Video: Jordan Budd's Whitetail Kit

Choosing the Right Layering System for your Mid- to Late-Season Deer Hunts

When it comes to the heart of the whitetail season, there is one thing that must always be true. If the timing and conditions are right, you need to be in the woods. Whether it’s rain, wind, snow, or bitter temperatures, if you want to consistently fill those whitetail tags you’ve got to be able to persist through the elements. But developing the right system to get you through those conditions is not always an easy task. To help make your...

Turkey Season is the Best Time to Test Your Whitetail Gear

Ask any random elk guide what midwestern and eastern hunters tend to get wrong about heading to the mountains to chase bugles, and you’ll hear two quick answers. First, they’ll tell you that clients rarely get into real high-country shape, and, second, they’ll tell you about untested gear and the trouble it causes. While holes in your gear game are easy to identify after a few days of living out of a wall tent at 8,000 feet, the same rules apply...

Wired To Hunt Weekly: My First Lite Whitetail System

I switched to hunting in First Lite gear this year and have received hundreds of questions about what pieces I’m using. Today I wanted to walk through the system I’ve found that works best for me throughout the year. If you’re interested in trying First Lite, MeatEater is running a special 20% off sale at the MeatEater store. For 20% off all First Lite gear and free shipping on orders over $50, use promo code “wired.” Click here to view First...