Hunting

The Best Hunting Apps of 2021

Hunting apps can keep you on track, legal, and safe in the field. Here are the best hunting apps for 2021.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri December 31, 2020

A Borrowed Mantra for a Hiker-Turned-Hunter: Hunt Your Own Hunt

Over the course of GearJunkie editor Nicole Qualtieri’s 2020 hunting season, she found herself repeating these words: Hunt your own hunt.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri December 30, 2020

Arizona Considers Banning Trail Cameras for Hunting, Cites ‘Fair Chase’ Issues

A new regulation is up for comment in Arizona. It looks to ban the use of trail cameras for the ‘take of wildlife.’ Hunters, take…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri December 29, 2020

First 3 MeatEater Seasons Now Streaming on YouTube

With newer seasons streaming on Netflix, the ‘MeatEater’ crew is steadily uploading past seasons in full on their YouTube channel.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri December 29, 2020

Unfailing Goods at Killer Prices: Our Picks From Filson’s Annual Winter Sale

Filson is throwing down on its annual Winter Sale of envy-inducing gear. We did the grunt work to find the best deals.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri December 22, 2020

What Hunters Should Know About South Dakota’s Extended Hunting Season

For the first time in the history of South Dakota pheasant hunting, the season will extend until the end of January. This is what the…

Written by Sean McCoy December 14, 2020

5 Colorado Poachers Sentenced After Leaving Elk to Waste

Three adult men and two juveniles pled guilty to multiple charges in the 2019 poaching case.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri December 10, 2020

5 Books to Help Train Your Hunting Dog

If dreams of puppies mix regularly with dreams of your full-grown dog retrieving birds to hand, then these books focused on hunting dog training should…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri December 04, 2020

5 Cyber Monday Deals for the Hunter & Angler

It’s Cyber Monday! Lots of great deals are happening. Here are a few hunting and fishing deals for the sporting folk amongst us.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri November 30, 2020

‘Wild Sheep’ Book Promotes Conservation, Offers Sheep Hunt Opportunity

A new book collaboration from YETI and the Wild Sheep Foundation celebrates sheep and the people who love them. And a limited edition offers the…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri November 17, 2020

Mathews’ New V3 Broke the Compact Stability Paradigm: Here’s How

Mathews says its new bow platform will give hunters increased stability in a more compact frame than previous models. We talked with its designer to…

Written by Sponsored Post November 17, 2020

Big Load-Hauler: Stone Glacier Sky 5900 Review

Stone Glacier has a reputation for durable backpacks that can haul heavy loads for hunters. We tested the Stone Glacier Sky 5900 backpack through Colorado’s…

Written by Sean McCoy November 16, 2020

An Open Letter of Solidarity to a 9,000-Year-Old Hunter

A present-day hunter finds solidarity, clarity, and community with a 9,000-year-old female hunter, recently discovered in the Peruvian Andes.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri November 13, 2020

First Lite Introduces Specter, Its First Whitetail-Specific Camouflage

A scientific focus on the way whitetail deer see the world informed the new First Lite Specter camouflage pattern. It will hit shelves in spring…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri November 09, 2020

First Hunting Brand Adds RECCO Reflectors to Apparel

RECCO reflectors are a common feature in ski gear. They give rescuers a way to find people buried in avalanches. And now FORLOH, a hunting…

Written by Sean McCoy November 05, 2020

Bowhunting Couple Faces Charges in Nebraska’s Largest Poaching Case Ever

The famous bowhunting couple will appear in federal court, where they face a laundry list of charges.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri November 02, 2020

5 Underrated Game Birds to Hunt in North America

If you’re looking to add a few new birds to your hunting endeavors, we’ve got five species that often fly under the radar for North…

Written by Ian Standard October 28, 2020

My Retired Forest Service Mule Went Viral: Here’s Her Story

Public service is venerated in many ways. But it’s not often that we can recognize our four-legged friends who serve the American public full time.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri October 27, 2020

7 Popular Pointer Dog Breeds for Bird Hunting

If you’re a bird hunter, you just might be lucky enough to one day have a pointer dog of your own. And while researching pointers,…

Written by Ian Standard October 26, 2020

Public Lands Packout: BHA Volunteers Collect 4,175 Bags of Trash

September was Public Lands Month, and the nonprofit Backcountry Hunters & Anglers crushed their goal of removing 1,000 bags of trash from public lands.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri October 21, 2020

Dang Near Perfect Hunting Pants: Sitka Gear Timberline Pant Review

The most difficult thing about wearing pants is that I can’t wear Sitka Gear’s Timberline Pants all the time.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri October 19, 2020

Love to Hunt? Bring Out a First-Timer, Win First Lite Gear

A new First Lite initiative challenges seasoned hunters to take new folks afield. And you can win $250 in hunting gear in the process.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri October 13, 2020

5 Ways Hunters Can Prevent Spreading Chronic Wasting Disease

With big-game seasons going strong across the country, hunters must be aware of chronic wasting disease precautions whether they’re hunting in or out of state.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri October 08, 2020

Pheasant Hunting: How to Get Started

Pheasant hunting is one of the most fun ways to enjoy the fall fields. And while chasing wily roosters takes a little know-how, it’s one…

Written by Sean McCoy October 01, 2020

5 Archery Targets for the Backyard

Novice and professional archers alike must practice to maintain, improve, and fine-tune their skills. When access to an archery range is out of reach, turning…

Written by Ian Standard September 29, 2020

MeatEater Releases Second Season of ‘Das Boat’: ‘Dos Boat’

MeatEater released the first season of its first fishing series ‘Das Boat’ in 2019 to aplomb. The second season is now dropping episodes each Sunday…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri September 24, 2020

DECKED Truck-Bed System Review: Drawers Add Versatility for Adventure by Truck

The DECKED truck bed organizer provides secure, dry storage and organization in a pickup truck bed. We have been testing the system in two trucks…

Written by Zach Burton September 24, 2020

My All-Time Favorite Camp Chair: The NEMO x First Lite Stargaze Recliner Luxury Chair

It’s a hammock chair. It’s a recliner. And, out of the thousands of chairs I’ve sat in over my lifetime, the NEMO x First Lite…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri September 23, 2020

How to Follow a Blood Trail

The difference between recovering or losing an animal often comes down to your ability to track it. Here are some tips to keep meat in…

Written by Ian Standard September 21, 2020

‘Fences’: New Film by onX Hunt & Jason Matzinger Explores Boundaries

Fences often delineate the lines between what’s huntable and what’s not, but that’s not always the case. Filmmaker Jason Matzinger explores what these boundary lines…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri September 16, 2020

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