Gray’s Sporting Journal – Part 2

Gray’s Sporting Journal

The editor of one of the most popular sporting magazines in the United States joins the Carolina Outdoors. Host Bill Bartee, from Jesse Brown’s,  speaks with  Mike Floyd from Gray’s Sporting Journal .  Floyd has been with the periodical for over thirty years.  Media has changed greatly.  However, Floyd shares the secret of Gray’s success (spoiler alert: their timeless approach is loved by advertisers, readers, & contributors).

Segment Highlights:

• Gray’s is celebrating fifty years.  The Morris’ started the magazine in NH in 1975


• 1500 submissions unsolicited occur over the year.


• Big Name writers are published in the magazine but it is merit-based with a “Blind Reader” format


• Long form features, poetry, & photography are attributes of Gray’s


• 30,000 subscribers receive the magazine, which is the perfect circulation

Things You’ll Learn by Listening:

Affluent & aspirational features over the past fifty years celebrating big game, wing shooting, fly fishing and sporting travel are all a part of the multi-generational attraction to Gray’s Sporting Journal.  The readership is a unique crowd that the magazine has a focus on with the literary works published.

If you Missed This Story:

The Fiftieth Edition is now available where you get your magazines.

Finally, this is your one-stop-shop for any hike you’re planning.  Come on in for your next pair of hiking boots, maps, or just plain old advice!

Plus, for Gray’s Sporting Journal fans.  Pick up some of the finest outdoor pieces from Filson or Barbour at Charlotte Filson dealer, Jesse Brown’s.