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Hunting in the Tracks of Selous

In the early 1870s, famous hunter Frederick Courteney Selous—then in his early 20s—obtained permission from King Lobengula of the Matabele to hunt for ivory in the area west of the Gwai River, northward toward Victoria Falls. His legendary adventures are well documented in his 1881 book. American Hunter contributor Philip Massaro recently decided to follow in Selous' footsteps and craft his own African adventure.

Elk Two Ways

Northwestern Colorado is often called The Elk Hunting Capital of the World. Executive Editor Adam Heggenstaller found out why, first hand, earlier this fall.

Fast Fact on the Walrus

Get a look at one of the more unique sights from SCI.

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.

A New .45

A couple of years ago, the Louisiana-based firearms distributor Lipsey’s put together a contract with Ruger to produce a Blackhawk Flattop .44 Special revolver. Seems they took notice that quite a few original Flattops in .357 Mag. were making their way to custom revolversmiths to be converted into the better caliber.

The Lure of the Double Rifle

Big-bore double rifles symbolize adventure.

Browning Continues Citori 725 High Grade Program

Browning's High Grade Program has entered its fifth year, and will feature a limited production run of Citori 725 Grade V and Grade VII Trap Models. The enhanced over-under shotguns will receive as much as 30 hours of hand engraving and touch-up work prior to being precisely fit into high-grade walnut.

Bookshelf: Great African Trophies

Great African Trophies is a feast for the eyes and the imagination of hunters who love Africa and its wildlife

Henry Repeating Arms Introduces Long Ranger in 6.5 Creedmoor and American Eagle Rifles

Henry Repeating Arms announces two new lever-action rifle models for 2019: the Long Ranger chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor and the handsome .22-caliber American Eagle.

Elephant Poachers in Tanzania Murder British Pilot Who Was Fighting to Bring Them to Justice

According to USA Today and worldwide social media posts, elephant poachers in Tanzania have killed British helicopter pilot Roger Gower, who was working with the Texas-based Friedkin Conservation Fund and Tanzanian wildlife authorities to stop them in their tracks.

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