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Cheap vs. Expensive Hunting Rifles: Which is Right for You?

Ever wonder what the difference really is between cheap and expensive hunting rifles (other than the price tag)? Contributor Aram von Benedikt takes us through a few noted differences, along with when to grab which.

Top 8 States for Black Bear Hunting

Looking to tag a really big bruin? Here are the best states to do so.

Grizzly Sighting Suggests Eastward Expansion

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks staff confirmed the sighting of a grizzly bear in north-central Montana last month.

In Defense of Life or Property: Do Bears Warrant a Warning Shot?

A lifetime in the backcountry of the Last Frontier has provided the author with some front-row views to what it takes to stand your ground against a bear that may or may not be bent on harm.

A Sheep Hunter’s Rifle Comes Home

Famed conservationist Charles Sheldon is essentially solely responsible for the establishment of Alaska’s Denali National Park and Preserve. He was also a major hunter. And it’s at least due in part to that hunting prowess, along with his famed custom 6.5x53R rifle, that the Denali National Park and Preserve stands where and how it does today.

Red-Letter Ballistics in British Columbia

When hunting big game in British Columbia, prepare for shots that can push the limits of your effective range. Of course, using a bullet that is effective at all ranges isn’t a bad idea, either.

The Grizzly Paradox

‘Permanent protection’ under the Endangered Species Act does not help wildlife, risks public support of the program.

Top Bear Rifles and Loads

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

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.

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.

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