In The Hoofprints Of Giants Lead

In the Hoofprints of Giants

The pursuit of Cape buffalo in Tanzania’s Selous Game Reserve is a bucket-list hunt.

Plains Game on the Buffalo Trail

On safari in South Africa, the author’s plan for plains game—to have no plan at all—couldn’t have worked better. The plan for Cape buffalo, well, that’s another story.

Behind the Bullet: .416 Remington Magnum

Introduced in 1989, the .416 Remington Magnum is fully capable of handling any and all game, including the heavyweights like elephant, hippo, buffalo and coastal brown bears. Its trajectory is flatter than most would think, and recoil isn’t much heavier than the .375 H&H, yet the terminal results are visibly greater.

An Ode to the Winchester Model 70

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.

How to Plan Your First African Safari

Africa is a bucket-list destination for many American hunters. The good news is, it can be surprisingly affordable when compared to other big-game hunts in the States. Here are a few things you should know before booking your first safari.

Hunting African Plains Game: How and Where to Place Your Shot

While shot-placement may seem universal, it is actually oddly specific not just to individual game, but to game of specific geographic localities. Read on for some tips on where to place that shot when hunting African plains game.

Rites of Passage on the Sands of Africa

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

Dream Hunt: How to Make an African Safari Come True

An African safari is surprisingly affordable if approached correctly. Here’s how to make your own dream hunt in Africa come true.

Hardware: SIG Sauer Elite Hunting Ammunition

SIG Sauer has a legacy of offering top-shelf products, regardless of type, and it appears the company will continue that heritage with its Elite Hunting ammunition line. Offered in Copper Game, and Varmint and Predator varieties, it is accurate and delivers great terminal performance.

The Namibian Non-Typical

Iconic species oceans apart share interesting similarities.

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