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Bears Over Hounds: Chasing Black Bears in Western Idaho

Of bayed bears and broken branches—a week with dogs and houndsmen in western Idaho is a “paws-on” experience.

Loafers: Bear Hunting on the Boundary Waters

A float through the Minnesota Boundary Waters inspires the author to rediscover a lost art.

The Hunting von Trapp

Vermont’s own Johannes von Trapp, the youngest member of the famous Trapp Family Singers, is an American hunter.

Changes in Record Books Announced

Boone & Crockett and Pope & Young have announced changes in their record keeping standards and species.

Italy’s Claudia Tagliaferri Ricci Presented with NRA-Sponsored SCI Diana Award

Claudia Tagliaferri Ricci joined her husband, Italian luxury menswear designer Stefano Ricci, on her first hunting adventure in 1983.

Col. Townsend Whelen: Mr. Rifleman’s Vermont Retreat

Modern gun writers owe Col. Townsend Whelen a huge debt for clearing the path.

Top 5 Affordable North American Big-Game Hunts

We share our top five affordable big-game hunts in North America so you can expand your horizons without breaking the bank—or moving your pillow and blanket to the dog house.

Factory Ammunition vs. Handloading: The Pros and Cons of Each

We compare factory ammunition and handloading for hunting purposes, and take a look at the benefits and drawbacks of each.

Head to Head: .375 H&H Magnum vs. .416 Rigby

The .375 H&H Magnum and .416 Rigby are both capable of taking the entire spectrum of game animals, in any climate, on any continent. But which is the better choice for the hunter? We investigate.

Behind the Bullet: .405 Winchester

Generating just over 3,200 ft.-lbs. of muzzle energy, the .405 Winchester was—at the time of its release in 1904—the most powerful lever-action cartridge available.

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