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Bear Protection

Springtime is here, and that means that bears are awakening from their winter slumber. When they wake up, they’re very hungry.

Bullets for Elk

Use a premium, controlled-expansion bullet for large game like elk.

Kodiak: Reality TV with a Bear Problem

In the spirit of other popular Discovery shows based in Alaska comes this new series following three hunting families determined to prevail over hardship and danger in one of the remotest places on earth.

.45 ACP vs. Brown Bear

Jim Landess of Sterling, Alaska, used a $200 Hi-Point .45 ACP pistol to defend his home against a 450-pound brown bear.

Bear, Bigfoot or Hoax?

A viral video of a bear cruising the 'burbs on its hind legs has been making the rounds. Is it legitimate?

Top 5 Bear Loads

Armed with tooth and claw, with an attitude to match when needed, bear hunting demands a well-placed shot, and a sturdily designed bullet of suitable caliber.

Gearing Up for Big Bears

Bryce Towsley breaks down the gear he used on his Alaskan brown bear hunt.

The Outdoorsman

Buffalo Bore Ammunition offers a line of ammunition aimed at bear defense.

Member's Hunt: A Miracle on Kodiak Island

This latest Member's Hunt comes from Larry H. Veilhauer of Ogdensburg, N.Y., who tagged the largest bear taken in North America in 2014 on Kodiak Island.

The Diehard

Brown bears of southeast Alaska defy perceptions of size, and sometimes they can tenaciously cling to life. Though a quick kill is always desired, it's not always possible.

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