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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.

Member's Hunt: My 128-Year-Old Rifle

This latest Member's Hunt comes from Gary Brown of Conklin, Mich.

Watch: Intense Bear Fight Caught on Camera

The bears stalked each other around a Finnish forest for several hours before brawling right in front of nature photographer Tero Pylkkänen, who recorded the encounter.

Member's Hunt: Brown Bears Don't Come Easy

This latest Member's Hunt comes from Larry Leistritz of Fargo, N.D.

Top Bear Rifles and Loads

Contributor Philip Massaro shares some of his favorite rifles and loads for different bear hunting scenarios.

Escapism Gone Wild: One Man's Obsession With Dangerous Game

If you’ve ever wondered what draws those audacious few to seek out game that can kill them, the author said it best: Most hunters talk of great days. The dangerous-game hunter speaks of great moments.

Mountain Lion Killed with Bow in Self-Defense

After purchasing an over-the-counter archery-elk tag for an area near Gunnison, Colo., Florida resident Trevor Brown experienced quite the high-country initiation for a first-time bowhunter.

New World-Record Alaskan Brown Bear Confirmed by Pope and Young Club

Chris Cammack’s Alaskan brown bear was confirmed as the new Pope and Young Club World Record with an official score of 29-4/16 inches.

Guns and Gear for an Alaska Brown Bear Hunt

Editorial Director John Zent shares the gear he used on his recent Alaska brown bear hunt.

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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