S1-E07: Are Trail Cam Videos More Useful Than Images?

Archers Are Killing More Deer Than Ever Before

Bowhunters are taking record numbers of deer across the whitetail’s range, with crossbows accelerating the long-term increases compound bows triggered a half-century ago. That surge is most obvious in Midwestern and Northeastern states, where archery seasons are typically longer and warmer, given their early starts each fall. Those traits often appeal to older hunters who take up crossbows to stay afield longer. But despite more bowhunting...

Fact Checker: Are There More Tigers in America than the Wild? 

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 There are more captive tigers in the United States than there are wild tigers in the entire world. Exact numbers are hard to...

Do Hikers Have More Fun Than Hunters?

If you see two hunters, two anglers, two kayakers, and two backpackers going their separate ways for the weekend, you can bet that the kayakers and backpackers to return Sunday night feeling more satisfied with their time outdoors than the hunters and anglers. You’ll win that bet more often than not, according to research over the past four decades that consistently found “consumptive” recreationists report significantly less satisfaction than...