Rowland Ward Foundation

09/01/2026

Did you know that Rowland Ward has a global network of Official Measurers?

Find one near you: https://rowlandward.org/rw-measurer-map/

08/31/2026

08/30/2026

Help us continue the work in 2026-2027: You can donate directly from our website: https://rowlandward.org/

08/29/2026

The Rowland Ward Foundation is a 100% volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting sustainable, fair-chase hunting that benefits wildlife, habitats, and local communities. Every member of our Board of Directors, Advisory Board, and staff volunteers their time, ensuring that donations go directly toward meaningful conservation and community projects around the world. Every gift, no matter the size, helps make this important work possible.

https://rowlandward.org/

08/28/2026

Rowland Ward Records of Big Game...

08/28/2026

For more than 150 years, the Rowland Ward name has stood for ethical hunting, wildlife conservation, and respect for the natural world. Today, the Rowland Ward Foundation continues that legacy by funding projects that create lasting conservation success. Through sustainable, fair-chase hunting, we help protect wildlife and its habitat while improving the lives of local and Indigenous communities. From anti-poaching initiatives and habitat restoration to education, healthcare, and vocational training, every project is designed to ensure that people and wildlife thrive together. By supporting the Rowland Ward Foundation, you are investing in practical, community-driven conservation that delivers measurable results for generations to come.

08/26/2026

Out of the Mists of Time
– by Paul Hunter

Re-measuring heads that were originally recorded many years ago reveals that the Rowland Ward system is, and was, exceptionally accurate.
Photo above: This exceptional Marco Polo argali was taken by famous wildlife artist John Guille Millais in 1927.

The Rowland Ward office frequently receives questions about record heads recorded a very long time ago. Because the Rowland Ward measuring system is very old, the database contains heads that go all the way back to the 1800s. Many especially fine trophies were registered between the late 1890s and World War II. Some of these heads still exist in museums, but others have long since disappeared in the mists of time. Luckily, there are trophy collectors throughout the world who have purchased many heads at auctions to preserve the finest and most unusual trophies. This type of collection is particularly popular in Europe, and many of the collectors are not even hunters.

Read more here: https://sportsafield.com/2020/out-of-the-mists-of-time/

08/24/2026

Rowland Ward's Guiding Principles!

08/23/2026

🔥 𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐅 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊!🔥
A Legendary Hunter. Unmatched Ivory. A Remarkable Story.
𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞: $950

Only 26 copies of the special 3/4 leather-bound Limited Edition of Kota Gombé: The Story of Marc Pechenart were produced—and since launching last week, HALF ARE ALREADY SOLD!

This extraordinary First Edition chronicles Marc Pechenart’s legendary African hunting career, including nine elephants recorded in Rowland Ward’s Records of Big Game—all with tusks over 100 pounds.

Limited Edition: Only 26 Copies

𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲:
https://www.worldwidehuntingbooks.com/pages/books/008152/poth-j/kota-gombe-the-story-of-marc-pechenart-wilderness-explorer-and-big-game-hunter