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Poaching is Not Hunting

Make no mistake: Poachers are not hunters. Poachers are criminals and should be dealt with as such.

Oregon: Poachers Busted for Killing Bighorn Sheep

According to The Oregonian, two men were arrested last week after a driver on nearby Interstate 84 in Columbia River Gorge spotted a figure apparently bending over the body of a dead big game animal. The duo was later charged with poaching two trophy bighorn sheep.

Kenya Conducts World’s Largest Ivory Burn

How many elephants does it take to create a pyre of ivory in excess of 100 tons? Ask Kenya, which today burned 105 tons of confiscated illegal ivory tusks, ivory products and rhino horns in the capital city of Nairobi in what is said to be the largest ivory burn in world history.

Namibia to Auction Black Rhino Hunts

The money raised by three tags will go straight to black rhino conservation, but the violence spewed by anti-hunters is already going strong.

Top 10 Mythical Game Species

Big game hunting is a fantastic proposition, from deer to elk to moose to hippo to elephant, but the true rarities—the mythological beasts—that require a serious time investment to find, and an even more serious financial investment are the ultimate hunting adventure.

Behind the Bullet: .38 Smith & Wesson Special

What is it about the veteran cartridge that still appeals to shooters to this day, when there are so many more powerful cartridges available, including the Elmer Keith-upgraded .357 Magnum? Philip Massaro has the answer.

Making Trophy Poachers Pay

Some trophy poachers shock you with their chutzpah.

What Hunters Need to Know About Suppressors

Today more American hunters are realizing the benefits of suppressors. Here are the answers to some of the most common questions about their ownership and use.

Virginia: NRA Sues Fairfax County for Unconstitutional Ban on Firearms in Parks

The National Rifle Association (NRA) teamed with three Virginia residents and filed a lawsuit on Friday, Jan. 29, against Fairfax County for its unconstitutional ban on firearm possession in parks and in areas adjacent to certain events.

When the NRA Saved the ‘Harrisburg Show’

In 2013, only weeks before the annual “Harrisburg show” was to begin, the event’s producer announced it had banned the sale or display of AR-style rifles. The sporting world was angered, and responded en masse to force a boycott. A year later, the NRA stepped in to rebrand the event the Great American Outdoor Show.

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