Big Bulls and Learning Curves in ‘Beyond the Kill’ Hunting Series
A new series from the folks at the Journal of Mountain Hunting aims to add a bit of elk-iness to your quarantine hunting daydreams.
Watch Nature Retake Yosemite National Park Without Crowds
With national parks in shutdown mode, employees are capturing the stillness — and movements — in places like Yosemite National Park.
Mules, Squirrels, Archery, Family: An Arkansas Renaissance Man’s Story
The latest film from First Lite features Clay Newcomb, an Arkansan with a bevy of talents that stretch from mule wrangling to running a publication about bear hunting.
Tie Flies on Facebook Live With Orvis Fly Fishing Mentor Tom Rosenbauer
Quarantine crafting is the new crafting. And tying flies is the perfect way to spend the time. Orvis has you covered with live tutorials.
Alaska Cancels Early-Season Bear Hunts
To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Alaska canceled all early-spring bear hunts.
12 Best Hunting Books for Your 2020 Reading List
The hunting story follows human language back to the very beginning. And luckily for us bibliophiles, there are now hunting books, apps, and a Kindle to tell it.
Nebraska Halts Sales of Nonresident Turkey Tags in Response to COVID-19
The move aims to prevent unnecessary travel as states push back against the potential spread of COVID-19.
Turkey and Bear Seasons Are Opening: What Hunters Need to Know
Some hunting seasons are already open for spring, others are fast approaching, and the COVID-19 pandemic is in full swing. Here’s what hunters need to know.
Visible Mending: Repair Well-Loved Gear, Clothes With a Little Flair
A new trend encompassing an ancient tradition is environmentally sustainable, good for your wallet, and sentimentally stylish. Meet the art of visible mending.
Damned, Then Un-Dammed: The Story of the Free-Flowing Yellowstone River
In the 1970s, a national energy shortage almost dammed the Yellowstone River. This short doc tells the story of how it was saved.
Is It Still Safe for Me to Go Outside? Our Best Guidance Now
You can be very safe if you #optinside due to COVID-19. But there are still ways to play outdoors while limiting coronavirus risks.
500-Pound Marlin Drags Kayaker 15 Miles Out to Sea
Most people won’t catch a 500-pound marlin in their lifetimes. These guys decided to do it from a kayak.
12 Backpacking Meals People Love
Backpacking meals are light, easy to pack, long-lasting, and easy to make with just boiling water. And they’re getting better all the time.
Hunting, Angling Offer Respite for Many in a Tenuous Moment
Coronavirus is forcing all of us to reconsider our daily interactions with other people. But hunters and anglers find a sense of peace, stability, and charity within the most ancient form of social distancing.
BFGoodrich Introduces Techy, Grippy Fishing Shoe for Men
If any industry knows what it’s like for the rubber to meet the road — or any other surface — it’s the tire industry. BFGoodrich expands that knowledge into a technical fishing shoe.
Unclog the Backlog: Senators Introduce Great American Outdoors Act
The Great American Outdoors Act would provide billions of dollars in funding across public lands at a time when it’s desperately needed. Here’s the scoop.
Native Trout, Outdoor Recreation Revitalize Former Mining Community
Where does a town turn to when its main economy disappears? In the town of Questa, they’ve turned to a native cutthroat trout population, and things are changing.
President Tweets for Full LWCF Funding, Senators Quickly Follow Suit
In a sharp turn from allocations within the recent White House budget proposal, President Trump tweeted for full funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. He also called senators to address the funding crises within the national parks.
West Yellowstone Snowmobiling in the White Room — Beginner’s Style
Snowmobiling is a popular winter pastime across the snowy parts of the U.S. and beyond. And as intimidating as it might be, it’s a killer way to see the high country in the depth of winter.
GPS Collaring Wildlife Is Vitally Important: Here’s Why
What science can tell us about wildlife migrations will help us preserve the land these animals need in the long run. This great video tells us how and why.
Tags, Licenses, Permits, and More: How to Plan Your Hunting Season
Across the country, states are opening up the doors to the 2020 hunting season. Between tags, draws, licenses, permits, and more, there’s a lot to decode. We’re here to help.
Healing Gear: The Stuff You Need at Home After Knee Surgery
Recovery after surgery can be a long, bedraggled nightmare. But these products can help lift the load.
Filling the Military Void: Ex-Navy SEAL Rorke Denver Finds His Place Outside
Transitioning from a life of public service and combat to civilian life is difficult for many veterans. But former Navy SEAL Rorke Denver has found a likeness to duty in hunting wild places.
Fitness Through Recovery, Self-Love: Hunt & Fish Editor Nicole Qualtieri
From climbing mountains to running marathons, a job at GearJunkie requires a solid level of fitness. Our ‘How I Stay Fit’ series profiles editors and contributors on our staff for a peek at their fitness habits and idiosyncrasies working out and adventuring in the outdoors.
My First Knee Replacement at Age 35: How I Got Here
Knee replacements are a topic that usually comes up later in life. But GearJunkie’s Nicole Qualtieri is facing down two knee replacements at age 35. Here’s her story.
Best Bows of 2020: Top Flagship Compounds From ATA
GearJunkie staff scoured the floors of the Archery Trade Association trade show looking at the newest flagship compound bows of 2020. These are our favorites from the show.
Charitable Fly-Tiers Reunite on Behalf of Australia
When a September hurricane demolished the Bahamas, a group of crafty fly fishermen stepped in to help. Now they’re gearing up to help those affected by the Australian wildfires. And you can play a part.
How to Unite a Pack of African Wild Dogs (Hint: It’s Real Weird)
Wildlife biologist Wes Larson is known for his work with bears in North America, but in this short vid, he helps a South African wildlife biologist unite a new pack of wild dogs.
How to Start Hunting as an Adult
It can be difficult to get into hunting as an adult, but it’s not impossible. If you want to start hunting, these tips will help you find your way afield.
‘Yellowstone Country’: A Hunting Film for Everyone
A deep dive into the backcountry of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem to hunt elk highlights the wildlife, wide-open beauty, and difficulty of hunting in truly wild places.
It’s Time to Save Santa’s North American Reindeer
As Christmas Eve approaches, the southernmost mountain caribou face a definitive demise. But $60,000 can likely reverse the situation. And you, dear reader, can help.
