6 Great Female-Focused Adventure Films
A growing number of female filmmakers, directors, producers, and subjects are broadening outdoor narratives on screen.
Trip Report: Fly Fishing for Pink Salmon Along MN’s North Shore
Here are a few fly fishing tips for locating and catching pink salmon in the rivers off of Lake Superior’s North Shore in Minnesota.
Dividing Line: Is Social Media Polarizing American Hunters?
Hunters in the heartland and on the East Coast feel both inspired and left behind by a burgeoning Western influence in American hunting media. A GearJunkie writer set out to better understand what this means.
5 Sportswomen Changing the Face of Hunting
A mix of up-and-comers, behind-the-scenes advocates, and influential personas, these five women are changing what it means to be a hunter in the public eye.
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How to Dress a Duck — and Most Game Birds
Basted with fat and capped with crispy skin, a pan-fried duck breast is as good as it gets. Let’s see how easy it is to breast a duck (and most other birds).
Benchmade Altitude Review: Crazy-Light, Ultrasharp Mountain Hunting Knife
With S90V steel and a stripped-down design, the Benchmade Altitude packs a ton of cutting prowess into a superlight package.
Farming, Ranching, Hunting: ‘Not Just a Man’s World’
Many of us aren’t able to be full-scale participants in our surrounding landscape. Alex Templeton, however, is that and more.
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Give’r Launches Mittens Straight Out of Jackson Hole
The cottage brand Give’r blew up Kickstarter with its gloves in 2016. Now, it’s expanding a burly handwarming line to include insulated leather mittens.
Crispi Colorado GTX Boot Review: A Great Early-Season Option for Hunters
This season, I was fortunate enough to take the new Crispi Colorado GTX for a spin. Here’s my take on this rugged and comfortable boot.
The Leatherman Charge+: Your New, Versatile Best Friend
The Leatherman Charge+ is my first true-to-form multitool. And for over a year, it’s been a constant in my daily life.
Orvis Kicks Off ’50/50 On the Water’ Film Tour, Celebrates Women in Fishing
Orvis’ latest film tour celebrates women in fishing. The brand’s 50/50 On the Water series will likely come to a town near you.
‘Cast and Carve’: Short Film Blends Fly Fishing and Snowboarding
A new short film by Jones Snowboards combines Jimmy Goodman’s passions of snowboarding and fly fishing. And it’s like no Jones Snowboards film you’ve seen before.
Get Inspired: A Veteran Tests Hunting Limits in the Alaskan Alpine
An Iraq veteran pushes his own personal boundaries and shares his journey with us in this short film by SOG Specialty Knives & Tools.
10 Tips for a Better Over-the-Counter Elk Hunt
Elk hunting OTC units on public land is hard. Use these tips to improve your do-it-yourself elk hunt.
4th Hunter Attacked by Grizzly in Same Montana Mountain Range
The headcount rises for grizzly bear attacks in Montana’s Gravelly Mountains, as a hunter from Ohio was mauled Tuesday. On September 16, a grizzly bear attacked three hunters in two separate incidents within a mile of one another in Montana. On Tuesday, just 8 miles south of where the previous maulings happened, an Ohio hunter found… Read more »
15 Pieces of Hunting Gear That Last a Lifetime
Investing in gear can be a big decision. But knowing that a piece of hunting gear is likely to last your lifetime is helpful when shelling out big bucks for products.
The 10 Best Fishing Songs for Your Playlist
Music can help set the tempo of the day, and luckily there’s no shortage of fishing-themed songs that can get anglers ready for a day on the water.
6 Effective Ways to Target Late-Season Summer Steelhead
Just because summer is ending doesn’t mean steelhead fishing has to. These are some of the most effective tactics to target summer steelhead through December.
Grizzly Bears Injure 3 People in 2 Montana Attacks
Two separate grizzly bear attacks injured three hunters on the same day in the same drainage in Montana’s Gravelly Mountains. Here’s what we know so far.
