Big Game Hunting Podcast - Hunting Africa, North America, & More!

Today, I'm unveiling my definitive list of what I think are the 10 greatest African hunting books ever written. This list of African safari book recommendations includes works from people like Hemingway, Roosevelt, Ruark, Capstick, and other legendary writers.
These Africa hunting books have everything you could ask for: heart-pounding adventures, adrenaline soaked drama, close calls that will make your knuckles turn white and even a few deliciously scandalous tales of betrayal, courage, cowardice, possible murder, more than one love triangle, one very good dog, and lots of talk about rifles, bullets, and cartridges.
Links to where you can get all these Africa hunting safari books are below.
Sponsor: Get in touch with me to make your Africa hunting dreams come true on a hunt in South Africa. We offer outstanding hunting safaris, simplified hunt logistics, assistance with many of the pain points associated with a hunt, and up front pricing with no extra fees. We just opened bookings for 2027 and still have a few spots remaining for May, October, and November 2026. Visit bestsafarihunt.com or email me at [email protected] to learn more. Make sure to state that you're a podcast listener and I'll give you a special bonus!
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The Man Eaters of Tsavo by John Henry Patterson
African Game Trails by Theodore Roosevelt
Out of Africa by Karen Blixen (aka Isak Dinesen)
Green Hills of Africa by Ernest Hemingway
The Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway (including Snows of Kilimanjaro & The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber)
Horn of the Hunter by Robert Ruark
Death in the Long Grass by Peter Hathaway Capstick
African Rifles & Cartridges by John Taylor
Wanderings of an Elephant Hunter by W.D.M Bell
The Perfect Shot II by Kevin Robertson
Jock of the Bushveld by Percy Fitzpatrick

Legendary Professional Hunter Robin Hurt joins me on the show today as we discuss some of his adventures hunting all over Africa like Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Sudan, Zaire, Zambia, and Namibia. As you can imagine from a man who got his PH license over 60 years ago in 1963, Robin has quite a few stories to tell about some of his wild adventures over the years and that's what we discuss in this episode. 
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Dan Rossiter from Griffin & Howe joins me on the show to talk about the fantastic hunting rifles the company produces. Of note, Griffin & Howe produces rifles ranging from near replicas of those famous hunters like Ernest Hemingway took to Africa last century, to modern long range hunting rifles, to bespoke American made rifles on par with the "best" quality custom rifles produced by British gunmakers. We discuss all of this in more detail during this interview along with the specifics of their current production rifles and and what sets the company apart from competitors in the industry.
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Resources
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Ep 404: 404 Jeffery With Phil Massaro

I sat down with Johan Seyffert, one of my South African Professional Hunters, at the 2026 Safari Club International convention and recorded a short interview about some of his more memorable hunts from 2025, some funny and noteworthy experiences he has had over the years (like how a baboon interfered with a building remodel), and what he is most looking forward to in 2026.
Sponsor: Get in touch with me to make your Africa hunting dreams come true on a hunt with Johan or Kobus in South Africa. We offer outstanding hunting safaris, simplified hunt logistics, assistance with many of the pain points associated with a hunt, and up front pricing with no extra fees. We still have some openings remaining for May, October, and November 2026 as well as various points in 2027. Visit bestsafarihunt.com or email me at [email protected] to learn more. 
Go to BigGameHuntingPodcast.com/ebook and sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday.
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Here's how the mighty 458 Winchester Magnum stacks up against the venerable 45-70 Government cartridge, especially with regards to how both perform in Africa. In this episode, we discuss the history, design characteristics, and performance specs of each round. We'll also discuss the pros and cons of each one, a few stories involving hunting with the 45-70 and 458 Win Mag, and I'll also discuss the results of some of my investigations regarding tacking myths and misconceptions involving both rounds as well.
Sponsor: Get in touch with me to make your Africa hunting dreams come true on a hunt in South Africa. We offer outstanding hunting safaris, simplified hunt logistics, assistance with many of the pain points associated with a hunt, and up front pricing with no extra fees. We just opened bookings for 2027 and still have a few spots remaining for May, October, and November 2026. Visit bestsafarihunt.com or email me at [email protected] to learn more. Make sure to state that you're a podcast listener and I'll give you a special bonus!
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Get a copy of Death in the Long Grass here
376: Africa Hunting 101
264: The Logistics Of Hunting Africa (Part II)
254: The Logistics Of Hunting Africa (Part I)
458 Winchester Magnum: It Hits Hard On Both Ends! | 458 Win Mag Hunting, Gel Test, & More