Craig Boddington

Craig Boddington is a professional hunter, author and Marine.

Biography

As a teenager, when not involved with hunting and shooting, he spent a lot of time pursuing Boy Scout activities. At 17 years of age, he became the youngest person to become Activities Director at his regional Boy Scout camp. Boddington attended the University of Kansas graduating with an English degree and a regular commission in the United States Marine Corps.

He retired from the USMC Reserves in 2005 with the rank of colonel after service in the Gulf War in 1991 and Kuwait in 2001.

Writing career

Whilst at college, Boddington began writing and continued while on active duty. In 1978 he left active service and worked as a hunting consultant/booking agent for International Hunting Consultants based in Santa Monica. He remained in the Marine Corps Reserves, achieving the rank of Brigadier General select before retiring.

In 1979 he joined Petersen Publishing Company, where he served as Associate Editor for Guns & Ammo, Editor for Guns & Ammo Speciality Publications, Field Editor for American Blade, Executive Editor at Petersen's Hunting magazine and from 1983 to 1994 Editor of Petersen's Hunting magazine.