299 articles

Rachelle Schrute

As a fifth-generation Montanan, Rachelle Schrute comes from a long line of western hunters and anglers. Born in western Montana, she spent countless days chasing mountain elk and mountain trout with her family. She is heavily involved in Montana's conservation and wildlife management practices and has served in leadership roles within multiple conservation organizations. Rachelle is a certified Wilderness First Responder, and often spends her summers as a Wilderness Guide in Yellowstone National Park. When not gear testing or writing, you can likely find her hunting, hiking, fishing, and cooking wild game with her two children.

Title: Editor, Hunt & Fish
Email: rschrute@gearjunkie.com
Location: Montana
Follow: Instagram · LinkedIn · Facebook

Expertise

  • Topics of Expertise: Hunting, Fishing, Conservation, National Parks, Camping, Hiking, Outdoor Gear
  • Years in Expertise: 20+

Education & Certifications

  • Education: Biological & Biomedical Science, University of Montana Western. Biology, University of Montana
  • Years of Writing: 15+
  • Certifications: WFR, CPR
  • Clubs & Associations: Professional Outdoor Media Association, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Pheasants Forever, Trout Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Foundation, Montana Bowhunters Association, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
  • Awards & Recognitions: 2024 Best Gear Story, Outdoor Media Summit

A Word from Rachelle Schrute

As a hunter and angler born and raised in Montana, I have the honor of doing what I love and calling it work. Whether I’m testing new hunting gear in the backcountry, scouting elk for the upcoming season, chasing trout with the latest fish stick, or covering conservation and policy news, there’s nowhere I’d rather be and nothing I’d rather be doing.

My interests include hunting, fishing, eating, wild game cooking, camping, eating, gardening, backpacking, conservation, eating, and live music of every conceivable genre.


The search for Paul Barning shark

Patagonia Wader Repair Tour

Ice Fishing

fishing knot

Range Day, SHOT Show 2025

shot show 2025 gearjunkie best in show

2024 Polaris Ranger XD 1500

Argali Alpine Sleeping Bag

Wolf released in Colorado

Casey Brooks World Record Rocky Mountain Elk

Firestone Destination X/T

Wesley and Andruw Cornett

BowFlex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells

CJ Alexander Buck

truck stop

Kane x Realtree

Polaris Big Boss 6x6

Mathews LIFT X

Great deals on fishing sunglasses

Scheels Black Friday

Leupold BX-4 Range HD Binoculars

Bowtech 2024 Bows

Bear Costume used in Bear Damage Insurance Fraud

G. Loomis Video

Nosler M21 Carbon

American Prairie

Hunting Stocking Stuffers

mountain lion

OMS 2024

Big Agnes Daisy Mae Sleep System