Settling the Score

The 30th edition of Rowland Ward’s Records of Big Game will debut a new way of scoring Cape buffalo.

The new system rewards both horn spread and boss width.

The Future of Hunting

Hunter numbers are declining, but wildlife advocates are working to turn the tide.

R3 efforts and outreach to non-hunters are crucial efforts that all hunters should support.

Nine-Three

The 9.3, not the .375, should really be considered the minimum cartridge for dangerous game.

This cartridge has proven itself over years of use in the field.

Great Winter Reads

A selection of great books for reading by the fireside on a snowy evening.

New titles from Craig Boddington, Buzz Charlton, Walter Bell, and many more.

Hunt It to Save It

Many think species protection requires the ending of hunting and protection by the government.

In many cases, the opposite is true.

Traveling with Firearms

Advice for traveling with firearms.

The rules for air travel and importation of firearms are becoming increasingly complex.

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.

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.

Slowing Down

The old still-hunter’s mantra is a good lesson for the woods, and for life.

Reflections from the deer woods as the end of the year approaches.