Hunting Columns

If you have a photograph that captures your passion for hunting, now is the perfect time to share it. The 2026 Caccia Passione photography competition, organized in collaboration with RA Sport dei Fratelli..., is officially open.

The cover features a detail of a 12-gauge brass caseback against a red background, the Pantone color chosen by Mino Fiocchi in the 1920s. That says it all. The book also tells the story of a family business that...

Over the past few months, we've received numerous questions from our readers and customers: "Do you have a paper catalog?" or "What did the Big Hunter catalog used to look like?" It's a legitimate question, as many of you grew up consulting...

There's a truth every hunter knows from their first steps: hunting is a matter of invisibility. It's not just skill, it's not just patience, and it's not even a purely technical matter. It's an ancient art, made of silent presence...

The Redolfi Armi-Ra Sport headquarters is located on Provincial Road 668, km 28.310, in Manerbio (BS). Redolfi Armi is a family-run business celebrating nearly 75 years of business, dating back to 1951, when Arturo Redolfi opened his repair and manufacturing workshop...

The Benelli Lupo Alpha rifle is one of the most technologically advanced rifles available. The evolution of hunting has led to a greater focus on sustainability, wildlife conservation, and respect for the environment. The modern hunter is a figure who...

Ducks approaching Lucky Duck decoys: perfect realism and movement to make the hunting field more natural. Duck hunting is one of the most fascinating and technical forms of hunting. It requires patience, knowledge of the movements...

The news has deeply affected the hunting world: Big Hunter, a historic online store that served thousands of Italian hunters for years, has officially closed its doors. With the cessation of sales and the suspension of publications on...

The new legislation is more in line with the needs of hunters and with "modern" wildlife management. The Senate of the Republic concluded its examination of the amendments to bill 1552, which reforms Law 157/92, on 17 September...

Gun Storage: A Moral and Legal Obligation. Every hunter and sport shooter knows the importance of legal and responsible gun ownership. But sometimes, an equally crucial aspect is overlooked: safe storage. Italian law does not...

With the arrival of the first rains and the return of humidity to the woods, autumn brings with it one of the most anticipated moments for enthusiasts: mushroom season. A ritual that unites generations, made of silent walks among the chestnut trees, of gazes...

Ungulate management in Europe is a success story in wildlife conservation through regulated hunting. Both at the European and Italian levels, wild ungulate populations have increased significantly in recent decades, thanks in particular to...

The forged and CNC-machined action features a matte Cerakote finish in gray or green. The blued, polished feeding port is a standout feature. The Pedersoli Jackal 44 is a pump-action rifle in .44 Magnum caliber, designed...

There is a silent ritual that is renewed every year, between the arrival of autumn and the humid smell of the undergrowth. Hunters know it well, as do mushroom hunters: it is the moment when the forest offers its best fruits....

Over the centuries, hunting has ceased to be just a necessity to become one of the most deeply rooted narrative archetypes in human culture. The act of “hunting” is not only a moment of contact between man and nature,...

Turtle Dove: Towards the recovery of the turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur). In 2018, the adoption of the European Action Plan for the conservation of the turtle dove marked a milestone in the wildlife management of migratory birds. The main objective was ambitious but clear: to halt the...

Today I accompanied my friend Alan Risolo to pick up a knife that he had made by Daniele Tonelli, a craftsman of "blades" who, with commitment and passion, cultivates the art of Italian cutlery. I took advantage of the opportunity because I had wanted to learn more about...

From 27 to 29 June 2025, the second edition of the Bergara Academy Italy will take place in Spoleto, an unmissable opportunity to hone your hunting rifle shooting skills under the guidance of qualified Italian instructors, immersed in the...

As part of the activities of the Talk area of ​​Caccia Village, an engaging round table entitled "Modern hunting: from nature to the table", organized by Franchi, was held on Sunday 11 May. The event saw the participation of authoritative figures, including Andrea...