Caribou Gear Journal
Field-proven hunting tips, gear care, backcountry insights, and product education from the Caribou Gear team.
Latest Articles
When the Woods Go Quiet: The Growing Threat to America’s Deer Herds
There’s a silence spreading through the hardwoods this fall—not from lack of hunters, but from what’s happening to the deer...
When the Mountains Shift: What the BlackOvis and CamoFire Closures Mean for Every Hunter
When we started Caribou Gear®, our mission wasn’t to chase the industry — it was to change it. We built...
Colorado Lessons: Reflections from My First Season Hunt
There’s something sacred about a first-season elk hunt in Colorado—the frost in the sage, the hush before daylight, and that...
Late-Season Elk Meat Care: The Freeze–Thaw Playbook for Second & Third Rifle
Late season is where intent meets outcome. The story isn’t the shot—it’s the system you run afterward. Snow may fall,...
Field-to-Freezer: Elk Meat Care Playbook
Elk meat care starts with releasing heat, keeping every load clean and dry, preserving airflow and moving the highest-risk meat...
Meat Care Field Guide – From Field to Cooler
Clean, cool, and protected—that’s the operational framework for premium wild game meat. This field guide consolidates best practices for elk,...
DIY Argali Hunting Gear List
Prepare for your DIY Argali hunt with Caribou Gear’s ultimate gear list—featuring the Carnivore Game Bag, Hunter’s Tarps, Rifle Cover,...
When the Sky Turns Against You: A Wake-Up Call for Backcountry Hunters
Two hunters tragically struck by lightning in Colorado remind us why preparation and safety are vital for every backcountry hunter....
The Call of the Rut and the Limited Edition Orange Wapiti
There are moments in the wild when everything aligns — the sharp scent of spruce in the early hour, the...
Into the Storm: The Hunt That Tests You
When the mountains go dark and the wind howls through the canyons, that’s when the real hunt begins. In this...
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