Hunting

Garmin’s Outdoor Maps+ Service Goes Toe to Toe With onX

Garmin plunges into the backcountry hunting market with a subscription service offering premium, frequently updated maps.

Written by Andrew Marshall December 07, 2022

KUIU Proximity Whitetail Gear Review: Performance Fleece Comes to the Treestand

A favorite brand of sheep hunters has spent 2022 trekking into some new territory. The KUIU Proximity line offers whitetail hunters warmth and silence.

Written by Rachelle Schrute December 06, 2022

First Lite Tested Its Specter Camo for Whitetail Habitat in Every Season

First Lite spent 3 years tinkering with Specter, its whitetail-specific camouflage pattern. The pattern aims to break up hunters’ silhouettes from near and far.

‘Finding Gulo:’ Backcountry Ski Guide and Biologist Fights to Save Endangered Species

Follow along as a backcountry ski guide and field biologist attempts to document an elusive population of wolverines.

Written by Mary Murphy December 01, 2022

4-Year Gear Test: Hunting Editor’s Tried-and-True Favorites

For 4 years, I put piles of hunting gear to the test. Here are my all-time favorites that made it to the top of that…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri November 30, 2022

‘It’s Just Kill to Kill’: Texas Parks & Wildlife Seeks Tips in Eagle Poaching Case

If you ever wondered why America’s national bird nearly went extinct, this story offers a pretty straightforward example.

Written by Andrew McLemore November 28, 2022

Tips and Tricks for Buying Budget Hunting Gear

Hunting can get expensive, but it doesn’t have to. I’m a firm believer in budget gear, which stems from my early years of hunting.

Written by Adam Moore November 28, 2022

Burris FastFire 4 Review: A Red Dot That Won’t Break the Bank

The Burris FastFire 4 can adapt to your hunting and shooting applications, and its sub-$400 price tag should appeal to a wide range of budgets…

Written by Adam Moore November 28, 2022

Crispi Colorado GTX II Boot Review: A New Generation of a Favorite Boot

The Crispi Colorado GTX II can handle hunting country of all kinds. Just don’t bring them into too-frigid temperatures, and be prepared to size up…

Written by Josh Kirchner November 25, 2022

Hamskea Epsilon Arrow Rest Review

The new Epsilon Arrow Rest from Hamskea Archery Solutions is the next generation of drop-away arrow rests.

Written by Josh Kirchner November 22, 2022

Montana Judge Sides With Environmental Groups on Wolf Hunting

The judge temporarily reverted some of Montana’s wolf hunting and trapping regulations to 2020 status. The order expires on Nov. 29.

Written by Andrew Marshall November 16, 2022

Hunting Mountain Goats With Adam Foss: A Mathews V3X Year in Review

Adam Foss is a Mathews team shooter, avid hunter, and storyteller. He told us all about his experience hunting mountain goats with the V3X bow.

White Duck Regatta Bell Tent Review: Gettin’ Dirty, Sleepin’ Luxe

I took the White Duck Regatta Bell Tent to elk camp and put it through all the rigors of three hunters eating, sleeping, and working…

Written by Sean McCoy October 31, 2022

First Lite Western Big-Game Pants: Find the Right Fit for Your Hunting Season

First Lite hunting pants come in several camo styles and different cuts to fit the conditions of your season.

Expert Kit: Melissa Bachman’s Hunting Gear List

Melissa Bachman has made a career out of the traditions passed down from her parents. This is the gear she trusts to get the job…

Written by Rachelle Schrute October 18, 2022

Duck Camp’s Contact System Review: A Hunting Setup Built for Versatility

Duck Camp’s Contact System is a versatile camo system designed for a range of hunting pursuits in varying environments.

Written by Douglas Spale October 14, 2022

Free Gear Fridays: First Lite Hunting Kit of Your Choice!

This week, three lucky winners will a prize package from First Lite. Each winner will have the choice between three First Lite hunting kits.

Exo Mountain Gear K3 4800 Review: A Comfortable, Super-Efficient Hunting Pack

The Exo Mountain Gear K3 4800 blends top-notch support with functional features, aiding setting up basecamp, hunting big game, and hauling sheds.

Written by Morgan Tilton and Eric Phillips October 12, 2022

The Danger of Lost Arrows: Another Hunter Impaled in CO County

A Colorado hunter had to be airlifted after he was wounded by a lost arrow left in the wilderness.

Written by Andrew Marshall October 11, 2022

Watch Mathews Veteran Joel Maxfield Try to Close Out a Bowhunting Super Slam

To complete his Super Slam, Mathew veteran Joel Maxfield heads to the Alaskan wilderness in search of a brown bear.

First Deer Legally Hunted in Chicago in Over 150 Years

A Chicago hunter legally took the first deer within city limits since the Civil War. Officials say that’s good news for the city’s problematic deer…

Written by Sam Anderson October 05, 2022

So You Think Your Hunting Shots Are Cool? Enter Sitka’s Diverge Photo Challenge

It’s the season for hunters to unleash their inner artists, chase down the perfect shot, and win major prizes.

Written by Rebecca Ross October 03, 2022

AKEK Alpha 3200 Hunting Pack Review: A Place for Every Tool

The AKEK Alpha 3200 backpack packs more tricks than a magician. It is a wildly capable tool with a couple of minor downsides.

Written by Sean McCoy September 27, 2022

MagView Pairs Phone Cameras to Scopes & Binoculars for Neck-Friendly Viewing, Photography

MagView adapters hold smartphone cameras to the eyepiece of a spotting scope or binoculars. Once aligned, you can lean back and use the screen to…

First Lite Goes Duck Hunting: Debuts Typha-Patterned Waterfowl Gear

First Lite designed these waterproof and windproof layers with Typha camo for shooting fowl in foul conditions.

The Art of Spot-and-Stalk Bowhunting

Getting close to animals with a bow and arrow is no easy feat. Spot-and-stalk bowhunting is an art form that few will ever master.

Written by Josh Kirchner August 30, 2022

Canine Endurance Fuel? ‘Premium Performance’ Food for Sporting Dogs

From flushing spaniels to labs retrieving all day long, sporting dogs have different energy needs. Eukanuba made its Premium Performance dog foods for hardworking canine…