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7 Expert Trail Running Tips From “Cougar” Kyle Burgess

Blake Shelton in Real Life

We take a deep dive into Blake Shelton’s love for all things hunting and fishing, Oklahoma, and country music.

Jason Aldean: Locked In & On A Roll

Discover the unexpected side of Jason Aldean in this exclusive interview.

Riley Green: Topping The Charts & Finding Peace In The Outdoors

Riley Green talks about the nonstop pace of his meteoric rise in the world of country music and escaping to the outdoors whenever he can.

Jocko Willink: Leadership and Discipline

Read Hook & Barrel’s in-depth interview with Jocko Willink, a Navy SEAL, jiu-jitsu black belt, author, motivational speaker & bowhunter.

Team USA Guns For Gold In Paris Olympics

Get ready for the excitement of the Summer Olympics in Paris! Meet Team USA’s shotgunners as they prepare for their shot at Olympic gold.

On the Cover

Testing HEVI-Shot’s New Turkey, Upland & Waterfowl Bismuth 12-Gauge Shotshells

BYBrian McCombie|Feb 17, 2025

On the Cover

Testing HEVI-Shot’s New Turkey, Upland & Waterfowl Bismuth 12-Gauge Shotshells

The Latest

destinations

The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo: A Texas-Sized Tradition

music

Country Music News: Lakeview, Chase Rice, Brian Kelley, Trace Adkins & More!

field notes & news

New Fishing Gear, Duck Season Changes, Major Events & More

field notes & news

Hook & Barrel Goes Redneck Crazy & Invades Tyler Farr’s ‘Safe Space’

hunting

Best States for Turkey Hunting

Check Out

Exclusive Updates from Firearm and Accessory Brands You Love

Whether your season is starting right now or you’re wrapping up, there’s nothing worse than getting sidelined with an injury. Hunters who have to cover ground or anglers crossing unstable terrain both run the risk of knee injury. There are many preventative and strength building exercises you can do to help your knees, but many of them don’t reflect true conditions for the outdoorsman.

BYCharles Miller|Jan 6, 2023

fitnessAre You Primed for the Season?

Federal’s new supplement line, Primed, is designed specifically for the active outdoorsman. Review by Dr. Brooks Tiller As hunters and shooters, we know that a small movement while shooting can…

BYDr. Brooks Tiller|Sep 21, 2021

fitnessShape Up for Summer

When it’s summertime, you don’t want your living to be wheezy. This is the time of year to be in your absolute best shape, both for showing off your swimsuit…

BYCary Estes|May 29, 2019

fitnessGetting Into Hunting Shape

Talon Smith knows what hunters need to do to prepare for season. Whether you’re gearing up for a long autumn and winter chasing whitetail on your farmland or a guided…

BYSam Osterling|Sep 26, 2018

Hook & Barrel Presents

Safe Space

Locked and loaded! Hook & Barrel’s SAFE SPACE blasts through the front doors and straight into the arsenals of your favorite celebs’ homes. This no-holds-barred series doesn’t waste time on living rooms—it takes you directly to where the real action is, from badass gun collections and tactical rooms to plenty of fun and unique toys. Safe Space gets exclusive access to the armed lifestyles of those who aren’t afraid to show they’re ready for anything that comes their way.

Hunting

huntingBest States for Turkey Hunting

Discover the best states for turkey hunting, including dedicated days for bowhunters and unique hunting opportunities.

BYJosh Honeycutt|Mar 28, 2025

huntingMapping Success: Using Apps to Locate Turkey Hunting Hotspots

Maximize your turkey hunting success with top turkey hunting apps. Discover features that enhance scouting and location mapping.

BYJosh Honeycutt|Mar 24, 2025

huntingFiguring Out Wild Turkey Behavior: Difficult But Not Impossible

Understanding wild turkey behavior is, well, pretty wild and often difficult. Fear not, this handy guide is here to help you out!

BYJosh Honeycutt|Mar 21, 2025

huntingHow Not To Get Arrested During Turkey Season

Understand the important turkey hunting regulations you need to know before heading out this season. Stay informed, safe and out of jail!

