Crossbows And Accessories
Gear Review: Fin-Nor Backdown Fishing Sunglasses
The technology that goes into fishing sunglasses continues to improve by leaps and bounds every year. Today’s options cut down on the glare better than ever before, allowing anglers to peer into the depths and spot fish that might otherwise have gone unnoticed before. One of the more recent brands to jump into the sunglasses […]
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Maine Has a Ghost Moose Problem and Seemingly No Solution
Just when you think things are back to normal in the woods, you hear of a wildlife issue like the Maine Ghost Moose, and it not only scares you but also breaks your heart. Since Maine is the home to the largest moose population in the lower 48 states, you may think that it is […]
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Sow or Boar? How to Identify Black and Brown Bears When Hunting
Field-judging bears can be tricky. From determining sex to estimating age, there’s no exact science. But if you need to determine whether the bear in your sights is a boar or sow, you can look for a few characteristics to make your best judgment call. In many places, shooting a sow with her cubs is […]
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Overly-Aggressive Tiger Shark Chases Spearfishermen to the Surface
These days, we know that sharks aren’t quite the bloodthirsty predators they were made out to be in books and movies of the past. That still doesn’t take away a feeling of unease any time we step foot in the ocean, because while the odds of a shark attack are rare, it is a possibility […]
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The 7 Best Water Shoes for Rivers, Lakes & Pools
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. Every beach bum, lake rat, or water sports enthusiast needs a pair of the best water shoes. Seriously, a pair of good water shoes will protect your feet […]
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How to Safely Build an Archery Range in Your Backyard
You have finally received permission from your significant other to transform your backyard into the archery range of your dreams. Truth be told, there is a lot to think about before you start shooting at a homemade target, and we are here to help. When it comes to building an archery range in your backyard, […]
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4 of the Best Portable Speakers for Hiking, Kayaking, & Camping
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. The best way to set the mood for your camping trip or lake day is to bring one of the best portable speakers along for the day. After […]
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Testing Penn’s New Authority and Fathom Reels on Costa Rica Tuna
The deckhand scrambled to get all the lines onboard. Our boat was rapidly approaching a giant pod of spinner dolphins on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The captains at the Crocodile Bay resort regularly put their guests on yellowfin tuna that feed on the same baitfish as the dolphins. We had started off the […]
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Stop Using Program Mode
Don’t just take a picture, make a picture. Take charge of the settings on your camera so your images turn…
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Chêne is Giving Away Duck Stamps With Every Waders Purchase
At Chêne Gear, the company mantra is pretty simple: create waterfowl hunting waders that are built better. They’re also devoting a new initiative to help support hunting opportunities and conservation of the migratory birds that call North America home. For every pair of waders they sell this year, they’ll purchase and send a 2022-23 Migratory […]
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3 Kinds of Game You Didn’t Know Had a Bow Season
When it comes to hunting, everyone has their favorite game animals that they like to chase. Many answers come to mind when you ask people what they love hunting for, or what their dream hunt might be. Many people put in for lottery draws to get tags or licenses, allowing them to hunt big game […]
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Preparedness Notes for Sunday — July 17, 2022
July 17th, 1889 was the birthdate of Erle Stanley Gardner. He was an American lawyer and author. Though best known for the Perry Mason series of detective stories, he wrote numerous other novels and shorter pieces, as well as a series of nonfiction books, mostly narrations of his travels through Baja California and other regions in Mexico. The best-selling American author of the 20th century at the time of his death, Gardner also published under numerous pseudonyms, including A.A. Fair, Kyle Corning, Charles M. Green, Carleton Kendrake, Charles J. Kenny, Les Tillray, and Robert Parr. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today …
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Anniversary Edition Morakniv Knife Review: The Mora 2000 (S)
Knife choices for the average outdoorsman or woman are many and quite diverse, especially for collectors. Finding good-quality knives that still have excellent use cases is important, which is why we’re highlighting the exceptional Anniversary Edition Morakniv Knife: the Mora 2000 (S). This Swedish blade is a monument to the vaunted knife maker’s 130th anniversary and […]
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The Okayest Hunter Fights Deer Shaming, One Podcast at a Time
Okayest Hunter has been called the most relatable brand in deer hunting. It’s also been called the deer hunting brand that hands out participation trophies. No matter what the label, Okayest Hunter is on a mission to end buck shaming. Co-founders Eric Clark and Tyler Mieden have started a movement to normalize the average hunter, […]
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Top 10 Basic Survival Tips for Everyday Folks
No one should ever have to feel like they need to spend their days contemplating the end of the world. Still, in this day and age of unrest, instability, and even climate change, we all need a plan to have a bug-out bag as well as gear that can be ready at a moment’s notice […]
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Last Frame: Forest Defender
“This is the first macro shot that I was really happy with,” photographer Mattias Hammar of Gothenburg, Sweden, confides. “A…
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Spring In Bloom Assignment Winner Marti Phillips
Congratulations to Marti Phillips for winning the recent Spring In Bloom Assignment with the image, “Springtime, Hyde Park.” See more…
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How Much Can You Really Sell a Monster Buck For?
Deer antlers are not exactly an uncommon resource. There are millions of whitetails and mule deer wandering the wilds of North America these days. Yet we have noticed a trend where people tend to place a ridiculous dollar value on especially large or unique animals in the past. We saw it most recently with Stephen […]
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