Kenneth Piper Jr.
Senior Managing Editor, Hook & Barrel | Whitetail Expert
Kenneth is the Senior Managing Editor at Hook & Barrel, focusing on hunting, fishing and outdoors-enthusiast digital content for hookandbarrel.com. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and has more than three decades of experience across outdoors publishing, writing, editing, graphic design, team management and digital content.
A life-long sportsman who grew up hunting on public land in Pennsylvania, he has taken whitetails in 13 states and 1 Canadian province. He is a former tournament bass fisherman but has been known to catch an occasional trout. He writes about anything hunting- and fishing-related with an emphasis on whitetails, archery and gear.
Kenneth is a staple in the outdoors industry and was most recently a Vice-President at Buckmasters, where he oversaw print and digital content for more than 25 years.
Fishing
6 Classic Topwater Bass Baits Every Angler Should Know
From the Jitterbug to the Snag Proof Frog, these six classics helped define surface fishing for largemouths.
Celebrities
Ted Nugent Inducted Into Michigan Outdoor Hall of Fame for Conservation Advocacy
Ted Nugent's passionate love of the outdoors has been officially recognized by earning a well-deserved place in the Michigan Outdoor Hall of Fame.
Hunting
Trail Cameras for Turkey Hunting: How to Scout and Hunt Smarter
Trail cameras can do a lot more than confirm birds are on a property. Learn how to place them, when to use time-lapse, and what they can reveal about spring turkey movement.
Hunting
How To Start Turkey Hunting: A Beginner's Guide From a Turkey Fanatic
Si Colley has been turkey hunting since he was three years old and his advice for beginners is simpler than you think.
Hunting
CZ-USA
Best Sub-Gauge Shotguns for Turkey Hunting 2026
TSS and other tungsten-based loads have made sub-gauge shotguns true performers. Here's our top 8.
Hunting
Federal Ammunition
How TSS Turkey Loads Are Redefining the Turkey Hunting Game
We explore how TSS turkey loads and heavy metal alternatives have changed the turkey hunting game
Shooting
Federal Ammunition
Choosing Federal Target Loads: Trap, Skeet, and Sporting Clays Guide
There are a lot more target ammo choices than you might think. Check out Federal’s complete 2026 lineup to find the one that works for you.
Hunting
The Essential Guide to Scouting Deer on a Schedule
Soccer, football, hockey, baseball. The family routine doesn't have to interfere with scouting for deer.
Hunting
Why Whitetail Deer Lose Their Minds During the Rut
Normally wary whitetails can become remarkably reckless during the rut. Here's what drives the chasing, breeding and chaotic behavior—and why the timing matters to deer survival.
