Terror On The Kenai Lead

Lessons Learned from a Grizzly Bear Attack on the Kenai

In November 2012, Blake Gettys was tending his trap line in Alaska when a grizzly attacked him. Now, the victim and his storyteller examine the event in detail to determine what, if anything, could have gone better.

Idaho Bear Attack

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has reported that a black bear attacked a man in the Henderson Canyon area of the state on July 31, as he opened his garage door.

Best Bullets for Black Bear

Hunting black bear in the near future? Before you select your bullet, read on for some in-depth research by contributor Aaron Carter.

NRA Online Hunter Education Program Reaches Over 100,000 Course Completions

The National Rifle Association is pleased to announce that over 100,000 hunters have completed the award-winning, free NRA Hunter Education online course since its inception in 2017.

Alaska Opens Hunting Permit Raffle to Offset COVID-19 Loss

For the first time ever, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game has begun to raffle permits for some of its most popular hunts.

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.

Alaska Closes Bear Hunting Statewide

Per an April 1, 2020 press release from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG), department commissioner Dough Vincent-Lang closed all black- and brown-bear hunts due to health and safety concerns stemming from COVID-19.

Pronghorn Vacation: Turn the Last Trip of Summer Into the First Hunt of Your Season

An August pronghorn archery hunt provides quality time with a youngster—and a chance to tune hunting skills before fall.

Bear Defense From the Professionals

Venturing into bear country to hunt, camp or work has its risks. Our man went to the Alaska experts to learn the knowledge and skills that'll keep you alive when bears may charge.

Hunt for the Glacial Goat

Situated about 45 miles south of Juneau, Tracy Arm is also known for its world-class mountain goat hunting.

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