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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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Try This 4-Day Late-Summer Archery Practice Plan
Randomly shooting arrows won’t fully prepare you for bow season. This four-session archery practice plan helps bowhunters improve their form, first-arrow accuracy and ability to perform from realistic positions and under pressure.
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Canik
Canik Prime Radian Review: Custom-Level Control, Straight from the Box
Canik paired its American-made METE MC9 Prime platform with Radian Weapons’ RAMJET barrel, AFTERBURNER compensator and aluminum grip components. Will Dabbs tests whether the resulting 17+1 micro-compact shoots as well as it looks.
Hunting
11 of the Wildest Trail Camera Photos You Have to See
Trail cameras capture far more than target bucks. These 11 incredible trail camera photos reveal a wounded brown bear, airborne predators, an unlikely coyote-bobcat encounter, a spinning dust devil and a desperate chase between a coyote and fawn.
Gear
5 of the Best Hiking Shoes We Tested on Real Trails
From muddy trail races to rocky mountain hikes, these five tested hiking shoes, trail runners, and lightweight boots deliver the traction, comfort, and confidence ordinary running shoes often lack.
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Remington Gives Old Rifle Stocks a New Shot at Life
Remington and Original Grain have given retired rifle stocks a second life in the Hunt Club watch collection. Three of the four launch models incorporate American walnut from Remington buttstocks, including stocks used on ammunition-testing rifles.
Archery
Bowhunting Practice That Prepares You for Real-World Shots
Standing on flat ground and shooting a block target at 20 yards has its place, but real deer rarely follow that script. Here’s how to make your bowhunting practice more realistic before opening day.
Fitness
Whitney Johns on Why Fitness Culture Is Moving Outdoors
Whitney Johns believes the gym and the outdoors are converging around a shared goal: building the strength, endurance and resilience to become more capable in the field—and in life.
Fishing
How to Fish Urchin Baits for Bass: 4 Rigging Methods That Work
Urchin baits are one of bass fishing’s hottest lure trends, but how do you actually fish one? Here’s how to rig, work and choose tackle for these unusual baits.
Shooting
Leupold VX-4HD Review: Hunting Simplicity Meets Long-Range Precision
The Leupold VX-4HD 3-12x50 pairs a clean Duplex reticle with a locking elevation dial that lets hunters range, dial and aim without clutter. We tested its optics, zeroing system and repeatability at the range.
Gear
9 New Hard Baits from ICAST 2026
Soft plastics may have drawn much of the attention at ICAST 2026, but lure makers also unveiled an impressive collection of new hard baits. Here are nine crankbaits, topwaters, swimbaits and other hard-bodied lures that caught the attention of Hook & Barrel.
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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.
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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.
Country musician Chase Rice sets out on a journey through one of Utah's largest and most majestic cattle ranches in pursuit of an elk. Along the way, the rugged terrain and sprawling vistas inspire him to reflect on his life, career and the connection between nature and his music, as well as relax and have fun after a grueling concert tour and months on the road. Set to a soundtrack of Rice’s newest songs, the adventure comes full circle, ending with a stunning fireside acoustic set.
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Fishing
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.
