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Nicole Qualtieri

Nicole Qualtieri

Based in Montana, Nicole Qualtieri is GearJunkie's Hunt + Fish Editor. A DIY hunter, she comes from a non-traditional hunting background and began hunting and fishing in her 30s. She's been a voice for hunting, fishing, and conservation since 2014, when she got started working on the television show MeatEater. She's an avid horsewoman, bird dog aficionado, snowboarder, hiker/backpacker, food nerd, and all-around outdoorswoman. Find her online at @nkqualtieri.

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Tree Saddle or Treestand? ‘The Hunting Public’ Has Thoughts

January 27, 2021 | By Nicole Qualtieri

Tree saddles are growing in popularity. But treestands have their place in the woods. Which is best for you?

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Biden Administration Scrutinizes Trump-Era Orders on Arctic Refuge, National Monuments

January 25, 2021 | By Nicole Qualtieri

President Biden’s first few days in office show conservation and the environment are among his administration’s top priorities. Here’s the latest on his executive orders and new policies.

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The Top New Hunting Guns of SHOT Show 2021

January 25, 2021 | By Nicole Qualtieri

With SHOT Show in virtual swing, we scoured brands to seek out the coolest new hunting guns, whether you’re a waterfowl enthusiast or a deer hunter.

Watch: An Unconventional Bass Fishing Jig With Unlikely Beginnings

Watch: An Unconventional Bass Fishing Jig With Unlikely Beginnings

January 18, 2021 | By Nicole Qualtieri

Two Chicago bass anglers innovated and created a jig that caught fire. Then, Catch Co. caught up with them and took it to the next level.

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The Best Work Jackets for Women in 2021

January 13, 2021 | By Nicole Qualtieri

For women who like to get their hands dirty, here are the work jackets and vests that are as rough and tumble as you are.

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‘Tools of the Trade’: Where Fly Fishing Meets Songwriting

January 11, 2021 | By Nicole Qualtieri

Chuck Ragan has millions of listens on Spotify and harbors a plethora of knowledge to share on Northern California’s fishing waters. He makes it work both ways.

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The Best Hunting Apps of 2021

December 31, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

Hunting apps can keep you on track, legal, and safe in the field. Here are the best hunting apps for 2021. 

A Borrowed Mantra for a Hiker-Turned-Hunter: Hunt Your Own Hunt

A Borrowed Mantra for a Hiker-Turned-Hunter: Hunt Your Own Hunt

December 30, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

Over the course of GearJunkie editor Nicole Qualtieri’s 2020 hunting season, she found herself repeating these words: Hunt your own hunt.

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Arizona Considers Banning Trail Cameras for Hunting, Cites ‘Fair Chase’ Issues

December 29, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

A new regulation is up for comment in Arizona. It looks to ban the use of trail cameras for the ‘take of wildlife.’ Hunters, take note.

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The Best Hunting Gloves of 2021

December 29, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

Keeping your hands warm and at the ready can make the difference between filling your tag and missing the shot. We’ve done the research. Here are the best hunting gloves of 2021.

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First 3 MeatEater Seasons Now Streaming on YouTube

December 29, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

With newer seasons streaming on Netflix, the ‘MeatEater’ crew is steadily uploading past seasons in full on their YouTube channel.

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Free National Park Days Set for 2021: Mark Your Calendar

December 28, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

The Trump Administration announced fee-free days for the national parks this month. Best of all, there’s one more free day next year!

Unfailing Goods at Killer Prices: Our Picks From Filson's Annual Winter Sale

Unfailing Goods at Killer Prices: Our Picks From Filson’s Annual Winter Sale

December 22, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

Filson is throwing down on its annual Winter Sale of envy-inducing gear. We did the grunt work to find the best deals.

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Deb Haaland Poised to Be First Indigenous American to Lead Interior

December 17, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

President-Elect Joe Biden named Rep. Deb Haaland to pilot the Department of the Interior. If confirmed by the Senate, Haaland will become the first Indigenous leader of the department.

