Petersen’s HUNTING magazine released its highly anticipated March 2025 Predator Hunting Special Issue, now available on newsstands and via subscription. This special edition is dedicated to the art and adventure of hunting nature’s most elusive and ferocious predators, from coyotes to big cats, to the apex predator itself—grizzly bears.

“Like many of our readers, I look forward to our March issue every year,” said David Draper, editor-in-chief of Petersen’s HUNTING magazine. “Few hunts match the excitement and challenge of pursuing predators like coyotes, mountain lions, and bears. This issue brings together some of the most experienced hunters and writers in the industry, delivering authentic, experience-based content our readers can trust and enjoy.”

The March 2024 issue is packed full of stand-out pieces, including:

• A Realist’s Guide to Thermals – Deep insight from optics expert Andrew McKean on the fast-growing category of thermal optics, with the info predator hunters need to know before their first night hunt.
• Backcountry Defense Systems – Ballistics expert, big-game guide and former SWAT officer Colton Bagnoli dives into the controversial world of bear-defense and asks whether big-bore handguns really are the best option for surviving a bear attack.

All hunters will appreciate the variety of hunting content our noted contributors bring to the issue:

• Boddington on how he learned to love the .308
• Joseph von Benedikt gives readers a first look at Federal’s hot, new 7mm Backcountry
• Guns & Loads columnist Keith Wood rounds up the newest crop of rimfire rifles.
• Will Brantley argues for the renaissance of handgun hunting among deer hunters.

For more than 50 years, Petersen’s HUNTING has been the leading media outlet exclusively dedicated to hunters. The March 2025 Predator Hunting Special Issue is available on newsstands now or visit petersenshunting.com to subscribe and access all the latest from the trusted voice in the hunting community.

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