Heading for Africa

Preparing for a safari is almost as much fun as the trip itself.

The anticipation has been building for months, and at last the day is almost here. I’m getting ready to leave for a safari in Namibia, via a flight to Washington, DC, where I’ll connect with South African Airways to Johannesburg, and then on to Windhoek.

High Adventure Birds

In search of the world’s most exotic wild turkeys.

Hunting turkeys in far-flung regions such as the jungles of the Yucatan rivals almost any big-game hunt in terms of challenge and adventure.

High Country Mule Deer

The biggest bucks live in the highest, loneliest places.

Mountain mule deer hunting is tough, but worthwhile.

Highland Tradition

A hunt for red stags in the magnificent Scottish Highlands.

Tweed-clad stalkers and garron ponies make for a unique and traditional experience.

Hogs Here and There

If you haven’t hunted wild hogs, it’s a blast!

In North America and Europe, wild pigs are both a nuisance and an important game animal.

How Much Does A Safari Cost?

An African safari is more affordable than you think.

With some careful planning and saving, the cost of a plains-game safari in southern Africa is within reach even for people with average incomes.

How to Pack for a Safari

What to bring on your African adventure

I do an awful lot of packing and unpacking, and I don’t take much time doing either. But even after thirty years and sixty-odd African hunts I still get a special thrill when I pack my safari gear.

How to Prepare for a Safari

An excerpt from the new book Ask the Namibian Guides. In the new book Ask the Namibian Guides, author Diana Rupp interviews thirteen highly regarded professional hunters from all over Namibia in an effort to bring the most up-to-date information to the aspiring safari hunter. The professionals answer questions about why this country is such […]

Hug A Hunter

A pro-hunting public-relations campaign is helping to spread the message of hunting’s benefits to non-hunters.

The Colorado Hug a Hunter program has had great success in reaching out to the general public with a positive message.