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.
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
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.
Last Laugh
Confessions of a Hallmark-Movie Leading Man
I am the dude in every single Hallmark Christmas movie. AMA.
Duck Hunting
Got What It Takes to Live the Fowl Life With Chad Belding?
The ability of Chad Belding of The Fowl Life to call waterfowl to swatting distance is uncanny. But that's hardly all he has going for him.
Food & Drink
Recipe: Forget The Goose, Make It A Peking Duck Christmas Story
Consider a delicacy from the East for your dinner table this holiday season — recipe included!
Music
Chase Rice Bison Farm: Inside the Country Star's Rural Retreat
With duck blinds, great songs, and his black Lab Jack on his mind, Rice lets us into his country hideaway and explains why the endless days of partying are long behind him.
Destinations
Cheyenne Frontier Days Guide: Where to Stay, Eat, and Party
This Wyoming event is the largest outdoor rodeo in the world and one of the 10 richest payouts on the PRCA circuit.
