In Africa, death comes in many forms. This is the cruelest
Author: David E. Petzal
David E. Petzal
David E. Petzal began at Field & Stream in 1972 as managing editor. In the ensuing years, he has held half a dozen different titles with the brand, and since 2006 has been strictly a writer, covering all manner of outdoor-related subjects, but specializing in guns and hunting. Highlights Education Petzal graduated from Colgate University in 1963, with a major in English. He is also a graduate of the U.S. Army NCO Academy at Ft. Knox, Kentucky, June 1968. Experience Aside from six years in the Army Reserve, during which he was a drill sergeant, Petzal has always worked in the magazine industry. He began at a small magazine called Guns and Hunting, went to Sports Afield in 1970, and to Field & Stream in 1972. He was executive editor at Field & Stream for 16 years, and then switched to write full time. Petzal has spoken at writers’ seminars sponsored by Reader’s Digest, hunting seminars sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, the New York Chapter of Safari Club of America, the Camp Fire Club of America, and done numerous radio and television interviews, most dealing with firearms legislation. He has received awards for excellence in writing presented by Leupold/Stevens, Zeiss, Bushnell, and CBS Magazines. F&S Lightning Round Favorite Place to Fish: Troublesome Creek, Colorado Favorite Critter to Hunt: Cape buffalo Bucket List Adventure: One last safari, just to see Africa again Most Prized Piece of Gear: A Kenny Jarrett .416 that have faced death (and dishonor) with on more than one occasion All-Time Favorite F&S Story: The late Bill Tarrant’s first piece on dogs, “And I Don Not Walk Alone” Notable Work
Some thoughts on bravery, duty, and patriotism””and gratitude for the men and women who serve for our country
When it comes to camp chores, a bigger knife is usually better. Here are some of the very best
Over his decades in the outdoors, the author has enjoyed the warmth and comfort of countless campfires. Here are some of the most memorable
Is it necessary to break in the barrel of a new rifle, or is it just a waste of time
In more than 50 years of use, the author’s leather cartridge case has seen adventure all over the world, from Africa to Alaska, New Zealand to Nunavut
The .30/06 and 7mm Magnum are both proven big-game cartridges, but which one is better?
This month marks the 50th anniversary of David E. Petzal working for F&S. Here, our legendary rifles editor looks back at the job of a lifetime
You may have been told that certain cartridges drop game faster, but in six decades of hunting, our rifles editor has not seen the evidence
Quality iron sights are simple, lightweight, and surprisingly accurate out to 200 yards. Here’s your guide on how to use iron sights
