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Shooting
What I Learned at Bergara Academy’s Long-Range Shooting School
Gear
Gear We Used Fly Fishing New Mexico’s Rio Grande Gorge
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.
Destinations
Fly Fishing Taos: The Rio Grande Had a Bigger Story to Tell
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.
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.
Lifestyle
Old West Saloons: Where Hollywood Gets It Wrong
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.
Gear
2027 Yamaha Grizzly EPS XT-R: Price, Specs & Features
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.
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.
Trophy Room
Callie Forbes on Military Service, Fitness and Competitive Shooting
Callie Forbes turned hardship, military service and the loss of her sister into a life built around grit, fitness, shooting and service to others.
Shooting
Collaboration
LTT Beretta 80X Cheetah .32 ACP Review: Range-Tested at 15 Yards
Langdon Tactical’s tuned Beretta 80X combines mild recoil, an excellent DA/SA trigger and strong 15-yard accuracy, but is it worth the premium price tag?
Shooting
Glock
GLOCK G45 Gen6 Review: Tested With Optics and Holster Drills
Years of rumors ended with Gen6. We ran the crossover G45 through iron-sight groups, red-dot accuracy and holster drills to see what changed.
