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Built for the Long Haul: Why the Koyukon® Duffel Bag Belongs in Every Hunter’s Kit
Every hunt begins long before you lace up your boots. It starts in the garage, the gear room, or the corner of the basement where your hunting kit lives. And if you're like me, that kit tells a story. Years of experience, trial, and error.
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Victory for Public Lands: Hunters Help Stop 500,000-Acre Land Sale Provision
Hunters just helped stop a massive public land sell-off in Utah and Nevada—over 500,000 acres at risk. In this Caribou Gear® backcountry blog, we break down what happened, why it matters for western hunting, and how you can keep fighting for public land access. If you care about elk hunting, DIY hunts, and preserving our right to roam, this is a must-read.
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The Game Has Changed: Why Synthetic Game Bags Are the Future of Meat Care
When the hunt ends, the real work begins. In the high country, one piece of gear separates you from spoilage—your game bags. Discover why serious hunters are leaving canvas behind and trusting synthetic game bags for cleaner pack-outs, better airflow, and true field reliability.
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Montana Increases Nonresident Hunting License Fees to Enhance Public Access
The additional revenue generated—estimated at around $2.9 million annually—will predominantly fund Montana's Block Management Program. This initiative compensates landowners who open their private lands to public hunting, thereby expanding access to over 7 million acres of hunting grounds.
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Caribou Gear Blog: Western Hunting News
As we find ourselves in the heart of May, the wilderness is abuzz with activity, and so is the world of hunting. Let's delve into the latest developments that are shaping our outdoor pursuits across the Western states.
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MYSTERIES FROM THE HUNT
As the air cools, colors change, and the leaves begin to fall, this time of year reminds us of the unexplained strangest things we have heard and seen while hunting.... -
What's in Our Daypack
What's in Our Daypack It's crucial to pack your daypack with the right gear. Much of what you carry will depend on the location and time of year you are... -
Hunting - What to Wear
Hunting - What To Wear Hunting Clothes—I think back to when the only options for hunting clothing were blue jeans, military pants, and flannel shirts. During the winter months,... -
The Solo Hunter
THE SOLO HUNTER You have hunted for years but have never ventured out for the season alone. This is an eye-opening, exhilarating experience—are you ready? This adventure isn’t for everyone,... -
Hunting Boots: A Comprehensive Guide
This perspective is from our daily lives in boots, extraordinary footwear, to say the least: we walk through water, mud, snow, farm sh-tuff, and yes, we dance in them. A... -
Rifle or Bow
Rifle or Bow We begin every year planning for our upcoming fall hunt. For many of us, it is hunting in our own state. If we are lucky and draw... -
What's In Our Kill Kit
WHAT'S IN OUR KILL KIT! You just made your first kill. You cautiously approach the downed animal from its back and, with the tip of your arrow or the tip...