Survival Secrets from Navy SEAL John Barklow + Fishing the Wild Frontier of Baja

The secret behind KUIU’s camo patterns, and all of the latest from Hook & Barrel.

August 05, 2025

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Find out how KUIU camo patterns—Valo, Verde, and Vias—work differently to deliver top-tier concealment for hunters in any terrain.

Baja doesn’t roll out the red carpet. It hands you a warm beer, a flat tire, and some of the best fishing on the planet. You earn everything here, and that’s what makes it stick.

Did you know Lethal Weapon (1987) originally began with Riggs, armed only with his Beretta 92F pistol, facing off against a sniper shooting an M14? And did you further know, that very same Beretta was used by another action-movie icon the following year? 

YouTube hunting host Matt Jennings was sentenced for filming illegal deer hunts and posting them to his channel, violating federal wildlife law.

The new Ravin R470 crossbow truly lives up to the company's motto: “3 inches. 100 yards. No rivals.” Get all the details and a look behind the curtain at Ravin’s headquarters in Superior, Wisconsin!

Have you booked a big-deal destination fishing trip for the end of the season? Then you need to get in shape so you don’t waste the opportunity!

When it comes to surviving in some of the toughest conditions nature can dish out, few have credentials equal to those of John Barklow. After all, he taught wilderness survival to U.S. Navy SEALs. Now, you can get some of his best survival advice.

More people than ever are protecting their pets

Since 2020, the average annual growth rate of insured pets has grown by 20%. So if you’re also part of the growing movement of pet parents who want to go the extra mile to protect their furry children, check out this list of top-rated pet insurance companies.