Kuiu’s sale to a private equity group seemed like typical outdoor industry news, at least until it was revealed that one person linked to the group has a mixed track record on public-land conservation ...

Last month, big-game hunter Brendan Burns stood where few men, if any, ever stood before him. Seventy miles into a 10-day, unsupported sheep hunt in the remote Yukon, Burns found himself bushwhacking ...

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DIXON, Calif., Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- High-performance hunting gear and apparel brand KUIU Ultralight Hunting announces it has been acquired by an investor group comprising conservation-driven ...

For avid backpackers, the search for a lightweight pack that is both comfortable and able to carry a hefty load seems to be never-ending. Gear maker and retailer Kuiu believes it's come up with a ...

Jason Hairston’s professional career began in the NFL. But today, as the founder of hunting brand Kuiu, his name is more widely recognized among outdoorsmen. That wasn’t exactly his plan. Hairston ...

Former San Francisco 49er defender Jason Hairston has transitioned from the NFL to the head of a lucrative hunting gear business. Some NFL players retire to an analyst chair, others to a world of golf ...

Jason Hairston didn't set out to outfit SEAL Team Six. They came looking for him—in a good way. Not the lethal way. An ex-football player who's still got the shoulders, Hairston is man behind Kuiu (it ...