“brown bears”

Contributor Philip Massaro shares some of his favorite rifles and loads for different bear hunting scenarios.

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.

Many of you will be hunting black bear this spring, some with a bow for the first time. One question I am asked a lot about bowhunting bears is, “How much kinetic energy (K.E.) do I really need to kill a black bear?

Here’s a detailed look at the top black bear cartridges for rifles and handguns.

Hornady's new 6.5 PRC not only surpasses its 6.5 Creedmoor running mate, it out-punches the .270 Win., and delivers terminal energy in the same league as the .30-06 and 7mm Rem. Mag.

Two weeks ago, veteran outfitter Phil Shoemaker was guiding two fishing clients in the Alaska bush when the party came face to face with an enraged grizzly. Shoemaker, armed only with a 9mm semi-auto pistol, defended his clients and himself. Here’s his account …

Which of these short-action .35s makes the better choice for a prospective buyer? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

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.