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.
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.
Shooting
Dead Air Silencers
Dead Air Nomad Ti OTB Silencer Review: Full Suppression, Less Length
The Dead Air Nomad Ti OTB changes the game by offering suppressed shooting with significantly less length. What's not to love?
Celebrities
Kristy Titus: From Backcountry Mules to 1,000-Yard Rifles
From hunting elk by mule in the Oregon backcountry to shooting precision rifles at 1,080 yards: get to know Pursue the Wild host Kristy Titus.
Hunting
Dead Air Silencers
The Many Reasons Hunters Are Embracing Suppressors
Explore the benefits of hunting with suppressors for safety and hearing protection. Ensure your hearing remains intact while hunting.
Hunting
Dead Air Silencers
Dead Air Nomad Ti OTB: The Future of Hunting Suppressors
An inside look at how the revolutionary Dead Air Nomad Ti OTB (over-the-barrel) suppressor was conceived and built for hunters.
Celebrities
From UFC Cage Fighter to Hunting Guide: The Wild Second Career of Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes is a two-time All-American wrestler, UFC and Bare-Knuckle champ, but he is also a YouTube star thanks to his love of the outdoors.
Archery
Ravin LR Crossbow Review: 130-Yard Accuracy & Real-World Whitetail Performance
Where better to test the Ravin LR Crossbow than on a whitetail hunt, with a 100% shot success rate, is it really that good?
Hunting
How Tracking Dogs Help Hunters Recover Deer
Learn how deer tracking dogs like Jaeger help hunters recover deer that might otherwise be lost, plus expert tips and post-shot strategies.
Outdoors
KelTec: Home of Unconventional, Problem-Solving Gun Designs
KelTec's success comes from a stubborn commitment to originality, American manufacturing, and listening hard to customers.
Gear
Bucking Around: BTS at Buck Knives Headquarters in Idaho
Tour the legendary Buck Knives factory, learn about some of their most famous knives, and see what's next for this storied American company.
Hunting
A Navy SEAL’s Guide To Not Losing Your Mind In the Deer Stand
How deer hunters can build mental toughness to endure the all-day sit, day after day.
