Hunting in the Tracks of Selous
In the early 1870s, famous hunter Frederick Courteney Selous—then in his early 20s—obtained permission from King Lobengula of the Matabele to hunt for ivory in the area west of the Gwai River, northward toward Victoria Falls. His legendary adventures are well documented in his 1881 book. American Hunter contributor Philip Massaro recently decided to follow in Selous' footsteps and craft his own African adventure.
5 Great Rifles Under $500
Let’s take a walk on the frugal side and see what $500 gets you these days.
Shoot, And Shoot More Often
Lessons learned regarding follow-up shots by a PH with a lifetime of experience in Africa apply to big-game hunters anywhere.
HLF Member Spotlight: John & Jillian Kamps
The Kamps are certainly in the NRA “camp” as active members of the NRA Ring of Freedom and the HLF.
Victory for Hunters: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Drops New Regulations
Rejoice! The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today that it is returning to its previous system of facilitating the international transport of personal firearms and ammunition.
Rule Change Snags Traveling American Hunters
U.S. State Department implements new rule for exporting personal firearms in 2012 but only now begins enforcing it.
Bringing Birds Back from Mexico—What You Need to Know
For the table or for taxidermy, wingshooters have ample reason to want to bring back birds from hunts in Mexico. Here's a primer on the red-tape involved in doing so.
African Trophies Shared
The reasons father and son go to Africa, and what they take home, far exceed hide and horn. After sharing a lifetime of hunting, it's only fitting that the author would head to Africa with his father by his side.
Pull Trigger, No Bang
Customizing a rifle is a great idea—but don't wait until the last minute to do the work. Otherwise, you might learn some lessons a little too late.
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