Mark Chesnut
Senior Editor
Freelance writer and editor Mark Chesnut is the owner/editorial director at Red Setter Communications LLC in Jenks, Okla. An avid hunter, shooter and field-trialer, he has been a professional journalist for over 40 years and covering Second Amendment issues and politics on a near-daily basis for the last 25 years.
Education:
BS, Wildlife Ecology; MS, Mass Communications
Expertise:
Hunting, Fishing, Second Amendment.
Location:
Jenks, OK
What the outdoors mean to Mark:
Along with faith and family, my whole life revolves around the outdoors and outdoor activities.
Articles by Mark Chesnut
Gear
9 New Hunting Gear Picks for Fall 2026
From treestands and blinds to trail cameras, archery equipment and shooting accessories, these nine hunting gear picks caught our attention for fall 2026.
Shooting
Fiocchi Golden Pheasant: Range Testing a Classic Upland Load
A lifelong pheasant hunter takes Fiocchi Golden Pheasant ammo to the range, checking recoil and 30-yard patterns while breaking down the lead, Extreme and Bismuth options
Archery
Best Hunting Bows and Crossbows: 6 Picks for 2026
Looking for the best hunting bows and crossbows of 2026? These six picks cover compound bows and crossbows at a range of speeds, features and prices.
Celebrities
Dan Henderson Interview: UFC, Olympic Wrestling & Elk Hunting
From two Olympic Games to some of MMA’s biggest fights, Dan Henderson has spent his life competing. In an exclusive interview with Hook & Barrel, elk hunter Hendo reckons now is the time to give back.
Shooting
Competitive Shooting Tips From 4 Team Beretta Pros
Four world-class Team Beretta shooters reveal the habits, drills and hard lessons that separate fast, accurate competitors from everyone else.
Destinations
5 Underrated National Parks Every Outdoorsman Should Visit
From Voyageurs to Bighorn Canyon, these underrated national parks deliver fishing, hunting, hiking, history and wild American scenery without the usual crowds.
Outdoors
The Modern Outdoorsman Doesn't Fit the Old Mold: 6 Industry Pros Weigh In
The modern outdoorsman doesn’t fit one mold. Six industry leaders weigh in on hunting, shooting, advocacy, social media and what comes next.
Outdoors
75 Rules for the Modern Outdoorsman Part 2: Respecting the Wild, the Law, & the Skill
Part 2 brings more rules for the modern outdoorsman, from Jimmy Houston, Chad Belding and two legends in their own minds: Mark Chesnut and Nino Bosaz.
News
Ted Turner’s Conservation Legacy Means More to Sportsmen Than His CNN Fame
Ted Turner was a broadcasting pioneer, but his lasting legacy might just be his groundbreaking conservationist work.
Outdoors
75 Rules for the Modern Outdoorsman Part 1: Hunting, Fishing & Camp Etiquette
Michael Waddell, Ted Nugent, Bill Dance and Jim Shockey share hard-earned advice for today's hunters and fishermen.
