The truth about hunting lions—without apology

[Rusty Shakelford]

For years, the loudest voices talking about lion hunting have left out the truth. The truth that sustainable, regulated hunting protects more lions than any photo safari ever will. That it funds wildlife protection. That it supports the communities who live alongside them.

Cat Hunter exists to tell that truth — in print, with no filters and no apologies. We document the pursuit and conservation of wild cats across the globe, from the high desert canyons to the savannas, and we celebrate the hunters, trackers, and conservationists who keep these traditions alive.

This is a platform for those who live it, respect it, and want it to endure. Not to explain ourselves, but to record what matters and pass it on to the next generation.

If that resonates with you, be part of it.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

One photo? That's it? I was hoping to be a larger "part of it."

 

[Sideshow]

One post himmm interesting Think someone is fishing

 

[Rusty Shakelford]

One photo? That's it? I was hoping to be a larger "part of it."

Haha send me your addess and I'd be more than happy to send you a copy of the first issue.

 

[SETH RINGER]

I ORDERED A COPY.

 

[DieJager]

Haha send me your addess and I'd be more than happy to send you a copy of the first issue.

Can you give some more info of what it is? Is a a book or a subscription or what?

 

[Rusty Shakelford]

One post himmm interesting Think someone is fishing

Haha, na just not very active on here. Happy to send you a copy of our journal too. Feel free to check out cathunter.com or @cathuntermag on instagram

 

[Rusty Shakelford]

I ORDERED A COPY.

Thank you for your support! It's getting shipped out now. Please let me know what you think of the magazine when you get it!

 

[Rusty Shakelford]

Can you give some more info of what it is? Is a a book or a subscription or what?

Absolutely.

Cat Hunter is a high-quality, print-only quarterly—but it’s built more like a family-heirloom coffee table book than a typical magazine.

Thick, archival-quality paper. Big, striking photographs. In-depth articles you don’t skim through once and toss—you keep it on the bookshelf, re-read them, and pass them down.

Every issue documents the pursuit and conservation of wild cats, from mountain lions in North America to big cats abroad, and celebrates the houndsmen, trackers, and safari hunters who keep these traditions alive.

The goal isn’t just to publish—it’s to preserve the legacy in a way that will last decades.

 

[deewayne2003]

@Rusty Shakelford ... Great screen name, do you live close to 123 Rainy Street?

 

[pilar]

Can’t figure out if this deserves a hit ignore, or if it is real
Imo lions hunting is just a distant memory of what it really was with no cure insight

 

[Rusty Shakelford]

@Rusty Shakelford ... Great screen name, do you live close to 123 Rainy Street?

Haha I wish! Stoked you got the reference.

 

[Rusty Shakelford]

Can’t figure out if this deserves a hit ignore, or if it is real
Imo lions hunting is just a distant memory of what it really was with no cure insight

Well, you didn't ignore.

It is real.

Check out our website cathunter.com

We're a high-quality, print-only quarterly built more like a family-heirloom coffee table book than a typical magazine.

 

[mark-hunter]

Do you cover exclusively and only lion hunting? Or do you also cover other wild cat hunting, or other type of hunts?

Regarding lions, there are several ways to hunt:
Captive bread lion, wild managed lion, hunting by tracking, hunting on bait, and problem animal control - hunting of cattle killer lions and man eaters - do you cover all that, or are your topics more selective?

And a kind reminder: advertising is for sponsors. So, maybe you will need to check with moderators and owners of the forum on how to upgrade your status.

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Rusty Shakelford]

Do you cover exclusively and only lion hunting? Or do you also cover other wild cat hunting, or other type of hunts?

Regarding lions, there are several ways to hunt:
Captive bread lion, wild managed lion, hunting by tracking, hunting on bait, and problem animal control - hunting of cattle killer lions and man eaters - do you cover all that, or are your topics more selective?

And a kind reminder: advertising is for sponsors. So, maybe you will need to check with moderators and owners of the forum on how to upgrade your status.

Welcome to the forum!

Appreciate the welcome!

Cat Hunter is a quarterly, print-only publication dedicated to the pursuit and conservation of all wild cat species—not just African lions. While mountain lion hunting with hounds in North America is our cultural backbone, we also feature leopard, caracal, serval, African lion, Eurasian lynx, as well as historical and conservation stories from around the world.

On lions specifically, we aim to document the full spectrum of methods and contexts—wild-managed hunts, tracking, baiting, and problem animal control—with an emphasis on accuracy, ethics, and the traditions behind them. We’re not here to pick sides in debates over which method is best. Our focus is on preserving the stories and moments you’d want to pass down to your grandkids—and on making sure lion hunting itself remains an option for them when they’re grown.

I appreciate the heads-up about the sponsorship guidelines—I’ll reach out to the moderators to be sure I’m participating within the rules here. My aim is to contribute value to the community and share work that reflects our shared traditions.

 

[Mully]

Looks interesting but too rich for me. I'm sure printing quality magazine's is expensive, though.

 

[Sabre]

Do you have a picture of what the magazine/book looks like?

 

[Rusty Shakelford]

Do you have a picture of what the magazine/book looks like?

 

[Rusty Shakelford]

One photo? That's it? I was hoping to be a larger "part of it."

 

[mrpoindexter]

I have not seen it or read any articles, but print only will have a hard time beating the antis who recruit and promote their misinformation on the internet.