Simon K. Barr tells of the unique series of events and challenges surrounding the return of Jim Corbett’s .275 Rigby rifle to the very site where he famously killed the man-eating tigress of Champawat that had accounted for the death of more than 400 people.
Hannes Wessels tells the remarkable story of the late Alistair Gellatly, a Zambian professional hunter who, against all odds, survived both a hippo and a crocodile attack on the Zambezi River.
Hunting Himalayan tahr in the South Island of New Zealand is not for the faint-hearted, says Peter Ryan, but for those who are brave enough to take on the unforgiving terrain and unpredictable conditions, it is incredibly rewarding, and in more ways than one.
The world of deer stalking is dominated by men, with relatively few women taking up the sport. But that needn't be the case, says Sarah Grant, a city lawyer who is truly passionate about spending time in the Scottish Highlands in pursuit of Red Deer.
Moderators are now commonplace on stalking rifles, and for good reason, too. But it is important to consider carefully which will best suit your rifle and the type of shooting you do, as Holland & Holland's Steve Rawsthorne explains.
Holland & Holland’s Steve Rawsthorne puts one of the UK’s most popular stalking calibres under the microscope and argues that there are far better options available.
Many regard the black mamba as Africa’s most deadly predator. And understandably so – without anti-venom treatment within a few hours, the mortality rate in humans is 100 per cent. So when professional hunter Paul Stones was bitten whilst on safari, he knew what he was up against.
The ancient brotherhood between dog and human runs deeper than that between any other species, says Peter Ryan as he reflects on our special partnership with stalking dogs.
The life of an African professional hunter is a perilous one, says Marcus Janssen, who spoke to a number of PHs who have had lucky escapes whilst on safari. In part-one of this new six-part series, legendary safari outfitter Robin Hurt recounts the day when he was very nearly killed by a wounded leopard.
David S. D. Jones tells the remarkable story of the Macraes, the sporting family who have served as stalkers on the same estate for four generations, spanning 140 years.
Simon K. Barr travelled to South Africa’s Limpopo Province where he got to see first-hand, the crucially important role that trophy hunting plays in Africa’s ongoing wildlife conservation saga.
Forestry Commission wildlife ranger Glen Boxall has an extraordinary talent for calling roe deer. He explains how it works and shares some of his top tips for success.
Following a Royal Agricultural University placement in Zimbabwe, student Tristan B. Breijer considers the important role that trophy hunting plays in Mugabe's Africa.
New Zealand has a well established reputation for unrivalled trophy red deer stalking in wild and spectacular surroundings. But is it still all that it’s cracked up to be? Peter Ryan dispels some myths.
Steve Rawsthorne of Holland & Holland Shooting School looks at the various components that make up a practical stalking rifle and offers his advice on what you should be looking for.
Steve Rawsthorne highlights some of the recent advances made in sporting optics technology, and explains why it’s a good idea to spend as much as you can afford on a rifle scope for stalking.
For millions of years, New Zealand existed without large animals. Now, after the extraordinary success of British introductions, coupled with sheer breathtaking scenery, the North and South Islands offer unparalleled red deer stalking, says Peter Ryan.
Trophy hunting is often completely misunderstood. It isn’t hunting, but ignorance, that is the greater threat to Africa’s wildlife, argues Marcus Janssen.
Anyone new to stalking might easily be forgiven for being confused by the selection of rifle calibres from which to choose. Roger Buss offers some suggestions.