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.
Fitness
Fitness Gear for Hunters: Our Picks for 2023
Hunting pushes functional strength and endurance to their limits. Here's the fitness gear you need to ensure a great season.
Gear
Backcountry Hunting Gear: What You Need For 2023
As the 2023 hunting season nears, it's time to get prepared. Check out our favorite backcountry hunting gear for the year.
Hunting
8 Expert Predator Hunting Tips & Tactics for Success
Why is predator hunting like picking up a date at a bar? Let Hook & Barrel explain why with the help of expert hunter Kaitlyn Lowes-Frosch.
Gear
2024 Polaris Ranger XD 1500: First Look At The Seriously Burly UTV
The heavy-duty 2024 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 drops today, with a variety of impressive upgrades, trims, and options.
Hunting
Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Trail Boss Review
With advanced technology, enhanced safety features, and rider-focused design, the Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Trail Boss ensures a comfortable and exhilarating riding experience across even the most challenging terrain.
Fishing
Crocodile Bay & Botánika: World-Class Costa Rica Fishing Resort
On the hunt for yellowfin tuna and rooster fish at the legendary Crocodile Bay and Botánika.
Hunting
Savage Arms Impulse Driven Hunter Bolt-Action Rifle Review
Savage Arms has officially announced the newest model in its award-winning series of straight-pull rifles, the Impulse Driven Hunter. Unifying safety, accuracy, and speed, the Driven Hunter proves the elite Impulse lineup continues to showcase breakthrough technology in the straight-pull market. I had the opportunity to get my hands on one before the release and have been excited to share my thoughts.
Hunting
Hunting Red Stag in Europe
They say that love is the universal language, but I would argue that there are two universal languages—love and hunting. – John J. Radzwilla
Fishing
Hawaii's Wild Hooker Fishing Crew
How Kona, Hawaii’s, Wild Hooker, one of the youngest and most winning professional fishing teams in the world, is now giving back.Spend any time with the Wild Hooker crew and you’re bound to hand over at least $100 on some side bet—probably on a wager like what kind of fish was hooked and called in on the radio before ever seeing it with absolutely no basis whatsoever, for example. That summarizes this crew—incredibly competitive on every level, obsessed with fish, and an appetite for betting and winning, whether it be millions at the Bisbee’s (the world’s richest marlin fishing tournament in Cabo) or $100 bucks on some side bet. It doesn’t matter to these guys, and for good reason. They win. A lot.
Celebrities
The Wild & Uncharted Origin Story Of Black Rifle Coffee Company
Black Rifle Coffee Company was born out of an explosion of coincidence, circumstance, and three veterans' on a course with destiny. Enter Mat Best, Jerrad Taylor, Evan Hafer, and their band of brothers.
Lifestyle
Rener Gracie - The Thin Blue Line
Policing in America once was a job that was put on a pedestal. Police were honored by most in the community and revered as a position not only of authority,...
Fishing
Mark Menendez, Jason Christie & Darold Gleason on What It Takes to Go Pro
Hook & Barrel sat down with Mark Menendez, Jason Christie, and Darold Gleason to find out what it actually takes to become a pro fisherman.
Hunting
The Top 3 Must Have Outdoor Apps
Nobody goes anywhere without their phone nowadays and the avid outdoorsman should be no different.
Gear
The Christmas Gift Guide for Hunters
The holiday season is here again! This year we have hand-selected some outstanding gear sure to win many Christmas smiles. From gifts for the hunters...
Fitness
Train for Life: 6 Functional Outdoor Fitness Exercises
Hunting requires a special type of fitness, but it doesn't need to involve going to the gym.
Lifestyle
Never Forget: A 9/11 Dedication to Heroes & Hope
Our Editor in Chief makes a dedication to those who were affected, and continue to be affected, by the events of 9/11.
Gear
Elevated Camo - Pnuma Outdoors
Top to bottom, the superior choice this season REVIEW BY JOHN J. RADZWILLA Chances are, you probably haven’t heard of Pnuma Outdoors given the line of elevated camouflage gear has...
Gear
SPYPOINT - The Spy Who Loved Me
Private Messages from the Woods REVIEW BY JOHN J. RADZWILLA To say SPYPOINT is one of the world’s most trusted cellular game cameras is an understatement. In October 2020, the...
Hunting
Free Range Aoudad Hunting
Dead or Alive, Free Range Aoudad Hunting in Lajitas, Texas. STORY BY JOHN J. RADZWILLA PHOTOS BY JON BASH, GHOST CAT PRODUCTIONS OUTFITTED BY PNUMA OUTDOORS Barren and desolate are...
Gear
Truck Yeah! The Ultimate Toyota Tundra Overlanding Build Guide
Join Hook & Barrel as we build the ultimate mobile basecamp for hunting, fishing, and outdoors family fun.
