Photographs: $50–$300