Two for Tyonek
The sights and sounds of Alaska alone are worth a cross-country trek. But a hunter should never forget there are bears aplenty in the 49th.
In the Kingdom of Bears and Friends
The right connections can usually overcome the worst luck even when the hunting is lousy and the fishing is worse.
Hunting New Mexico Bear With Barnes Bullets
American Hunter Assistant Editor Jon Draper recently set out to test a new Barnes bullet designed for the AAC .300 Blackout. His target? Black bear located at the Jicarilla Apache Nation near Dulce, N.M. Keep your eyes peeled for this new 120-grain bullet in this caliber, which should be available early 2014. In the meantime, check out the photo gallery to see how Draper dropped the hammer on some big old bruins.
Alberta Black Bears Up Close
The black bears of Alberta's northern forest entertain a hunter for days with their lively antics, but soon their curious advances become unsettling.
Member's Hunt: Brown Bears Don't Come Easy
This latest Member's Hunt comes from Larry Leistritz of Fargo, N.D.
Member's Hunt: Kinship on Kodiak
This latest Member's Hunt comes from Brian Wolfe of Saginaw, Mich.
Black Bears, Ponytails, and Close Encounters
In Alberta, hunters like to hold out for big bears. It’s another thing entirely to hold out for a color-phase bear when coal-black, record-book bruins climb into your lap.
Guns and Gear for an Idaho Bear Hunt
Field Editor Brian McCombie shares the gear he used on his recent Idaho black bear hunt.
A One-and-Done Black Bear Hunt
A dog hunt for an Arizona black bear with a magnum wheelgun proves you can’t pack too big a punch.
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