Discover the captivating world of bounty hunters, where justice meets adventure in a thrilling exploration of their secretive lives. Uncover the truth behind Hollywood's portrayal versus reality, as you delve into exhilarating takedowns and legendary folk heroes of the hunt. Are you ready to find out if you have what it takes to step into their shoes and join the ranks of these modern-day warriors?
Editor’s Note
Bounty Hunters
BACKGROUND FILES • WHAT MAKES A BOUNTY HUNTER? BRAINS, GUTS, AND THREE CENTURIES OF TRADITION.
FOLLOW THE TRAIL • THE START-TO-FINISH PROCESS SUCH A VALUABLE ASSET THAT MAKES BOUNTY HUNTERS TO THE JUSTICE SYSTEM.
TRACKING THE NUMBERS • HOW, WHERE, AND FOR HOW MUCH DO BOUNTY HUNTERS PLY THEIR TRADE? IT ALL ADDS UP.
DEAD OR ALIVE • IN THE LAWLESS OLD WEST, BOUNTY HUNTERS COULD BECOME THE HUNTED AT THE DROP OF A COWBOY HAT.
THEY NEVER SLEEP • OLD WEST OUTLAWS DIDN’T FEAR FOR MUCH. UNLESS THE PINKERTONS WERE HOT ON THEIR TRAIL.
JUSTIN HARTLEY • REWARD YOURSELF WITH A CLOSER LOOK AT TRACKER ’S LEADING MAN.
TRACK STAR • HIT TV SERIES TRACKER FINDS A LOYAL AUDIENCE WITH ITS BOUNTY HUNTER-STYLE PROTAGONIST.
HUNTING SEASONS • AS SEASON THREE OF TRACKER HITS THE AIR, A BACKGROUND CHECK IS IN ORDER.
TEAM PLAYERS
NOVEL SITUATIONS
THE PRIEST HUNTERS • IN ENGLAND AND IRELAND, SPECIALIZED MANHUNTERS ONCE HOUNDED THEIR HOLY PREY.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE • BETTER GEAR UP IF YOU WANT TO RUN ’EM DOWN
TRICKS OF THE TRADE • TO WIN ATBOUNTY HUNTING, STRATEGY AND DECEPTION ARE ALL PART OF THE GAME.
THE HUNT IS REAL • TWO ACTUAL BAIL ENFORCEMENT AGENTS GIVE YOU THE NO-B.S. LOWDOWN ON THE TRICKS OF THEIR TRADE, RISKY TAKEDOWNS, AND LIFE ON THE STREETS.
THE LEGEND • RALPH “PAPA” THORSON’S 12,000 CAPTURES EARNED HIM A SPECIAL PLACE IN BOUNTY-HUNTER HISTORY—AND ON THE SILVER SCREEN.
BEWARE OF DOG • DUANE “DOG” CHAPMAN TOOK BOUNTY HUNTING FROM THE GRIT OF THE STREETS TO THE GLITZ OF TELEVISION STARDOM—AND NEVER LOST HIS BITE.
THE BOUNTY BEST • IF THERE WERE A FUGITIVE HUNTER HALL OF FAME, THERE WOULD BE STATUES OF THESE GUYS OUTSIDE.
FEMALE & FIERCE • WHETHER ARMED WITH GUNS, COMPUTERS, OR WOMEN’S INTUITION, THESE LADIES KNOW HOW TO TAKE A MAN DOWN.
DANIELLE COLLINS
HOLLYWOOD HUNTERS • FROM TRUE GRIT TO BOBA FETT, TINSELTOWN HAS LONG HARBORED A FASCINATION WITH BOUNTY HUNTERS.
THE NAUGHTY LIST • THE FBI’S TEN MOST WANTED FUGITIVES LIST OFFERS THE BIGGEST BOUNTIES ON THE WORST CRIMINALS. TO MARK THE LIST’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY, WE FOLLOW ITS ARRESTING HISTORY.
FUGITIVE FACTS
SO, YOU WANT TO BE A BOUNTY HUNTER? • TRACKING FUGITIVES REQUIRES GUTS, BRAINS, AND SHARP INSTINCTS. OH, AND KNOWING A LOT OF THE THINGS ON THESE PAGES.
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER • BEGINNING BOUNTY HUNTERS NEED A SOLID EDUCATION. CHOOSING THE RIGHT EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY IS UP TO YOU.
THE RUNDOWN • KEEPING TABS ON WHAT STATE GOVERNMENTS REQUIRE TO BECOME A BOUNTY HUNTER FROM COAST TO COAST.
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