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Hunting, Merino Wool Socks, & Staying Out There Long Enough to Notice
Hunt & Fish ·
Hunting, Merino Wool Socks, & Staying Out There Long Enough to Notice
by Dana Ambrose

I grew up in the farmland and woods of Addison County, Vermont, where hunting culture runs deep. Just one county over from where Darn Tough knits tried-and-true hunting socks. From spring turkey to late autumn white-tailed deer season, Darn Tough socks are made to handle the harshest conditions.

We've Yet to Design Our Best Hunting Socks
Hunt & Fish · Our Partners ·
We've Yet to Design Our Best Hunting Socks
by Darn Tough Vermont

When was time to update our hunting socks line up, we knew we needed to incorporate input from the people who put these socks to the test in the field. We’re thrilled with the improvements in our newest Hunt socks, and even better, so are actual hunters. Here’s what we updated,  the fun we had getting input from Northwoods Whitetails.

How to Choose Fly Fishing Socks
How-to · Hunt & Fish ·
How to Choose Fly Fishing Socks
by Kevin Dean

If there is one thing that you should take away from this blog, let it be the importance of WEARING SOCKS INSIDE YOUR WADERS! Here are a few tips and factors to consider that can help you stay focused on the fishing part of your day on the river!

Native Vermonter, Maple Syrup Enthusiast, Female Hunter: Jamie Dragon
Here in VT · Hunt & Fish ·
Native Vermonter, Maple Syrup Enthusiast, Female Hunter: Jamie Dragon
by Darn Tough Vermont
As a woman hunter, it has been challenging to find clothing and products that fit and perform well. I have struggled to find sufficient hunting gear for over a decade, and even the most expensive lines aren't conducive to women's needs. It seems most companies slap a unisex label on a men's product and call it a day.
Merino Wool Is Still King: Northwoods Whitetails Hunting Kits
Hunt & Fish · Merino Wool · Our Partners ·
Merino Wool Is Still King: Northwoods Whitetails Hunting Kits
by Northwoods Whitetails
Merino Wool is still the king — nothing comes close to providing the same performance and protection, especially when hiking 15 miles up and down mountains in fresh snow.