Crossbows And Accessories
6 of the Best Cots for the Car or the Campsite
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. A large part of camping is stepping outside of your comfort zone and embracing the fact that you’re about to spend some time in the wilderness, usually with […]
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My Rangefinder is More Important Than My Bow, and Here’s Why
I climbed up into my treestand on the morning of November 7th, hung my bow on the tree arm, and quickly putting my freezing hands back into my jacket pockets that were stuffed with warmers. Confidence was unusually high, as my trail camera had captured my target buck every morning right at sunrise for the […]
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10 Adjustments We’d Make to Pro Fishing Tournaments
Every professional bass fisherman, from Rick Clunn to Brandon Palaniuk, has started just like you and me: fishing as a kid from the shore, a dock, or a boat. Those humble beginnings connect everyday anglers like you and me to the pros we admire and learn from. It’s just that they have taken it to […]
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5 Top Picks for Women’s Elk Hunting Apparel
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. Spotting and stalking bulls in the backcountry is no time for ill-fitting men’s clothing or oversized hand-me-downs. Elk hunting calls for high-performance gear engineered specifically for women. The […]
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The Most Durable & Comfortable Hiking Pants for Men
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. If you’re new to hiking, you might not think that you need a ton of specific gear to get out there. After all, we’re just talking about a […]
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The 5 Best Waterproof Matches for Your Emergency Kit
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. Emergency preparedness is an essential part of planning outdoor adventures like hiking, camping, or hunting. While the trail and the campsite are great places to unwind and explore, […]
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How to Pick the Best Choke for Dove Hunting
The start of dove hunting season is something of a holiday in many states. It’s one of the simplest forms of bird hunting out there. It requires little more than a firearm, a box of shotgun shells, and maybe a few decoys to bring home a limit of these tasty game birds. Dove hunting makes […]
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8 Deer Hunting Rifles for Every Type of Hunter
Deer season is finally here, so we’re naturally starting to gear up for the most anticipated months of the year. No piece of hunting gear is as vital to your success as a reliable firearm. It won’t be long before deer hunters are headed afield, rifles in hand in pursuit of whitetails and mule deer. […]
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350 Legend Ammo: Specs and Top Picks for Hunting in 2022
The tradition of hunting deer in many Midwestern states with shotguns and muzzleloaders is slowly dying. As more states loosen their regulations, centerfire straight-walled cartridges for rifles are taking over as the firearms of choice, namely for deer hunting enthusiasts. Finally, hunters in places like Iowa, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and more can comfortably reach out […]
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4 Rod and Reel Picks for Beginner Female Anglers
Fishing is a great way to get out in nature, enjoy time with loved ones, and catch a healthy dinner for the evening. The number of female anglers is continuing to grow, and right now is a great time to get started in the sport or introduce a lady in your life to angling. It […]
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Thumb vs. Index Release: Does One Provide More Consistent Bow Shots?
Of the different types of releases for bowhunting, the two most common variations are the standard index release and the increasingly-popular thumb release. It’s easy to see why–both are reliable, simple to use, and can get the job done when the buck of your dreams steps out and you have very little time to think. […]
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Youth Hunter Bags Big Kentucky Buck With Perfect Broadside Shot
Hunting is often an exercise in patience. When you’re sitting a treestand for hours without much happening, it’s natural to get a little bored and for your mind to start wandering. In recent years, cellphones have helped to alleviate that boredom a little. However, they can also be a bad thing. It’s easy to get […]
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War Drums Beating Louder: Are You Taking Action? – Part 2 by 3AD Scout
(Continued from Part 1. This concludes the article.) So where to start? Food is one of the main things preppers stockpile. In the case of trying to prepare for a war economy a stockpile of food isn’t a bad idea. However, some of the item that will be hard to get are those that require shipping from far away and/or will be needed to support the troops. Going back to World War Two for an example, it was some basic staples that were in short supply including sugar, gasoline, rubber items, and even shoes. I can grow vegetables and fruit, …
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Iga Swiatek Might Have Been an Underdog in Week One of the US Open, but Not Anymore
The Pole is starting to look like the player to beat in New York. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Flushing Meadows, NY—Iga Swiatek—she of the 37-match winning streak earlier this year—surprised to be in the semifinals at the US Open?
Believe it, it’s true.
The World No.1, who defeated Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-6(3) on Wednesday night in Arthur Ashe Stadium, says that she really didn’t expect to make a big result in New York, based on the way she played in Toronto and Montreal.
“Looking logically at the last tournaments, I just didn't know if this one was going to be possible for me to be consistent and to win so many matches in a row,” she told reporters after her win over Pegula.
