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What to Expect From Amazon’s Upcoming Prime Early Access Sale

What to Expect From Amazon’s Upcoming Prime Early Access Sale

Wide Open Spaces

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. What Is Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale? Amazon surprised us by announcing another huge sale before Cyber Week, so you’ll be able to get a jump start on […]

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Hunting and Wildlife Conservation Council Members Announced

Hunting and Wildlife Conservation Council Members Announced

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Spring Mountain Creek - South Saint Vrain Creek at Long Lake

The Biden Administration recently announced the 18 members of the new Hunting and Wildlife Conservation Council, which was created in February of 2022 as an advisory panel to guide the federal government in fishing, hunting, habitat conservation, and shooting sports issues. The U.S. Departments of the Interior and Agriculture subject matter experts from various fields, […]

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7 Most Popular Ammo Brands, According to Online Reviews

7 Most Popular Ammo Brands, According to Online Reviews


Popular Ammo Brands

One of the tougher challenges of hunting is figuring out the best ammunition for your firearm. If you’re not into reloading your own, there’s a glut of options out there on the market for many different styles of hunting. Whether you’re into wingshooting ducks, geese, and upland birds, or you’re looking for some high-quality premium […]

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Henry Celebrates 25th Anniversary With .22 and .44-40 WCF Limited Editions

Henry Celebrates 25th Anniversary With .22 and .44-40 WCF Limited Editions

Henry USA
Henry 25th Anniversary

Henry Repeating Arms is celebrating 25 years of making classic American lever-actions the only way they know how. The firearm maker is releasing two special edition rifles in .22 long rifle and .44-40 WCF, and both are real lookers. “In the gun-making business, twenty-five years makes us a new kid on the block, but I […]

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8 Best Hunting Rifles in .308 Winchester Made Today

8 Best Hunting Rifles in .308 Winchester Made Today

Winchester/Ruger/Savage Arms
.308

The .308 Winchester is one of the most popular rifle rounds of all time. The short-action rifle cartridge was originally designed with military purposes in mind. However, it has proven to be a real powerhouse for hunting. While this round may seem dated to some, it is a proven workhorse. Whitetail deer, black bears, and […]

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Avid Car Camping Couple Shares Their Top 7 Camping Hacks for a Successful Trip

Avid Car Camping Couple Shares Their Top 7 Camping Hacks for a Successful Trip

Sean Drew TikTok
camping tent and beautiful views

Camping has come a long way in recent years, and plenty of people are realizing how fun and enjoyable it can be. However, many people don’t like to rough it completely, and costly glamping reservations aren’t for everyone. Luckily there is a middle ground. Car camping tends to be the best of both worlds. Campers […]

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Desert Bighorn Sheep: Why Their Road to Recovery Has Been So Rocky

Desert Bighorn Sheep: Why Their Road to Recovery Has Been So Rocky


Desert Bighorn Sheep

Conservation is rarely perfect and while it has helped many animals rebound to sustainable numbers, there are others that are still a work in progress. Perhaps none more than the desert bighorn sheep subspecies or Ovis canadensis nelsoni, as it is known in scientific circles. Like the whitetail deer, the bison, and pronghorn antelope, these […]

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Angler Releases 118.7-Pound Blue Cat, Potential Tennessee State Record

Angler Releases 118.7-Pound Blue Cat, Potential Tennessee State Record


Tennessee Record Catfish

Micka and Amy Burkhart were just hoping to enjoy a rare day on the water fishing together when things took an unexpected turn. It ended with Micka catching a 118.7-pound blue catfish that if certified, looks like it will become the new Tennessee state record. The massive fish measured 54 inches long and had an […]

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Moose Sticks Its Nose into Bowhunter’s Blind in North Dakota

Moose Sticks Its Nose into Bowhunter’s Blind in North Dakota

Breann Zietz/Facebook

Sometimes the animal you’re out hunting never shows itself, and you’re forced to observe all the other wildlife you can’t legally hunt. It can be a little discouraging. Songbirds, insects, reptiles, and other non-game animals might provide a little entertainment. Still, perhaps the worst scenario is when you’re targeting, say, a deer, and a larger, […]

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3 Reasons We Love Cooking on Our UCO Flatpack Grill & Firepit

3 Reasons We Love Cooking on Our UCO Flatpack Grill & Firepit

Cabela’s
uco flatpack grill

Pack light and grill a feast – the promise of the UCO Flatpack Grill and Firepit. The unique cooking apparatus is a foldable, portable, metal firepit that condenses nicely and becomes flat enough to slide in its included carrying tote and toss in a backpack or tote. The large version is designed to easily cook […]

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