“kodiak island”

In the spirit of other popular Discovery shows based in Alaska comes this new series following three hunting families determined to prevail over hardship and danger in one of the remotest places on earth.

Looking to buy crossbow bolts? Here’s what you need to know to make an informed purchase.

Taking a truly big bear—be it in Alaska, Canada, Russia or elsewhere—is so special that just one can be enough in a hunter’s lifetime.

This latest Member's Hunt comes from Larry H. Veilhauer of Ogdensburg, N.Y., who tagged the largest bear taken in North America in 2014 on Kodiak Island.

The big island is home to an abundance of game including Sitka blacktail, ducks, and fox … and of course, very large brown bears. If you’re looking for adventure, Kodiak is calling. Just be warned: getting there may be the easiest part.

This latest Member's Hunt comes from Brian Wolfe of Saginaw, Mich.

This classic cartridge is a perfect fit for most handgun hunters. Observant hunters will immediately recognize that the .41 Magnum offers notably better external and terminal ballistics than the .357, yet is slightly more shooter-friendly than the .44.

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

Ever wonder what the difference really is between cheap and expensive hunting rifles (other than the price tag)? Contributor Aram von Benedikt takes us through a few noted differences, along with when to grab which.