Hunt & Fish

Lake Superior Steelhead: Tips and Gear to Land Your First Chrome

GearJunkie’s Zach Burton and Jake Ferguson have been dialing in their steelhead effort on the North Shore of Lake Superior for a few years running.…

Written by Zach Burton & Jake Ferguson September 07, 2020

How to Choose a Deer Stand

Deer hunting season is fast approaching, and now is the best time to figure out your treestand situation.

Written by Dan Purdy September 03, 2020

How to Call Ducks: Chad Belding of ‘The Fowl Life’ Explains

Professional duck hunter and former baseball player Chad Belding knows ducks. Here, he shares his top tips for beginners on how to call ducks.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri August 28, 2020

Filson and Ducks Unlimited Collaborate on Limited Collection

The iconic outdoor brand continues its longstanding dedication to conservation with a new collection with Ducks Unlimited.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri August 28, 2020

Simms Flyweight Boots: Hiking Efficiency Meets Fly Fishing Footwear

Weighing in at a scant 40 ounces, the Flyweights from Simms blur the line between fly fishing footwear and hiking boots.

Written by Zach Burton August 27, 2020

Stay Warm, Pee Free: Sitka Fanatic Base Layers for Women

Nature calls for all of us. Sitka’s latest Fanatic base layers for women attempt to make number one easier for ladies on the hunt.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri August 25, 2020

Buying a New Compound Bow? Make It Custom

Planning on buying a new bow? Try your custom ideas on myriad bows with the Mathews Custom Bow Builder and explore the possibilities.

Written by Sponsored Post August 21, 2020

Watch: How to Increase Your Compound Bow Accuracy

Archery season is getting closer and closer, and for some, it’s already here. Use these tips from GoHunt’s Trail Kreitzer to dial in your accuracy…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri August 21, 2020

Unique Optics: Maven Launches Custom Scopes

No more does your rifle scope have to be just black, gray, and tan. This year, Maven gives shooters a way to customize rifle scopes…

Written by Sean McCoy August 20, 2020

‘It’s All Home Water’ Series Makes Case for Pristine Boundary Waters

Nathaniel Riverhorse Nakadate writes a visual love story to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It remains under the looming threat of a foreign copper-nickel…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri August 20, 2020

The Best Shotguns for Hunting on Any Budget

Need a new shotgun for hunting? Lucky you! Buying a new shotgun can be a lot of fun. And although there are literally thousands to…

Written by Sean McCoy August 17, 2020

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 Jace Bauserman August 17, 2020

ICAST’s Best of Show: Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot Fishing Kayak Tested

Old Town’s Sportsman AutoPilot Fishing Kayak is awesome, but it has a bit of a learning curve. GearJunkie contributor Morgan Nowels went down to Florida…

Written by Morgan Nowels August 11, 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

Learn How to Fish: 5 Books for Beginning Anglers

If you’re interested in hitting the water for fun or for food, we’ve got five books that’ll help you put a fish on the end…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri August 06, 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

Public Lands Legacy: Great American Outdoors Act Signed Into Law

President Trump signed a bipartisan bill into law that will put nearly $9.5 billion into outdoor recreation and public lands over the next 5 years.…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri August 04, 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 Peter Reese July 31, 2020

Angling for All: Orvis, Brown Folks Fishing Partner in Diversity Pledge

Tired of the lack of diversity in outdoor sports? This organization is working to change that with Angling for All.

Written by Mary Murphy July 29, 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

A Return to Home Waters for the Shoshone-Bannock People

Through guided river trips, Jessica and Sammy Matsaw have created a corridor of connection for their tribal youth and people through their project, River Newe. A…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri July 23, 2020

Congress Passes Great American Outdoors Act, Moves to Trump’s Desk

The final hurdle the Outdoors Act needs to pass is the desk of President Trump. He has 10 days to either sign or veto it.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri July 22, 2020

Late-Summer Fly Fishing: Try the Hopper-Dropper

Grasshoppers are overly abundant in the late summer, and trout like to eat them. Here’s the breakdown of how to utilize this hopper-dropper rig to…

Written by Morgan Mason July 17, 2020

The Best Fly Fishing Rods Under $200

From slow-action rods to the perfect nymphing setup, these are the best budget fly rods of 2020.

Written by Carter Reschke July 17, 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

The Storied Fishing Legacy of a Cuban Political Refugee

From the outside, you might see a young man fishing tarpon from a canoe, which is impressive enough. But if you dig deeper, the story…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri July 10, 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

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