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Bowhunting Practice That Prepares You for Real-World Shots

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Whitney Johns on Why Fitness Culture Is Moving Outdoors

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How to Fish Urchin Baits for Bass: 4 Rigging Methods That Work

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Leupold VX-4HD Review: Hunting Simplicity Meets Long-Range Precision

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9 New Hard Baits from ICAST 2026

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New Ruger Red Label III 20 Gauge O/U Shotgun: An Icon Reborn

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Langdon Tactical CZ P-09 F Nocturne Review: Upgrading a Classic
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WWII Pin-Up Bomber Jackets: A Collector’s Perspective

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WWII Pin-Up Nose Art: The History of America’s Bombshells & Bombers

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Walk the Battlefields: Must-Visit Revolutionary War Sites

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Dave Castro’s CrossFit Fitness Tips for Outdoorsmen

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WWII Pin-Up Bomber Jackets: A Collector’s Perspective

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New 10mm Handguns & Ammo, Big-Game Rifles, Suppressors & More
Check out the latest guns and gear that arrived just in time for fall hunting season.

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Langdon Tactical
LTT Impact Long Range Rifle: New Gun First Look Review
The Impact is Langdon Tactical's new turn-key long range rifle package built on the legendary Tikka T3x action.

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5 Best Shotguns and Rifles for Summer & Fall 2026
Limited-run collectors’ pieces, featherweight mountain rifles and a reborn icon: five firearms worth your money for summer and fall 2026.
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Tactacam REVEAL 4.0: Price, Specs & First Impressions
Tactacam’s new REVEAL 4.0 cellular trail cameras promise twice the battery life, interchangeable FlexPack power and improved image quality. Here’s what hunters need to know about the REVEAL X 4.0 and Pro 4.0, including prices, specifications and early impressions.

Fishing
How to Fish a Frog for Summer Bass—and Why Crazy Topwaters Work
Learn how to work a frog across grass, pads and open water, avoid setting the hook too soon and choose the right tackle—plus see some of the strangest topwaters bass will attack.

Shooting
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New Ruger Red Label III 20 Gauge O/U Shotgun: An Icon Reborn
The premium Ruger Red Label III is a lightweight 20-gauge over-and-under built for clays and bird hunting. We tested its handling and practical patterns with target, upland, waterfowl and turkey loads.

Gear
PECOS Table Review: Portable Workhorse Built for a Lifetime Outdoors
Rock-solid stability, endless customization, and rugged construction make this one piece of outdoor gear built to stand the test of time.

Hunting
Velvet Buck Hunting Destinations: Where To Find Bucks in Velvet
A velvet buck is a rare whitetail trophy because most bucks shed before season opens. These destinations give hunters some of the best early-season odds.

Gear
10 New Soft Baits From ICAST 2026 Worth Watching
Urchin baits generated much of the buzz at ICAST 2026, but they weren’t the only new soft plastics worth watching. These 10 introductions include finesse worms, swimbaits, forage imitators and designs built specifically for forward-facing sonar.

Fishing
How a 20-Year-Old Japanese Bait Took Over ICAST 2026
Urchin baits have been in use across the Pacific for the best part of two decades, but in 2026 they truly arrived on these shores.
Gear
KUIU ICON 6 Review: Does the Redesign Deliver Where It Matters Most?
The most recent iteration of KUIU's ICON line of hunting packs has arrived to conquer any backcountry hunt. That's the takeaway from this first-look, hands-on review of the feature-rich, super-simple ICON 6.

Music
Aaron Lewis Reveals the Wake-Up Call Behind 'Give My Country Back'
In an exclusive interview with Hook & Barrel, Aaron Lewis explains why his new album Give My Country Back is the most honest record of his country career.

Gear
Best Hydration Systems for the Outdoors: An Expert Guide
Keeping your fluid levels balanced can make or break an expedition out into the backcountry. Experts explain why choosing the right hydration system is so important.
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Best All-Around Bass Fishing Rod: A Buyer’s Guide
The best bass fishing rod is not always the most expensive or most specialized. For many anglers, it is the rod that can handle the widest range of bass techniques without forcing them to carry a dozen setups.

