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Olympic National Park Bans Fishing Due to Low-Flow Conditions

Olympic National Park Bans Fishing Due to Low-Flow Conditions

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Two men stand near the Hoh River in Olympic National Park

Historic low water levels for several rivers within Olympic National Park in Washington have resulted in drastic action meant to support struggling fish populations. The National Parks Service has issued a closure on all fishing in Olympic National Park starting on October 6 and lasting indefinitely. The severe low-flow conditions affecting the rivers in the […]

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The 5 Best Insulated Hunting Jackets

The 5 Best Insulated Hunting Jackets

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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.  Out of all the clothes in my arsenal, a down or synthetic insulation layer is a must-have on every outing. This layer is a make-or-break piece of clothing […]

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The 4 Best Box Blinds

The 4 Best Box Blinds

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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.  There are plenty of concealment strategies you can employ throughout the entire hunting season, but perhaps none are as luxurious for being out in the field as the […]

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Mike Iaconelli is the Loud, Proud, and Charitable Face of Pro Bass Fishing Personalities

Mike Iaconelli is the Loud, Proud, and Charitable Face of Pro Bass Fishing Personalities

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Angler Mike Iaconelli shows off his big catch during the Toyota Texas Bass Classic at Lone Star Convention Center & Expo Center in Conroe, Texas on October 2, 2010.

We’ve been captivated by Mike Iaconelli since the first time we saw him hold a lunker up to the camera and scream at the top of his lungs. Not many anglers–pro or otherwise–have affected the bass fishing community quite like Ike. Sure, we grew up watching Jimmy Houston kiss ’em and let them go, saw […]

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Gear Review: Wiley X Saber Shooting Glasses Are Extremely Versatile

Gear Review: Wiley X Saber Shooting Glasses Are Extremely Versatile


Wiley X Saber

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. We’re kind of sticklers when it comes to shooting safety around these parts. We’ve don’t like to use subpar equipment when it comes to hearing and eye protection. […]

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Over Half a Million Dollars Raised for Conservation Efforts in Virginia’s First-Ever Managed Elk Hunt

Over Half a Million Dollars Raised for Conservation Efforts in Virginia’s First-Ever Managed Elk Hunt


A bull elk bugles in a meadow

Over half a million dollars was raised by hunters who participated in Virginia’s first-ever managed elk hunt. More than $606,000 was fundraised by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) to help wildlife and management projects within the state’s elk management zone. Kyle Weaver, president and CEO of […]

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The 5 Best Double Sleeping Bags

The 5 Best Double Sleeping Bags

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double sleep bag

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. Double sleeping bags are perfect for many camping scenarios: couples (or kids) who like to sleep close to their partner or parent, or even for individuals who toss […]

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Best North Carolina State Parks

Best North Carolina State Parks


waterfall at north carolina

North Carolina is one of the most welcoming and beautiful states in the nation. The Tar Heel State has some of the best hunting and fishing in the country, and some of the most picturesque state parks you could ever imagine. Whether you love to camp, hike, or simply enjoy the beautiful scenery, North Carolina’s […]

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Authorities Seeking Leads on Pennsylvania 12-Point Deer Poached and Left to Rot

Authorities Seeking Leads on Pennsylvania 12-Point Deer Poached and Left to Rot


Poached Buck Pennsylvania

Authorities in Pennsylvania are reaching out to the public for tips after an especially large, 12-point whitetail buck was poached this past week. The Pennsylvania Game Commission reported on their social media channels that the buck is believed to have been illegally hunted on Monday, October 3. Investigating game wardens determined the buck was shot […]

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5 of Today’s Canning and Dehydrating Items That Grandma Would Kill For

5 of Today’s Canning and Dehydrating Items That Grandma Would Kill For


Cans of salsa waiting to be sealed in a pot of water

Our mothers and fathers taught us everything to know about the outdoors, but somebody had to teach them. When it came to my mother, hunting and fishing weren’t the only things that she had to share–she also knew how to gather, prepare, and save things for a rainy day. And she learned everything she knew […]

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7 Best Savage Rifles on the Market Today

7 Best Savage Rifles on the Market Today


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Savage Arms has made a name for themselves as one of the most respected gun manufacturers in America, providing extremely accurate, durable and well-priced firearms for all outdoorsmen and shooters alike. For more than 120 years, they have built great rifles and shotguns perfect for target shooting, big-game hunting and self-defense purposes. Today we’re going […]

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Campers Come Face To Face With Lions, With Only a Tent Separating Them

Campers Come Face To Face With Lions, With Only a Tent Separating Them


Lions Terrify Campers

Just imagine trying to get a peaceful night’s rest in your tent while camping only to be awakened by the growls of two huge and curious lions checking out your campsite. We seriously cannot imagine a scenario that’s much more frightening than that. In this case, there’s a video of just such an incident that […]

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