Catching a Leopard by the Tail
Entering the forested area required shoving through a dense hedge of thorn-laden bushes. The further I went toward the din of howling hounds, whistling handlers, and roaring leopards, the denser it became.
Leopard Hunting - Equipment Used and Tips from a Namibian Professional Hunter
On a recent Safari to Namibia, I took a very nice leopard. The story about this hunt appeared in the 2021 September/October Issue of Sports Afield.
I Love Maven Optics, and so does Frances!!
Man, is this review of Maven’s B.1 binocular overdue. It was originally planned for December 2020 after a trip to Mozambique…and then there was some crap about a virus.
Ivan Carter - Hunter/Conservationist
When I caught up (virtually) with Ivan Carter, he had been [forced] quarantining for several weeks in a friend’s vacation home near a South African Beach.
Hornady ELD-X Bullets: Field Report from a Namibian Safari
I had the opportunity to hunt with Jamy Traut Hunting Safaris for a leopard and various plains game species.
Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6×24 Rifle Scope
I found what I consider to be a great riflescope for my .35 Whelen Improved and its upcoming use on a Cape Buffalo hunt.
‘The Wanderings of an Elephant Hunter’ by W.D.M. ‘Karamojo’ Bell
Man, I use to really hate writing book reviews in school. That's why I am so surprised by the enjoyment I get from writing them now.
Use Enough Bullet: .35 Whelen Improved and Swift A-Frame Bullets for Cape Buffalo
This ‘hunting’ story or more accurately, ‘preparation for hunting’ story, was very enjoyable to write.
A Day Well Spent
The continuing story of our wonderful day with Jérôme Lanoue and all the other artisans at L’Atelier Verney-Carron just appeared in the Houston Safaris Club publication, Hunter’s Horn.
Two Birds With One Stone!
I had a ton of fun using Lilian Camelet's (4StableSticks) newest model.
Book Review: ‘African Rifles and Cartridges’ by John ‘Pondoro’ Taylor
My latest book review, this one on Taylor's African Rifles and Cartridges, just appeared.
Craig Boddington on BuffaloII!
The next article from Frances' and my time at the Dallas Safari Club Convention appeared. This article involved my interviewing one of my heroes, and mentors, in outdoor writing, Craig Boddington.
After Big Game in Central Africa by Edouard Foà
You can find my latest Book Review of Edouard Foà's, After Big Game in Central Africa at TheTruthAboutGuns.com using this link.
Quotes of Note: Don't Wound Lions!
This may be the understatement of the century from W.D.M. ‘Karamojo’ Bell.
Quotes of Note: Wildlife Photographers
J.A. Hunter was a Professional Hunter that worked as an animal control officer, Hunting Guide and also a Guide for those folks who might not care to hunt, but instead wanted pretty photos of wild species.
Quotes of Note - How Times Have Changed
During the latter decades of the 19th Century, Frenchman Édouard Foa traveled, and hunted extensively, from one end of Africa to another.