3 Bear Spray Myths Dispelled (And a Few Tips to Help Keep You Safe)
We talk with a bear safety expert to learn how to best use bear spray and take other precautions in the backcountry.
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Hunting Dog Profile: The Rugged Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are one of the top choices for versatile hunting dogs today. Read on for more on this tough, energetic hunting companion.
Sitka Sale: Up to 20% Off Select Hunting Gear
Great hunting gear isn’t discounted often. During the Sitka sale, you can save up to 20% on your favorite hunting gloves, pants, hats, and more.
Warmth, Stability, Durability: Schnee’s Beartooth Hunting Boots
If you hunt big mountains, Schnee’s Beartooth Women’s Mountain Boots provide the warmth and support you need. Read on for the review.
A Great Backcountry Sleeper: The Feathered Friends Lark 10 UL Sleeping Bag
Ultralight, ultra-warm, and ultra-packable. The Lark 10 UL from Feathered Friends is a powerhouse of a sleeping bag for backcountry hunters.
Win a Stone Glacier Pack by Watching “Savage Access” Film
The team at Stone Glacier have released their Spring Bear hunt film — and with that, a chance to win their epic EVO 6900 pack setup.
Gear Up for Black Bear Hunt: GoHunt Breaks Down Packing List
GoHunt’s Matt Clark and Caleb Dillashaw break down their pack list prior to a weeklong black bear hunt in the Frank Church Wilderness.
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The Best Flashlights of 2021
Modern flashlights offer long battery life, powerful LEDs, and excellent color rendering. These are the best flashlights you can buy now.
US Government Proposes ‘Largest Expansion’ of Hunting, Fishing Opportunities to Date
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced new opportunities for hunting and fishing at 90 national wildlife refuges and one national fish hatchery.
Hunting Dog Profile: The Happy, People-Pleasing Golden Retriever
Easily one of the most popular dog breeds on the planet, the field-bred golden retriever is also a phenomenal gun dog.
Airstream Flying Cloud 23FB Review: Glamping for Gobblers in Colorado
Turkey hunting in Colorado means unpredictable weather and off-grid camping. So it seemed like a great opportunity to put one of Airstream’s most popular travel trailers, the Flying Cloud 23FB, to the test.
Hunting Dog Profile: The Exuberant Boykin Spaniel
Born of the American South, this packable, cocoa-colored pup is a waterfowler’s dream and an uplander’s best friend — all in one. Meet the Boykin spaniel.
‘Lessons Learned’: Randy Newberg Breaks Down a Mule Deer Hunt
Every hunter can learn something from each hunt. And the prolific Randy Newberg takes it to the next level in his ‘Lessons Learned’ series.
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.
Border Bulls: 4 Elk Tags, 2 Bordering States, 2 Hunters
Hunters Andrew Whitney and Zack Boughton take on a massive archery elk hunt in this full-length film from Stone Glacier, Mathews Archery, and OnX Hunt.
MT Governor Warned After Wolf Trapping Without Required Certification
Governor Greg Gianforte’s 2021 wolf harvest circumvented Montana’s regulations due to a missing educational course necessary for trapping the wild canines.
Hunting Dog Profile: The Adorable and Athletic Beagle
Beagles are one of the world’s most popular dogs. As a hunting dog, this miniature hound packs a serious punch of fun, grit, and rabbit-ready action.
The Hunter Decline Myth: Habitat — Not Hunting — Is at Risk
The number of hunters is actually on the rise. And quality habitat is at the lowest it’s ever been. Competing ideas are at play in the hunting industry and community. Here’s more.
North Carolina Legalizes Limited Public Land Hunting on Sundays
Increased public land hunting opportunity on Sundays brings a sense of equity and relief to North Carolina’s hunting community.
Hunting Dog Profile: The Spunky and Packable American Brittany
Formerly known as the Brittany spaniel, the American Brittany is rising in popularity as one of the favorite breeds among upland bird hunters.
Wyoming Bill Aims to Add Hunter Access, Help Wildlife
The bill would create funding from a modest price increase in conservation stamps. And if passed, the increase will help Wyoming’s hunting heritage in a variety of ways.
Hunting Dog Profile: The Lovable, Versatile Labrador Retriever
The American Kennel Club’s most popular dog is also the top sporting breed in the country. Here’s what to know about labrador retrievers if you’re considering adding one to your family.
Backcountry Giveback: You Can Help Keep This Species From Vanishing
Osprey just premiered its latest film project based in the Wyoming backcountry about how you can help backcountry skiers save a band of bighorn sheep.
The Best Hunting Pants for Men in 2021
Hunting pants offer a suite of attributes that can make life easier and more comfortable in the field. Here are the best of the year.
Llamas, Sagebrush, Mule Deer: Check Out a Summer Hunt in Nevada
Follow Argali Outdoors’ Brad Brooks as he packs llamas into the Nevada backcountry on an August hunt for mule deer.
MeatEater Gets Bigger, Acquires Phelps Game Calls
The game call brand adds depth and corporate muscle with MeatEater’s wide range of hunting and cooking products.
Eagle Poisoned to Death: A Hunter’s Call for Unleaded Ammo
Lead-based ammunition leaves behind residues in carcasses that are toxic to golden eagles and other species. Hunters can make a difference by choosing non-lead alternatives.
FORLOH, Montana Knife Company Release Hunting Knife Collaboration
Two new knives from a Montana collaboration bring an American-made edge to the hands of hunters.
From Anti-Gun to Hunter: How I Came to Own and Respect Firearms
GearJunkie’s Hunt and Fish Editor Nicole Qualtieri wasn’t always a gun owner.
Camo on the Slopes: World-Class Skier David Wise Is Also a Pro Hunter
It’s not often an athlete hits the top level in two fields. But David Wise, a Gold Medal Olympic skier and First Lite Pro Team athlete, makes it work.
Tree Saddle or Treestand? ‘The Hunting Public’ Has Thoughts
Tree saddles are growing in popularity. But treestands have their place in the woods. Which is best for you?
