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The Big Five

Renowned as the most dangerous game in Africa, the Big Five are a major milestone in any safari hunter’s career.

Confessions Of An Obsessive Backpacker

Not that anyone who hunts passionately in Africa is “normal,” but even by the standards of obsessive safari addicts, I stand out as, well, a bit strange.

.416 Rigby

The .416 Rigby has been called “ideal lion medicine” by no less an authority than John Taylor, the author of “African Rifles & Cartridges.”

The Barnes X-Bullet Family

Every now and then a new bullet comes along that redefines what we think we know about hunting projectiles.

How To Choose Safari Boots

There are three rules for African footwear—comfort, comfort and comfort.

Dangerous Game Sights

Out there at binocular distances, none of Africa’s game is dangerous. Stalk close and use your sights the way they were intended.

Leica Rangemaster CRF 1200

My day pack in Africa always contains a rangefinder, and having played with most of the major brands, I’ve finally found one I like.

Hunting is Saving Africa’s Wildlife

The bottom line is that African wildlife must pay its way in the modern world, and hunters provide that vital revenue.

How to Be a Hunting Client

What exactly are the standards for excruciatingly correct behavior on a guided hunt?

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.

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