BYJosh Honeycutt|Mar 20, 2025

huntingTrump Slump Tightening Your Budget? Hunt Public Land Turkeys

Save Your Money & Go After Public Land Turkeys We hate to say it, but the Trump Slump is back and we’re all feeling the squeeze. As much as many of us would love to dodge the huddled masses on public land hunts, private land hunts cost beaucoup bucks—something a lot of us don’t have […]

BYJosh Honeycutt|Mar 18, 2025

huntingHow to Scout for Turkeys: Reading Sign & Identifying Roosts

Master turkey scouting with essential tips on reading turkey signs and tracking gobblers for a successful hunt.

BYJosh Honeycutt|Mar 17, 2025

huntingMy First Deer Hunt

Hook & Barrel’s Digital Media Manager, Jillian Dow, had the opportunity to go to Western Nebraska for her first-ever deer hunt.

BYJillian Dow|Mar 12, 2025

huntingTop 5 New Turkey Vests from NWTF 2025

Upgrade your turkey hunting gear with these top-rated turkey vests that were first seen at the 2025 NWTF Convention.

BYJosh Honeycutt|Mar 11, 2025

huntingBest States for Turkey Hunting

Discover the best states for turkey hunting, including dedicated days for bowhunters and unique hunting opportunities.

BYJosh Honeycutt|Mar 28, 2025

Mapping Success: Using Apps to Locate Turkey Hunting Hotspots

BYJosh Honeycutt|Mar 24, 2025

Figuring Out Wild Turkey Behavior: Difficult But Not Impossible

BYJosh Honeycutt|Mar 21, 2025

How Not To Get Arrested During Turkey Season

BYJosh Honeycutt|Mar 20, 2025

Hook & Barrel

Daily Exclusive Updates from Firearm and Accessory Brands You Love

Music

musicCountry Music News: Lakeview, Chase Rice, Brian Kelley, Trace Adkins & More!

Explore the latest country music news like Lakeview’s ‘Lips of an Angel’, a hit blending metal-core and country influences, plus much more!

BYJillian Dow|Apr 1, 2025

musicNew Releases From Blake Shelton, Brian Kelley, Plus Cody Johnson, Whiskey Myers & Ashley Cooke

Check out the latest music news from folks like Blake Shelton’s and his new album, ‘For Recreational Use Only’, plus new music from Ashley Cooke, Whiskey Myers & much more!

BYJillian Dow|Mar 14, 2025

musicOlivia Wolf On Her Debut Album ‘Silver Rounds’

Discover the music of Olivia Wolf, a Nashville artist creating timeless sounds with her debut album, Silver Rounds.

BYJim Hannaford|Mar 10, 2025

musicENTER TO WIN TICKETS to Jason Aldean’s Full Throttle Tour 2025 + VIP Access

Enter to WIN a VIP Concert Experience with Jason Aldean!

BYHook & Barrel Staff|Mar 2, 2025

musicMusic Notes: Strait & Stapleton, McCreery & Crabb, Mackenzie Carpenter & Midland

Come and read the latest in country music news.

BYJillian Dow|Feb 19, 2025

musicSights, Sounds & Celebs From NWTF Show 2025

What better way to raise awareness and funding for the National Wild Turkey Federation and Foundation than with a star-studded cast of supporters from A-List musical artists to movie stars and industry professionals? Check out some sights from the 2025 Annual NWTF Convention & Sport Show that took place in Nashville, TN February 12-16, 2025.

BYAmy Hall|Feb 18, 2025

musicBeyoncé Hasn’t Paid Her Country Dues

Country music is a welcoming genre for all artists, but you have to pay your dues.

BYTom Venesky|Feb 13, 2025

musicInterview With The Marshall Tucker Band’s Doug Gray

If things had worked out differently, Doug Gray might be enjoying a laid-back life of retirement from the banking industry. Instead, he’s springing into the new year at center stage like he’s done for more than a half a century as singer for the Marshall Tucker Band.

