Mckean out at OL

[Nemont]

Just saw this on FB. I don't know a better person to carry the hunting message to the masses.

 

[Ben Lamb]

This is a damned shame. Andrew has done so much to elevate sportsmen-conservationists and true conservation in his time as editor of Outdoor Life. I hope we dont' end up with another magazine more interested in food plots and cull bucks than the tough issues facing the modern sportsmen & women.

 

[Flatrock]

Was this the job that he just recently took as a promotion? Got promoted and then canned?

I agree. He was doing a great job pushing the public land issue.

 

[Nemont]

Prior to him taking the OL job he worked at the Region 6 HQ of the FWP as their public relations officer.

He is a great guy who works on facts and not any rhetoric or agendas IMO. It is a loss of a reasonable, articulate and passionate voice for hunting and public lands issues with a sizable megaphone.

Nemont

 

[beginnerhunter]

Doesn't Ben Long contribute to outdoor life? Perhaps he has some insight... I don't know how to tag people so maybe somebody could help.

 

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Wow, that's a real shame. I've really grown to respect Andrew in his time at OL.

I have no doubts they'll regret this, and I look forward to seeing what he does next.

 

[elkduds]

Could this be a result of his recent Zinke interview? OL has recently stepped way up in opposing PLT and those who promote it.

 

[Ben Lamb]

If you'd like to register your displeasure or ask why this has occured, you can contact the public relations professional for the publisher at this email: [email protected]

 

[WildWill]

Could this be a result of his recent Zinke interview? OL has recently stepped way up in opposing PLT and those who promote it.

That was my first thought as well. What a shame.

 

[Jwill]

Damn, this seems like a punch in the gut to conservationists and outdoorsmen, his leadership was one of the main reasons I kept my OL subscription up to date over the years. Hope he lands on his feet. Will be watching closely to see how this plays out for their content.

 

[NoWiser]

I was literally hours from subscribing when I read this today. I think I'll hold onto my money for awhile. His work on the public lands issues were the only reason I was going to renew my subscription.

 

[jryoung]

OL lost a great one, but I suspect he will land on his feet somewhere and we will all be grateful. His body of work speaks for itself, this could be a great opportunity for him even if his had was forced.

 

[stillkickin]

Wow,

That’s a shock and I too had my renewal form for OL in my bills to pay Box.

Unlikely I will renew, I will wait and see what happens.

 

[Big Fin]

Honest, objective, informed outdoor media just took a kick in the crotch today. This is bad for hunting and conservation.

Wherever Andrew ends up, I will be a supporter of his work.

 

[What Map]

I just renewed. I want my money back. What a crying shame.
Shame on you Bonnier. Their excuses will be lame, guaranteed.

 

[406LIFE]

I have no inside information, but I would hazard a guess that if the Zinke interview played a role in his continued employment, it wasn't all of it. This link gives you a broader perspective on how all the mags under Bonnier are restructuring and attempting to become more profitable:
https://www.eater.com/2018/1/17/16902106/saveur-magazine-layoffs

Knowing McKean and others in the print world, it is a very tough world. As medias shift from analog to digital (TV included) there will certainly be casulties like this.

What I am certain of is that Andrew will be unemployed for as long as he needs to wet a line and shoot a gun and then be back to work elsewhere.

 

[Irrelevant]

While I never had a subscription the only reason I ever bought an issue at the grocery store was because he wrote something that caught my eye. I hope wherever he lands he continues to have a platform to speak from. And I did send Ms. Battles an email expressing my displeasure.

 

[beginnerhunter]

According to that link, they laid off 17% of their American work force (70 people) today. So maybe just part of a broader reduction. Still sad, I enjoyed his work and look forward to him popping up elsewhere.

I wonder if anyone was let go from field and stream.

 

[TheTone]

I think its probably a larger Bonnier issue than any real relation to Mckean and his work as 406life also stated. They have been killing magazines and cutting staff across brands, etc.

 

[Ben Long]

I only know what Andrew wrote in his Facebook post. Profoundly disappointing that Bonnier could not find a place for someone of Andrew's experience and talent. One of the very best editors I've ever written for.