The long and ever increasing column of sportsmen is now moving into a new era. Modern times have changed the world beyond recognition. The early years of the twentieth century seem very far away. But with all the changes in philosophy, dress and terrain -- a few things remain constant, including the devotion of Americans to the great field sports, hunting and fishing.

As the generations move on, clothes become more suitable for the enjoyment of outdoor sports. Sporting firearms change, markedly for the better. Just as modern transportation has outmoded the early Studebaker covered wagon, the demand of today's sportsmen and women has necessitated changes in their equipment.

The American firearms and ammunition manufacturers through diligent research and technical development have replaced the muzzle loader and slow firing single shot arms with modern fast firing autoloaders, extremely accurate bolt, lever, and slide action firearms. And millions of rounds of entirely new and modern small-arms ammunition, designed for today's hunting and target shooting.

And due to modern resource use and game management practices, there is still game to shoot, even with the ever expanding encroachment on land and water. Present conservation practices regard wildlife, not as an expendable natural resource, but as an annual harvest to be sown and also reaped. Unlimited game bags are possible and legal in more than 40 states, on shooting preserves (one of the newer phases of modern game management) for five and six months each year.