Outdoors

Hunting
10 Deer Hunting Tactics and Traditions that Will Soon Be Gone
As time-honored tactics and traditions change, are today's deer hunters still enjoying the same experience?

Shooting
Glock
The Story of the Glock 17: How an Outsider Revolutionized Firearms
Its radical, polymer-framed design might come from an unlikely source, but the Glock 17 set the standard for modern handguns.

Shooting
Collaboration
CZ 600+ American Review: Modern Classic Paired With An EOTech VUDU Scope
We paired the CZ USA 600+ American with an EOTech VUDU 3.5-18x50 riflescope. The result? One of the best hunting rigs on the market.

Hunting
How To Start Turkey Hunting: A Beginner's Guide From a Turkey Fanatic
Si Colley has been turkey hunting since he was three years old and his advice for beginners is simpler than you think.

Shooting
Collaboration
Dead Air CT5P Patrol Review: 5.56 Suppressor Tested on the SIG MCX Virtus
We tested the Dead Air CT5P Patrol suppressor on a SIG MCX Virtus in 5.56 — here's the result.

Gear
LaCrosse Cold Snap II Review: Proven Warmth Without the Bulk
Frank Melloni spent a long, cold week in a Kentucky treestand before filling his tag near the end of the final day. The LaCrosse Cold Snap II boots kept his feet warm until the shot finally came.

Hunting
CZ-USA
Best Sub-Gauge Shotguns for Turkey Hunting 2026
TSS and other tungsten-based loads have made sub-gauge shotguns true performers. Here's our top 8.

Shooting
Taurus
Taurus 58 .380 Review: 200-Round Range Test With Seven Loads
Most .380 pistols shrink the gun around the cartridge. Taurus went the other way, reviving the Model 58 as a full-size, 15-round alternative—and we put that idea through a 200-round range test.

Hunting
Best New Turkey Hunting Gear 2026: Top Decoys, Blinds & Upgrades
Our man on the ground reviews the top decoys, hunting blinds, and other useful accessories from NWTF 2026 to improve your chances of a successful turkey hunting season.

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...

Hunting
Winchester Supreme Long Range Review: A New Standard for Deer Hunters
Hook & Barrel review the Winchester Supreme Long Range on the range and in the field.

Fishing
Best Bass Fishing Gear for Spring 2026
Hook & Barrel explores the best bass fishing gear for the 2026 spring season. Rods, reels, lures, motors, and tackle boxes are all on the H&B shopping list.

Hunting
Federal Ammunition
How TSS Turkey Loads Are Redefining the Turkey Hunting Game
We explore how TSS turkey loads and heavy metal alternatives have changed the turkey hunting game

Shooting
Guns of the American Revolution
Explore the guns of the American Revolution and discover the firearms that shaped the battles for independence.

Gear
The Best New Turkey Calls For 2026
From new production turkey calls to hand-crafted custom gems from top-end makers, check out the latest and greatest calls to get your spring wild turkeys fired up, and headed your way!

Hunting
Chasing Merriam’s Turkey With Michael Waddell
H&B's John Radzwilla hunted Merriam’s turkeys in Wyoming with Michael Waddell at the Governor’s Cup and the team walked away with the win.

News
Pake South Claims Record-Setting Bassmaster Open Victory in Texas
With a 10-pound, 15-ounce giant anchoring his bag, Pake South claims a record-setting win at Sam Rayburn Reservoir.

Gear
Best New Turkey Hunting Vests of 2026: Top Run-and-Gun Haulers
A good turkey hunting vest isn't just about looking good, it has to tick a lot of boxes to make it onto this list of the best new gear.

Shooting
Federal Ammunition
Choosing Federal Target Loads: Trap, Skeet, and Sporting Clays Guide
There are a lot more target ammo choices than you might think. Check out Federal’s complete 2026 lineup to find the one that works for you.

Shooting
Collaboration
Ruger Harrier Review: 200 Rounds, Suppressed and Unsuppressed
The Ruger Harrier is a budget-friendly AR-15 built to run hard. Here’s how it handled shooting drills, multiple ammo loads, and suppressed fire.
