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.45 ACP vs. Brown Bear

Jim Landess of Sterling, Alaska, used a $200 Hi-Point .45 ACP pistol to defend his home against a 450-pound brown bear.

Vignettes from Brown Bear Country

Everything about a brown bear hunt makes it larger than life, not the least of which is the size of the game. Sights and sounds that make one alternately wonder and tremble, thrills and disappointments—it’s all part of the game.

Guns and Gear for an Alaska Brown Bear Hunt

Editorial Director John Zent shares the gear he used on his recent Alaska brown bear hunt.

11-Year-Old Stops Charging Brown Bear

Quick thinking and good instincts helped an 11-year-old boy save himself and his family from a charging brown bear on June 18, according to a report from the Juneau Empire.

New World-Record Alaskan Brown Bear Confirmed by Pope and Young Club

Chris Cammack’s Alaskan brown bear was confirmed as the new Pope and Young Club World Record with an official score of 29-4/16 inches.

How to Build the Ultimate Brown Bear Rifle

The rifle was magnificently ugly. So ugly, in fact, that it was beautiful. Here’s how to (and why you should) build your own.

Gearing Up for Big Bears

Bryce Towsley breaks down the gear he used on his Alaskan brown bear hunt.

Never Forget Safety

It’s happened again. A hunter accidentally shot and killed his guide on a brown bear hunt in Alaska.

Imposing Presence

If you can remain calm when an Alaska brown bear charges within feet of you, check your heart … and your sanity.

Alaska Closes Bear Hunting Statewide

Per an April 1, 2020 press release from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG), department commissioner Dough Vincent-Lang closed all black- and brown-bear hunts due to health and safety concerns stemming from COVID-19.

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