Barry Wise Smith

Unlike many of her female contemporaries in the outdoor industry, Eva Shockey didn’t come out of the womb with a hunting rifle in her hand - despite what you might think.

Sadie Bass is set to make a name for herself in Nashville, and with her surname, she was always going to be a fan of the great outdoors.

Discover how Jennifer Irene uses her diverse background to fuel her career as a competition shooter and trainer at Taran Tactical. Age: A little over 21 for the rest of...

From lines to blinds, Jackie Bushman defines success in every endeavor he attempts. From a sporting prodigy to grizzly bear hunter, there's never a dull day.

STORY BY BARRY WISE SMITH - Name: Jenna Kaye Forbes - Age: 26 - Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky - Current Residence: Santa Rosa Beach, Florida - Instagram: @_jennakaye and @jennakaye30aphotography 1)...

Dania Vizzi was a Juilliard-bound dancer until she did a 180 and set her sights on becoming a world-class skeet shooter. STORY BY BARRY WISE SMITH               - Dania (pronounced Don-ya)...

NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. on his father, his career, his affinity for big bucks, and why not driving is NOT an option.

Pageant Winner and Reality Show Contestant Sarah Beth Lawhorn Love of the Outdoors Pageant winner and reality show contestant Sarah Beth Lawhorn shoots it straight on her love of the outdoors.  Name:...

The accomplished angler and former NFL cheerleader talks chasing reds and reeling in an epic tarpon in her home state. Name: Allison Renn Age: 26 Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida Instagram: @allisonrenn...

Professional Angler Skye Burkhardt on Fishing, Family, and her Gnarly Tattoos  Name - Skye Burkhardt Age - 32 Hometown - Longwood, Florida Current Residence - Edgewater, Florida Instagram - @brassyhooker87...

Former Israeli Combat Soldier Orin Julie talks about her love of guns and wanting to be the next Gal Gadot - aiming for the stars in a big way.

Allie Butler travels the world hunting but holds firm her Kentucky roots. Here, she tells Hook & Barrel about her bucket list destination, and the place she dreams of calling home.

Maddie Brenneman on Family, Fly Fishing, and Losing a Big One in French Polynesia Maddie Brenneman  Age - 28Hometown - Denver, ColoradoCurrent Residence - Salida, ColoradoInstagram - @maddiebrenneman Maddie Brenneman has loved fishing since...

When Danica Patrick retired in 2018—as the most successful woman in the history of American open-wheel racing—you would think she would have slowed down, maybe gone on an extended vacation...

Name: Erica Meichtry Age: 26Hometown: Allentown, Pennsylvania Current Residence: TampaInstagram: @erica_lynn.2Angler Erica Meichtry (pronounced My-tree) is about as all-American as a girl can get. Her blonde-haired, blue-eyed beauty paired with...