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Wildlife biologist David Kocka's often humorous tales highlight the interaction between 8.47 million people and the wildlife that also inhabits Virginia that he finds amusing and at times trying.

Staying overnight in bear country? You need a sidearm that's reliable, accurate and readily available. Here's why contributor Max Prasac opted for the Ruger Super Blackhawk in .44 Magnum.

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.

Here are a few tips for a successful spot-and-stalk black bear hunt.

Fire, wind, water, ice ... it’s a wonder anything survives in Alberta’s northern woods. Though humans may be sparse, the bears thrive.

Bears like to live in wet, swampy areas. Getting to them—and getting them out—isn't always easy. A vehicle like Can-Am's Defender Mossy Oak Hunting Edition makes the job a lot easier.

Just how much gun do you need to take down a black bear? Probably not as much as you might think—so long as you know what you're doing.

Even if feral pigs aren’t something you often find in your crosshairs, Savage’s little utilitarian bolt-action should draw your attention. The Hog Hunter is built to be tough, affordable and deliver results, too—and it succeeds on all three counts.

Web Managing Editor Shawn Skipper is seeking his first bear—and a bevy of fish, too—on an old school blast and cast.