From the Magazine

From working on a Montana ranch to hosting his own Fox News show, Will Cain reflects on his unconventional career, Texas roots, love of duck hunting and commitment to authenticity in this exclusive Hook & Barrel cover story.

From an ultralight backcountry model to a hard-use, full-auto-rated option, these five Dead Air Nomad suppressors cover nearly every kind of rifle hunt.

Federal’s Rob Roberts Raptor Steel loads hit the sweet spot between bargain shells and premium non-toxic ammo, pairing heavy payloads with dense patterns and a hunter-friendly price.

During a punishing adventure race in New Zealand, a small mistake threatened to derail former Navy SEAL Chriss Smith Jr. He explains the three mental strategies that kept him moving.

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.

Check out seven hunting gear picks for fall 2026 from Leupold, KUIU, LaCrosse, ScentLok, SoundGear and Bear & Son.

Exalt XP’s Roman Brady discusses low-oxygen training for mountain hunts and explains why, above all else, preparation matters most.

Rifle hunters may be more prepared for crossbow hunting than they realize. From triggers and optics to accuracy and shot discipline, many of the same skills carry over.

Alabama native Kashus Culpepper went from Navy construction work to viral songs and major concert stages. He talks about his Southern musical roots, life on the road and the childhood fishing trips he still misses.

Denver’s Buckhorn Exchange has served steak, wild game and Old West history since 1893. Inside the city’s oldest restaurant, historic artifacts, hundreds of taxidermy pieces and Colorado Liquor License No. 1 turn dinner into a trip through the American West.

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.

From treestands and blinds to trail cameras, archery equipment and shooting accessories, these nine hunting gear picks caught our attention for fall 2026.

Jessica Taylor Byers talks bowhunting elk, missing a bull at five yards, training for an Alaska mountain goat hunt, joining Montana Knife Company, and mentoring women in the outdoors.

A 700-foot descent into New Mexico’s Rio Grande Gorge gave us a real-world look at fishing and outdoor gear from SITKA, Dometic, BOGS, onWater, COAST, Tactacam and Humble Brands.

A fly-fishing trip into New Mexico’s Rio Grande Gorge delivers rainbow and brown trout, but the water also reveals a much bigger Taos story shaped by Indigenous history, conservation, public access and a thousand years of people living alongside the river.

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.

Old West saloons weren’t quite the bullet-riddled dens Hollywood made them out to be. Here’s what really happened inside the frontier’s most important gathering places.

Side-by-sides may dominate the off-road market, but the 2027 Yamaha Grizzly EPS XT-R makes a strong case for the traditional ATV. With a 686cc engine, selectable 4WD, a factory winch and 1,300-pound towing capacity, it packs serious utility into a compact footprint.

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.