Category: Hunting

Fish Monkey’s Holiday Gift Guide

The hardest people to shop for are often the ones who spend their lives outdoors. Anglers, boaters, captains, guides and sportsmen usually have the gear they need, but rarely the upgraded pieces that make long days on the water warmer, drier or more comfortable. That’s where Fish Monkey comes in. Whether it’s sun protection for the diehard fisherman who chases redfish and trout all summer, cold-weather insulation for the buddy who refuses to store his boat until the lakes freeze over, or simple comfort essentials like merino wool-blend socks and breathable face guards, Fish Monkey gear delivers useful, real-world performance. Protection from the elements. Lightweight, quick-drying protection from the sun, and from nicks and cuts from sharp gill plates, braided line and hooks. If you’re shopping for someone who measures life by the tides, the seasons and those before-sunrise departures, these gift ideas are sure to hit the mark.

Fish Monkey Free Style Fishing Glove

This is a top “all-around” glove that’s quick-drying,, with synthetic-leather palm for grip and reinforced pads for cut resistance. Customize it by removing the fingertips you want without it fraying or splitting. Great for fishing, boat work, or general outdoor tasks. Read more

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Whitewater Fishing’s New Merino Wool Fingerless Glove

What are the top three things you can do wearing Whitewater Fishing’s new Merino Wool Half-Fingered Glove

  1. Play the alto saxophone outside on Christmas Eve. (Think Kenny G.)
  2. Write a manifesto on a traditional keyboard in an unheated garage.
  3. Fish in cold conditions with authority, dexterity, and that critical “feel”

Mostly, the new Merino Wool Half-Fingered Glove is getting traction for being outstanding handwear for anglers who demand warmth and comfort without sacrificing dexterity or sensitivity.

Crafted with ultra-fine 19.5-micron 60g merino wool, these gloves deliver a soft, natural feel while offering superior warmth without the bulk. Designed with colder conditions and versatility in mind, the naturally moisture-wicking and antimicrobial properties of merino wool help regulate temperature—keeping your hands dry and fresh for cold weather excursions. Moreover, merino wool is known to warming properties even when wet. Read more

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Utah Wildlife Board Approves Updates for Bison Hunting, other Changes

The Utah Wildlife Board approved some updates for bison hunting and a few other rule changes during a public meeting held Thursday.

Bison hunting changes

The wildlife board approved adjustments to some of the existing bison hunts, as well as the creation of a new cow bison hunt that would be held during the 2026 and 2027 hunting seasons. As part of the hunting season changes, the board also confirmed that the bison archery hunt would continue to be the final hunt of each season, ending on Jan. 31.

“These changes will help us to better manage the herd to the population objective and maintain the bull-cow ratio, which will help address current drought conditions,” Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Northern Region Wildlife Biologist Sam Robertson said. “The updates should also improve hunter distribution and hunt quality, while avoiding changes in bison distribution.”

The changes will be implemented for the 2026 and 2027 hunting seasons. Read more

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Moultrie DELIVERS Revolutionary A.I. Scouting Technology

Moultrie, the leading innovator of feeders, trail cameras and game management tools, has integrated its new A.I. into the EDGE 3 and EDGE 3 PRO cellular trail cameras.

Moultrie A.I. delivers what hunters want most: bucks and a longer battery life. With advanced automation that recognizes and reacts instantly, cameras can be set to photo mode and then switch to video mode immediately once a buck is detected. That means better intel of your target, while also maintaining longer battery life.

“Moultrie A.I. is designed to do one thing – make it easier to know when your buck is in front of your camera. Moultrie is built around helping people harvest their target buck, and this innovation is just the most recent example of that mission,” said Moultrie Senior Director of Marketing Alex Sherbinow. “We wait weeks for that hit list buck to daylight, and when he does, Moultrie A.I. will let you know. No more sorting through images, wondering if he’s there. Just the critical info to help you capitalize on the opportunity.” Read more

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Application Period for Nonresident General Season Deer and Elk Tags Runs Dec. 5-15

Idaho is holding its first-ever drawing for nonresident deer/elk tags

Nonresident deer and elk hunters interested in applying for general season deer and elk hunts in the first-ever Nonresident Tag Drawing can see what tags are available for 2026, and apply for those tags in December.

The Nonresident General Deer and Elk tags brochure lists tags for elk, regular deer, and white-tailed deer available by elk zone or hunting unit. It is to be used as a cross reference with the Idaho Big Game Seasons and Rules brochure, which specifies hunt seasons and boundaries, rules, and other information. Read more

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Hunt Monkey: Best Gloves and Gear for Extreme Cold Hunting

When winter fully settles in and the woods turn cold and unforgiving, maximum protection is the priority. This is especially true at the higher elevations of the mountainous west but hunters in the east and south can also face brutal cold in pursuit of their quarry. That’s when you need the best cold-weather systems in the game for your head, hands and feet: Hunt Monkey.

