Maximize the Harvest: How to Render Bear Fat for Cooking
For many hunters, utilizing as many parts of their harvest as possible is an integral part of the overall experience. For a successful bear hunt, this can include rendering the fat for use in the kitchen.
The Best Women’s Upland Hunting Boots
It’s no secret that upland hunting is synonymous with logging miles. Here are the best 10 boots money can buy that place comfort, protection, durability, and support at a premium.
Hunt in Comfort: Thermacell MR450 Amoured Portable Mosquito Repeller Review
Mosquitoes can and will kill your motivation to hunt. But Thermacell can help you defeat them.
Old Town Topwater 106 Angler: A Good Kayak in a Small Package
Sometimes, bigger isn’t better. I had the opportunity to take the new Old Town Topwater in its 10-foot 6-inch incarnation for a test spin, and it held its own on small water.
Fall Musky Fishing: The Tips You Need
Professional angler Kristine Fischer shares tried and true musky tactics. Put a muskellunge on the line this autumn with these tips.
Treestand Hunting: What to Put in Your Pack
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Here’s what you need to pack for a day (and night) in the treestand to ensure you’re fully prepared.
Water Power: 3 Standouts From Evinrude Engines’ On-Lake Demo
Gamified boat docking, high-power two-strokes, and a 600-horsepower pontoon — here’s the latest and greatest from Evinrude Outboard Engines’ on-water demo.
A Gift Guide for Every Stage of Fly Fishing
This is a buyer’s guide from three perspectives: a non-angler looking to buy gifts for an absolute beginner, gifts for a semi-experienced angler, and the best gifts for fly fishers who have everything.
10 Affordable DIY Hunting Road Trips for 2020
Thinking of hitting the road for a 2019 DIY hunting trip? GearJunkie’s Jace Bauserman has dialed in 10 destinations to put on your list.
5 Best Fishing Apps for Avid Anglers
Smartphone apps for fishing have never been more abundant. Everything from tools to connect with other anglers to advanced sonar and mapping technologies can turn your smartphone into a handy fishing aid.
Double Down for the Outdoors on Giving Tuesday
Holiday shopping can feel consumptive and never-ending. But Giving Tuesday offers up the chance to do some good and put your money where your heart is.
Pennsylvania Moves to Allow 3 Sundays of Deer Hunting in 2020
Pennsylvania moves to allow deer hunting on three Sundays per year, a substantial increase from the zero Sundays of hunting previously allowed.
Winchester SX4 Upland Field Review: A New Shotgun With Throwback Design
A new expansion to the popular SX4 line, Winchester built its new “Upland Field” around the company’s Action Valve Gas System. It holds true to the reliability and performance consumers expect from the brand.
Which Swiss Army Knife? Expert’s 5 Top Victorinox Choices
Whether giving a knife as a gift or getting a handy EDC tool for yourself, the venerable Swiss Army Knives should be high on your list. Here are five top choices from experts at Blade HQ.
5 Affordable Kitchen Products for Hunters Filling Freezers
Hunting to eat goes back to the earliest days of humanity. And with so much modernity in our kitchens these days, these items go a long way to help keep your game fresh, vibrant, and delicious.
5 Unusual Species to Hunt on Public Land in North America
Beyond the norms of our typical hunting grounds lies an abundance of lesser-known critters that can put meat in your freezer and fill your need for hunting adventure.
Our Public Lands Are Broke: Is It Time for a ‘Backpack Tax’?
We have a perfect solution we don’t use and benefactors we don’t thank. It may be time for a tax on outdoor gear.
13 Gifts for the Hunter on Your Holiday List
Finding gifts for hunters is easy with our handy guide. Whether it’s a Filson camo vest, a field knife, or a new bow from Mathews, you’re bound to find something that will hit the mark.
Orvis PRO Wader Review: Durable, Intelligent, and Guide-Approved
The new Orvis PRO Wader was created with fishing guides and hardcore fishing junkies in mind. GearJunkie’s Morgan Nowels put them to the test.
10 Fishing Gifts for Anglers in Your Life
Step 1: Cut a hole in the ice. Step 2: Drop some bait in the lake. Step 3: Reel in holiday gifts for the fishers in your life.
First Lite’s ‘Annuli’ Film: A Heartfelt Hunt in the Northwest Territories
Hunters Bridget Noonan and Jessi Johnson hunt both caribou and Dall sheep in the high and wide Northwest Territories in this lush and soaring film, sponsored by First Lite.
‘Artifishal’: Patagonia Releases Film Dedicated to Plight of Wild Salmon
Patagonia’s long-term dedication to educating about and advocating for our waters continues with the brand’s third full-length documentary, ‘Artifishal.’ It’s available now.
Danner Pronghorn Review: Light, Quiet Hunting Boot
Danner Boots updated the Pronghorn for 2019, and a GearJunkie writer took them for a long walk.
‘Most Stable, Stealthy’ Hunting Bow: Mathews Launches VXR
Mathews today launches a new bow that applies technology from its target-shooting line to a hunting bow. This is the Mathews VXR.
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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.
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.
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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