Taking a Non-Hunter on Safari

Great ideas for things to do when taking a non-hunting spouse or friend along on your African safari.

Try these great South African tourist destinations before or after your hunt.

Taking A Pass

Remember, the first day of a hunt is as good as the last.

The stand overlooked a big field of almost impenetrable CRP grass. The wind was howling that day and I didn’t expect to see much. Also, I had no particular expectations.

Telling Our Story

Hunters in two states are funding pro-hunting public relations campaigns in an effort to beat the antis at their own game.

A group called the Nimrod Society is urging other states to adopt a similar model and help spread the word.

The .270 Vs. the .30-06

It’s hard to go wrong when choosing between these two great calibers.
For deer-size game, there are two time-honored cartridges that remain among our most popular.

The .300 Weatherby Magnum

There are many excellent cartridges in the “fast .300” class, but Roy Weatherby’s flagship remains a favorite.

This cartridge is suitable for hunting almost any non-dangerous game anywhere in the world.

The .416s

A look at the various cartridge choices in the .416 class.

Cartridges in the .375 class are adequate for most dangerous game, but if you want step up, the .416s are a practical, powerful choice.

The 6.5mm Sweet Spot

When choosing a cartridge in the 6.5mm family, velocity matters, but so does energy.

A few of these cartridges hit the “sweet spot” for hunting big game.

The Bear Facts, Part One

Much of what you’ve heard from “experts” about black bears is wrong.

Learn the best ways to handle a black bear encounter.