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What Hunters Should Know about the Corner Crossing Victory
Jordan Sillars
May 31, 2023
A federal judge in Wyoming ruled last week that public land users who corner-cross are immune from civil liability as long as the crossers do not touch the surface of private land or damage private property. The full implications of this case are unclear (more on that below), and the ruling is...
Jordan Sillars
May 31, 2023
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How to Catch Pike and Muskie on Topwater
Kubie Brown
May 31, 2023
I’ve never been much of a thrill seeker. When my friends got into snowboarding and were flying around on halfpipes, I always preferred to ski on gentle trails. If they were going to ride on a rollercoaster, I’d just stick to the Ferris wheel. It wasn’t that I feared anything bad happening but rather...
Kubie Brown
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Smoked Catfish
Wade Truong
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Catfish are one of the only fish that I encounter that I wish were harder to catch. In the tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay, blue catfish account for up to 75% of the fish biomass. Blue catfish are not native to the Bay, but they have established themselves in such abundance that they’re hard to...
Wade Truong
May 30, 2023
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Logan Jensen
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The sound of falling acorns crashing into the forest floor is music to any hunter's ears. These small-but-powerful fruits can be one of the hottest primary food sources readily available throughout hunting season. Oak trees are extremely hearty, can be found throughout all of North America, and are...
Logan Jensen
May 30, 2023
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May 26, 2023
Announcing Catch a Crayfish, Count the Stars—Steven Rinella’s newest book. It’s his first book for kids, and to kick off publication he’s taking the show on the road. So get your tickets now to meet Steve in person and get your copy signed! Catch a Crayfish, Count the Stars is an adventure-filled...
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May 26, 2023
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Mark Kenyon
May 26, 2023
Imagine a world in which your favorite hunting spot is sold off and covered with condominiums. I mean it. Close your eyes for a moment and imagine this scenario. See your place, hear it, smell it. Now imagine a condo over there and there and there. How does that make you feel? Then, picture your...
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Apr 28, 2023
Spearfishing has taken hold of us here at MeatEater. That’s why we’ve decided to offer Rob Allen gear, some of the best in the business, so that you can get geared up for your own spearfishing pursuits. From snorkel masks and flippers to spear guns, check out our selection only available at The...
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Nov 16, 2022
Steve Rinella uses this do-it-all layering kit for all hunts, from turkey hunting in New Mexico’s Gila Wilderness to chasing ducks in the swamps of Louisiana. This kit is a perfect foundation to build on and have at the ready for all of your outdoor pursuits.
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Nov 16, 2022
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Dialing in Your Kit for 2023
MeatEater Staff
Mar 2, 2023
Winter is the perfect time of year for reorganizing and reevaluating gear for the upcoming hunting season. This fall, try out FHF’s Rifle Sling System for easier firearm carrying in the field and the new Ultralight Synergy Bags to keep your gear organized and accessible without adding excess weight...
MeatEater Staff
Mar 2, 2023
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Jani's Gear Shed: Turkey Hunting Kit
Janis Putelis
Mar 28, 2023
You’re bound to encounter varying weather conditions while turkey hunting. So plan accordingly, and layer up. Being comfortable regardless of what the weather brings is a surefire way to get more opportunities to talk turkey with a big tom this season. To shop all this gear and more, check out The...
Janis Putelis
Mar 28, 2023
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Behind the Scenes of Making the World’s Most Innovative Bino Harness
MeatEater Staff
Apr 18, 2023
FHF Gear’s founder Paul Lewis lost a lot of sleep to perfect the new FOB Bino Harness. Over the course of the last two years, the FHF crew put multiple prototypes to the test in order to build the optimal forward-operating bino harness. With a magnetic closure system, you don’t have to worry about...
MeatEater Staff
Apr 18, 2023
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Video: Red Dot Turkey Sights in Jani’s Gear Shed
Janis Putelis
Mar 3, 2022
Hunting turkeys is my number-one favorite pursuit in the woods. While elk or bighorn sheep hunts obviously represent some pinnacle of the hunting experience, they also involve a ton of effort and stress. Not so much with gobblers. In the spring season, the weather is nice, the country gentle...
Janis Putelis
Mar 3, 2022
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Steve's Garage: Glassing Kit
Steven Rinella
Feb 2, 2022
Optics are a critical component of any hunter's tool arsenal, and this is the standard setup I take on most of my hunts. I use an FHF Bino Harness to keep my Vortex rangefinder and binos easily accessible on my chest. For most western hunts 10x42mm is a great size, but if I’m doing something a...
Steven Rinella
Feb 2, 2022
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Jani's Gear Shed: Backcountry Meals
Janis Putelis
Jul 27, 2022
Packing food for a long backcountry hunt means considering weight, nutrients, and palatability. I pack simple breakfast options, a lot of snacks to get me through the day, and Peak Refuel provides me with a protein-packed meal to satisfy my hunger at night and gives me the energy to hunt hard and...
Janis Putelis
Jul 27, 2022
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Video: Cal's Sidecountry Cooking Setup
Ryan Callaghan
Dec 3, 2021
Whether I’m bird hunting from my truck, packing in for a few days on mules, or floating into a special spot via boat, I like to keep all my cooking gear organized in my YETI LoadOut GoBox. I keep essentials like my cookstove and coffee cups in this “truck kitchen” along with staples like Gnome on...
Ryan Callaghan
Dec 3, 2021
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Steve's Garage: Backcountry Water Management
Steven Rinella
Jan 26, 2022
Preparing for a backcountry hunting trip requires a reliable setup for water. While sidecountry or car camping, 6-gallon water jugs typically do the trick, but when you’re in remote areas you need to be able to safely prepare, drink, and store surface water from a variety of sources. I always have a...
Steven Rinella
Jan 26, 2022
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5 Best Rifles for New Hunters
Jordan Sillars
May 11, 2023
Access to hunting ground is the number-one barrier to entry for new hunters, but firearms are usually also towards the top of that list. It can be intimidating to select, purchase, and learn to shoot a rifle, especially if you’ve never done so before. If that’s you, you’ve come to the right place...
Jordan Sillars
May 11, 2023
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How One State Is Planning to Kill 700 Wolves
Eli Fournier
May 16, 2023
On Thursday, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved a revised draft of the 2023-2028 Grey Wolf Management Plan, outlining the state’s objective to bring its wolf population down from 1,200 to 500 animals. In the new plan, reviewed by MeatEater but not yet released to the public, Idaho Fish and...
Eli Fournier
May 16, 2023
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How Often Should You Clean Your Guns?
Jordan Sillars
Apr 7, 2023
Ask ten different hunters how often they clean their guns, and you’re liable to get ten different answers–and start a fight while you’re at it. For such a mundane task, scraping the fouling from a gun’s barrel and action can stir up some serious emotion. Asking the Internet doesn’t help much, either...
Jordan Sillars
Apr 7, 2023
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