Danielle started Wild + Whole as a way to share the things she loves about cooking with wild game, eating whole foods, and living a healthy mindful lifestyle. After a stint at MeatEater, you can now find her latest at daniellecooks.com
Biting bugs can ruin a backcountry trip. Since most of our hunting occurs after the frosts of fall, insects are rarely a nuisance. But when training in the off-season or even hunting in early-season those bugs can be absolutely maddening. I was one of the original testers of the Thermacell Backpacker at high elevation. The…
It’s easy to get overwhelmed with training collars that seem to be adding more and more features. But sometimes the classics are just hard to beat. The SportDOG FieldTrainer® 425 was the first collar I ever purchased for training my very first dog. It still works flawlessly. And though I’ve added new collars with added…
As bird hunters and outdoorsmen, there is no such thing as having too many knives. Buck’s Open Season Small Game knife with drop point 4-1/4” blade is a great form for disassembling game birds afield. It has nice balance in hand and a stylish profile with either Dymalux red wood, olive micarta, or thermoplastic black…
Blitz had it’s origins in jewelry cleaning but has expanded their offerings to include hunters’ bling. Besides being non-petroleum based and made in the USA, the Blitz Firearm Wipes ($7) just work really well. I’m not sure what proprietary oil is used, but every bird hunter should have a pack of these in the truck to wipe the…
If you are a backcountry upland hunter then you know the value of having a quality hunting vest that is capable of carrying the necessities but is also lightweight. I had a hard time finding a vest that fit my small frame. I tried multiple brands and ended up with something less traditional: the Camelbak…
I knew when we hit the trail this season that we had multiple river crossings in our future. There was a good chance I’d get soaked from the waist down, but I had to keep my gear clean and dry even if I became completely submerged. Nite Ize Runoff Cubes offer a great solution for…