Josh Honeycutt
Contributing Writer
Josh Honeycutt is a Contributing Writer for Hook & Barrel, covering whitetail deer and turkey hunting. A full-time outdoor writer and photographer since 2010, he has written for more than 100 magazines and websites, including Field & Stream, Game & Fish, Bowhunting.com, and North American Bowhunter.
Deer and turkeys are the focus of both his hunting and his writing, and he also covers conservation, predator hunting, and small game. He has appeared on hunting television programs including Deer & Deer Hunting, Midwest Whitetail, and Realtree's Monster Bucks.
Archery
How to Choose the Right Compound Bow + 10 New Hunting Bows
How to choose the right hunting bow for you, plus 10 great new bows available for the 2025 hunting season.
Hunting
John Dudley's Guide to Bowhunting: Setup and Accuracy Tips
The bowhunter's archer shares his top tips and advice for newbies, hunting stories, and how Nock On was born into the podcast and archery world.
News
RMEF and UM Launch New Center for Hunting and Conservation
The new Center for Hunting and Conservation will focus on conservation research and information dissemination.
Hunting
Hound-Hunting Black Bears
Discover the art of hound hunting with Josh Hedrick, exploring the traditions and excitement of bear hunting with dogs.
Hunting
Unboxing The SPYPOINT FLEX-DARK & FLEX-S-DARK Trail Cameras
Explore the latest SPYPOINT DARK cameras, the FLEX-DARK & FLEX-S-DARK.
Hunting
Wild Game Freak Show: Odd Occurrences in North American Game Animals
Explore the fascinating world of wild game oddities, featuring unique traits in deer, turkeys, and bears across North America.
Hunting
Beyond the Shoulder Mount: The Most Creative Taxidermy You've Ever Seen
Explore the fascinating world of turkey & deer taxidermy, a practice rooted in ancient Egypt & still celebrated today in competitions.
Hunting
Best States for Turkey Hunting
Discover the best states for turkey hunting, including dedicated days for bowhunters and unique hunting opportunities.
Hunting
The Ultimate Turkey Hunting Challenge: 10 Tips to the Turkey Slams
We hear about Grand Slams in shooting, fishing, tennis, golf, and a range of other sports, but did you know that there is one for turkey hunting too?
Hunting
Don’t Go Blind: How to E-Scout Wild Turkeys Like a Hunting Pro
The technological era is here, don't fight it, embrace it, with these top turkey hunting apps that make scouting and location mapping a doddle.
Hunting
Crack the Hunting Code: The Daily Routines and Habits of Wild Turkeys
Understanding wild turkey behavior is, well, pretty wild and often difficult. Learn to read them like a master and become a gobbler king, or queen!
Hunting
Turkey Hunting Regulations: Essential Guide to Staying Legal
Understand the important turkey hunting regulations you need to know before heading out this season. Stay informed, safe and out of jail!
Hunting
Trump Slump Tightening Your Budget? Hunt Public Land Turkeys
Hunting
How to Scout Turkeys Like a Pro: Key Signs You Might Be Missing
Prior preparation prevents poor performance. There is no point in having all the gear if you have no idea - become a turkey Jedi with our scouting masterclass.
Hunting
Top 5 New Turkey Vests from NWTF 2025
Upgrade your turkey hunting gear with these top-rated turkey vests that were first seen at the 2025 NWTF Convention.
Hunting
Top 4 New Turkey Decoys from NWTF 2025
Upgrade your turkey-hunting gear with the top ultra-realistic turkey decoys that made their debut at the 2025 NWTF Convention.
Hunting
17 Best New Turkey Calls for 2025
Get ready for the 2025 turkey season with new turkey calls—these box, slate, diaphragm, & locator calls were made to entice those toms!
Archery
Best New Archery Gear for 2025
A Quick Look at New Archery Gear & Bowhunting Products Unveiled at ATA 2025
News
Uncle Si & Duck Dynasty Updates, Public Land Acquisitions, B.A.S.S Goes To College & More
Stay updated on the latest outdoor news, including public land acquisitions, Uncle Si's hunting injuries, Duck Dynasty updates & more.
Hunting
Winchester 400 Legend Goes Deer Hunting
Read about an unforgettable deer hunting experience in Missouri, where the Winchester 400 Legend proved its effectiveness.
