It’s every hunter’s nightmare: A bear is crashing toward you through the brush. What should you do?
The answer is: It depends on the situation.
Wild Africa
Truly wild areas are getting harder to find in Africa, but they still exist.
The forest zone in central Africa and Kaokoland in Namibia are good examples.
Prep Time
How to prepare for the upcoming hunting season.
Get in shape, check your rifle, and spend some time at the range.
Conservationists Should Support Trophy Hunting
Bans on trophy hunting are likely to increase the challenge of conserving the world’s biodiversity.
This is why 133 conservation researchers and practitioners signed a letter published in Science Magazine last week highlighting why the trophy hunting bans currently being debated around the world are ill-advised.
Giant Rams of Montana, Vol. 1
A new book celebrating the bighorns of Big Sky Country.
Montana author John “Timmer” Reeves brings together the stories of the most incredible rams ever taken in Montana.
My Favorite Zebra
The Hartmann mountain zebra is plentiful in Namibia and parts of South Africa.
This animal lives in rugged country and provides a challenging hunt.
The Tale of the Tacoma Bighorn
A long-lost sheep head may be the real world record.
No one knows the exact measurements of the huge Tacoma bighorn.
A Really Big Tusker
An incredible elephant taken recently in Namibia is proof that giants still walk among us.
One tusk weighed exactly 100 pounds.
Paper Plate Accuracy
If you can keep your shots inside a paper plate, you’ll hit the vital zone.
Paper plates still make good practice targets, especially with iron sights.
Don’t Overlook the .30-06
Despite all the emphasis on new cartridges, this old standby is still an all-round champ.
The .30-06 is a great choice for almost any non-dangerous game.

