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For advertisements prepared in InDesign and Fonts: A BRITTANY COMES OF AGE QuarkXPress, place the page layout document We can only accept OpenType or PostScript Type 1 fonts. If TrueType fonts MISTY MORNING SUNRISE and all images (InDesign: use Package — Quark: are used, they must be converted to outline in Illustrator or a similar program, PLAN YOUR TRIP! use Collect for Output­) in one folder. Collect all or embedded within a PDF. Type must not have styles (bold, italic, etc.) TOP 10 PUBLIC the fonts, both screen and printer, used in the applied in the page layout program. The actual (bold or italic) font must be HOTSPOTS document and place them in a folder labeled selected. LABS, GSPS & SODAK ROOSTERS “fonts” inside the document folder. It’s critical that NOTES FROM THE FIELD WORKING FEEDING FOR TIGHT you supply all fonts used, even such common ones PERFORMANCE as Times and Helvetica. Different versions of fonts Document Setup: Spotlight THE TRADITIONAL TED GARTNER with the same name from the same foundry may For full-page ads, your document page size should match the magazine page Shotgun Report have different metrics or kerning pairs, and these size. Please include trim marks with 1/8” offset. Bleeds should extend 1/8” FABARM’S ELOS IRISH differences can cause type to reflow. We will use beyond trim. Two-page ads must be created as two individual pages, not one SETTER your fonts exclusively for your ad. double-size page. Maximum one ad per document. MAKING A COMEBACK

7/15/14 9:16 AM Images: GUDP-140800-COV.indd 1 Media: Photographic: Files can be sent via advertising materials portal*,CD, or by email (must not Should be saved in TIFF or EPS format, not JPEG, and must not contain extra channels. The color space should be CMYK or Grayscale. The maximum ink exceed 5MB in size).*Upon completion of your upload to our advertising materials coverage (C+Y+M+K) should be no more than 300%. The effective resolution portal, please contact your InterMedia advertising materials manager immediately to of images should be between 240 and 400 dpi. Images should not contain let us know that your files are ready to download. Additionally, we will require a fax embedded transfer functions or halftone screens. Do not use ICC profiles or copy of the ad for preliminary proofing purposes. If your ad is color, we will require an other color management. acceptable color proof be shipped to us at the earliest date possible. Linework: Advertising Materials Portal: Should be saved as a bitmap TIFF. Should have an effective resolution of InterMedia Outdoors maintains an advertising materials portal to support 1200 to 2400 dpi. advertisers in the quick and easy electronic delivery of digital ad files. The IMO Portal is a simple way to transmit large files over the internet. However, Vector (EPS logos, etc.): content proofs are still required for electronically submitted ads (see Proof Images must be embedded, not linked. Fonts must be converted to outline Policy below for requirements). Please contact your InterMedia advertising (preferred) or embedded within the EPS. materials manager upon upload to the portal. Portal URL: http://imo. Do not place EPS files inside of EPS files. sendmyad.com Colors: No RGB or Pantone. Must be CMYK. Total ink coverage must not exceed Proofs: 300%. (Exception: if you have paid for a fifth color in your ad it must be a A content proof should be submitted with every ad. All proofs should be at Pantone set to Spot.) 100%. Proofs of full-page ads should include registration marks. For color ads a properly calibrated, SWOP-certified proof with color bar should be included for guidance on press. A list of SWOP-certified systems is available at: http://swop.org/certifcation.html#cert. For ads submitted via email or FTP, a low resolution PDF or JPEG file is acceptable in lieu of a hardcopy proof. The PDF of JPEG file should be clearly labeled “Proof” to differentiate it from the high resolution ad file. Specifications for Business Reply Mail & Full-Page Advertising Inserts 2014 BIRD HUNTER’S CLASSIC ANNUAL QUAIL & PHEASANT FORECAST SEPTEMBER 2014 | VOLUME 33 | NUMBER 5 Quantity: be picked up at one time (causing a premature depletion of supply); or it may fail GUNDOGMAG.COM Please call the Production Manager at to pick up an insert at all. Our printer uses the Gurley Porosity Tester. It should 309-679-5085 for amount for specific take at least 25 seconds to force 100ccs of air through the stock, using the Gurley months. Tester. Your insert stock should be Gurley specified and be guaranteed to meet the above minimum specifications. Minimum Dimensions: 3 7⁄8” deep; 5” from backbone (fold) Deadline: to face (outside edge); 3 1⁄2” flap on Insertion order committing space must be at our office by closing date for a high-folio side. These measurements specific issue to allow time for proper pagination, for postal requirements, and N.A.’S NEW GAMEBIRD yield an overall (unfolded) size of 12 THE EURASIAN for press information, etc. Inserts must be delivered by no later than the 20th of COLLARED DOVE 1⁄8” wide by 3 7⁄8” deep. Deliver the month. cards folded. SPECIAL PRACTICAL DUAL-PERFORMER Shipping & Packing: THE POINTING Maximum Dimensions: LABRADOR Please advise your printer to follow the specs above. Ship to: Account Manager WATERFOWL 11” deep; 8” from backbone SECTION - Wildfowl, Quad Graphics, West Allis Plant, 555 South 108th Street, West (fold) to face (outside edge); 4” Allis, WI 53214-1145. Blueline sample of insert must be provided to the Notes from the Field • TOP TIPS FOR TEAL flap on high-folio side. These TRAVEL TIPS • GUNS & LOADS Production Manager for approval prior to printing. Spotlight measurements yield an overall HARD CORE’S • LABS & UNCLES JIM SHIEFELBEIN (unfolded) size of 8” wide by 11” Postal Requirements: Shotgun Report deep. Deliver cards folded. WEATHERBY’S SA-08 The U.S. Postal Service requires that any business reply mail be at least .007 inches thick (7-point stock). To get card rate, return portion of card should be Trim & Lap: THE AMERICAN at least 3 1⁄2” by 5”, but not exceed 4 1⁄4” by 6”. All business reply mail must Absolute minimum lap is 3⁄8.” Lap comply with postal specifications. BRITTANY should be on low-folio side. Issues LITTLE DOG, BIG HEART will jog to the foot; therefore, 1⁄8” Mailing / Miscellaneous: will be trimmed off the foot of all Send all advertising materials to: 6/25/14 9:12 AM supplied inserts. No trim at gutter

GUDP-140900-COV.indd 1 (backbone). Final magazine size is Production Manager, 7 3/4” wide by 10 1⁄2” deep. Wildfowl Magazine ND Live Matter: 2 News Plaza, 2 Floor Peoria, IL 61614 Keep vital advertising material (type, logos, and important parts of photos) 1⁄2” 309-679-5085 from final trim. [email protected] Perforation: Audited by Audit Bureau of Circulation. Perforation must be 60% paper, 40% hole. (If holes are too large, the cards may tear apart during binding). Make sure your printer is aware of this specification.

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