Hunting

5 Ways to Prepare for Fall Hunts

Hunting lottery results are steadily coming out, and there are fewer than 100 days until the archery hunting season starts in some states. Here’s how…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri May 15, 2020

‘Last Call for the Bayou’: A Duck Hunter Stands Up for the Louisiana Shoreline

Duck hunter Albertine Kimble leads us through her home of the Plaquemines Parish, talks to ducks, and explains why the river means life and protection…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri April 22, 2020

‘Bugling Elk’ Punks Denver News Station During COVID Howl

A Denver news station reports that local wildlife joined in on quarantined folks howling at the moon. But little did they know: Humans can also…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri April 14, 2020

The 6 Best Books for New Hunters

Now’s the time to dig in and do your research if you’re thinking about hunting for the first time. These books will help.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri April 13, 2020

Big Bulls and Learning Curves in ‘Beyond the Kill’ Hunting Series

A new series from the folks at the Journal of Mountain Hunting aims to add a bit of elk-iness to your quarantine hunting daydreams.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri April 08, 2020

Mules, Squirrels, Archery, Family: An Arkansas Renaissance Man’s Story

The latest film from First Lite features Clay Newcomb, an Arkansan with a bevy of talents that stretch from mule wrangling to running a publication…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri April 07, 2020

Alaska Cancels Early-Season Bear Hunts

To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Alaska canceled all early-spring bear hunts.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri April 02, 2020

Nebraska Halts Sales of Nonresident Turkey Tags in Response to COVID-19

The move aims to prevent unnecessary travel as states push back against the potential spread of COVID-19.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri March 31, 2020

Turkey and Bear Seasons Are Opening: What Hunters Need to Know

Some hunting seasons are already open for spring, others are fast approaching, and the COVID-19 pandemic is in full swing. Here’s what hunters need to…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri March 31, 2020

Damned, Then Un-Dammed: The Story of the Free-Flowing Yellowstone River

In the 1970s, a national energy shortage almost dammed the Yellowstone River. This short doc tells the story of how it was saved.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri March 26, 2020

6 Waterfowl Hunting Films to Keep You Hungry for Fall

Want to get inspired for fall? Watch these six films from Ducks Unlimited that will tide you over.

Written by Mary Murphy March 25, 2020

Arrows for Compound Archery: Easton Taper T64 FMJ Field Test

Easton’s latest FMJ incarnation promises stealth and accuracy. And it’s got the price tag to prove it.

Written by Jace Bauserman March 04, 2020

GPS Collaring Wildlife Is Vitally Important: Here’s Why

What science can tell us about wildlife migrations will help us preserve the land these animals need in the long run. This great video tells…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri February 27, 2020

Tags, Licenses, Permits, and More: How to Plan Your Hunting Season

Across the country, states are opening up the doors to the 2020 hunting season. Between tags, draws, licenses, permits, and more, there’s a lot to…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri February 24, 2020

Gear Showcase: LaCrosse Navigator Series Hunting Boots

LaCrosse designed the Navigator Series boots to help hunters go farther and harder.

Written by Sponsored Post February 24, 2020

Filling the Military Void: Ex-Navy SEAL Rorke Denver Finds His Place Outside

Transitioning from a life of public service and combat to civilian life is difficult for many veterans. But former Navy SEAL Rorke Denver has found…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri February 18, 2020

Fitness Through Recovery, Self-Love: Hunt & Fish Editor Nicole Qualtieri

From climbing mountains to running marathons, a job at GearJunkie requires a solid level of fitness. Our ‘How I Stay Fit’ series profiles editors and…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri February 17, 2020

2020 Mathews VXR Review: A Bow That’s Plain Fun to Shoot

It was the beginning of fall hunting when Mathews teased and then launched its newest addition, the VXR, calling it the strongest and most stable…

Written by Zach Burton February 07, 2020

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…

Written by Sean McCoy January 22, 2020

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…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri January 16, 2020

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…

Written by Morgan Nowels January 09, 2020

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…

Written by Sean McCoy December 30, 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…

Written by Allie D'Andrea December 30, 2019

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…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri December 20, 2019

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.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri November 26, 2019

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…

Written by Zach Burton November 26, 2019

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…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri November 25, 2019

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…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri November 22, 2019

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,…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri November 13, 2019

Danner Pronghorn Review: Light, Quiet Hunting Boot

Danner Boots updated the Pronghorn for 2019, and a GearJunkie writer took them for a long walk.

Written by Josh Metten November 12, 2019

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