Hunting and Fishing News Blog Articles

Bowhunter Ike Eastman reviews the latest release from Sitka Gear, the Apex system. The Apex Hoody and Pant are purpose built for big game hunting when mornings are cool, but weather is still warm and mild. Combining Merino wool and poly-blend fabrics, these camo pieces are durable without sacrificing moisture management. A built-in face mask offers

Gear We're proud to introduce our new line of camping gear and apparel We're proud to introduce our new line of camping gear and apparel.Original linkOriginal author: Anthony Licata

Hunting Joe reconstructs his childhood on the Nebraska prairie We grew up with a cabin down the hill from our farmhouse. That little shanty turned us from farm kids into explorers, gave us refuge from chores, and let us learn…Original linkOriginal author: Joe Arterburn

Backcountry hiker and hunter Dan Pickar shares his favorite method to wash a dirty down sleeping bag. Sleeping bags filled with down require extra care to make sure they last a lifetime. Using the right laundry detergent and washing machine can make all the difference. Protect your investment and get the most out of down filled sleeping bag. The po

Gear Want to take the guesswork out of pairing up a fishing rod and reel? These 10 combos have you covered Want to take the guesswork out of pairing up a fishing rod and reel? These 10 combos have you covered.Original linkOriginal author: Mark Modoski

Photo courtesy of NY State Police A train derailment spilled some 4,000 gallons of diesel into the West Branch of the Delaware River, New York State environmental officials say, and high water may have helped disperse the fuel, averting a larger tragedy for the nationally renowned trout stream. “There doesn’t appear to be anything more floating dow

The Gun Shots Plus: 1.5 Million Suppressors Legally Registered with the ATF Just in case the nationwide restraining order that prevents Defense Distributed from posting its 3-D printable firearm blueprints on the internet isn’t enough to degrade…Original linkOriginal author: John Haughey

Hunting This arrow will break bones, not the bank This arrow will break bones, not the bank.Original linkOriginal author: chillman

Hunting The bawling of a blackmouth cur is music to a pig hunter's ears. But once that hog bays up, the real excitement begins It took Randy Brown a decade of researching, testing, and bredding dogs before he was able to assemble a pack that perfectly fits his style of pig hunting.Original linkOriginal author: Alex Robinson

Fishing The basics of custom rod building There are many reasons to build your own rod, the most obvious of which is that you can craft one to your exact specifications. Gone are the days of “you can get any…Original linkOriginal author: Joseph Albanese

Backcountry hiker and hunter Dan Pickar shares his experience with Lowa’s new Z-8S GTX Boot. This hiking boot can tackle any task. It’s breathable, supportive and designed to keep you going for miles. Pickar reviews his first five miles hiking in a brand new pair. No blisters and dry feet at the end of the day on his first day out with the Lowa Z-8

Guns From beloved lever guns to modern marvels that are sure to become new classics, this lineup of rifles has a little something for all Western hunters ure, any number of guns will get the job done. But the rifle you choose for an opening day hunt in the West says a lot about who you are as a hunter. And, the memories…Original linkOriginal author

Hunting A huge buck, a botched shot, and a tiny midwest town where the good old days of deer hunting still endure Brett Courson and his buddies like to hunt (they’re almost all rifle hunters), and they like to shoot big deer. But somehow in this little pocket of Kansas, an obsession…Original linkOriginal author: Alex Robinson

Gear Pro kayak angler Elias Vaisberg picks the 5 hottest new gear items to hit the showroom floor ICAST is the largest annual fishing trade show in the country. The show features every kind of fishing product you can imagine, from lures to clothes to lights for your…Original linkOriginal author: Elias Vaisberg

Dehydration is a state of existence that many in the hunting world find themselves in by accident. In the name of being conservative many backpack hunters forego getting enough water and act like nothing’s wrong for a few days while the mild headaches set in. Don’t do it, there is never an excuse to put yourself in an unsafe position due to a lack