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Cheap Spring Black Bear Hunts for 2011

Bob Robb shares six outfitters with comfortable camps, good equipment and high success rates for black bear hunting this spring.

Browning BXS Shotgun Slugs

Browning’s new BXS line of shotgun ammunition is a definite example of modern advancements in slug design.

A Win for Science-Based Wildlife Management in Arizona

Hound hunters in Arizona have been embroiled in a fight to continue their age-old tradition. Now, they have notched up another victory in this ongoing war.

Pope and Young Club Announces New World-Record Black Bear

On Feb. 8, during the Great American Outdoors Show, the Pope and Young Club convened a special panel of judges for a potential world-record black bear.

Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill Allowing Floridians to Shoot Bears in Self Defense

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 87 (HB 87) into law on June 21, 2024.

The Spring Bear Equation

Frank Miniter offers a few tips that should help you tag that bear you've been dreaming of this spring.

How to Hunt For Bear and Actually See One

If you’re a bear hunter desperately searching for a way to up your odds, head west in spring, where regional traditions offer an unbeatable opportunity: spot-and-stalk.

Know-How: Prepare to Meet a Predator

Thanks to conservation efforts and sometimes over-the-top protective measures, predators are expanding their range across North America. Here’s what to know, what to carry and what to do should you come face to face with fangs and claws.

Top Bear Rifles and Loads

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

Good Night, Knight Rifles

After 24 years in business, the muzzleloader company closes its doors.

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