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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.

Gearing Up for an Elephant Hunt

Contributor Philip Massaro discusses the gear you'll need to take down a bull elephant.

Top 5 Dangerous Game Loads

Dangerous game varies in species, size, and tenacity, but regardless of whether it’s a grizzly in a willow thicket, a Cape buffalo in the jesse bush, or an elephant at a distance you measure in feet instead of yards, the requirement may be different. Here are five options worth considering.

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: .22-250 Remington

If you’re in the market for a serious coyote rifle, there are many options, but you really can’t go wrong by choosing a .22-250 Rem.

Browning Announces BXD Turkey Load

Browning rolled out a bevy of ammunition offerings in 2016, shotshells included. What didn't make the initial cut, though, was a turkey load. That's changing in 2017 with the introduction of BXD Turkey.

Hardware: Nikon Monarch 7i VR

The Nikon Monarch 7i VR will change how you view rangefinders.

West Virginia Sees First Elk Since 1875

The West Virginia Department of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has taken the first steps to reintroduce elk into the Mountain State.

New Turkey Loads for 2017

Turkey season is right around the corner. Here are the new gobbler-specific loads you need to know about before the spring season arrives.

Behind the Bullet: .404 Jeffery

Why would a dangerous game hunter choose a .404 Jeffery over a .416 or a .375 H&H? Well, because it’s really cool. Let Philip Massaro explain.

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