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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 deer hunting on three Sundays per year, a substantial increase from the zero Sundays of hunting previously allowed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Boots updated the Pronghorn for 2019, and a GearJunkie writer took them for a long walk.
Mathews today launches a new bow that applies technology from its target-shooting line to a hunting bow. This is the Mathews VXR.
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Hunting gear can seem overwhelming and expensive, but it doesn’t need to be that way. You can put meat in the freezer with affordable gear.
Deer hunting is often an exercise in patience. And with time comes an opportunity for reflection.
The TRUBall GOAT may be the most customizable handheld release option to date. We put it to the test and give some pointers for using this revolutionary bow release.
The Badlands Vario Pack System is built on the premise that one pack system can meet all your hunting needs. GearJunkie’s Jace Bauserman puts that idea to the test.
Looking for a waterfowl dog? These are the best dog breeds for hunting ducks and geese based on quantifiable performance in the field.
Most folks who venture into the backcountry to hunt will also venture into a coffee shop. These clothes for both men and women are functional across the board.
By organizing a female-friendly deer camp, you can create your own space for observers, new hunters, and traditional hunters alike to come together and learn.
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As much as deer and elk are similar, there are a few tips and tricks that go a long way when you end up with a sizeable elk on the ground. Follow our guide to successfully field dress an elk and get it in the freezer quickly.
Hunters in the heartland and on the East Coast feel both inspired and left behind by a burgeoning Western influence in American hunting media. A GearJunkie writer set out to better understand what this means.
A mix of up-and-comers, behind-the-scenes advocates, and influential personas, these five women are changing what it means to be a hunter in the public eye.
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Basted with fat and capped with crispy skin, a pan-fried duck breast is as good as it gets. Let’s see how easy it is to breast a duck (and most other birds).
With S90V steel and a stripped-down design, the Benchmade Altitude packs a ton of cutting prowess into a superlight package.
Many of us aren’t able to be full-scale participants in our surrounding landscape. Alex Templeton, however, is that and more.
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This season, I was fortunate enough to take the new Crispi Colorado GTX for a spin. Here’s my take on this rugged and comfortable boot.
The Leatherman Charge+ is my first true-to-form multitool. And for over a year, it’s been a constant in my daily life.
A new short film by Jones Snowboards combines Jimmy Goodman’s passions of snowboarding and fly fishing. And it’s like no Jones Snowboards film you’ve seen before.
An Iraq veteran pushes his own personal boundaries and shares his journey with us in this short film by SOG Specialty Knives & Tools.
Elk hunting OTC units on public land is hard. Use these tips to improve your do-it-yourself elk hunt.
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