Hunting
11 Best Hunting Knives for Any Budget
From $12 to $300, these are the best hunting knives designed for field dressing game.
MSR WindBurner Duo Review: Twice the Volume, Same Boil Speed
After countless backcountry hunting expeditions, the MSR Windburner Duo has proved itself invaluable. It boils a lot of water quickly, which means less waiting for morning coffee and sunset dinners.
Danner Wayfinder: A Breathable Boot for Women Who Hike and Hunt
The Danner Wayfinder, the brand’s latest boot for the outdoorswoman, holds up on price point, comfort, and support.
Used and Abused: Crispi Nevada GTX Hunting Boot Review
Arguably the most important piece of equipment hunters own is footwear, but it’s easy to get lost in a sea of options. For this review, we wore, thrashed, and threw as much harm as possible at the Crispi Nevada GTX boots during a spring hunting trip in Colorado.
GearJunkie Hunt & Fish: New Section ‘Bridges the Gap’
GearJunkie expands its reach in the outdoor realm with a new site focused on hunting and fishing.
Kifaru Crater Backpack Review: A True Hunting Workhorse
The Kifaru Crater is a massive, customizable backpack designed with the big game hunter in mind. Our contributor lugged it through four months of hunting with big loads of meat and gear for this review.
Chronic Wasting Mapped: onX CWD Map Layer
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) raises red flags about the health of animals and game meat. With a map layer from onX, you can find out where CWD is across North America.
The Best Hunting Podcasts for the Offseason
Summer’s here, which means the itch for fall has also arrived. Quench your autumnal desires by listening to the following podcasts, which educate, entertain, and illuminate all things hunting.
Accessorize This Cooler: OtterBox Venture Review
OtterBox has gone back to its outdoor product roots with the Venture Cooler series. We took the Venture 65 on several multiday excursions for this review.
Danner Pronghorn Hunting Boot: A Season-Long Test
Anyone who hunts knows that wet feet suck — and that wet, cold feet suck even worse. I tested the Danner Pronghorn boot in the hope my feet would stay warm and dry.
To Kill a Black Bear: A Hunt for Answers
A hunter struggles with ethical questions, both societal and personal, surrounding black bear hunting.
Conservation’s Latest Problem? Not Enough Hunters
Hunters are among the biggest funders of conservation in the United States. But as hunting numbers decline, who will be left to foot the bill?
Idaho Approves First Lower 48 Grizzly Hunt in Decades
Idaho approves a “once in a lifetime” grizzly bear hunt – the first such hunt in the lower 48 in decades.
A Guide to Spring Turkey Hunting
Whether it’s your first-time turkey hunting or you’re a Grand Slam holder, the condensed guide I provide below will help you. Learn more about finding turkeys, staying safe and legal, choosing a turkey hunting approach, and purchasing the right gear for turkey hunting.
Tree Huggers & Hunters Unite: Patagonia Founder Joins BHA Rendezvous
The brand Patagonia and the organization Backcountry Hunters and Anglers may come from different sides of the recreational aisle. But with a mutual goal of protecting public lands access, their alliance could make a powerful statement.
Beginner’s Guide to Shed Hunting
Ready to get outdoors and explorer the spring woods? Shed hunting is a fun activity that can fill the shoulder-season void.
Chronic Wasting Disease Spreads to Mississippi
Chronic wasting disease is confirmed for the first time in Mississippi, and officials are trying to minimize the spread. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) announced the state’s first confirmed case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a whitetail deer in Issaquena County last month.
Garmin Xero A1i Bow Sight Review: Field and Hunt Tested
The Garmin Xero A1i and A1 bow sights allows archers to range targets and set virtual sight pins with a single tool. It’s a major innovation in archery. We went to Texas to put the Garmin Xero to the test for this review.