Series

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...

If you've listened to an episode of Blood Trails but are looking for a little more, you've come to the right place. Each case file contains images, documents, and other resources related to a Blood Trails episode.

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...

The second-annual MeatEater Turkey Calling Contest. Where crew members will be facing off head-to-head to see who is the best turkey-talker of the bunch.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

World record bucks, fish, and everything in-between.