☕️ Good Morning. Yesterday, we celebrated Near Miss Day—the 37th anniversary of an asteroid a half-mile wide coming within 500,000 miles of Earth, ripping through space at 46,000 miles per hour. The kind of rock that would’ve hit with the force of 20 billion tons of dynamite… and blown up more than just your March Madness bracket.
No big deal, right?
Funny how something like that makes the group chat, the inbox, and whatever you thought was urgent feel a little less important. One minute it’s business as usual… the next it’s a reminder that this whole thing is a lot more fragile than we like to pretend.
— John J. Radzwilla, CEO & Editor-in-Chief
If your attention span is currently under 10 seconds:
Now, here’s the latest from hookandbarrel.com:
GOOD GRUB
Step up your wild game
Anyone can throw meat on a grill. Not everyone knows how to make it worth remembering. Chef Michael Hunter, co-founder of Antler Kitchen & Bar, built his name on doing wild game the right way… respecting the ingredient, dialing in the technique, and turning what you harvest into something that actually hits. This isn’t backyard guesswork. It’s how wild game is meant to be cooked.
LAST CHANCE DEAL
Purchase the Steve Harvey issue, and get a FREE Hook & Barrel sticker! (*This week only). Why is there a skeleton, you ask? Well, the artist behind the sticker viewed the outdoor lifestyle as something we take to the grave with us - the guns, the rods, the music, and the good times. If that’s you, grab Steve’s issue and get the sticker for your tumbler, Nalgene, or cooler! Cheers to that!
KRISTY TITUS
She hunts different
While most are chasing convenience, Kristy Titus is going the opposite direction. The Pursue the Wild host hunts by mule, covering ground the slow way and earning every opportunity that comes her way. It’s not about easy access or quick wins… it’s about discipline, patience, and doing things the way they were meant to be done.
TIMBERSPORTS
Earn it in the timber
This isn’t flannel and photo ops. It’s raw strength, precision, and a clock that doesn’t care how you feel. Timbersports take the old-school grind of logging and turns it into a full-blown proving ground… where every swing counts and every second matters. No shortcuts. No soft edges. Just steel, sweat, and skill.
BUST MORE CLAYS
Try The Olympic Gold Workout
You don’t win Olympic gold by showing up halfway. Vincent Hancock built his edge on discipline, repetition, and a level of focus most people never touch. His training isn’t just about shooting… it’s about control, consistency, and performing when it counts. If you want to be better in the field, it starts long before you ever pull the trigger.
WE SALUTE YOU
Where sacrifice still matters
Some legacies aren’t measured in headlines… they’re carried forward by the people who refuse to forget. Tunnel to Towers is stepping up for the families of fallen service members and first responders, providing scholarships and support where it matters most. It’s not charity. It’s commitment. And it’s a reminder that real impact shows up long after the spotlight fades.
🗓️ UP NEXT: This Thursday, dial it in for our weekly INSIDER email, full of the latest guns and gear from the industry’s top manufacturers.
😎 Just do it. You know you want to. 👇🏼
LFG🔥
Before you strap gear to your pack or load your truck, think about what’s on your head. The Challenge Everything LFG Cap isn’t some epic slogan slapped on a trucker hat — it’s a statement. Our flat-brimmed 5-panel lightweight cap is water-repellant, packable, moisture-wicking and features UV protection. It’s perfect for chasing the sun, whether you’re on the trail, on the water, or exploring the city, challenging everything (and winning!).
