Hunt & Fish

500-Pound Marlin Drags Kayaker 15 Miles Out to Sea

Most people won’t catch a 500-pound marlin in their lifetimes. These guys decided to do it from a kayak.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri March 20, 2020

Hunting, Angling Offer Respite for Many in a Tenuous Moment

Coronavirus is forcing all of us to reconsider our daily interactions with other people. But hunters and anglers find a sense of peace, stability, and…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri March 18, 2020

BFGoodrich Introduces Techy, Grippy Fishing Shoe for Men

If any industry knows what it’s like for the rubber to meet the road — or any other surface — it’s the tire industry. BFGoodrich…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri March 12, 2020

Custom Knife on a Budget? Check Out Gerber’s New Online Shop

Gerber’s new knife customization interface allows you to build out a blade with the touch of a button.

Written by Mary Murphy March 11, 2020

Unclog the Backlog: Senators Introduce Great American Outdoors Act

The Great American Outdoors Act would provide billions of dollars in funding across public lands at a time when it’s desperately needed. Here’s the scoop.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri March 10, 2020

Native Trout, Outdoor Recreation Revitalize Former Mining Community

Where does a town turn to when its main economy disappears? In the town of Questa, they’ve turned to a native cutthroat trout population, and…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri March 10, 2020

Spring Fly Fishing: Tips & Tricks for Landing Your Dream Trout

For many fly fishers, spring is synonymous with the start of another exciting trout season. Here are our favorite tips to make sure you land…

Written by Carter Reschke March 05, 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

Fly Fishing Rod-and-Reel Combo Kits to Get You Started

If you’re considering making your mark in the world of fly fishing, we’ve got the rod-and-reel combo kits to get you started.

Written by Josh Taves March 02, 2020

Streamer Fishing: Essential Tips to Catch Huge Fish This Spring

The arrival of spring marks opening day and the beginning of trout season for most rivers across the country — here’s how to catch the…

Written by Carter Reschke February 28, 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

Want to Leave Your Comfort Zone? Tackle a Biathlon

Winter and summer sports might not seem like they go together, but they do. It’s a unique — and grueling — combo sport called biathlon.

Written by Mary Murphy February 13, 2020

Northern Journey: Driving a Camper to the Arctic

After 4 years of RVing across the U.S., this couple is venturing on their biggest journey yet — a trip north through Canada and Alaska…

Written by Mary Murphy February 11, 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

Charitable Fly-Tiers Reunite on Behalf of Australia

When a September hurricane demolished the Bahamas, a group of crafty fly fishermen stepped in to help. Now they’re gearing up to help those affected…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri January 09, 2020

How to Unite a Pack of African Wild Dogs (Hint: It’s Real Weird)

Wildlife biologist Wes Larson is known for his work with bears in North America, but in this short vid, he helps a South African wildlife…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri January 07, 2020

Thule Lands Denver Outfitters, Launches Fishing Category

Thule adds a whole new gear category to its offerings, just months after Yakima launches its own fishing rod-haulers.

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 03, 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

5 Boxing Day and End-Year Sales to Check Out Now

Boxing Day — celebrated on December 26 — is here, and brands are celebrating with even more post-holiday sales and deals.

Written by Mary Murphy December 26, 2019

Become a Knife Knut: Our Favorite Blades to Start a Great Collection

If you want to build a knife collection, start at the foundation. These knives will give you a great representative sample to grow your quiver.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene December 26, 2019

‘Yellowstone Country’: A Hunting Film for Everyone

A deep dive into the backcountry of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem to hunt elk highlights the wildlife, wide-open beauty, and difficulty of hunting in truly…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri December 23, 2019