Climbing for Chamois

The challenging and rewarding pursuit of Europe’s wary mountain goat.

Hunting the chamois is a great way to explore the mountain ranges of Europe and New Zealand.

Feathered Fiesta

Discovering the bounty of doves and ducks along Mexico’s Sea of Cortez.

A wing shooting adventure south of the border.

Working for Wild Sheep

Good news and bad news from sheep country.

Although North American sheep populations are strong, a serious respiratory disease now threatens Dall sheep in Alaska.

You Don’t Know What You’ve Got Till It’s Gone

The decline in hunter numbers over the last five years is sparking concern about the funding model for wildlife conservation.

With fewer young hunters entering the field, who will pay for conservation in the future?

Elephants, Science, and Politics

Elephants in Zimbabwe are under threat from the very efforts intended to save them.

Hysteria over elephant imports is making matters worse, not better, for wildlife managers in this country.

Caution Advised at Miami Airport

One hunter’s guns go missing–for three months.

Miami Airport “loses” a set of shotguns, even though they were properly cased, checked, and declared.

Henry Lawton’s Winchester 1886

One of the most expensive rifles ever sold belonged to the cavalry officer who captured Geronimo.
The rifle was sold by Rock Island Auction in 2016.

Decline of a Wilderness Icon

What’s behind the alarming decline of caribou in North America?

Caribou numbers are down across most of their range, and scientists are trying to figure out why.

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.

Not Just a Guy Thing

Women are taking to the hunting fields in increasing numbers.

There are more women hunting than ever before, and it’s the best thing that’s happened to hunting in a long time.