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A safari with his 11-year-old son offers a father a chance to reflect on a bond that makes any hunt special.

Field Editor Philip Massaro shares the gear he used on his recent Alaska black bear hunt.

Many different rifles can be made to work in a pinch, but if you’re planning to do some serious traveling, keep these tips in mind while making your choice, and you’ll have a lifetime of successful hunts.

Considering a DIY backcountry hunt? Here’s a comprehensive gear list, along with tips and tactics to help you be successful.

If you strive to have the best rig possible come opening day, now is the time to give your rifle a good tune-up.

If you could build a rifle exclusively for the backcountry, which components would you choose? Combining experience afield with the latest in rifle designs and optics technology, we set out to build the perfect backcountry rifle.

The Tikka T3x Lite is a wonderful balance of portability, accuracy and dependability. It’s available in time-proven varmint and big-game calibers, has a user-adjustable trigger, the action is nicely bedded and it carries like a dream.

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

Hunters looking for a gun that offers high performance with a straight-wall rifle cartridge should welcome the 444 Marlin. It functions well, provides excellent accuracy for a big-bore lever-action and accepts a scope.