Swiatek made headlines when she logged a complaint about the fact that the US Open uses different balls for the men and the women, with the women’s ball playing faster and being more difficult to control.
But she has had time to work through those issues, even if she needed several racquet switches against Pegula, as she tried to find the right tension.
She also said the cooler temperatures helped her.
“I think it helped me a lot. I think also the conditions helped me because it was colder today. The ball wasn't flying as much.”
Now that she’s back in the groove and feeling the ball, Swiatek could be hard to stop this weekend.
Quite a difference, given where she was in terms of form two weeks ago.
If there was a silver lining to Swiatek’s struggles in the US Open lead up events, it is that it allowed her to back away from the pressure and feel like an underdog again.
“I feel like I've been playing better and better every week since the start of this swing,” she said. “It surprised me because after the losses that I had in Toronto and Cincinnati, I just wasn't expecting to play so well here. It gave me actually a lot because I could be kind of an underdog again, not maybe fully, but just not expect from myself that I'm going to win everything right now.”
USDA Bans Waterfowl Imports Despite 4 Billion Birds Migrating from Canada
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA’s APHIS) caused a strong reaction amongst hunters and relevant organizations by issuing a ban on importing harvested game birds from Canada to the U.S. The ban claims to help limit the spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). However, a disagreement […]
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New York Heartbreak Hard To Take For ‘Devastated’ Kyrgios
The disappointment of US Open defeat to Karen Khachanov shone through for Nick Kyrgios in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Despite adding a maiden quarter-final appearance in New York to his impressive list of achievements in recent months, the Australian’s desire to go deeper in the draw made it hard for him to take positives from his five-set loss.
“I feel like I’ve let so many people down,” said Kyrgios, who was seeking to back up his run to his maiden major final at Wimbledon in July. “It’s just devastating. Like, it’s heartbreaking. Not just for me, but for everyone that I know that wants me to win.”
Kyrgios fired 31 aces and battled for three hours, 39 minutes against Khachanov inside Arthur Ashe Stadium, but he felt a slow start had cost him dear as the 27th seed outlasted the Australian to reach his maiden Grand Slam semi-final.
“[I] just came out flat,” said Kyrgios. “Physically didn’t feel great. Then I ended up feeling great towards the end of the match.
“I’m obviously devastated. But all credit to Karen. He’s a fighter. He’s a warrior. I thought he served really good today. Honestly probably the best server I played this tournament, to be honest, the way he was hitting his spots under pressure.”
Kyrgios impressed in the opening week in New York, moving past close friend Thanasi Kokkinakis, Benjamin Bonzi and J.J. Wolf before delivering a stunning fourth-round performance to end Daniil Medvedev’s title defence. The 23rd seed came within a set of reaching his maiden semi-final at Flushing Meadows but admitted Khachanov was too good in the key moments.
“He just played the big points well,” said Kyrgios. “[There] really wasn’t anything in it. I’m just devastated obviously. Just feel like it was either winning it all or nothing at all, to be honest. I feel like I’ve just failed at this event right now. That’s what it feels like.”
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Having been outside the Top 100 of the Pepperstone ATP Rankings as recently as March, Kyrgios’ run this fortnight has lifted him to No. 19 in the Pepperstone ATP Live Rankings, making him the No. 1 Australian. The physical commitment shown by the 27-year-old as he has racked up 26 wins since the start of the grass season in June has been high and he played down fears surrounding his knee after aggravating it during Tuesday night’s match.
“Just [my] knee [is] sore,” said Kyrgios. “Obviously I’ve been playing a lot of tennis the last couple months. Just came out… I just split-stepped and just tweaked it a little bit. Ended up feeling fine. I got some Deep Heat on it. Everyone is carrying a bit of a niggle right now. Nothing major.”
With plans to now return home to Australia for a break from tournament play, Kyrgios can reflect on a highly successful few months on Tour during which he lifted his seventh tour-level singles trophy at the Citi Open ATP 500 event in Washington. He also lifted the doubles title in the U.S. capital alongside Kokkinakis, and the Australian Open-winning pair is still in with a strong chance of qualifying for November’s Nitto ATP Finals. Kokkinakis and Kyrgios currently sit sixth in the Pepperstone ATP Live Doubles Teams Rankings.
Photo Of The Day By Amber Ather
Today’s Photo of the Day is “Shimmering Trees!” by Amber Ather. Location: Texas. “While boating in the Government Ditch area…
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Species Profile: The Voracious Saltwater Bluefish
We target lots of saltwater gamefish species, but when it comes down to the bluefish, we can get excited just thinking about it. These highly migratory fish are known to hunt in packs and cause saltwater anglers to hang onto their gear for dear life. Along the East Coast, from Maine to eastern Florida, schools […]
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