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Preparedness Notes for Friday — March 4, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce that Dr. Gary North has passed away.  I had the privilege of assisting him with his Y2K Forums, two decades ago. His many books — nearly all available for free download — are highly recommended. Our condolences to his family. — On March 4, 1955, the first radio facsimile, or fax transmission, was sent across the continent. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 99 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: The photovoltaic power specialists at Quantum Harvest LLC  are …

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New Maven B1.2 Binoculars and RF.1 Rangefinder Pair Well as a Bowhunter’s Go-To

New Maven B1.2 Binoculars and RF.1 Rangefinder Pair Well as a Bowhunter’s Go-To

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Maven B1.2

These user-friendly optics are more than just hype. Check out the Maven B1.2 Binoculars and RF.1 Rangefinder. Although I have the privilege of testing tons of the best bowhunting gear each year, I’m a creature of habit. Unless the latest and greatest advancements truly impresses me, I like to stick with what I’m already comfortable […]

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4 Obstacles Women Face When Trying to Get into Competitive Fishing

4 Obstacles Women Face When Trying to Get into Competitive Fishing

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Female Obstacles To Competitive Fishing

It’s not easy making your mark as a female in competitive fishing. From NASCAR to competitive shooting, women have been making waves in typically male-dominated sports in recent years. The names are few and the wins might be seldom, but things are slowly shifting to become more female competitor-friendly — including competitive fishing. While more […]

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Where to Fish Like the Pros: Elite Bassmaster Tournament Stops That You Can Fish Too

Where to Fish Like the Pros: Elite Bassmaster Tournament Stops That You Can Fish Too

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Seth Fieder fishing a Bassmaster tour event.

These are some of the noteworthy stops the pros always fish in tournaments. There are literally thousands of lakes and rivers across North America that can rightfully be considered “destination” fishing spots worthy of any angler’s time. However, only a select few waters ever get considered for the Bassmaster tournament trail. That’s mostly because they […]

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Yamaha Power Pay 'Pick 3'

Walking around Bassmaster Classic Media Day, just hours before the 52nd Annual Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell, it is easy to get a bit overwhelmed by the “dock talk” coming out of the competing anglers’ mouths.

Martin continuing a family tradition

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Of all Roland Martin’s legendary accomplishments in the world of fishing as a whole and bass tournament fishing in general, one thing stands above all the rest. It’s the absolute joy Martin continues to have for fishing.

14 Most Comfortable Women’s Hiking Shorts of 2022: Breathable & Stylish

14 Most Comfortable Women’s Hiking Shorts of 2022: Breathable & Stylish


Editor’s Note: Products featured on Wide Open Spaces are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Outdoor enthusiasts swear by these women’s hiking shorts. Hiking clothing is a must for the outdoors. You want breathable shorts that are comfy, stretchy, and most of all, […]

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Woman Finds Hundreds of Animals in Late Husband’s Secret Taxidermy Collection, Auctions It for $14,000

Woman Finds Hundreds of Animals in Late Husband’s Secret Taxidermy Collection, Auctions It for $14,000

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Taxidermy heads mounted on a wall.

A British woman had no idea her husband had stowed away so much taxidermy. We’ve all heard of hunters who have a significant other who simply isn’t a fan of taxidermy, but one woman in England found out her husband’s love for stuffed and preserved game animals was a little more extensive than she originally […]

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Preparedness Notes for Wednesday — March 2, 2022

Today is the birthday of Moe Berg, American baseball player and clandestine agent. (He died in 1972). His biography The Catcher Was a Spy is fascinating reading. And this is the birthday of libertarian economist Murray Rothbard (born 1926, died 1995) His book For a New Liberty: The Libertarian Manifesto is highly recommended. On March 2nd, 1836, Texas declared its independence from Mexico. Today is coincidentally also the birthday of Sam Houston. — Because I’ve been on a road trip, I didn’t have the time to write or edit a feature article for today. However, I did create a bonus …

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Powroznik's local Classic connection

Classic caddies — they play an important role in driving competitors to and from the boatyard for practice and tournament days, launching and trailering, loading gear and providing all the assistance and support needed for a busy Classic week. 

It’s a great week!

This is about as good a week as I’ve had in a long while. You know, when I left B.A.S.S., the one thing I missed the most was the Classic. There’s something about it that’s bigger than a fishing tournament.

New: “Everybody’s going to catch fish”

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Bryan New left Lake Hartwell after Wednesday’s practice feeling confident. What he saw confirmed what he’d seen in the three-day pre-practice period that ended Sunday.

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