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New Polling Suggests 88 Percent Support Federal CWD Management Efforts
The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) and National Deer Association (NDA) have called on lawmakers to pass legislation to increase research on chronic wasting disease (CWD), as recent poll results from both organizations showed that 88 percent of respondents favor a robust federal response to the disease. CWD is an invariably fatal neurological disease that […]
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The 4 Best Hunting Rain Jackets
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WTA Rankings: Race to WTA Finals is Hotting Up with Two Weeks to Go
Veronika Kudermetova pulls ahead of Maria Sakkari this week, but there is much high-stakes tennis to be played. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday, October 10, 2022
The Race to the WTA Finals is heating up nicely, with just two weeks of pivotal tennis to be played before the Fort Worth field is determined.
This week’s 500 in San Diego is already underway (as well as the 250 in Transylvania), with seven of the Top-10 in action, and next week’s 1000 event, the Guadalajara Open in Akron, should be even bigger, with 17 of the Top 20 entered in the field.
This week’s Race sees Daria Kasatkina move up to No.6, while Veronika Kudermetova moves into the last qualification spot by leapfrogging Maria Sakkari – but the Russian only holds a slim 69 point advantage.
Here are the current Race to Fort Worth standings, as of Monday October 10:
Swiatek, 9865 (qualified)
Jabeur, 4555 (qualified)
Pegula, 3232
Gauff, 2983
Garcia, 2896
Kasatkina, 2885
Sabalenka 2871
Halep, 2661 (not playing)
Kudermetova, 2606
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Sakkari, 2537
Bencic, 2360
Badosa, 2264
Keys, 2214
Kontaveit, 2093
Haddad Maia, 2050
Kvitova, 2038
Collins, 1997
Alexandrova, 1910
Ostapenko, 1882
Krejcikova, 1849
With so many points on the line over the next two weeks, it is impossible to count out any of the Top-20 in the race. A title in Guadalajara or even San Diego for that matter, could change the race dramatically.
4 Best Hunting Rain Jackets for Wet & Cold Weather
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ATP Rankings: Fritz Top-10 Debut and No. 7 in the Race
The American leads the ranking charge this week after his title in Tokyo. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday, October 10, 2022
Taylor Fritz continues to thrive at the top of the American men’s food chain. The California Native has enjoyed a wildly successful campaign in 2022, which included his maiden Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells, his first Grand Slam quarterfinal at Wimbledon, and four Top-10 wins.
Thanks to his title in Tokyo this weekend, Fritz rises from No.11 to No.8 in the rankings, making his Top-10 debut. He is the first American to make his Top-10 debut since Jack Sock in November of 2017.
See the complete ATP singles rankings here
“It means so much,” he said of the accomplishment. “Top 10 is always one of those goals you have as a kid. Growing up, it’s a massive milestone. Obviously I want more, I want to go even higher, but, I mean, Top 10 is just a huge achievement that you always dream of.
“And no one can ever take it away from me—I was a Top 10 player.”
"I want more, I want to go even higher, but Top-10 is a huge achievement that you always dream of – no one can ever take it away from me."
— @Taylor_Fritz97 ☺️ pic.twitter.com/rmJrLskoZ1
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) October 8, 2022
Fritz also jumps to No.7 in the ATP’s Race to Turin, which puts him in position to nab the last available spot for the season-ending championships. But there is still plenty of tennis be played. The ATP Finals roster will be set after the Paris Masters on November 6.
Here is how the current Top-10 in the Race to Turin shapes up (not that Novak Djokovic has already qualified on the strength of his Wimbledon title):
Alcaraz, 6460 (qualified)
Nadal, 5810 (qualified)
Ruud, 4930 (qualified)
Tsitsipas, 4930 (qualified)
Medvedev, 3555
Rublev, 3235
Fritz, 2885
Auger-Aliassime, 2880
Hurkacz, 2725
Djokovic, 2720 (qualified)
Tiafoe Continues to Rise
It’s another career-high for Frances Tiafoe this week as well. The 24-year-old lost to Fritz in the Tokyo final but rises two spots to a career-high 17 in the rankings.
Kwon Biggest Riser
South Korea’s Soonwoo Kwon reminded us all of his talents last week in Tokyo, where he reached his first ATP 500 semifinal. He rises 34 spots back to 86 in the rankings, but is still a world away from his career-high 52.
Top-100 debuts for Emilio Gomez and Pavel Kotov, Career-High for Zapata Miralles and Nakashima
Ecuador’s Emilio Gomez (+4 to 98) and Russia’s Pavel Kotov (+3 to 100) enter the Top-100 on Monday, while Spain’s Bernabe Zapata Miralles jumps six spots to a career-high of 74.
American Brandon Nakashima jumped a spot to a career-high 46 as well, the 21-year-old losing to Borna Coric in the second round at Tokyo.
Stefanos Tsitisipas (+1 to No.5) returned to the Top-20, while Denis Shapovalov (+2 to 20) returned to the Top-20.
