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August Field Notes from Jamy Traut Hunting Safaris

Another year older, another year wiser; the spot-and-stalk is just slightly slower.

The .270 Winchester and Its 100th Birthday Celebration

The .270 Winchester and Its 100th Birthday Celebration. Jack O'Connor's cartridge turns 100.

The 7mm Might Be The Ideal Hunting Caliber

The 7mm Might Be The Ideal Hunting Caliber. But which cartridge shines best?

Henry Steel Lever-Action .30-30 Rifle: Tasteful Performance

A classic and solid lever-action equally at home in the whitetail woods or your ranch scabbard.

One Last Extraordinary Bear Hunt in Alaska

A final hunt for Alaska's big brown bears.

In Today's World, Are Single-Shot Rifles Still Practical?

With many modern options at our disposal, is there still room for single-shot rifles?

Why North American Sheep Hunting Captures Hunters’ Imagination

California Deer Hunting is its Best Kept Secret

California offers some of the most varied deer hunting in the West, with five distinct mule deer subspecies spread across dramatically different regions and seasons. Despite political misconceptions, harsh climates, and predator pressure, the state supports a large, passionate hunting community and resilient deer populations that locals know and value well.

Choosing the Perfect Knife by Richard R Charlton Sr

Uncle Steely by Jim Morando

Craig's Articles

Brocket Deer

Craig Boddington recounts his pursuit of Mexico’s elusive brocket deer and explains why this small jungle deer is so difficult to hunt.

The Best Varmint Hunting Cartridges for the Average Joe

Craig Boddington knows there's more than one way to skin a cat. In that vein, there are many varmint hunting cartridges that can get the job done well.

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Why the 7mm-08 Remington Deserves More Respect

Craig Boddington reflects on four decades with the 7mm-08, comparing it to the legendary 7x57 Mauser.

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Long-Range Mania

Craig Boddington looks at long-range hunting, where better rifles and optics meet the realities of wind, skill, bullet performance and hunting ethics.