SHOT Show 2022: Best New Shotguns for Hunters
We attended one of the biggest gun shows on the planet. Luckily, it coincides with the release of new shotguns from brands across the industry.
Nosler Introduces New Line of Rifle Suppressors for 2022
Nosler has introduced its first line of suppressors, designed specifically for hunters. The company is bringing two different families of suppressors to market, each with two caliber models.
Tips From Randy Newberg: How to Draw More Elk Tags
If you want to hunt elk out of state, there’s a heckuva lot to learn. Seasoned pro Randy Newberg recorded the goods for anyone trying to figure it out.
SHOT Show 2022: The Best New Hunting Rifles
Though we didn’t see a ton of new rifles drop at the 2022 SHOT Show, there’s still something on this list for everybody.
‘#1 Boot Brand in Scandinavia’ Comes to the US: All You Need to Know About Polyver Sweden
Polyver says its winter boots are 40% lighter, twice as durable, and three times as insulative as competitors like Muck Boot.
Endangered Wolf Killed in Arizona, Officials Offer $12K Reward for Tips
In early January, officials confirmed that an endangered Mexican gray wolf was found dead in Northern Arizona. Later, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued a reward for tips leading to an arrest as it investigates the case.
Colorado Proposes Hunting Ban on Mountain Lion, Lynx, Bobcat
Colorado’s state Democrats introduced SB22-031 on Jan. 12. It aims to ban legal hunting and trapping of the state’s wild felines.
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The Best Bows of 2022: Top Flagship Compounds From ATA
Brands at the Archery Trade Association trade show dropped the newest flagship compound bows for 2022. These are our picks from the show.
Hunters Step Up, Donate 2M Venison Meals to Needy Families in Indiana
Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry helps channel hunters’ excess venison to needy families in Indiana, where food insecurity is growing.
MeatEater Announces First Lite ‘Typha’ Waterfowl Line, Film Series
The latest innovation from First Lite’s hunting line features a waterfowl-specific camouflage called Typha. And MeatEater sweetens the pot with three new waterfowl-focused series.
Vista Outdoor Acquires Stone Glacier, Adds to Its Arsenal of Hunting Brands
Vista Outdoor is ending the year with a major acquisition of Stone Glacier, a popular backcountry hunting brand.
14 Best Hunting Books for Your 2022 Reading List
The hunting story follows human language back to the very beginning. And luckily for us bibliophiles, there are now hunting books, apps like Audible, and a Kindle to tell it.
The Best Flashlights of 2022
We tested the best flashlights for 2022 with options for every budget. Top picks include Fenix, Olight, and more!
The Belt That Sharpens Almost Everything: Argali Kodiak Belt Review
Thanks to the ingenuity of Argali’s Kodiak belt, I’ll never look at a belt the same way again.
‘Everyone Deserves to Play’ Highlights Hunters Helping Rural African School
In this short film from Blood Origins, a group of African hunters comes together to bring electricity, running water, and playgrounds to a school in their community.
Maine Officials Say ‘Do Not Eat’ Local Deer After Finding PFAS in Specimens
Maine’s state government is urging people to avoid eating meat harvested from deer due to industrial chemicals that leeched into one grazing habitat.
Work Worth Doing: The Serendipity of a Hunting Season
Hunting hasn’t lost its soul. And social media is not real life. This is what I thought about throughout my 2021 season.
The Best Outdoor TV Shows Streaming on Netflix
If you’re forced to be indoors for any reason, you might as well watch outdoor TV shows that whisk you into the elements. Here are the top shows according to GearJunkie.
Seek Outside Fortress 4800 Review: A Customizable Pack for the Hardcore Hunter
Seek Outside’s Fortress is a versatile, durable, ultralight load hauler that’s made in the USA with a commitment to conservation.
The Two Things That Better Hunters’ Rifle Accuracy in the Field
Modern Day Sniper’s Caylen Wojcik breaks down the two biggest pieces of foundational wisdom that can help all hunters be better behind the rifle.
A ‘Husky Hunter’ Talks Layering for Cold Hunts
Hint: It’s funny and accurate.
Hunt/Fish Gear for Less: Academy Sports Sets Sights on Technical, Affordable Sweet Spot
With extensive hunting and fishing lines, Academy Sport + Outdoors’ private label Magellan Outdoors is bringing high-tech outdoor clothing to the masses.
Free Gear Fridays: LaCrosse AeroHead Sport Boots Giveaway
This week, one lucky winner will receive a pair of AeroHead Sport Boots from LaCrosse!
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12 Pieces of Hunting Gear That Rep Fashion, Form, and Function
Hunting gear doesn’t have to be field-specific. Check out this gear that transcends the outdoors for more genteel spaces.
Through Deer’s Eyes: How First Lite’s Whitetail Camouflage Pattern Works
The First Lite Specter camo design takes multiple approaches to obscure a hunter’s form in the eyes of whitetail deer. The brand says it disrupts deer’s depth perception and peripheral vision in a field or treestand.
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‘Sourced’ Puts Wild-Game Chef Danielle Prewett Into Sustainable Spotlight
A longtime face of MeatEater and founder of her own brand, Wild + Whole, Danielle Prewett steps into the hosting role in her new web series ‘Sourced.’
Expert Outdoorsman’s Advice Helps ‘Mitigate Risk’ While Hunting
Lots of stuff can go wrong in the outdoors. GearJunkie sat down with Sitka Gear’s John Barklow to talk personal safety and preparedness for hunting adventures.
Truck-Offices, Calf Pillows: What a Hunting Guide Carries for Work, Travel
For professional hunters, the offseason is a time to recreate before preparing for the next season. That includes trips between ranches, hunt cabins, and maybe some sport shooting.
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Awoke to Voke: An ‘Energy Superfood’ Makes Early Rising Bearable
Voke Tabs are a night owl’s best friend for early mornings — especially in the field.
How Thermacell Keeps Hunters From Being Hunted by Mosquitoes
Thermacell wants to protect you from the buzz (and bites) of mosquitoes during early-season deer hunts.
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Warm When Wet: The Secret Behind First Lite’s Merino Wool Magic
First Lite chose merino wool for the base of its layering systems for several hunting-friendly traits. Then it ‘supercharged’ that wool with unique nylon it says fights odors and dries faster.
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