Draper With Red Lechwe

South African Safari: Expect the Unexpected

When you hunt in a land of endless possibility, it pays to be flexible.

Argentina: Where Ignorance is Bliss, and the Dove Hunting is Heavenly

They say that ignorance is bliss, and it is, until that bliss is snatched away by the cold, icy hand of reality. In this case, that hand was wielded by a fellow hunter sitting shotgun in an approaching pickup truck.

Wildlife Violations Lead to $900,000 Fine

In early April, a federal judge in Brooklyn sentenced two men for trafficking protected birds and eggs into the United States in violation of the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA). Dr. John Waldrop of Cataula, Ga., was ordered to pay a $900,000 fine—one of the largest-ever for an ESA case—and serve three years of probation. Toney Jones of Eufala, Ala., was sentenced to six months of probation.

#SundayGunday: Mossberg Patriot Carbine

On this week's #SundayGunday, we're checking out the Mossberg Patriot Carbine, a shorter take on Mossberg's beloved bolt-action. The gun is perfectly sized for use anywhere from the tree stand to the truck, with the chops to still reach out and touch game at most any common shot distance.

Is Lead Ammo Dead?

The traditional projectile has been under attack of late.

Review: Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed SPR

We’d be willing to argue the merits of the X-Bolt 2 with just about anyone, and the Speed SPR is a feature-rich package that fights in a class well above its $1,500 price tag.

Say ‘Yes’ to Adventure

A first safari may conjure thoughts of what could go wrong. But we must never lose sight of everything that could go right.

Behind the Bullet: .318 Westley Richards

A rimless designed made for use in the Mauser-style rifles, the .318 Westley Richards was released sometime between 1906 and 1910, and became one of the most popular medium-bore cartridges for hunting African game.

Lead Core vs. Monometal Hunting Bullets

There’s no doubt that copper monometal bullets are here to stay. But are they so good that they warrant abandoning lead core ammo altogether? We take a look at the pros and cons of each style.

Behind the Bullet: .303 British

The .303 British has a deeply rooted history in the era of exploration and is tied to the adventurers and hunters who headed to the wilds.

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