Puppy Starter Kit: What to Buy to Prep for Your New Pup

Puppy Starter Kit: What to Buy to Prep for Your New Pup

December 15, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

Puppy preparation is the key to a happy and easy transition for both of you. Our puppy starter kit will help you and your pup focus on bonding rather than last-minute shopping trips.

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‘Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act’ Passed Into Law

December 11, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

As part of the recently passed Veterans COMPACT Act, the Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act makes therapy via outdoor recreation more readily available to military veterans.

5 Colorado Poachers Sentenced After Leaving Elk to Waste

5 Colorado Poachers Sentenced After Leaving Elk to Waste

December 10, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

Three adult men and two juveniles pled guilty to multiple charges in the 2019 poaching case.

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5 Books to Help Train Your Hunting Dog

December 4, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

If dreams of puppies mix regularly with dreams of your full-grown dog retrieving birds to hand, then these books focused on hunting dog training should be in your library.

5 Cyber Monday Deals for the Hunter & Angler

5 Cyber Monday Deals for the Hunter & Angler

November 30, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

It’s Cyber Monday! Lots of great deals are happening. Here are a few hunting and fishing deals for the sporting folk amongst us.

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Army Corps of Engineers Denies Alaska ‘Pebble Mine’ Permit

November 25, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

After a 3-year review process, the Trump administration has all but killed a proposed copper-molybdenum-gold mine near Alaska’s famed Bristol Bay watershed.

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‘Wild Sheep’ Book Promotes Conservation, Offers Sheep Hunt Opportunity

November 17, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

A new book collaboration from YETI and the Wild Sheep Foundation celebrates sheep and the people who love them. And a limited edition offers the opportunity of a sheep hunt of a lifetime.

Commercial Fishing Meets World-Class Skiing in This Short Film

Commercial Fishing Meets World-Class Skiing in This Short Film

November 17, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

It’s not often that a captain of a fishing boat is also a skier. But for McKenna Peterson, that’s just life.

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An Open Letter of Solidarity to a 9,000-Year-Old Hunter

November 13, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

A present-day hunter finds solidarity, clarity, and community with a 9,000-year-old female hunter, recently discovered in the Peruvian Andes.

Line 5 Shutdown Safeguards Great Lakes Ecosystems, Economy

Line 5 Shutdown Safeguards Great Lakes Ecosystems, Economy

November 13, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

Governor Gretchen Whitmer terminates public easement for Enbridge’s Line 5, which holds two 67-year-old oil pipelines rife with potential for disaster.

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Everglades, Bristol Bay in Peril Featured in ‘Everyone in Between’

November 11, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

A film from Orvis, Captains for Clean Waters, Trout Unlimited, the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, and others tackles two huge conservation crises of our time.

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First Lite Introduces Specter, Its First Whitetail-Specific Camouflage

November 9, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

A scientific focus on the way whitetail deer see the world informed the new First Lite Specter camouflage pattern. It will hit shelves in spring 2021.

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Bowhunting Couple Face Charges in Nebraska’s Largest Poaching Case Ever

November 2, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

The famous bowhunting couple will appear in federal court, where they face a laundry list of charges.

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Cast This Garmin Into the Lake, Read It Like a Fish-Finder for Your Phone

October 30, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

The newly released Garmin STRIKER Cast brings Garmin’s advanced fish-finding capabilities directly to your cellphone. 

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My Retired Forest Service Mule Went Viral: Here’s Her Story

October 27, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

Public service is venerated in many ways. But it’s not often that we can recognize our four-legged friends who serve the American public full time.

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Bernhardt Announces 30 New National Recreation Trails in 25 States

October 23, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

The Trump Administration is adding new National Recreation Trails across the country. And 1,275 new trail miles are now open to the public.

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Colorado Closes National Forests, RMNP Amid ‘Unprecedented’ Fire Danger

October 22, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

Nearly half a million public acres in Colorado remain closed to all recreation due to wildfire activity across the state.

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