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For the first time ever, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game has begun to raffle permits for some of its most popular hunts.

This latest Member's Hunt comes from Conrado E. Navarro of Cibolo, Texas.

Here are five reasons why it’s worthwhile to start acquiring the knowledge and tools needed to reload your ammunition.

For over a century, the .375 H&H has routinely, consistently and reliably made happy hunters around the world, and we wouldn’t be surprised if it continues to do so for another century.

The Model 1886 remains at the top of the heap of excellent lever-action rifles. Whether new or vintage, having one in your safe is never a bad idea, and it’s a great choice for nearly any big game at ranges suitable for the big rimmed cartridges.

The right connections can usually overcome the worst luck even when the hunting is lousy and the fishing is worse.

With its immediately recognizable profile, sheer reliability and impeccable reputation, “The Rifleman’s Rifle” has served hunters the world over for more than 80 years.

The Model 26B over/under double rifle handles well, carries efficiently, is seriously accurate and is handsome enough to hand to your friends to admire.

In Alberta, hunters like to hold out for big bears. It’s another thing entirely to hold out for a color-phase bear when coal-black, record-book bruins climb into your lap.