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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.

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.

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.

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

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

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