A ‘Husky Hunter’ Talks Layering for Cold Hunts
Hint: It’s funny and accurate.
Hunt/Fish Gear for Less: Academy Sports Sets Sights on Technical, Affordable Sweet Spot
With extensive hunting and fishing lines, Academy Sport + Outdoors’ private label Magellan Outdoors is bringing high-tech outdoor clothing to the masses.
Free Gear Fridays: LaCrosse AeroHead Sport Boots Giveaway
This week, one lucky winner will receive a pair of AeroHead Sport Boots from LaCrosse!
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12 Pieces of Hunting Gear That Rep Fashion, Form, and Function
Hunting gear doesn’t have to be field-specific. Check out this gear that transcends the outdoors for more genteel spaces.
Through Deer’s Eyes: How First Lite’s Whitetail Camouflage Pattern Works
The First Lite Specter camo design takes multiple approaches to obscure a hunter’s form in the eyes of whitetail deer. The brand says it disrupts deer’s depth perception and peripheral vision in a field or treestand.
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‘Sourced’ Puts Wild-Game Chef Danielle Prewett Into Sustainable Spotlight
A longtime face of MeatEater and founder of her own brand, Wild + Whole, Danielle Prewett steps into the hosting role in her new web series ‘Sourced.’
Expert Outdoorsman’s Advice Helps ‘Mitigate Risk’ While Hunting
Lots of stuff can go wrong in the outdoors. GearJunkie sat down with Sitka Gear’s John Barklow to talk personal safety and preparedness for hunting adventures.
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Truck-Offices, Calf Pillows: What a Hunting Guide Carries for Work, Travel
For professional hunters, the offseason is a time to recreate before preparing for the next season. That includes trips between ranches, hunt cabins, and maybe some sport shooting.
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Awoke to Voke: An ‘Energy Superfood’ Makes Early Rising Bearable
Voke Tabs are a night owl’s best friend for early mornings — especially in the field.
How Thermacell Keeps Hunters From Being Hunted by Mosquitoes
Thermacell wants to protect you from the buzz (and bites) of mosquitoes during early-season deer hunts.
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Warm When Wet: The Secret Behind First Lite’s Merino Wool Magic
First Lite chose merino wool for the base of its layering systems for several hunting-friendly traits. Then it ‘supercharged’ that wool with unique nylon it says fights odors and dries faster.
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Bowhunter Finds Remains of Man Missing for 53 Years
On the afternoon of Friday, Sep. 17, the Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office got a strange call.
Sitka Gear Aerolite Collection: Space-Age Synthetics for Hardcore Hunters
The incorporation of PrimaLoft Gold aerogel technology builds the lightest, warmest synthetic hunting collection from this brand yet.
Straight Shooter: Brett Seng’s 6 Tips for a Better Bowhunting Season
We asked Brett Seng of Team Mathews for ways to prepare for bow season. His tips can help you create new habits to improve your hunting skills throughout the season.
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‘Project Landlocked’ Highlights Inaccessible, Closed-In Public Lands
Not all public lands are easy to get to. Hunter Jason Matzinger pairs up with onX Hunt to bring light to this often-unheard story in a new documentary.
First Lite’s Foundry Pants Collection Reinforces Field-Tested Classics
The First Lite Foundry Collection updates its Obisidian, Corrugate, and Catalyst hunting pants with new materials and designs to address consumer demand for durability and versatility.
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Elk Calling Contest: Take This Challenge With Hunter Randy Newberg
Got your cow calling down pat? Take this challenge and see if you can beat out your friends.
Randy Newberg’s ‘Fresh Tracks+’ Offers Streaming Content, Increased Privacy
Randy Newberg’s new subscription-based platform provides exclusive access to one of hunting’s most notable names.
Lojack Your Dog: Garmin Alpha 10 GPS Dog Collar First Look
The Garmin Alpha 10 lets you closely track up to 20 dogs’ movement in the field at a range of up to 9 miles. We put a prerelease model to the test.
The Best Women’s Hunting Jackets of 2021
No longer are women relegated to buying from the men’s section. Women’s-specific hunting jackets are available en masse, and we’ve got recommendations.
The Elk Talk Podcast: A Must-Listen for Elk Hunters
Randy Newberg and Corey Jacobsen leave no stones unturned in this very listenable podcast dedicated entirely to hunting elk.
Eduardo Garcia’s ‘Moments’ Highlights a Different Side of Hunting
First Lite’s latest film focuses on the minutiae, the moment-to-moment experiences, and the joie de vivre of hunting from Eduardo Garcia’s wise perspective.
The Best Hunting Knives for Any Budget
A hunting knife has a single purpose: processing meat after a kill. We did the research to help you find the best hunting knife for your needs and budget.
The Best Backpacks for Big-Game Hunting
We tested and researched the best backpacks for hunting deer, elk, and big game. These top hunting packs shone through.
DIY Retriever Training: Learning the Basic Whistle Commands
Using a whistle increases the distance in which you can communicate with your versatile hunting dog in the field. Here are the basics I’m using to get started.
How to Beat the Homesick Blues During Hunting Season
Hunting season comes once a year. But it can be tough to be in the field away from family for long stretches of time. Beat homesickness with these tips.
Set Up Your Bow for Archery Elk Season With Allie D’Andrea
Hunter Allie D’Andrea breaks down how she set up her bow for the upcoming 2021 elk season.
Hurry Over to First Lite’s 30% Off Sale
Brands like First Lite don’t go on sale often, so when we saw some of our favorite items at discounted prices, we wanted to let you know.
‘Duck Camp Dinners’ Brings Southern Waterfowl Fare to Table
The latest web series from MeatEater features waterfowler and chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois and his deep roots in the Louisiana Bayou.
10 Pieces of Badass Gear to Level Up Your Hunting Season
Upgrading your hunting season with the following gear will significantly better your experience outside. It’s the lull before big game season. And if you’re anything like me, you’re scouring the web to see how you can best upgrade your hunting gear before opening day. Most of this isn’t hunting gear per se, but it is a… Read more »
The Best Bolt-Action Hunting Rifles Under $1,000
Purchasing an affordable hunting rifle can seem overwhelming. We’ve compiled the research so you don’t have to.
