Nicole Qualtieri

Based in Montana, Nicole Qualtieri is GearJunkie's Hunt/Fish Editor. She’s an avid outdoorswoman, and you can find her anywhere from the back of a good horse in Whitefish to solo hunting the breaks of Montana, to backpacking with her border collie in the Absarokas.

Unfit for Hunting: KUIU Launches Half-Assed Women’s Line

KUIU’s Limited Edition Women’s Collection could have hit the mark, but the lack of true outerwear is apparent and the inherent message speaks for itself.

November 14th, 2018

Rangefinder, Dehydrator Discount: Hook & Bullet Bargains This Week

Great hunting and fishing gear at an amazing price: We find it each Tuesday. Save on a rangefinder, dehydrator, and gloves for your next fishing or hunting adventure.

November 13th, 2018

Best Backpacking Water Filters and Purifiers: Drink Up Safely

From lightweight chemical purifiers to fast-acting pumps and large-quantity gravity filters, we’ve rounded up the best water filters and purifiers for the backcountry and beyond.

November 9th, 2018

Hook & Bullet Bargains: Hot Deals This Week

Looking for great hunting and fishing gear at an amazing price? Check out these discounts and sales from Garmin, Orvis, and more.

November 7th, 2018

Comfortable Portage Pack First Look: SealLine Updates Dry Bags for 2019

The longtime dry bag developer revamps its line of portage packs for everyone from the urban traveler to the serious paddler.

November 6th, 2018

Training Tools for Your Hunting Retriever

A great hunting dog is an educated working partner that requires basic training, fine-tuning, and gentle discipline. The good news is you can do this for your pup on your own time with the right tools.

November 6th, 2018

5 Conservation Organizations Making Waves in the Sporting World

Conservation remains a hot ticket in today’s divided political climate. Meet five organizations making conservation an everyday topic of conservation within the sporting community.

November 5th, 2018

Travel to Wyoming for a One-Minute Fly Fishing Break

Mountains, sky, and water converge in this brief, beautiful video of fall fly fishing in Montana.

November 2nd, 2018

Treestand, Vacuum Sealer, and More: Hook & Bullet Bargains

Looking for great hunting and fishing gear at an amazing price? Check out these discounts and sales from Easton Outfitters, Kelty, API Outdoors, and NutriChef.

October 30th, 2018

How to Start Hunting as an Adult: Resources for the New Hunter

It can be difficult to get into hunting as an adult, but it’s not impossible. And there are great resources available for anyone interested in procuring their own meat. If you want to start hunting, these tips will help you find your way afield.

October 29th, 2018

5 Rare Bird Hunting Dogs That Make Great Companions

If there’s anything better than having a hunting partner in the field, it’s having a four-legged hunting partner that’s equally at home with your family. Here are some great dog breeds for bird hunting and playing around the house.

October 29th, 2018

Listen to Fred Bear’s ‘Field Notes’ on New Archery Podcast

Bear Archery takes a historical angle on the ubiquitous hunting podcast with ‘Fred Bear’s Field Notes,’ based on a book the brand founder, a legendary bowhunter, penned the year before he died.

October 25th, 2018

Xtratuf x Salmon Sisters Legacy Boot Review: The Daily Multitasker

Built by and for Alaskan anglers, the Xtratuf boot line is designed for hard work in the harshest conditions. In collaboration with Salmon Sisters, the classic Legacy boot becomes a stylish option for the serious outdoorswoman.

October 24th, 2018

American Micropredator: What Is Chronic Wasting Disease?

It’s easy to see a coyote, a mountain lion, or a wolf as an immediate threat to local deer and elk numbers. But the insidious nature of chronic wasting disease is a far worse fate for our cervids — and the threat is real.

October 22nd, 2018

First Lite Women’s Sawtooth Hybrid Jacket Review: Versatility for Female Hunters

The Women’s Sawtooth Hybrid Jacket is a new versatile hunting jacket by First Lite. For this review, we field tested it in the arid backcountry of Utah while in pursuit of mule deer.

October 22nd, 2018