Hunting

5 Steps to Field Dressing a Deer

While larger big-game species are often boned-out, it’s common practice for deer hunters to gut, skin, and hang deer. The procedure is a simple one,…

Written by GJ Staff August 17, 2020

Watch: Donnie Vincent’s ‘Winds of Adak’ Is a Modern Hunting Masterpiece

Whether you hunt or not, Donnie Vincent’s ‘Winds of Adak’ will tease your sense of adventure and leave you yearning for wild places.

Written by Sean McCoy August 11, 2020

Watch: Quartering an Elk Using the Gutless Method

Field dressing a deer or an elk can seem like a big chore, and it certainly is. But Randy Newberg’s expert take on quartering in…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri August 07, 2020

‘Swiss Army Knife of Binoculars’ Transforms Into Monoculars, Telescope

The Pentax VD 4X20 WP is the world’s first 3-in-1 binocular product. With a few clicks, it goes from binocular to two monoculars or a single…

Written by Sean McCoy August 05, 2020

Heavyweight Hauler: Mystery Ranch Terraframe 3-Zip 50 First Look

Need extra room for camera gear, an extended water supply, or hunting accouterments? This expandable Mystery Ranch pack has you covered.

Written by GJ Staff July 31, 2020

Hunter Education Moves Online: First-Time Hunters, Get Started Now

With COVID restrictions redefining public spaces across the country, most states have moved hunter education to an online model. And some are offering free tuition.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri July 29, 2020

Benchmade Hunting Knives Just Got an Upgrade

Benchmade just gave its line of fixed-blade hunting knives a facelift. Here’s what hunters can expect from a new Benchmade hunting knife in 2020.

Written by Sean McCoy July 28, 2020

MAPLand Act Aims to Unlock Access to Public Lands

More than 37,000 easements exist on our public lands. Only 5,000 of them are easily accessible to the public. The MAPLand Act aims to change…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri July 15, 2020

Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes Hunting Public Land

It can be tricky to figure out how to hunt new areas, especially when they’re open to everyone. These five tips will help you better…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri July 14, 2020

Deer Conservation Gets Boost From Major Nonprofit Merger

The Quality Deer Management Association and National Deer Alliance will unify into a single new group focused on the conservation of America’s deer populations and…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri July 07, 2020

Made-in-the-USA Hunting Brand FORLOH Aims to Be Best at Any Price

A new brand aims to bring American-made, high-end hunting apparel directly to hunters through both a physical storefront and an online presence.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri July 06, 2020

Illegal Helicopter Landing in Wilderness Area Spurs Bill for Harsher Penalties

Amid the controversy of a supposed ‘accidental’ aerial landing in Montana wilderness, a coming bill could lift the maximum fine for lawbreakers to $20,000.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri June 26, 2020

A Backcountry Moose Hunt Gains an Unexpected Addition

Last October, the team from Backcountry BC and Beyond took a string of horses into the mountains for a moose hunt. They came out with…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri June 23, 2020

Meatcrafter: Benchmade Blade Is Highly Functional Work of Art

Benchmade worked with renowned hunter Steven Rinella on a knife for the express purpose of turning wild game into table fare. The Meatcrafter is born!

Written by Sean McCoy June 23, 2020

This Affordable App Will Help You Better Navigate Your Hunts

Hunters are continually learning, evolving, and changing in their effort to fill tags and find adventures. Your mapping product should evolve with you.

Written by GJ Staff June 23, 2020

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 GJ Staff 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 GJ Staff February 24, 2020

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