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
That conniving black lab of mine will no longer use cover of night to perform acts of mischief. Now I clip on a Nite Ize Disco SPOTLIT ($6) and he gives me the look of disdain as I send him outside to do his business. No more losing track of the dark dog in the darkness.
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…
I’m one of those hunters who likes things neat and tidy, at home and in my truck. Unfortunately, hauling toddlers and dogs in the backseat makes that a constant struggle. Between spilled juice boxes, uncapped markers, and wet dogs with muddy paws, I was fighting a losing battle. My wife took pity on me and…
The trend toward technology is a turnoff for many traditionalist bird hunters. So it was with some hesitation that we strapped the SportDOG TEK 1.0 on our young setter Rio this fall. The anxiety of becoming a slave to technology soon faded. This collar gives you the confidence to allow an inexperienced dog to explore,…
If you own bird dogs, you need to know about Ruffwear. Their dog boots have been a part of our essential gear for years because of the premium design and construction. And now Ruffwear is making the Mt. Bachelor Pad dog bed ($70 – $90) which shares the same awesome construction of their other products and is perfect…
A sharp knife is a safe knife! I know a lot of people prefer to manually hand-sharpen their knives, however you can easily damage the edge of the blade if done at the incorrect angle. This Chef Choice electric knife sharpener can be used on Hunting or Chef Knives and offers three stages (with the option…
Must have, must use. Not just in snow ice, but all conditions. Feels good on your hands after hunting as well!