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.
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 about bear hunting.
Alaska Cancels Early-Season Bear Hunts
To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Alaska canceled all early-spring bear hunts.
12 Best Hunting Books for Your 2020 Reading List
The hunting story follows human language back to the very beginning. And luckily for us bibliophiles, there are now hunting books, apps, and a Kindle to tell it.
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.
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 know.
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.
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.
How to Prepare for Your First Mountain Hunt
Visions of rut-crazed bull elk and majestic mule deer fill many a hunter’s dreams. And with a little planning and some discipline, you too can hunt the mountainous icons of the American West.
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.
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 us how and why.
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 decode. We’re here to help.
Gear Showcase: LaCrosse Navigator Series Hunting Boots
LaCrosse designed the Navigator Series boots to help hunters go farther and harder.
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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 a likeness to duty in hunting wild places.
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 contributors on our staff for a peek at their fitness habits and idiosyncrasies working out and adventuring in the outdoors.
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 bow yet. I put it to the test over a full hunting season for this review.
Rare Deals: The Big Sitka Gear Sale Saves You Up to 50%
Sitka Gear rarely goes on sale. But right now you can save up to 50% on your favorite jackets, pants, hats, and more.
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 table.
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 show.
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 U.S. are closing, but if you live in an area that’s closed to hunting, you shouldn’t hang up the boots just yet.
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 outdoors. These are some of the most noteworthy and well-read articles from GearJunkie in 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 great vibes. GearJunkie’s Allie D’Andrea shares her favorite hunters making waves.
How to Start Hunting as an Adult
It can be difficult to get into hunting as an adult, but it’s not impossible. If you want to start hunting, these tips will help you find your way afield.
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 nature of chronic wasting disease is a far worse fate for our cervids — and the threat is real.
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.
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 the reliability and performance consumers expect from the brand.
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 long way to help keep your game fresh, vibrant, and delicious.
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 for hunting adventure.
13 Gifts for the Hunter on Your Holiday List
Finding gifts for hunters is easy with our handy guide. Whether it’s a Filson camo vest, a field knife, or a new bow from Mathews, you’re bound to find something that will hit the mark.
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, sponsored by First Lite.
Danner Pronghorn Review: Light, Quiet Hunting Boot
Danner Boots updated the Pronghorn for 2019, and a GearJunkie writer took them for a long walk.
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