Start with your hands. Any hunter knows that having frozen fingers isn’t just uncomfortable but also dangerous. The Heater Hunting Glove is built for those brutal late-season deer hunts, delivering unmatched insulation, wind protection and stealth. Engineered for long sits in the stand, it features a 220-gram Polar Fleece exterior, Sherpa Fleece lining, and 100 grams of Thinsulate insulation for maximum thermal retention without bulk. The flip-top mitten design with magnetic stays allows quick, silent access to your fingers, while built-in glove fingers and a fixed thumb offer dexterity for gear and firearm control. It’s available in Mossy Oak Original Bottomland and Terra Gila camouflage to hide hand motion in the field. This is the ultimate glove for cold-weather concealment and performance. Read more

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Garmin Unveils DriveTrack 72 In-Vehicle Dog Tracker with On- and Off-Road GPS Navigation

Track up to 20 canines on the large 7-inch touchscreen display with turn-by-turn navigation for any hunting expedition

Garmin today announced the Garmin DriveTrack™ 72, a multifunctional GPS navigator that tracks up to 20 sporting dogs1 in the field. From inside their vehicle, hunters can follow their pack using the 7-inch, high-resolution display and view each dog’s distance, direction and status. They can also get to and from the hunt with detailed mapping for on- and off-road navigation, including satellite imagery for an overhead view to help traverse unfamiliar terrain. Read more

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MDT Launches the Hand Cannon Slingshot

A Precision-Built, Fully Modular Evolution of a Timeless Classic

MDT, a leader in precision shooting innovation, is proud to announce the launch of the MDT Hand Cannon Slingshot, a modern reimagining of a childhood staple, engineered with the same rigor and performance-driven mindset behind MDT’s Chassis Systems.

Built from CNC-machined anodized aluminum and designed around a fully modular architecture, the MDT Hand Cannon Slingshot elevates simple backyard fun into a precision shooting platform. With interchangeable grips, sighting options, accessory interfaces, and tunable flat bands, it adapts to nearly any shooting style: competition, training, hunting, or pure recreation.

The MDT Hand Cannon Slingshot is built as a modern precision tool, far beyond the simple slingshots most shooters grew up with. Its rigid 6061 aluminum body eliminates flex, giving every draw and release a consistent, controlled feel. The result is a level of repeatability that turns casual backyard shooting into something far more refined.

Customization is at the core of the design. A rotating ambidextrous handle mount allows shooters to position the grip left, right, or centered to match their preferred draw style. With multiple grip options, including small, large, and AR pistol-grip compatible choices, users can create anything from a compact, minimalist build to a full-featured setup with added palm support.

The platform’s modularity takes things further. Integrated Picatinny rails, sling studs, and bolt-on sight interfaces give shooters room to add lights, lasers, SEND iT levels, lanyards, and other accessories. Whether kept clean or fully outfitted, the system adapts to the shooter’s needs. Read more

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Theodore Roosevelt’s World’s Record Cougar

The following is from the Boone & Crockett Club

Colorado 1901

Theodore Roosevelt is the only U.S. president with his name in the Boone and Crockett records. And as far as we know, he’s the only hunter to kill a World’s Record with a hunting knife.

On November 6, 1900, William McKinley was elected the 25th president of the United States. Theodore Roosevelt would serve as his vice president until McKinley’s assassination on September 14, 1901. Before being sworn in as vice president, Roosevelt needed an adventure and a little fresh air, far from politics and the East Coast. In January 1901, he left for Meeker, Colorado, to chase cougars for five weeks. He was heading to the White River between Coyote Basin and Colorow Mountain.

Because Science

Roosevelt insisted his hunting expedition was in the name of science. After all, he was collecting cougar and bobcat specimens for Dr. C. Hart Merriam, head of the Biological Survey, now the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. To be fair, Roosevelt did turn over the spoils of his hunt to the Biological Survey, including 14 cougar specimens. Dr. Merriam was pleased. “Your series of skulls from Colorado is incomparably the largest, most complete, and most valuable series ever brought together from any single locality and will be of inestimable value in determining the amount of individual variation,” Merriam wrote.

For his Colorado hunt, Roosevelt chose local hunter and houndsman Peter Goff to guide him. Goff and his dogs were well-known in the tracking business. After 16 years of chasing cougars, Goff had roughly 300 lions to his name. “This was always Roosevelt’s secret as an outdoorsman; he had a genius (and the money) for finding the best hunt guides available for every expedition,” writes historian Douglas Brinkley.

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Goff and Roosevelt (right) stand over the first of 14 cougars taken on the trip.

While riding through the pinyons and canyons by horseback, Roosevelt enjoyed watching the hounds work. In writing about his hunt in With the Cougar Hounds, he describes the dogs as he would an old hunting buddy, enamored with the quality of their training, unique personalities—and, of course, their ability to climb trees and latch onto their quarry.

The Hunt

One of the first set of tracks ended when Roosevelt thrust his knife behind the shoulder of the smallest cougar of the hunt. The dogs had subdued an older female cougar that weighed just 47 pounds. As the dogs latched onto the lion with their powerful jaws, Roosevelt finished it. He writes Read more

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Judge Agrees with SAF, Declines to Halt Florida Bear Hunt

Two weeks ago, SAF filed a friend of the court brief urging a Tallahassee court not to halt Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade. Last night, the court agreed with SAF. The bear hunt will begin on December 6, as scheduled.

The same legal tactics were tried, and similarly failed, during Florida’s 2015 bear hunt.

From the bench Judge Dempsey said, “That 2015 hunt was found constitutional under the rational basis test, and this hunt is significantly more conservative than that hunt … both in number of bears that could be harvested, as well as the timing, when it’s a little less likely for more female bears to be killed.”

“This is a great win for hunters and science-based wildlife management,” said Michael Jean, Litigation Counsel for the Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation. “The court considered the science and the fact that the Florida Constitution gives the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission exclusive authority to manage the state’s wildlife. It then held that the Plaintiffs were not likely to succeed on the merits. We couldn’t ask for more.”

The bear hunt is scheduled to begin on December 6 and will end on December 28. Read more

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