September 1st. Wow. It’s here again.
We’ve been seeing everyone call them the “Ber” months. Catchy. We dig it. And honestly, the “Ber” months are probably our favorite.
There’s just something about this stretch of the year. Summer is officially behind us, hunting season is here, and there’s always something to get excited about. September means shifting gears and getting back into the things we’ve been looking forward to all year.
This week, we’ve got a little bit of everything to kick things off. Some late-summer deer insight, a few how-tos, a look at some pretty interesting gear and stories about guys who grew up with the outdoors as part of who they are.
Happy September.
— The Hook & Barrel Family
Here’s the rundown of today’s email:
➤ What Late-Summer Deer Sign Can Tell You
➤ Porsche 911 Meets the Hunter’s Mindset
➤ How to Fish Seawalls for Bass
➤ How to Make a Food Plot Without a Tractor
➤ Treylon Burks on Growing Up Outdoors
➤ The Best Hunting Bows & Crossbows
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Now, here’s the latest from hookandbarrel.com:
Late-summer whitetail scouting is about more than hanging trail cameras. Learn how truck scouting, backtracking trails, map study and mock hunts can help turn deer movement into useful fall hunting intel.
Before F. A. Porsche created the 911, he grew up hunting in the Austrian Alps. At Heuberg estate, nature, family and function shaped his life and design.
We knocked this one out of the ring.
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.
Boat docks may get the attention, but the seawalls behind them can be productive fall bass habitat. Learn how to identify the corners, drains, shade, depth changes and hidden cover that separate a productive wall from a dead one.
Owning a tractor isn’t a requirement for growing a productive deer food plot. From ATV implements and garden tillers to spray-and-broadcast methods and frost-seeding clover, these approaches can help hunters establish small plots in places where larger equipment can’t go.
Washington Commanders wide receiver Treylon Burks talks hog hunting, bowhunting, faith and family—and explains why the outdoors brings him peace away from football.
Looking for the best hunting bows and crossbows of 2026? These six picks cover compound bows and crossbows at a range of speeds, features and prices.
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