Jani's Gear Shed: Elk Calling Kit

Jani's Gear Shed: Turkey Hunting Kit

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 MeatEater Store.

Jason Phelps' Archery Elk Hunting Kit

Backpack elk hunting is about as gear intensive as it comes. You need what you need to hunt well and stay comfortable on the ground at night, but you also must be careful to not overdo it. While you might not need to sweat each individual ounce as much as you might for a sheep hunt, you may end up wishing you did. Most everything that comes in with you needs to come back out, possibly in the same load as an 80-pound elk hindquarter. While we don...

Jani's Gear Shed: Backcountry Meals

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 early the next morning.