Featured Interviews

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.

Jeff and Kristi Hoffman risked everything to build Black Hills Ammunition. In an exclusive interview, Jeff reveals how a $12,000 gamble paid off in one of the all-time American ammunition success stories.

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.

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.

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.

Washington Commanders wide receiver Treylon Burks talks hog hunting, bowhunting, faith and family—and explains why the outdoors brings him peace away from football.

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.

Callie Forbes turned hardship, military service and the loss of her sister into a life built around grit, fitness, shooting and service to others.

Whitney Johns believes the gym and the outdoors are converging around a shared goal: building the strength, endurance and resilience to become more capable in the field—and in life.

Ahead of the 20th CrossFit Games, "The Architect of Suffering" Dave Castro tells Hook & Barrel what real fitness looks like for hunters, anglers, and anyone else trying to gain margins in the outdoors.

Meet seven celebrities, hunters and anglers who are unapologetically bringing outdoor culture into the mainstream.

For America’s 250th Anniversary, Hook & Barrel searched for one cover star to represent the nation. Editor-In-Chief John Radzwilla explains why it had to be Dakota Meyer.

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.

Champion shooter Jessie Harrison was always destined for greatness, just like her dad.

49 Winchester stretches its alt-country sound on Change of Plans, mixing grit, romance, rock and soul.

Eva Shockey was an outdoor influencer before the term even existed. Here she talks about her famous father, hunting, motherhood, and women in the outdoors after a lifetime in front of the camera.

Part 2 brings more rules for the modern outdoorsman, from Jimmy Houston, Chad Belding and two legends in their own minds: Mark Chesnut and Nino Bosaz.

Michael Waddell, Ted Nugent, Bill Dance and Jim Shockey share hard-earned advice for today's hunters and fishermen.

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.

The Antler Kitchen and Bar’s Michael Hunter (The Hunter Chef) provides savory tips for outdoor cooking to make your wild game sing.