John J. Radzwilla
CEO & Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Visionary and Campfire Aficionado
John Radzwilla is the CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Hook & Barrel Magazine. John has shaped the celebrity-driven outdoor lifestyle publication by blending hunting, fishing, shooting sports, travel, fitness, food, music and culture into a premium multimedia experience. He oversees both editorial vision and brand strategy, positioning Hook & Barrel as one of the fastest-growing outdoor lifestyle media brands in America.
A lifelong outdoorsman who came to hunting and fishing without traditional mentorship, John's own experience shaped Hook & Barrel's mission to make the outdoors more approachable and culturally relevant to a new generation. His editorial direction is known for celebrity covers, high-end production values, and bridging outdoor tradition with contemporary culture. He has appeared on Fox News and across numerous industry podcasts, including discussing outdoor culture, media entrepreneurship, and the modern outdoorsman.
Gear
Top Cold-Weather Gear
The winter months are coming up fast! Check out Hook & Barrel's list of the best cold-weather gear available on the market.
Hunting
Signal 11 Lures Offers High-Performing Deer Attractant With Patriotic Roots
Signal 11 Lures is a deer attractant company that produces top-notch products & is owned by 9/11 first responder Steve Ciasullo.
Entertainment
Motivation vs. Discipline: The Extreme Life and Leadership Lessons of Jocko Willink
Read Hook & Barrel's in-depth interview with Jocko Willink, a Navy SEAL, jiu-jitsu black belt, author, motivational speaker & bowhunter.
Gear
FORLOH Hammers Down On The BTM Pro Brush Pants
Meet your new favorite brush pants: FORLOH's BTM Pro Brush Pants. Say goodbye to scratchy, oversized pants and embrace comfort and durability.
Hunting
Modernize Your Hunt: 5 Must-Have Pieces of Outdoor Tech
Explore the world of outdoor technology made just for hunters. Discover the latest gadgets that can enhance your success rate.
Gear
A Wild Fling With The Polaris 2024 Sportsman 570 Hunt Edition
Thinking of buying a new quad? Discover the featured-packed Polaris 2024 Sportsman 570 Hunt edition—it's perfect for outdoor adventures.
Gear
Rocky Talkie Mountain Radios Review
Rocky Talkie Mountain Radios makes communication in the backcountry possible—get clear communication within a range of up to 35 miles.
Hunting
A Turkey Hunt in the Shadow of Chimney Rock
Editor-in-Chief John Radzwilla heads to Scottsbluff, Nebraska, home of Chimney Rock, for a turkey hunt he'll never forget.
Hunting
SITKA Equinox Turkey Vest: Say Goodbye to Bulky Vests and Tick Bites
Trudging through the thick woods of Alabama, snagging my vest on hip-height branches and brambles, my box call chattering away with each step, I thought to myself, “There has to be a better way.” - thank God for SITKA.
Celebrities
'The Buckmen' Don't Hold Back
Hook & Barrel's John Radzwilla interviews the Buckmen of 'Buck Commander', and things get controversial.
Destinations
The Redneck Riviera: Your Guide to an Affordable Gulf Coast Beach Vacation
The Redneck Riviera is a hard place to beat as a fun, affordable family holiday. A home away from home, there is everything that the outdoorsman needs to be happy on a coastal retreat.
Lifestyle
Tim Kennedy Is Preparing for Survival
Tim Kennedy is known for being an educator in protecting human lives. We spent the day with Tim to learn how he does it.
Shooting
Sig Sauer
SIG Sauer SIERRA6BDX 5-30x56mm Review: The Auto-Holdover Smart Scope Upgrade
When the perfect shot placement counts, the Sig Sauer SIERRA6BDX 5-30X56mm will be bang on the money. But, is it worth every penny too?
Entertainment
The Richard Rawlings Story: Shot During a Carjacking to $500M Gas Monkey Dream
There have been bumps in the road, burnouts, and good years, but the one consistent driving factor of the Gas Monkey Garage empire is the man in the driver’s seat-Richard Rawlings. We profiled him for the whole scoop.
Entertainment
Taran Butler Is A Force Like No Other In The Shooting World
If you’re with Taran Butler, you better. STORY AND PHOTOS BY JOHN J. RADZWILLA Taran Butler is a quiet man. His mind often times seems to be in a different...
Shooting
Federal Ammunition
Federal Premium 30 Super Carry Review: Better Than the 9mm?
Federal’s New 30 Super Carry: Is this shiny new cartridge in fact, super? Federal say it is a groundbreaking release.
Lifestyle
Utah Elk Hunting: On The Hunt For My Wife's First Bull Elk
H&B founder and Editor-in-Chief John Radzwilla hunts along his wife Natalie on the Ensign Ranch. It's Utah elk hunting at its finest.
Shooting
Silencer Central Makes Buying a Suppressor Easy
It can be hard to figure out how to buy a suppressor. Silencer Central makes it easy.
Shooting
The BANISH Backcountry Suppressor Is Made For Hunters
The Banish Backcountry Suppressor is a great option for hunters looking for a solid multicaliber suppressor that can go anywhere.
Hunting
Hunting The Rarest of the Rare: An Ornamented Scimitar Oryx
In far west Texas, a once-in-a-lifetime trophy Scimitar oryx was shot, who had a rare surprise lodged on its horns — a sun-bleached cow skull.