I Live in the Same Woods Where I Hunt—Here’s What It’s Like
Not every outdoorsman lives in such close proximity to the wildlife they pursue. I didn’t always have the luxury, but my current home is an ideal location for hunting deer and wild turkey, and so far it’s had a significant impact on my hunting season. When walk onto my deck and I’m surrounded by a […]
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Map Shows the 50 Most Underrated State Parks in the U.S.
When it comes to planning a trip to a natural paradise, almost everyone gravitates towards National Parks. We understand why. Places like Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, Badlands in South Dakota, Grand Canyon in Arizona or Yosemite in California are gorgeous. Few places can match the beauty of a place like North Cascades National Park […]
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10 Different Ways to Stuff a Trout
There are many ways to prepare trout into a delicious, nutritious meal, and one of the best (in my opinion) is to stuff it. I like it so much and enjoy customizing my trout with unique and varied stuffing ingredients that I started listing 10 ideas that I know are delicious. When you are ready […]
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Monte Cristo Ghost Town: This Trail Belongs On Every Hiker’s Bucket List
After crossing the bridge, we passed a rock with an old metal sign that was worn from years of exposure in the North Cascades. From there, it was a short walk through a stand of pines into a small open meadow. It was here that we finally ran across a few small, old buildings, and […]
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Recipe of the Week: Venison Backstrap With Berry Sauce
The following recipe for Venison Backstrap With Berry Sauce is from SurvivalBlog reader Dave W. The berry sauce is made separately and poured on only at serving time. Ingredients 3 lb. venison (one whole backstrap from a large deer, or two from a smalle deer) 3 tsp. salt 1 tsp. ground pepper 1 tsp. ground nutmeg 6 oz. berries (blackberries are best) 3/4 cup white sugar 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1 lemon 4 cloves 2 star anise (optional) thyme sprigs (for garnish, optional) Directions – For Meat Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine salt, pepper, …
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Capture Images That Tell A Story
The vast majority of beginning photographers and/or those brand new to a never-visited location often fall victim to what I…
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Gear Review: Abu Garcia Zenon MG-LTX Low Profile Reel
There’s a never-ending vastness to all the angling gear that’s available these days, but sometimes the simplest things get lost in the confusion. It’s easy to take hooks, lines, sinkers, and other items for granted when a lot of the attention goes to our favorite rods and reels. At this point in fishing history, we […]
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Kelty Discovery Basecamp 6 Tent Can Make Your Camping Trip Easier
Tents are getting more straightforward to use, and when we add one to our camping gear collection it can go one of two ways. In one case it’s super easy to set up and take down, and plenty enjoyable to use in between. Or, it can be difficult to construct and a drag to use, […]
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Boers, Beans, Bullets, and Bear Soup – Part 2, by Tunnel Rabbit
(Continued from Part 1. This concludes the article.) A Rifle for the Recoil Sensitive Around here, .30-06 is more common than .308 Win. The second most popular in my neighborhood is 6.5 Creedmoor (6.5CM), then 6.5×55, and lastly a wildcat for the AR platform, the 6.5 Timberwolf. Ideally, we would be best off to standardized on .308 Winchester. Yet .30-06 is still king in these woods. It is time tested and found to be the best all around cartridge CONUS, good for mouse to moose, and the occasional Griz, because it can shoot the heaviest .308 caliber bullets with a …
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SITKA’s Ambient Line Includes Women’s Options, Eliminates Need for Extra Base Layers
Most hunters understand the struggle of layering enough to stay warm when stationary with sufficient breathability for hoofing it through the backcountry. You sweat after hiking in several miles then sit down and freeze in your damp layers. SITKA developed the Ambient Collection to solve this problem. Featuring post-consumer recycled PrimaLoft Evolve insulation, each piece […]
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10 Best ATV and UTV Accessories for the Serious Outdoorsman
While not everything can or should be labeled as the latest or the greatest, we can usually be satisfied that today’s gear features some of the most up-to-date, cutting-edge items an outdoorsman or woman might want. The off-road ATV and UTV industry has been a good indicator of this fact. ATVs and side-by-sides for work […]
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Tips for First-Season Female Bowhunters From Expert Sources
Bowhunting season approaches fast. If you’re new to the sport , you’ll find that a little bit of good advice goes a long way in starting off on the right foot. But too much suggesting and coaching can become like the static from a disconnected television: annoying and unproductive. Everyone was a beginner once, which […]
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Boers, Beans, Bullets, and Bear Soup – Part 1, by Tunnel Rabbit
This morning, as per usual, I am having more black beans and black bear soup for breakfast on a cold mountain in Montana, waiting for all h*ll to break loose. I prefer beef, but presently bear meat is all that I have. The first few months of a collaspe may be the worst as the desperate and raiding gangs will be active. And then comes several years of famine. And the rest of the Four Horsemen. Today, I must decide on whether to get a range finder, or a box of 1,000 match-grade bullets for the old war horse: a …
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