In this episode, we head to Mexico to hunt the elusive Coues deer. These desert whitetails will test the skill of any seasoned hunter and require specific gear to get the job done. The rugged landscape makes for a great hunt, and the bounty of the land makes for great eats. Here’s the gear we used on this trip south of the border.
Backpacks
Stone Glacier Sky 5900
Stone Glacier Solo
Stone Glacier Evo 40/56
Glassing
FHF Bino Harness
Vortex...

First aid and survival kits are the most important items in your hunting pack. All hunters and anglers need to be prepared to ride out unplanned nights in the woods and to treat injuries to themselves or their partners. As the saying goes, “Hope for the best and prepare for the worst.”
The contents of your first aid and survival kits may change depending on the location of the hunt, weather and other factors. A quick jaunt to the...

Myths, lies, and old wives’ tales loom large in the outdoor pursuits. Here at MeatEater, we’re dedicated to separating facts from bullsh*t, so we created this series to examine suspect yarns. If there’s a belief, rumor or long-held assumption you’d like us to fact check, drop us a note at factchecker@themeateater.com.
Claim
After field dressing a kill, your gas will start to smell like animal organs within 24 hours. This observation has been made...

A few weeks ago, we told you about the potential new world record whitetail killed by a teen in Oklahoma. Now, it’s rumored another record was broken by their neighbors to the south.
Greg Simons of San Angelo, Texas, shot a mule deer last week that seems likely to break the Texas non-typical record. Simons has been following the deer on his free-range ranch since it was a 3.5-year-old, electing to pass on the buck multiple times.
“With the traits...

Introducing Ask the Eagle, where I’ll be answering your questions about everything from hunting to butchering to marriage. This week, David Robinson wants to know how to become a hunting guide.
Have a question of your own? You can write to me asktheeagle@themeateater.com.

In this episode, Steve and I head east to the Delmarva Peninsula to chase Sika deer and blue crab. We’re met by Steve Kendrot and Trevor Michaels, experts of both land and sea. The Sika deer are wary, but the blue crabs are abundant. Here’s some of the gear we used on this uniquely Maryland adventure.
Sika Hunting
FHF Bino Harness
Vortex Razor 10×42 Binoculars
Stone Glacier Avail 2200
Nordik Sika Call
Crabbing
Xtratuf Boots
Polar...