OpticsForce Expert Authors

Adrian Jessen has always loved the outdoors, and is now what she calls an “adult-onset hunter.” Her
husband, Robbie, got her started hunting early in their marriage, and she has never looked back.
Her favorite animal to chase is the wild turkey, but most any game is fun and exciting.
As lovers of the outdoors, Adrian and Robbie started...

Andrew McKean is an award-winning outdoor writer who contributes to dozens of publications and media sites. He is the optics editor for Outdoor Life, where he also serves as the publication’s hunting and conservation editor.

McKean’s coverage of the optics industry has received several awards from both manufacturers and publications. His annual te...

Katelyn Schniepp, a 23-year-old Florida native, is passionate about fishing, hunting, and the outdoors. She shares her adventures on social media to inspire young women and has worked with brands like HEYDUDE and LunkerHunt. As the founder of Wild Wave Marketing, LLC, Katelyn specializes in digital marketing for outdoor businesses, focusing on SEO, cont...

Jason Hitchcock is an engineer, competitive shooter, and an outdoorsman. He is the founder of survivalstoic.com, a website that helps people prepare for emergencies, defend their families, and survive outdoors with a focus on the mindset aspects of preparedness.

He shoots co...

Joe Arterburn is a freelance outdoor writer with credits in numerous outdoor publications and websites. He is also the founder of Arterburn Outdoors, a media-relations firm that connects outdoor media with outdoor brands in unique hunting-camp experiences.

After receiving a journalism degree, Arterburn worked as a reporter for daily newspapers for...

Katelyn Schniepp is a 24-year-old Florida native with a deep-rooted passion for fishing, hunting, and the great outdoors. She has wholeheartedly embraced her passions by sharing her adventures through social media, aiming to inspire and mentor like-minded young women in these pursuits.

Having collaborated with prominent brands such as HEYDUDE, Fr...

Matt Foster is a 30-year shooting sports industry professional, obsessed with marketing, shooting, and hunting. His diverse experience includes marketing and product development at Gerber Gear, Warne Scope Mounts, Marlin Firearms, and Safariland Firearms Accessories (Break-Free, B-Square, KleenBore and SpeedFeed). He is the founder of Catalyst Arms and ...