Matt Meltzer
Contributing Writer
Matt is a former U.S. Marine, who holds a masters in journalism from the University of Florida. He taught writing for digital media at the University of Miami for 14 years, and is the former Miami editor for Thrillist. He also worked at the senior staff writer at Matador Network, and has won awards from the North American Travel Writers Association, the Society of American Travel Writers, and South Dakota's A.H. Pankow Award for journalism, presented by then-governor Kristi Noam. He currently lives in Miami.
Food & Drink
Jean Paul Bourgeois: The Story Behind Duck Camp Dinners
From Louisiana duck blinds to a James Beard Award, chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois reveals the story behind Duck Camp Dinners, and how food, friendship and Cajun culture made it a success.
Music
Fox N’ Vead Interview: Playing the Game and Touring With Gavin Adcock
Fox N’ Vead have gone from washing dishes at a pizza parlor to selling out venues of people singing their songs back to them. Speaking to Hook & Barrel, here’s the lowdown on their genre-bending new album Playing the Game.
Entertainment
The Yellowstone Effect: When Watching TV Makes You Think You’re a Cowboy
Think watching Yellowstone makes you a real cowboy? Meet the Californian tech entrepreneur who swapped city life for an 800-acre ranch, designer cowboy gear and a Lamborghini tractor. Matt Meltzer takes on the Yellowstone effect in his latest Last Laugh column.
Fitness
Frank Fumich Summits Mount Everest to Complete the Explorers Grand Slam
After decades of extreme endurance challenges, Frank Fumich had one mountain left to climb. His Mount Everest summit completed the Explorers Grand Slam and nearly cost him his life.
Entertainment
King George III Returns to Roast America on Its 250th Birthday
King George III returns with a passive-aggressive birthday letter for America’s 250th, taking shots at independence, “football” confusion and a few old scores.
Celebrities
Why Medal of Honor Recipient Dakota Meyer Just Rejoined the Marine Corps at 38
After years away from active service, Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer rejoined the Marine Corps Reserve, pushed through recon training and found renewed purpose alongside a new generation of Marines.
Entertainment
Who Is the Modern Outdoorsman? A Hook & Barrel Roast
This Hook & Barrel roast takes one last swing at the magazine, the modern outdoorsman and the glossy chaos that somehow holds it all together.
Food & Drink
6 Best Wild Game Restaurants: From Michelin Stars to Urban Western Eats
Wild game restaurants are earning Michelin attention and serious road-trip buzz. From Plymouth to Tokyo to Texas, these six tables prove venison and boar belong in fine dining.
News
Walther Arms
Walther Arms Drift Car Takes Gun Marketing Sideways
Guns, tire smoke and 100-mph sideways rides aren’t a normal marketing plan, but Walther Arms is betting its drift cars can reach a new generation of shooters.
Entertainment
The Sopranos to Queen Elizabeth: How Big Mouth Billy Bass Ruled the Year 2000
Back in the Year 2000, Big Mouth Billy Bass was annoying, ridiculous and somehow everywhere. Why did a plastic fish that sang an annoying song become so popular?
Entertainment
Tyler Toney on Faith, the Modern Outdoors, and the Future of Dude Perfect
Dude Perfect co-founder Tyler Toney talks faith, family, and big plans for a permanent Dude Perfect destination as the social media star takes the outdoors onto YouTube.
Food & Drink
Duck Recipe: Smoked Duck Wings with Maple Hot Sauce
Chef Michael Hunter's Duck Wings with Maple Hot Sauce recipe will make you forget all about chicken wings
Lifestyle
Brown Trout Recipe: Pan-Fried Fish with Sweet Pea Risotto
You've got some delicious brown trout but don't know what to do with it? The Hunter Chef's got you covered.
Food & Drink
Michael Hunter: Stop Ruining Venison and Cook Tender Wild Game Every Time
The Antler Kitchen and Bar’s Michael Hunter (The Hunter Chef) provides savory tips for outdoor cooking to make your wild game sing.
Fitness
The Olympic Skeet Shooting Workout: Core Training Rules From a 4x Gold Medalist
Olympic champion Vincent Hancock shares 8 of his best shooting exercises and explains how gold medal performance starts in the gym.
Outdoors
How to Become a Professional Lumberjack: Inside the World of Timbersports
Ever wondered how to become a professional lumberjack? You don't need to have big arms, but it helps...
Celebrities
From Homeless to Family Feud: The Secret Fishing Hook That Saved Steve Harvey's Life
Explore the early life of Steve Harvey and how fishing played a crucial role in his survival as a struggling comedian.
Humor
Crack a Molson for the Super-Nice Canadians
A dry, irreverent take on Canada’s legendary politeness, strange city names, hockey heartbreak—an affectionate roast of America’s nicest neighbors.
Fitness
Burn Fat With Eric McCormack’s Zone Fitness Training Guide
This Zone Training guide will teach you how heart rate zones boost fat loss, fitness, and endurance.
Music
Zac Brown: From Vegas Sphere to Georgia Deer
Exclusive interview with country music’s non-apologetic boundary pusher as he preps for ZBB’s Sphere shows.
