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Choosing a Cartridge for North America's Big Game

North America has a wide variety of huntable species, inhabiting many different types of terrain. While there are a few cartridges that can truly be called all-around choices, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with picking a cartridge that perfectly suits the game at hand.

Behind the Bullet: .45-70 Government

The .45-70 Government represents an era of American firearm development that is most certainly romantic and charismatic. However, the usefulness of the design is what has allowed it to see its way from the 19th century through the 21st century.

Tips and Tactics for a DIY Western Spring Black Bear Hunt

If you're searching for a good DIY bear hunt, head to the West this spring, where several million acres of public land offers hunters unbeatable opportunity. Here are a few tips and tactics to help up your odds of success.

Federal Judge Halts Grizzly Hunts in Wyoming and Idaho

The first grizzly bear hunts to be held in Wyoming and Idaho in more than 40 years have now been suspended following a federal judge's ruling just two days before the states' scheduled openers.

Wyoming Hunting Guide Killed in Grizzly Attack

Wyoming hunting guide Mark Uptain was found dead after he and a client were attacked by a grizzly bear on Sept. 14 while field-dressing an elk in the Teton Wilderness.

Federal Judge Returns Grizzlies to Protected Status

A federal judge has reinstated federal protection for grizzlies in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, canceling scheduled hunts in Idaho and Wyoming.

The Hunter's Guide to Hunting Guides

It’s not always easy to recognize a good hunting guide. Unfortunately, it’s obvious you’ve picked a poor one when he acts like some of the characters the author has met.

Escapism Gone Wild: One Man's Obsession With Dangerous Game

If you’ve ever wondered what draws those audacious few to seek out game that can kill them, the author said it best: Most hunters talk of great days. The dangerous-game hunter speaks of great moments.

New for 2019: Freedom Arms Model 2008 6.5 Creedmoor Single-Shot Handgun

Freedom Arms introduces its single-shot Model 2008 chambered in the popular 6.5 Creedmoor.

The Mountain Man Who Opened the West

Ignore the movies. The real men who conquered the American West would not fit the John Wayne image. Perhaps the definitive case against that image is the life of Christopher “Kit” Carson.

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