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.
A Leatherman for Everyone: How to Gift the Perfect Multitool
Find the right Leatherman for everyone on your list. Camper, handyman, urban adventurer — there’s a multitool to fit everyone’s pocket.
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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.
Rare Deals: The Big Sitka Gear Sale Saves You Up to 50%
Sitka Gear rarely goes on sale. But right now you can save up to 50% on your favorite jackets, pants, hats, and more.
Hunting Knife Reconsidered: Randy Newberg, Gerber Launch Field Dressing Tools
Hunters demand a unique set of attributes from their field dressing knives. And now, legendary hunter Randy Newberg has brought his expertise to the design table.
Best Bows of 2020: Top Flagship Compounds From ATA
GearJunkie staff scoured the floors of the Archery Trade Association trade show looking at the newest flagship compound bows of 2020. These are our favorites from the show.
How to Find Late-Season Upland Hunting
For many upland hunters, the start of a new year means the end of chasing birds behind their favorite bird dog. Upland seasons across the U.S. are closing, but if you live in an area that’s closed to hunting, you shouldn’t hang up the boots just yet.
Charitable Fly-Tiers Reunite on Behalf of Australia
When a September hurricane demolished the Bahamas, a group of crafty fly fishermen stepped in to help. Now they’re gearing up to help those affected by the Australian wildfires. And you can play a part.
How to Unite a Pack of African Wild Dogs (Hint: It’s Real Weird)
Wildlife biologist Wes Larson is known for his work with bears in North America, but in this short vid, he helps a South African wildlife biologist unite a new pack of wild dogs.
Thule Lands Denver Outfitters, Launches Fishing Category
Thule adds a whole new gear category to its offerings, just months after Yakima launches its own fishing rod-haulers.
Honnold, Tesla, Stritzke: Top-Read Stories of 2019
From climbing’s night at the Oscars to a bizarre product launch that swept up the world, 2019 was a year of remarkable benchmarks in the outdoors. These are some of the most noteworthy and well-read articles from GearJunkie in 2019.
5 Hunters to Watch in 2020
With so many hunters in the arena today, it can be hard to pin down which ones to follow. These folks send good messages and great vibes. GearJunkie’s Allie D’Andrea shares her favorite hunters making waves.
How to Start Hunting as an Adult
It can be difficult to get into hunting as an adult, but it’s not impossible. If you want to start hunting, these tips will help you find your way afield.
5 Boxing Day and End-Year Sales to Check Out Now
Boxing Day — celebrated on December 26 — is here, and brands are celebrating with even more post-holiday sales and deals.
Become a Knife Knut: Our Favorite Blades to Start a Great Collection
If you want to build a knife collection, start at the foundation. These knives will give you a great representative sample to grow your quiver.
‘Yellowstone Country’: A Hunting Film for Everyone
A deep dive into the backcountry of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem to hunt elk highlights the wildlife, wide-open beauty, and difficulty of hunting in truly wild places.
Knife Junkie? This Is the Tool You’ve Been Longing For
If you’re a fan of knives, you need to tighten some odd-size Torx screws from time to time. The Work Sharp Micro Sharpener is the tool you’ve been wanting all along.
It’s Time to Save Santa’s North American Reindeer
As Christmas Eve approaches, the southernmost mountain caribou face a definitive demise. But $60,000 can likely reverse the situation. And you, dear reader, can help.
American Micropredator: What Is Chronic Wasting Disease?
It’s easy to see a coyote, a mountain lion, or a wolf as an immediate threat to local deer and elk numbers. But the insidious nature of chronic wasting disease is a far worse fate for our cervids — and the threat is real.
Filson’s Rare, Excellent Sale Is Happening Now
Filson gear goes on sale but twice a year. And you better act fast if you want to save literally hundreds of dollars on some of the most rugged, well-made gear on the planet.
An Affordable Ice Fishing Starter Kit for Beginners
The cold is here. Ice is beginning to set on your favorite lake. And the fish are hungry.
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.
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
Shop our top 10 fishing gifts for the anglers in your life, or even for yourself. From sun-protective apparel to beautiful fly rods and a packable boat, the gamut is covered.
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.