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Nicole Qualtieri

Nicole Qualtieri

Based in Montana, Nicole Qualtieri is GearJunkie's Hunt + Fish Editor. When she's not writing or editing, she's likely hunting, fishing, or on the back of her little brown horse with a border collie named Butch Cassidy on heel in the mountains. Find her on Instagram at @nkqualtieri.

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Public Lands Win: Great American Outdoors Act Passes Senate, Moves to House

Public Lands Win: Great American Outdoors Act Passes Senate, Moves to House

June 18, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

The Great American Outdoors Act nearly soared through the legislative branches in March, but COVID-19 set it back. This morning, it passed the Senate. 

'Digital Green Book' Aims to Create Safer Travel for Black People

‘Digital Green Book’ Aims to Create Safer Travel for Black People

June 15, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

Two Black women are launching a digital platform that will locate Black-friendly businesses across the country, aiding our fellow Black citizens in remaining as safe as possible as they travel.

Father's Day Guide: Fishing Gifts for Dad

Father’s Day Guide: Fishing Gifts for Dad

June 8, 2020 | By Jake Ferguson, Nicole Qualtieri & Zach Burton

Father’s Day is coming up on June 21. Don’t let it sneak up on you! We’ve got a pile of Father’s Day gifts for dads who love to fish.

The Best Fly Fishing Rods of 2020

The Best Fly Fishing Rods of 2020

May 20, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

We scoured the internet, asked experts, and shuffled through the newest fly rods out there so you don’t have to. Behold, the best fly fishing rods of 2020.

5 Ways to Prepare for Fall Hunts

5 Ways to Prepare for Fall Hunts

May 15, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

Hunting lottery results are steadily coming out, and there are fewer than 100 days until the archery hunting season starts in some states. Here’s how to prep for opening day.

The Progression of Fishing Perfection: Patagonia's 'Il Pescatore Completo'

The Progression of Fishing Perfection: Patagonia’s ‘Il Pescatore Completo’

May 13, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

A new fishing film from Patagonia pays tribute to an unusual fly fisherman in the Italian countryside. And it’s one to watch.

6 Must-Have Fishing Lures for Your Tackle Box

6 Must-Have Fishing Lures for Your Tackle Box

May 12, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

If you haven’t done an inventory on the ol’ tackle box, now’s the time to do it. Here, we break down the best fishing lures to have in reach at all times.

Spring Runoff Fly Fishing Tactic: How to Set Up a Nymph Rig

Spring Runoff Fly Fishing Tactic: How to Set Up a Nymph Rig

May 7, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

If you want to catch more fish, go below the surface with a nymph rig. Loon Outdoors’ Matt Callies shows you how to set it up in this quick video.

5 Large and Unusual Freshwater Fish to Catch in North America

5 Large and Unusual Freshwater Fish to Catch in North America

May 4, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

With fishing open in most states, there’s no better time to try and catch new fish species on the other end of your line. And these large freshwater fish can fill your freezer with one cast.

ICAST, IFTD Fishing Trade Shows Canceled for 2020

ICAST, IFTD Fishing Trade Shows Canceled for 2020

April 24, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

Two of the most prominent trade shows in the fishing world cancel as the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the outdoor industry.

'Last Call for the Bayou': A Duck Hunter Stands Up for the Louisiana Shoreline

‘Last Call for the Bayou’: A Duck Hunter Stands Up for the Louisiana Shoreline

April 22, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

Duck hunter Albertine Kimble leads us through her home of the Plaquemines Parish, talks to ducks, and explains why the river means life and protection for the Louisiana shoreline.

'Bugling Elk' Punks Denver News Station During COVID Howl

‘Bugling Elk’ Punks Denver News Station During COVID Howl

April 14, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

A Denver news station reports that local wildlife joined in on quarantined folks howling at the moon. But little did they know: Humans can also bugle.

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The Best Work Pants for Women in 2020

April 14, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

For women with tough and demanding gigs, here are the workwear pants that hold up.

The 6 Best Books for New Hunters

The 6 Best Books for New Hunters

April 13, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

Now’s the time to dig in and do your research if you’re thinking about hunting for the first time. These books will help.

Big Bulls and Learning Curves in 'Beyond the Kill' Hunting Series

Big Bulls and Learning Curves in ‘Beyond the Kill’ Hunting Series

April 8, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

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.

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Watch Nature Retake Yosemite National Park Without Crowds

April 7, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

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

Mules, Squirrels, Archery, Family: An Arkansas Renaissance Man’s Story

April 7, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

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

Tie Flies on Facebook Live With Orvis Fly Fishing Mentor Tom Rosenbauer

April 3, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

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

Alaska Cancels Early-Season Bear Hunts

April 2, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Alaska canceled all early-spring bear hunts.

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12 Best Hunting Books for Your 2020 Reading List

April 2, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

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

Nebraska Halts Sales of Nonresident Turkey Tags in Response to COVID-19

March 31, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

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

Turkey and Bear Seasons Are Opening: What Hunters Need to Know

March 31, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

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

Visible Mending: Repair Well-Loved Gear, Clothes With a Little Flair

March 31, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

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

Damned, Then Un-Dammed: The Story of the Free-Flowing Yellowstone River

March 26, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

In the 1970s, a national energy shortage almost dammed the Yellowstone River. This short doc tells the story of how it was saved.

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Is It Still Safe for Me to Go Outside? Our Best Guidance Now

March 25, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

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

500-Pound Marlin Drags Kayaker 15 Miles Out to Sea

March 20, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

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

12 Backpacking Meals People Love

March 19, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

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

Hunting, Angling Offer Respite for Many in a Tenuous Moment

March 18, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

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

BFGoodrich Introduces Techy, Grippy Fishing Shoe for Men

March 12, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

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

Unclog the Backlog: Senators Introduce Great American Outdoors Act

March 10, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

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

Native Trout, Outdoor Recreation Revitalize Former Mining Community

March 10, 2020 | By Nicole Qualtieri

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.

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