BYJim Hannaford|Feb 4, 2025

musicCountry Music News: Lakeview, Chase Rice, Brian Kelley, Trace Adkins & More!

Explore the latest country music news like Lakeview’s ‘Lips of an Angel’, a hit blending metal-core and country influences, plus much more!

BYJillian Dow|Apr 1, 2025

New Releases From Blake Shelton, Brian Kelley, Plus Cody Johnson, Whiskey Myers & Ashley Cooke

BYJillian Dow|Mar 14, 2025

Olivia Wolf On Her Debut Album ‘Silver Rounds’

BYJim Hannaford|Mar 10, 2025

ENTER TO WIN TICKETS to Jason Aldean’s Full Throttle Tour 2025 + VIP Access

BYHook & Barrel Staff|Mar 2, 2025

Hook & Barrel on Spotify

Listen Up to Our Very Own, Hook & Barrel Custom Curated Playlist from Artists and Celebrities We Feature

Fishing

fishingMinnesota’s Fothergill Hauls in $300,000 Worth of Bass at Lake Ray Roberts to Claim 1st Bassmaster Classic Title

Easton Fothergill claimed his first title at the Bassmaster Classic, marking an unforgettable milestone in bass fishing history.

BYHook & Barrel Staff|Mar 26, 2025

fishingRegister Now for the 2025 U.S. Open Bowfishing Championship

The U.S. Open Bowfishing Championship, the largest event of its kind in the fast-growing sport of bowfishing, is coming to Bass Pro Shops in Bossier City, Louisiana. This year’s event…

BYHook & Barrel Staff|Mar 26, 2025

fishing9 Best Bass Baitcasting Combos Under $300

Enhance your bass fishing game with these high-quality baitcasting combos.

BYMark Chesnut|Mar 12, 2025

fishing5 Best Fly Fishing Combos Under $100

Discover affordable fly fishing combos under $100. Get ready to hit the water with a complete fly kit that won’t break the bank.

BYLaura Starita|Mar 11, 2025

fishing5 Best Fly Fishing Waders Under $300

Find the best fly fishing waders under $300 and enjoy the beautiful and relaxing sport of fly fishing without breaking the bank.

BYLaura Starita|Mar 7, 2025

fishingBest Gifts for Fishermen: A Hook & Barrel Christmas List

Give our list of the best gifts for fishermen that will make any angler jump for joy on Christmas morning.

BYHook & Barrel Staff|Oct 1, 2024

shootingWinchester 21 Sharp, Deer Disease, Digital Binos and More!

Winchester releases the 21 Sharp Rimfire, deer disease updates, Buck Commander launches new BukOps digital binos

BYJosh Honeycutt|Sep 26, 2024

fishingTop Products from ICAST 2024

Find out which products at ICAST caught our eye & get a jump start on the competition with these great new fishing products & accessories.

BYPete Robbins|Jul 24, 2024

fishingMinnesota’s Fothergill Hauls in $300,000 Worth of Bass at Lake Ray Roberts to Claim 1st Bassmaster Classic Title

Easton Fothergill claimed his first title at the Bassmaster Classic, marking an unforgettable milestone in bass fishing history.

BYHook & Barrel Staff|Mar 26, 2025

Register Now for the 2025 U.S. Open Bowfishing Championship

BYHook & Barrel Staff|Mar 26, 2025

9 Best Bass Baitcasting Combos Under $300

BYMark Chesnut|Mar 12, 2025

5 Best Fly Fishing Combos Under $100

BYLaura Starita|Mar 11, 2025

Shooting

shootingHK MR556 A4 5.56mm Rifle Review

Explore the features of the HK MR556 A4, a revolutionary firearm inspired by military needs and advanced design.

BYTodd Burgreen|Mar 27, 2025

shootingGuns.com Presents: Guns, Optics & Ammo On Sale From Hook & Barrel’s INSIDER Brands

Find out which & optics guns are on sale at Hook & Barrel INSIDER. These manufacturers are offering discounts on rifles, shotguns, handguns, and optics & sights.

BYGuns.com|Mar 4, 2025