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Gear We Use

Gear We Use

Hunters and anglers have strong opinions about their gear and the MeatEater crew is no different. In this series, we tap our decades of combined experience to give you the best of the best. Whether it’s guns, sleeping bags, boots, waders, or binoculars, the gear we recommend has been proven in the...
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Caliber Battles

Caliber Battles

Is the 6.5 Creedmoor or the .308 Win. better for long-range hunting? How powerful is the .300 Win. Mag. really, and what’s the best straight-wall cartridge? Whether those questions make your blood boil or you’re more confused than ever, you’ve come to the right place. Caliber Battles cut through the...
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Bar Room Banter

Bar Room Banter

There’s a difference between book smart and bar smart. You may not be book smart, but this series can make you seem educated and interesting from a barstool.
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Fact Checker

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...
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Ask a Warden

In our series Ask a Warden, we interview officers from across the country to learn about their role in protecting our game, fish, public lands, and other resources.
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Ask a Vet

Training and fieldwork creates a special kind of bond between a dog and its owner. But our four-legged friends often find themselves in situations where they need your help. Our new Ask A Vet series delivers advice directly from a professional, working veterinarian. Have a question about your dog...
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Trash Fish Tuesday

Trash Fish Tuesday

Why do we consider some fish iconic and others aquatic refuse? In this series, we focus on American fishes not officially designated as “game fish.” These species, though native, get lumped into a category of “trash fish,” a distinction that’s more than just semantic. Game fish are managed...
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Records & Rarities

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