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Long Shots: Fad or Trend?

Distances that test rifles exceed those that test marksmanship-and leave killing to chance.

Taking a Bite Out of Caribou Herds

Barren-ground caribou are in decline across Canada. Are insects and parasites the cause of their drastic population decline, or is something bigger to blame?Excerpt from Winter 2023 Fair Chase Magazin...

The Western Big Game Rifle

What matters to most hunters is satisfaction at hunt’s end. You can’t guarantee a kill, but you can choose your rifle and cartridge!

Where went the 7mms?

The celebrated 7x57 sired a clan now shadowed by 6.5mm cartridges. Fame can be fickle!Excerpt from Fair Chase Magazine Spring 2020By Wayne Van Zwoll, regular contributor, photos courtesy of authorKnow...

The Endangered Species Act at 50

This year, 2023, marks the 50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Having spent the last seven years studying the ESA, I’ve come up with two observations—but first, let me set some context.

The Ageless Winchester Model 70

No bolt-action rifle can match the Model 70’s long history with American deer hunters!

The Sixes: Too Small?

Accuracy always trumps energy. But with 6mms you needn’t give up hard hits. Just stiff recoil!

The .22—Choice of Champions

Excerpt from Fair Chase Magazine Fall 2016By Wayne Van Zwoll, regular contributor, photos courtesy of authorBorn Phoebe Ann Moses in 1860, Annie Oakley used .22s in jaw-dropping shooting exhibitions. ...

The .22—Everyone’s Favorite!

Zero recoil. One-hole accuracy. A cheap, quiet path to sure hits on big game. What’s not to like?

Field Judging - American Elk

A bull elk is one of North America’s most majestic creatures, and a really big bull elk is the best of the best, one of the most regal, most dramatic, and most impressive creatures in the entire world. There is a big difference between a nice, normal, respectable, good bull and a monster that will make the records book. It isn’t hard to tell the difference, but the first decision you need to make is whether or not you care.