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While both cartridges have a rather impeccable reputation, which makes a better choice for the dangerous game hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro takes a closer look at what makes each cartridge tick.

These undeniably classic cartridges have been putting meat in the freezer and smiles on hunters faces for generations. Most of us have probably hunted with one or both of them at some point, but which is ultimately the better choice? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

As an Alaskan, Cork Graham has seen a number of moose taken with a variety of cartridges. Here are some of his personal favorites.

Here are the stories that our readers couldn't get enough of in 2016.

Two weeks ago, veteran outfitter Phil Shoemaker was guiding two fishing clients in the Alaska bush when the party came face to face with an enraged grizzly. Shoemaker, armed only with a 9mm semi-auto pistol, defended his clients and himself. Here’s his account …

In hunting there are the rifles you choose to make sure you take an animal humanely; and then, there are the rifles you choose to make sure the animal doesn’t take you. A choice for a black bear rifle lends itself to the latter.