20091117-eider_f.jpg

Game Profiles: Common Eider

Hunting common eiders is not for everyone. Their location, along with the equipment required and the difficult conditions, limit enthusiasts to a dedicated few.

Sportsmen's Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act Passes in U.S. House

The Sportsmen's Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act has passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 268-154 and is en route to the Senate.

Positively Grizzly

What to know before hunting North America’s apex predator.

Imposing Presence

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

Trophy Hunting is Good for Conservation, Says IUCN Report

The April 2016 report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature is a must read for hunters as the global organization showcases research touting the positive conservation impact of trophy hunting.

Big Bears: Why They're on Every Hunter's Bucket List

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.

Escapism Gone Wild: One Man's Obsession With Dangerous Game

If you’ve ever wondered what draws those audacious few to seek out game that can kill them, the author said it best: Most hunters talk of great days. The dangerous-game hunter speaks of great moments.

In Defense of Life or Property: Do Bears Warrant a Warning Shot?

A lifetime in the backcountry of the Last Frontier has provided the author with some front-row views to what it takes to stand your ground against a bear that may or may not be bent on harm.

Favorite Rifles and Cartridges Used by North Country Guides and Outfitters

Contributor Aram von Benedikt teamed up with Book Your Hunt for a survey of North Country outfitter opinions on which calibers work and what bullets will not fail. Read on for their answers.

First Look: Winchester 6.8 Western Copper Impact Ammo

Winchester’s new 6.8 Western 162-grain solid copper load sports the company's Copper Impact bullet, boasting a muzzle velocity of 2875 fps. It shoots accurately, hits hard and penetrates deeply.

Page 1 of 2

Interests



Get the best of American Hunter delivered to your inbox.