Food & Drink
Why Wild Game Finally Went Mainstream
Wild game is popping up everywhere, from Joe Rogan to the diet plans of top athletes. But its emergence in American culture is more nuanced than celebrity exposure; it’s at the very heart of an American food revolution.

Celebrities
Post Malone's Austin Post: Paris Debut & What Came Next
What was once considered niche Americana is now global, aspirational, and ready to claim a spot in high fashion’s evolving landscape.

Fishing
How to Stay Cool While Fishing: Tips from a Tournament Angler
Hot summer days can cut a fishing trip short fast. Here’s how to stay cool while fishing with the right clothing, sun protection, shade and hydration plan.

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Folds of Honor America 250 Apparel Supports Families of USA Heroes
Folds of Honor has launched a limited-edition America 250 apparel collection, with proceeds supporting scholarships for families of fallen or disabled service members and first responders.

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Langdon Tactical CZ P-09 F Nocturne Review: Upgrading a Classic
The Langdon Tactical CZ P-09 F Nocturne elevates an already great pistol with a superb trigger, custom refinements, and a Holosun EPS-RD-6 optic.

Destinations
5 Underrated National Parks Every Outdoorsman Should Visit
From Voyageurs to Bighorn Canyon, these underrated national parks deliver fishing, hunting, hiking, history and wild American scenery without the usual crowds.

Outdoors
Satellite vs. Survival: Is Outdoor Technology Killing Self-Reliance?
Starlink, GPS apps, and satellite devices have made the backcountry safer than ever. But some outdoor experts warn that constant connectivity may be dulling the instincts and traditional skills the wilderness still demands.

Outdoors
What You Need to Know About Tickborne Diseases and Prevention
Ticks are more than a nuisance. From Lyme disease and alpha-gal syndrome to anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis and rare viruses, these tickborne diseases deserve every outdoorsman’s attention before the next hunt, hike or fishing trip.

Celebrities
The 7 Celebrities Shaping Modern Outdoor Culture in 2026
Meet seven celebrities, hunters and anglers who are unapologetically bringing outdoor culture into the mainstream.

Food & Drink
StarWalker Organic Farms Raises All-American Meat from the Ground Up
At StarWalker Organic Farms, Jason and Kristina Walker are building better meat from healthier soil, raising organic beef, pork and chicken outdoors and keeping control from pasture to package.

Fitness
7 Best Supplements for Outdoorsmen, According to Sports Dietitians
From creatine to magnesium, here are the seven supplements leading sports dietitians actually recommend for the Modern Outdoorsman.

Music
’Merica’s Heart Beats: 250 Years of American Music
America didn’t just create hit songs. It built entire genres. Here’s a rowdy ride through 250 years of American music history, plus a playlist fit for the Fourth.

News
What If the British Won the American Revolution?
What if the British had won the American Revolution? America came closer to defeat than most of us realize — and the world could look very different.

Fishing
Kevin VanDam and Skeet Reese's Mid-Summer Bass Fishing Tips That Actually Work
From mastering backyard casting to picking the right hot-weather baits, Bass fishing legends Kevin VanDam and Skeet Reese share their elite strategies to conquer the mid-summer heat.

Archery
Why a Three-Pin Slider Is the Best Bow Sight for Hunting
A three-pin slider may be the best bow sight for hunting because it gives bowhunters quick fixed-pin aiming references and the ability to dial precise yardage when time allows.

Gear
Bear Alaskan Pro RTH Review: Ready-to-Hunt Value with Real Performance
The Bear Alaskan Pro RTH brings 339-fps IBO speed, a stable 33-inch platform and a true Trophy Ridge Ready-to-Hunt package at a hunter-friendly price.

Hunting
European Deer Mounts: Better Ways to Display Your Buck
From real skulls and camo dips to replica kits and adjustable brackets, today’s options make European mounts as fun and interesting as shoulder mounts.

Shooting
Federal Ammunition
Federal 250th Anniversary Ammo Celebrates America’s Milestone
Federal Ammunition is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with five limited-edition loads featuring collectible packaging and proven performance.

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Federal Ammunition
Inside Plinkapalooza 2026: Testing New Rimfire Guns & Gear
Plinkapalooza 2026 brought rimfire back to its roots. We headed to the range to test the latest .22 LR guns, reactive targets and suppressors to prove that plinking never gets old.
















