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.
Advice From Professional Hunters
An African safari can be one of the highlights of any hunter’s career. So you'll want to take strides to make sure you don't screw it up. Here's what a few Professional Hunters have to say about preparing for the Dark Continent.
The Numerology of a Hunter
Fine writing embodied in tall tales holds more sway over hunters’ hearts than perhaps any other influence.
Who Says Hunters Don’t Police Their Own?
We’ve all read online comments online accompanying hunting stories that say something to the effect that “hunters always praise themselves as saviors of animals, but they don’t really do anything to preserve and protect wildlife.” Scott Olmsted is here to tell you that is bunk.
An African Big-Game Hunt, Caprivi Style
Standing toe-to-toe with Earth’s largest land mammal makes one thing clear: Elephant hunting is not a task to be taken lightly.
Dangerous Game Rifles
Like all hunting guns, dangerous game rifles must be able to strike with precision for clean, ethical kills.
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