6 Unusual But Awesome Pieces of Gear for Your Hunting Kit
Hunting season is upon us. Which means it’s time to dust off and revamp the ol’ hunting kit. We’ve got a few off-the-wall suggestions from our in-house hunting crew to get you more than dialed this season.
11 Best Hunting Books for Your 2019 Reading List
The hunting story follows human language back to the very beginning. And luckily for us bibliophiles, there’s now a hunting book, app, and Kindle to tell it.
David Attenborough Explains the Plight of Salmon in Short Film ‘Year of the Salmon’
In this short film, a voice that reigns deeply familiar to any nature documentary fanatic discusses the challenges facing the ‘king of fish.’
In Dorian’s Destructive Wake, Anglers Raise Big Money to Help Victims
In an effort to raise money for the hurricane-devastated Bahamian community, anglers are rallying in a variety of ways to raise on-the-ground funds. And the effort is spreading quickly.
Best Backpacks for Big-Game Hunting
We tested and researched the best backpacks for hunting deer, elk, and big game. These top hunting packs shone through.
5 Outdoors-Lovin’ Ways to Celebrate Public Lands Month
Septemeber is Public Lands Month, and with millions of acres to celebrate, we’ve put together a few of our favorite ways to enjoy and support public lands.
12 Best Hunting Knives for Any Budget
From $12 to $300, these are the best hunting knives designed for field dressing game.
My Pup Loves the YETI Dog Bed, But She Doesn’t Have to Pay for It
Within minutes of meeting the new Trailhead Dog Bed from YETI, my puppy claimed it as hers. And while it appears to be a well-made, durable product, YETI’s new dog bed will take a big bite out of your wallet.
The Best Bass Baits for Fall
These bass baits will consistently produce as the seasons change and bass get finicky.
MeatEater Releases New Fishing Series ‘Das Boat’
Steven Rinella and crew bought a boat. And they’re putting it through its paces in the new online series ‘Das Boat.’
3 Fly Fishing Knots Every Angler Needs: Video
Just getting into the sport of fly fishing? You’ll need to tie some knots! These three fly fishing knots will get you through most situations.
How Hunting and Fishing Saved a Heroin Addict
Outdoorsman Sloane Brown shares his story of recovery in this beautiful and moving piece made in collaboration with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, YETI Coolers, and Sitka Gear.
6 Ways to Pack Out Your Meat This Fall
Many hunters have tried and true methods for putting meat on their family’s tables. But if you’re entering a new area or looking to switch things up a bit, here’s a look at options available for successfully getting your harvest out of the woods and into your freezer.
How to Handle a Fish Without Hurting It
Learning how to handle catch-and-release fish effectively is an important skill for anglers. Get educated with this short video from Redington.
Diversity Growing Among Anglers, Report Finds
A new report from the Recreation Boating and Fishing Foundation’s 2019 Special Report on Fishing finds that diversity continues to climb within the ranks of anglers.
ICAST 2019: Best Lures, Tackle, and Tackle Management
I spent two days scouting the floor at ICAST, North America’s largest fishing convention, and it was jam-packed with exciting new products for the angler.
Angler and Kayaker Trade Places, Experience Public Waters
The third video in a new series from Fat Tire puts a fly fisherman and a whitewater kayaker together. In an effort to understand each other, they experience the water in new ways.
Colorado Opens 100,000 Acres of State Land to Hunting, Fishing
Colorado’s Public Access Program opens 100,000 new acres to hunting and fishing this fall. The acreage will open in time for the 2019 hunting season.
Best of ICAST 2019: Top Fishing Apparel, Shoes, Waders, and More
Ranging from high-tech sunwear to new wading boot technology and dry packs that easily transition into the office, the lifestyle gear at ICAST just keeps getting more technical.
A Climber and a Hunter Find Common Ground in Moving Video
In Part 1 of a series meant to celebrate public lands and common ground, a hunter and a climber come together to switch places and experience each other’s culture.