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Bass, Birdies, and more at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes Resortby: Dustin Catrett“Right there,” said my guide Mark Benson, pointing to a huge bass suspended above the grass cratered in...

When asked about his favorite spots to hunt and fish, Lee Brice named his top five. Here they are in no particular order... “All these places replenish my soul," says...

The six vodkas you need to try, and six recipes to go with them. Move over, whiskey: vodka has staked its claim as a must-have mix-in to your wining and...

Trey Chapman’s passion for food and fun is as big as Texas. As a self-proclaimed “ultimate food experience guy,” Chapman publishes Trey’s Chow Down, a popular web site for all...

In Native American folklore, the coyote is often portrayed as a trickster, using deception and humor to get its way. The Navajo believed that the coyote brought death into the...

Hog hunting is bigger — and better — in the Lone Star state according to paralegal and social media star Liberte Austin Name: Liberte Austin Hometown: Austin, Texas Age: To...

When people think of exclusive hunting experiences, they more often than not conjure up images of wealthy people in exotic locations with big game trophies. However, thanks to Andy Anderson,...

You don’t need the beach when you can vacation at Big Cedar Lodge. Parents who have done the parenting thing long enough will tell you that by and by, they...

Jeff Kyle reflects on the good times with Chris, his late hero brother.Jeff Kyle sat in his office chair, smiling broadly as he pushed back his gimme cap, and remembered...

Keep your eye on the meteoric rise of country music and TV star Riley Green The road to country music stardom doesn't leave much room for detours, but that hasn't...

Country music star, Lee Brice, has figured a few things out on his way up the Billboard charts. His devotion to his family, music and the outdoors.

Fifty-inch redfish that snap rods, empty spools and vanish into the green water. A lifetime of chasing the “Ghosts” of Baffin Bay, the legendary oversized reds of the South Texas coast.

by: Talon Smith, US NAVY CorpsmanIn the last issue of Hook & Barrel, I lightly touched on preparing for the worst case scenario. There is a plethora of knowledge I...

Eat, drink, and be merry with Hook & Barrel's guide to 12 beers than can be enjoyed during the festive holidays.

These nine Texas and Missouri destinations are guaranteed to make your season bright. The Midwest and South are steeped in German history, none more so than in Texas and Missouri....

Hunting means I get to take a weekend trip filled with hiking, camping, sightseeing, and spending quality time with my father. Every time we go out it is a different...

Name: Courtney SmithAge: 31Hometown: Fayetteville, Arkansas Instagram: @sportswomancourtneySorority-girl-turned-professional-sportswoman Courtney Smith talks turkey and why squirrel should be on your holiday menu this yearCourtney Smith is a real-life testament to the...

When you walk into your physician’s office you immediately look at the diploma on the wall and assess the credentials of your doctor. If you are wanting to be in...

Whenever possible, Jessica and Jep Robertson like to be with their family in the kitchen of their Austin home. “Food and family are two of the most important things in...

Cameron Duddy can’t help but laugh. “Look at Mark right now!” the bassist for the breakout country music act Midland says, cutting himself off from the rant he was just...