The outdoor world is a small one.
We can count on more than a few hands the number of conversations we’ve had where, somehow, a mutual friend comes up. One story leads to another, and before you know it, you’re swapping memories with someone you just met.
That’s what makes this community so special.
Whether it’s deer camp, duck camp or any camp for that matter, there’s always something to look forward to when you load the truck for the next adventure. Strangers become buddies, and most times, those buddies turn into family.
Whether you’ve spent your entire life in the outdoors or you’re just starting out, we hope to give everyone that same sense of community we’ve experienced along the way.
Because the stories, the memories and the people you meet are without a doubt the best part of this lifestyle.
— The Hook & Barrel Family
Here’s the rundown of today’s email:
➤ Frank Fumich Took the Long Way to Everest
➤ Bowhunting in the Heat Is a Whole Different Game
➤ Wild Game, Wahlburgers & the Memphis Pyramid
➤ Your Food Plot Can Do a Lot More Than Pull Deer In
➤ 9 New Hunting Gear Picks Worth Knowing This Fall
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Now, here’s the latest from hookandbarrel.com:
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.
Hot-weather bowhunting brings challenges that go well beyond sweating in the stand. From hydration and insects to scent control, recovery and meat care, a little preparation can make early-season hunts safer, more comfortable and more successful.
Gator bites, bison burgers, jambalaya, boar brats and more: things are getting wild in Memphis. That’s because Mark, Donnie, and Paul Wahlberg have relaunched Wahlburgers Wild at Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid.
What happens when you start asking yourself what’s possible instead of where the limit lies? You stop looking for the stopping point and start looking for the next challenge. That idea runs through every page of this issue.
Food plots do more than pull deer into range. Mossy Oak’s Chris Alexander explains how year-round forage, mast, cover and minerals can help support healthier whitetails and better habitat.
From treestands and blinds to trail cameras, archery equipment and shooting accessories, these nine hunting gear picks caught our attention for fall 2026.
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