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A LEGACY OF CONSERVATION Game Trackers Africa - Rockwood Conservation

Game Trackers Africa's Rockwood Conservation has the ideal combination of family-friendly luxury facilities and wildlife encounters.

The Dreamland called Greenland

Cruising past icebergs in a bright green fjord while glassing for a beast that looks nothing less than prehistoric is as exotic as life gets.

Namibia - The Montana of Africa

The people make Namibia a wonderful first African country to hunt. English is the official language. The roads are great. The landscape makes it an excellent choice for someone that’s hunted other African countries.

5 Costly Mistakes I Made on My First Elk Hunt

I made some rookie mistakes that cost me opportunities at filling my tag. ‍Hopefully my blunders will help other first-time elk hunters avoid making the same errors I did.

Why Safari Club International?

At the annual SCI Convention, a truly great hunters convention, you’ll meet hunters from around the world, and you can truly be a part of the main. It’s past time more of us stood up to be counted.

What Makes A Great Outfitter?

An outfitted hunt is the culmination of hunting dreams. Finding a great outfitter can make the difference between those dreams coming true and your worst nightmares! So let’s try to understand what makes an outfitter great.

SO, What’s A “CBEO Outfitter?”

This past September we opened a new little business, “Craig Boddington Endorsed Outfitters.” Although it has parallels in fishing and bird hunting, it’s an entirely different concept in the world of big game hunting that I’m most familiar with. It’s not a booking agency.

Best Hunt In South Africa

Explore the allure of the ultimate South African hunting safari with our comprehensive guide. Discover the magic of your first hunt, embrace the unexpected, and learn how to select the best-endorsed outfitters for an unforgettable experience with insights from Craig Boddington.

10 Mistakes American Hunters Make in Europe

Americans make up a majority of most European outfitters’ client base. It can be as high as 95% depending on their marketing strategy. Read our list of 10 Mistakes American Hunters Make in Europe and maybe this will help your next European hunting trip be even more amazing.

Top Tips on Bear Safety While Hunting

Right now bear attack risk is higher than normal as resources become scarce, bears are trying to lay on calories for hibernation and hunters are afield. Trust me, I know this first hand. I’m up in Alaska with CBEO member Dave Leonard who is good old friend and owner of Mountain Monarchs of Alaska.

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.