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Thunder on the River

During his first trip to Africa, the author found both challenge and reward hunting the bushveld near South Africa’s Limpopo River with Smith & Wesson’s mighty .460 S&W Mag. X-Frame revolver.

Suspected Poacher Devoured by African Lions

A poacher pays the ultimate price near South Africa’s Kruger National Park.

Demons of the Dark Continent

Obvious dangerous animals aside, Africa has a whole lineup of creatures, from microscopic to those measured in meters, that will cause you harm or kill you in a quarter-hour. Let’s take a look at some of them.

8 mm Rem Mag

Remington no longer chambers the Big Eight in a production rifle, but the cartridge remains a favorite for some who hunt Africa.

Review: Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle

Versatility is the basic concept behind the scout rifle as originally conceived by Jeff Cooper.

Top 5 Safari Cartridges

Let’s take a look at some of the best choices for a heavy rifle for African hunting.

Advice From Professional Hunters

An African safari can be one of the highlights of any hunter’s career. So you'll want to take strides to make sure you don't screw it up. Here's what a few Professional Hunters have to say about preparing for the Dark Continent.

African Trophies Shared

The reasons father and son go to Africa, and what they take home, far exceed hide and horn. After sharing a lifetime of hunting, it's only fitting that the author would head to Africa with his father by his side.

Birth of a Lioness

The author had fond memories of hunting with his mother. Little did he know how fond he would become of hunting with the mother of his children.

A Ride-Along with Stewards of Africa's Wild

Africa keeps its wildlife wild and free only by adhering to a strict conservation philosophy that includes all stakeholders—government entities, ranchers, hunting outfits, professional hunters and human inhabitants in the bush—putting skin in the game.

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