Guyana: In Pursuit of Pacu

Guyana: In Pursuit of Pacu

Steven Rinella travels to the jungles of Guyana in pursuit of Pacu. Get the tools Steven uses on this trip here.

A Brief History of Flintlock Hunting in America

Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and…flintlock rifles? It’s hard to deny the ironic status of the flintlock rifle in American culture. Many Europeans came to the New World chasing the promise of inexhaustible game, and even though that promise proved less-than-realistic, their efforts cemented the flintlock as a permanent feature of American life. Daniel Boone, for example, used “Old Tick Licker” around Kentucky and the Cumberland Gap. Natty Bumppo...

A Day in the Life of a Rut Hunter

Whitetail hunters look forward to the rut all year. Here is a glimpse into what one of those magical days looks like. 3:30 am Your alarm clock rings. One eye opens and you frantically reach for the phone. You were just dreaming about a 10-point buck that stepped into range, until your iPhone caused you to fall out of your stand. Actually, no, that was just you falling out of bed while grabbing for your alarm. On the bright side, now you’re awake...