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Nicole Qualtieri

Nicole Qualtieri

Based in Montana, Nicole Qualtieri is GearJunkie's Hunt + Fish Editor. She also serves as a Board Director for Orion the Hunters Insititute, a non-profit promoting fair chase and hunting ethics nationwide. 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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Set Up Your Bow for Archery Elk Season With Allie D’Andrea

August 5, 2021 |  By Nicole Qualtieri

Hunter Allie D’Andrea breaks down how she set up her bow for the upcoming 2021 elk season. 

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Hunting Dog Profile: The Beloved, Athletic German Shorthaired Pointer

August 3, 2021 |  By Nicole Qualtieri

Commonly known as the GSP, the German Shorthaired Pointer is one of the most well-loved hunting dogs of all time. 

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‘Duck Camp Dinners’ Brings Southern Waterfowl Fare to Table

July 29, 2021 |  By Nicole Qualtieri

The latest web series from MeatEater features waterfowler and chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois and his deep roots in the Louisiana Bayou. 

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10 Pieces of Badass Gear to Level Up Your Hunting Season

July 29, 2021 |  By Nicole Qualtieri

Upgrading your hunting season with the following gear will significantly better your experience outside. It’s the lull before big game season. And if you’re anything like me, you’re scouring the web to see how you can best upgrade your hunting gear before opening day. Most of this isn’t hunting gear per se, but it is a… Read more »

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The Best Rangefinders of 2021

July 26, 2021 |  By Nicole Qualtieri

Knowing an accurate distance to a target can make or break the perfect shot. Here are the best rangefinders on the market today to help you do so.

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Learn These 3 Useful Knots Before Hunting Season

July 22, 2021 |  By Nicole Qualtieri

Give yourself an edge in the field under many unknowable circumstances. UCO Ambassador Dan Wowak walks us through three practical knots. 

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Ivy Le’s ‘Fear of Going Outside’ Is the Best New Outdoors Podcast Right Now

July 16, 2021 |  By Nicole Qualtieri

The AAPI creator focuses on her love of nature shows pressing up against her nouveau desire to go camping. And it’s freakin’ delightful and hilarious.

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Prep Food for a Backcountry Hunt With Kifaru

July 16, 2021 |  By Nicole Qualtieri

Aron Snyder and Frank Peralta break down how they prep and pack food for their hunting season.

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The Best Bolt-Action Hunting Rifles Under $1,000

July 15, 2021 |  By Nicole Qualtieri

Purchasing an affordable hunting rifle can seem overwhelming. We’ve compiled the research so you don’t have to.

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Beat the Hunt Draw Blues and Find Leftover Tags Out West

July 13, 2021 |  By Nicole Qualtieri

Randy Newberg and GoHunt’s Brady Miller explore finding leftover hunting opportunities for anyone who didn’t cash in on draw application luck this year.

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Hunting Dog Profile: The Graceful, Genial Smooth-Coated Hungarian Vizsla

July 9, 2021 |  By Nicole Qualtieri

One of the most affable pointing breeds, the Hungarian Vizsla is a fabulous, versatile gun dog. Read on for more about this packable, companionable pointer. 

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Learn Grizzly Bear Defense Tactics With MeatEater’s Clay Newcomb

July 8, 2021 |  By Nicole Qualtieri

In one of MeatEater’s latest films, expert bear hunter Clay Newcomb digs into the efficacy of defending himself against grizzly bears. 

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Clicker Training 101: It Really Worked for My Puppy

July 1, 2021 |  By Nicole Qualtieri

Clicker training sounds like it may be a load of B.S. But, you’ll be surprised at how quickly you can teach your dog the basics he’ll need in the field. 

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Apply to Have Your 2021 Hunt Filmed Through Leupold Optics’ ‘Project Hunt’

June 30, 2021 |  By Nicole Qualtieri

Leupold Optics is opening up applications for hunters to have their unique 2021 hunt filmed and broadcast for the world to see.

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Camera Trapping: Expert Reveals How to Catch Grizzlies, Lions, & More in Your Backyard

June 30, 2021 |  By Nicole Qualtieri

D.J. Rankosky’s trail cam videos boast some of the biggest, baddest, and funniest creatures in the lower 48. He dishes on what makes or breaks stellar wildlife videos in the woods.

