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Botswana Removes Hunting Ban

On May 23, after a five-year ban, the Botswana government officially lifted the country’s indefinite moratorium on hunting put in place by former Botswana President Ian Khama in 2014.

Houston Safari Club Takes On HBO’s ‘Real Sports’

HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” aired a report Nov. 24, 2015, that focused on dwindling numbers of the African elephant. The episode focused needed attention on poaching as a primary cause of the animal’s decline, but in doing so also linked regulated hunting with poaching, confusing viewers who otherwise are ignorant of the issues.

Hunting in the Tracks of Selous

In the early 1870s, famous hunter Frederick Courteney Selous—then in his early 20s—obtained permission from King Lobengula of the Matabele to hunt for ivory in the area west of the Gwai River, northward toward Victoria Falls. His legendary adventures are well documented in his 1881 book. American Hunter contributor Philip Massaro recently decided to follow in Selous' footsteps and craft his own African adventure.

A Man’s Gun

Have we found the ultimate "Man's Gun?" You never quite know what's going to turn up on your desk when you work in this industry.

SCI Litigators Share Updates on the African Elephant and Lion Issues at SCI Convention

Safari Club International is ever vigilant in monitoring the African elephant and lion issues.

Ivory Trade Ban, Limits on Elephant Imports and What They Mean for Hunters

If unchecked, a proposed ban on the sale and trade of legally owned ivory would harm American hunters.

Federal Premium Cape-Shok Woodleigh Hydro Solid

The Woodleigh Hydro Solid as loaded by Federal Premium proves its penetration power in Namibia.

Why Everyone Should Embrace Elephant Hunting

Many people, including hunters, don't like the idea of elephant hunting. But they should not insist others agree with them so long as the activity is legal and does not harm the resource.

Jumbo Down!

It does not take a village to feed a village. It takes one hunter to assume his natural role in the environment.

Hunting Africa on a Budget

With some imagination, flexibility and patience a hunter may be able to save a few bucks when planning an African hunt of a lifetime.

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