Howdy folks,
We’re down to the wire for the inaugural issue of our 32-page quarterly print newspaper. Consider this your LAST CALL to get a copy of the paper mailed to your door.
Curious about how we’re combining Substack & print? Here’s everything you need to know.
Please read the following instructions to make sure you’re on our mailing list!
Annual and founding subscribers, please send your mailing addresses!
You have until 11:59 p.m. MST on Wednesday, March 19 to submit mailing addresses for your free copy. If you haven’t done so yet, please fill out this Google Form as soon as possible.
Monthly subscribers, free subscribers, and everyone else: purchase your copies!
You have until 11:59 p.m. MST on Wednesday, March 19 to receive free shipping when purchasing the paper from our online store. Submit your $10 order here. To be clear, do not fill out the mailing form unless you purchase or upgrade to an annual or founding subscription.
If you do choose to upgrade to either an annual or founding subscription, be sure to fill out the mailing form to receive all four 2025 issues as part of your subscription.
We’ve got a killer contributor lineup!
Our inaugural issue features essays, columns, features, and photography from seven talented contributors.
David N. McIlvaney falls out of love with fly fishing
Andy Austin shares some brilliant landscape photography
Our old pal Gabby Zaldumbide ruffles some grouse feathers
Deer hunter Matt Cunningham breaks some rules lawfully
Reporter Cam Fenton looks at the future of tribal consultation on public lands
College senior Cory Gurman divulges what the next generation wants from hunting
Our resident advice columnist Rachelle Schrute dives into a serious dating snafu
Along the way, Nicole talks gear, Kestrel goes east, and Katie finds a trail running mentor. Plus, we have a ton of exclusive discounts from brand partners, in addition to classifieds, events, and much more!
We can’t wait to share our work with you!
You, dear reader, have until Wednesday, March 19 at 11:59 p.m. MST to purchase a copy and ensure it mails directly to your house! We love the paper, and we really think you’ll love it, too. It’s a physical manifestation of our commitment to building out slow media that connects people.
Thank you to our writers, friends, families, and everyone who has supported The Westrn thus far.
We’re so close we can taste it!
— Katie, Kestrel, and Nicole