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Or are there actually 40 species of big game on our continent? It all depends on which list you use.
An interview with legendary PH and conservationist Robin Hurt. He discusses the future of wildlife and hunting in post-Covid Africa.
The magnificent red deer can be hunted in many parts of the world. The experience is always a grand one.
A virtual pilgrimage to the Jack O'Connor Center in Lewiston, Idaho. Relive the golden age of outdoor adventure--and enter the Jack O'Connor Writing Contest!
Myths and facts about lightning. Learn what to do if you're caught in a storm.
Wild sheep are a conservation success story. But it's still tough to draw a tag.
Sports Afield makes the "Top 150" list in licensing! It's our seventh year in a row on this prestigious list.
Hunters' choices in rifles and equipment for Africa are changing. Faster, flatter rifles and more camp guns are among the trends.
Choosing the right destination for your Cape buffalo hunt. Most hunters who dream of Africa want to hunt buffalo.
The "gray ghost" is one of Africa's most widespread antelope species. But some regions are better than others.
Go ahead, buy that new rifle--it's for the good of wildlife conservation. 2021 was a record-breaking year for Wildlife and Sport Fishing Restoration funds.
Learn to process, preserve, and cook wild game with a professional chef. This four-day course teaches you everything you need to know.
The Magnifico Set of Five combines technology and tradition. These shotguns will be sold to benefit conservation.
Where to find "the most ruggedly handsome animal in Africa." Waterbuck are also surprisingly good table fare.
At seventy, should you look back upon your "lasts" or plan your "nexts?" Every hunt that leaves you with a multifaceted memory is a successful one.
Is there such a thing? Yes, but you need to choose your hunt carefully.
A tough hunt for interior grizzlies on Alaska's North Slope. Big bruins roam this far northern wilderness.
In pursuit of the challenging chukar partridge on a cast-and-blast river trip. A tough hunt in America's deepest canyon.
What to eat and drink on a wilderness hunt. You can carry everything you need in your pack.
On a muskox hunt, you have many options for timing. Keep the weather, and the daylight, in mind.
Warthogs are common, but big ones aren't easy to find. Mozambique may be among the best spots to find one.
Tony Archer was one of East Africa's leading professional hunters. He led expeditions throughout the continent in the 1950s and 1960s.
Join the Wild Sheep Foundation for Sheep Week 2022! The show features both live and virtual events.
How to make sure your leopard is "dead under the tree." Larger calibers are not always the answer.
Bullets continue to evolve to be faster, stronger, and more efficient. Here's a look at how the projectiles we use for hunting came to be.
New Nimrod Education Center promotes the benefits of hunting and fishing. Located at Hillsdale College, its mission is educating the public about sportsmen's role in conservation.
What's best for buffalo hunting: open sights, red dots, or scopes? Boddington's choice may surprise you.
Hunting axis deer in the Hawaiian Islands. The perfect destination for a hunting/vacation combo!
Weatherproof, quiet, and scent-free technology for your hunt. Get yours at select Costco Wholesale locations.
The advice to fight back when attacked by a black bear is almost always a bad idea. Learn the right way to respond to an attack.
Much of what you've heard from "experts" about black bears is wrong. Learn the best ways to handle a black bear encounter.
Africa's second-largest antelope often takes hunters by surprise. When it appears, be ready.