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Right of Way on Trail: It’s Horses, Then Hikers, Then Everyone Else

June 23, 2021 |  By Nicole Qualtieri

The slowest-going movers on trails maintain the right of way. Being kind, respectful, and generous will benefit every recreational user.

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Archers, Rejoice! Full Draw Film Tour Is Coming to a Town Near You

June 21, 2021 |  By Nicole Qualtieri

The Full Draw Film Tour’s recent stop in Bozeman, Mont., provided a fun bit of gear-heavy togetherness after a shuttered 2020.

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4 Versatile Hunting Bumpers for Training Your Gun Dog

June 18, 2021 |  By Douglas Spale

Throughout many hunting dog and retriever training programs, the training dummy, or dog bumper, serves as a vital piece of equipment.

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Bugging Out: Learn About Dry Fly Rises With Orvis’ Tom Rosenbauer

June 17, 2021 |  By Nicole Qualtieri

Orvis’ Tom Rosenbauer is the O.G. of fly fishing education. This short film on rises to dry flies shows you how best to play bug detective on the water.

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Eating Wolf Meat: BHA Annual Rendezvous Never Ceases to Surprise

June 14, 2021 |  By Nicole Qualtieri

Eating a wild canid might actually be for the faint of heart. Or so it went at the annual conservation event in Missoula, Montana.

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Hunting Fitness: 4 Workout Challenges to Whip You Into Predator Shape

June 11, 2021 |  By Nicole Qualtieri

Are you fit enough to pack an elk? These challenges will help you get ripped and ready for the 2021 big game season.

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You Buy It, You Break It: These Brands Offer the Gear Repair You Need

June 10, 2021 |  By Nicole Qualtieri

Brands like Orvis, Patagonia, and Benchmade Knife Co. offer free or inexpensive gear repair programs that keep your favorite gear going for years to come. 

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Hunting Dog Profile: The Rugged Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

June 10, 2021 |  By Nicole Qualtieri

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are one of the top choices for versatile hunting dogs today. Read on for more on this tough, energetic hunting companion. 

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S’no Joke: ‘Plowy McPlowFace’ Among Hilarious Winners in Snowplow Name-Off

June 8, 2021 |  By Nicole Qualtieri

While we’re all thinking about sno cones rather than snow-covered highways, kids are naming state fleets of snowplows in hilarious competitions.

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92 Miles: Ultrarunning a Mule Deer Migration

June 3, 2021 |  By Nicole Qualtieri

Wildlife biologist Pat Rodgers runs the 92-mile mule deer migration for a lot of reasons. This fabulous film is personal, educational, and awe-inspiring. 

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Biden Suspends Trump-Era Drilling Leases in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

June 2, 2021 |  By Nicole Qualtieri

The move follows an Executive Order signed by President Biden to review new drilling in the Arctic. 

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Warmth, Stability, Durability: Schnee’s Beartooth Hunting Boots

May 28, 2021 |  By Rachelle Schrute

If you hunt big mountains, Schnee’s Beartooth Women’s Mountain Boots provide the warmth and support you need. Read on for the review.

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A Great Backcountry Sleeper: The Feathered Friends Lark 10 UL Sleeping Bag

May 28, 2021 |  By Josh Kirchner

Ultralight, ultra-warm, and ultra-packable. The Lark 10 UL from Feathered Friends is a powerhouse of a sleeping bag for backcountry hunters.

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The Best Fishing Shirts for Women in 2021

May 25, 2021 |  By Nicole Qualtieri

A good fishing shirt is light, comfortable, and protective. And it can make or break your time on the water.

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‘Mylo’ Highlights Moving Story of Navajo Photographer, Navajo Community

May 24, 2021 |  By Nicole Qualtieri

Chris Burkard’s film ‘Mylo’ turns the lens on photographer Mylo Fowler. It’s a moving tribute to one man’s quest to make a difference for his people.

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Win a Stone Glacier Pack by Watching “Savage Access” Film

May 14, 2021 |  By Nicole Qualtieri

The team at Stone Glacier have released their Spring Bear hunt film — and with that, a chance to win their epic EVO 6900 pack setup.

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