Top Hunting Gear of 2023

Best Hunting Gear of 2023

• Best Compound Bow: Hoyt Carbon RX-7

• Best Crossbow: TenPoint Nitro 505 

• Best Rifle: Nosler Model 21

• Best Precision Rifle: Bergara Premier MG Lite 

• Best Handgun: Wilson Combat SFX9

• Best Shotgun: Benelli Super Black Eagle 3-inch 28 gauge

• Best Scope: Swarovski ds Gen II 5-12X52

• Best Binocular: Zeiss SFL 40

• Best Shotgun Ammo: Winchester Bismuth

• Best Centerfire Ammo: Hornady Outfitter Loaded with the CX Bullet

• Best Rimfire Ammo: 24-grain ECO-Power 22 LR load from Norma

• Best Knife: Helle Nipa

• Best Trail Cam: Browning Defender Pro Scout Max

• Best Hunting Jacket: Sitka Ambient Jacket

• Best Turkey Vest: Sitka Equinox Vest

• Best Upland Vest: Filson Upland Guide Strap Vest

• Best Hunting Boots: Rocky U.S. Made Elk Stalkers

• Best Ground Blind: Rig Em Right Hydeout

Best Fishing Gear of 2023

• Best Fly Rod: Sage R8 Core

• Best Fly Reel: Epic Backcountry Fly Reel

• Best Freshwater Reel: Diawa Free Swimmer

• Best Saltwater Rod: Ugly Stick Carbon Inshore

• Best Saltwater Reel: Penn Authority

• Best Freshwater Lure: Live Target Live Craw

• Best Fishing Waders: Simms G3 Guide Waders

• Best Wading Boots: Simms Flyweight Access Wading Boot

• Best Fly Tippet: Scientific Anglers Absolute Trout Supreme

• Best Fishing Apparel: Skwala Carbon Jacket and Skwala Sol Wading Pants

Best Outdoor Gear of 2023

• Best Hiking Boots: Tecnica Magma MID GTX WS

• Best Travel Bag: Exped Radical 45

• Best UTV: Honda Pioneer 1000-6

• Best Tent: NEMO Switch 2P Tent