Each year hunters get lost or trapped in the backcountry. All too many times they die. It’s vital you know how to survive in the wilderness. There are basic skills and knowledge you must have before you set out into…
Is the .30-06 the world’s most versatile hunting cartridge? Many hunters say yes. Adopted by the U.S. military in 1906, the .30-06 served for over five decades and through three wars. This jack of all trades has been used to…
Do you need ammo for a .240 Holland and Holland Flanged? How about a .500/465 Nitro Express? Many fine classic safari rifles never see daylight anymore because their owners believe the cartridges for them have been discontinued long ago. This…
Revolvers have been around since the early 1800s, which means there are millions on the used gun market. A good used revolver makes for a great handgun buy. With some exceptions, they are less expensive than a new one, yet…
Eight out of ten hunters who were accidentally shot did not wear blaze orange according to the latest hunter safety survey in New York state. Eighty percent. The other 20% were attributed to not verifying what was behind a target.…
No doubt about it, bear hunting is dangerous game hunting. Anyone who tells you different doesn’t understand the situation. A bear hunter’s worst nightmare starts with a bad shot and leads to a wounded bear waiting in some heavy cover. …
The Last Best Place, Montana. Known for abundant big game herds, Big Sky Country attracts hunters from around the world. If you’re planning a Montana elk or deer hunt, where should you go? This great article from Petersen’s Hunting magazine…
Pound for pound, cats are the deadliest mammalian predators on Earth. Unlike wolves and coyotes, they kill from ambush. They wait along game trails or track prey’s scent until they get close, then move ahead and set up. Once in…
Every gun and hunting magazine brims with expensive ad copy to convince hunters they must buy the latest high-tech, ultra-engineered bullet or risk never getting a game animal again. Bullets have indeed come a long way from the crude, cast…
LocaCarnivore is dedicated to people who hunt their local areas. Once in a while, though, we like to think bucket list hunts. Few things will test your courage more than M’bogo, the Cape buffalo. Once they decide to punch your…