Sweet New Fly Fishing Gear: GearJunkie Picks From IFTD 2019
Three full days on the floor at fly fishing’s main trade show, IFTD, gave GearJunkie’s Hunt/Fish editor a solid take on what’s new in fly fishing now. Here are our picks from the show.
Organize a DIY Hunting Camp for Women: Here’s How
By organizing a female-friendly deer camp, you can create your own space for observers, new hunters, and traditional hunters alike to come together and learn.
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Engel Live Bait Coolers: Old-School Quality, New-School Tech
Ruggedly original, Engel was first on the scene in portable refrigeration. But the brand hasn’t stopped.
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How to Field Dress and Pack Out an Elk
As much as deer and elk are similar, there are a few tips and tricks that go a long way when you end up with a sizeable elk on the ground. Follow our guide to successfully field dress an elk and get it in the freezer quickly.
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.
Gear to Field Dress a Deer for Under $100
Hunting gear can seem overwhelming and expensive, but it doesn’t need to be that way. You can put meat in the freezer with affordable gear.
Stories From the Hunt: Living With Time to Kill
Deer hunting is often an exercise in patience. And with time comes an opportunity for reflection.
Most Customizable Bow Release? TRUBall GOAT Review and How-To
The TRUBall GOAT may be the most customizable handheld release option to date. We put it to the test and give some pointers for using this revolutionary bow release.
Badlands Vario System Review: Versatile, Comfortable Hunting Pack
The Badlands Vario Pack System is built on the premise that one pack system can meet all your hunting needs. GearJunkie’s Jace Bauserman puts that idea to the test.
The Best Dogs for Waterfowl Hunting, Quantified
Looking for a waterfowl dog? These are the best dog breeds for hunting ducks and geese based on quantifiable performance in the field.
Double-Duty Hunting Clothes: From City to Backcountry
Most folks who venture into the backcountry to hunt will also venture into a coffee shop. These clothes for both men and women are functional across the board.
The Best Fly Fishing Gear Now: 2019 IFTD Awards
Simms came out as a dominant force in fly fishing at the International Fly Tackle Dealer trade show last week in Denver. The brand took home 10 top awards from the show, from waders to outerwear to accessories.
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.