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Craig Boddington

Craig Boddington is a retired US Marine Colonel and career outdoor journalist. He is the author of 31 books and more than 5000 articles on hunting, shooting, and conservation, with hundreds of appearances in films, outdoor television, and speaking engagements. Boddington's hunting experience spans six continents and 60 countries; his honors include the Weatherby Hunting and Conservation Award and Conklin Award. He and his wife Donna have three children and five grandchildren and divide their time between the California Central Coast and a small farm in his native Kansas that has lots of whitetails and never enough turkeys. He is most easily reached at www.craigboddington.com.

Latest From Craig Boddington

Conservation

She Hunts: Women Hunter Recruitment is Crucial to Growth

Women are the the fastest-growing segment in all shooting sports and more women are going afield than ever before.

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North America Big Game

California Deer Hunting is its Best Kept Secret

Despite the headlines, California can be a haven for hunters.

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Ammo

The .270 Winchester and Its 100th Birthday Celebration

Jack O'Connor's cartridge turns 100.

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North America Big Game

The 7mm Might Be The Ideal Hunting Caliber

But which cartridge shines best?

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Guns

Henry Steel Lever-Action .30-30 Rifle: Tasteful Performance

A classic and solid lever-action equally at home in the whitetail woods or your ranch scabbard.

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North America Big Game

One Last Extraordinary Bear Hunt in Alaska

A final hunt for Alaska's big brown bears.

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Guns

In Today's World, Are Single-Shot Rifles Still Practical?

With many modern options at our disposal, is there still room for single-shot rifles?

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North America Big Game

Sheep Hunting and the Multitude of Reasons They Enamor Us

Overcoming obstacles to pursue North America's wild sheep, even just one.

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North America Big Game

Big Hunting Performance from Medium Bore Cartridges

Medium-bores can still perform admirably in a modern world.

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North America Big Game

Hog Hunting Hullabaloo: Bringing Home the Bacon

Making the case for wild pigs as America's greatest game animal.

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Ammo

Cartridge Hitting Power: What Kills the Best?

Light and fast, heavy or slow? Jack O'Connor and Elmer Keith's age-old cartridge lethality debate continues on.

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Ammo

The .300 H&H Magnum Cartridge Celebrates 100 Years

The .300 H&H celebrates a centennial milestone of hitting hard and killing fast.

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