Best Friends, Indeed!

By Ken Bailey   It’s funny how preconceptions can influence your opinion and impressions. Take dogs, for instance. Over several big-game safaris across three decades I discovered that a lot of PHs own a Jack Russell terrier. Of those that didn’t, many had a...

Western Savannah Hunt – Benin

West Africa has a special appeal not only for hunters. The mix of geographically diverse zones offers savannahs, marsh and rainforest lovers plenty of opportunities to explore fauna and flora. This time is Benin our hunting destination. This elongated, small West...

One for the Road

By Terry Wieland   M’BOGO MAN   It’s very difficult to write anything new about the Cape buffalo.  It seems that everything that can be said, has been said, and more than once.  From Robert Ruark (Horn of the Hunter) to South African novelist Stuart Cloete...

Hunters – We Are Conservation

The first rhino darted was a mature male. The Arkansas Chapter – Safari Club International “Recovery Team” of (L to R) Gary Acord, Jake Throgmartin, Robert Williams, and the author just a few seconds before the majestic creature takes his short nap. By Lavon Winkler  ...

One for the Road

By Terry Wieland   PACHYDERMIA When in elephant country, carry an elephant rifle               Never having hunted elephant myself  — at least, not intentionally — I’m hardly qualified to offer much more than some very circumspect opinions on what to do or...