Hunt Alaska editors are avid hunters who spend many days each year in the field chasing moose, caribou, brown and black bears, mountain goats, Dall sheep, waterfowl, upland birds, Sitka blacktail deer, muskox, bison, and elk. Our Editors’ Choice Awards feature brings you insights from many different voices, allowing you to gain hard-earned information about products that yield success. This year’s feature includes awards in the following categories: Guns and Ammunition; Optics; Packs and Cases; Field Accessories; Knives, Cutting Tools and Sharpeners; Game Processing and Cooking; and Apparel.
Firearms & Ammunition
Guns & Ammunition Browning Wicked Blend 3 1/2” Shotgun Shells browning.com Contributing Editor Scott Haugen spends a lot of time waterfowling. He explained, “The all-new Browning Wicked Blend Waterfowl Loads impressed us last season, on both ducks and geese. These stacked payloads feature 30% Read More...
Optics for Hunting
The best hunting optics can give you an edge while hunting in Alaska. These are the best scopes, binoculars, and rangefinders for 2021 Optics Leupold RX-1600i TBR/W leupold.com We used this range finder successfully in 2020 on multiple hunts. One of the features Read More...
Knives & Cutting Tools
Knives and cutting tools make hunting in Alaska easier. These are the best hunting knives and tools for 2021 Knives & Cutting Tools Spyderco Siren spyderco.com This folding knife became our everyday carry in 2020. We used it for everything from breasting out Read More...
Field Accessories
From navigation to charging your devices, field accessories and GPS communicators save lives and streamline your tasks. These are the best field accessories and GPS devices for 2021 Field Accessories Alaskan Gun Guard alaskanscopecouplerguard.com One of the difficulties of hunting in wet conditions Read More...
Hunting Boots & Clothing
Trekking into the wilderness in Alaska requires the best gear to keep you warm, dry, and comfortable. Here are our favorite picks for the coming season. These are the best hunting boots and apparel for 2021 Boots & Apparel Under Armour Ridge Reaper Read More...
Game Processing & Cooking Gear
From processing your game to grilling for friends and family, these products are great for every hunter. These are the best game-processing and cooking gear items for 2021 Game Processing and Cooking Gear LEM Backwoods Breakfast Fresh Sausage Seasoning lemproducts.com Publisher Marcus Weiner’s Read More...
Bags, Packs, and Storage
Getting into the wilderness is half the battle. Thankfully, we've compiled our favorites when it comes to storage, packs, kennels, and more. These are the best game bags and storage gear for 2021 Packs & Cases Three Bears Alaska Grizzly Tech Dry Pack Read More...