Crossbows And Accessories
Gear Review: OTOPRO Technologies Hearing Protection
For me, the ability to hear game animals is a crucial aspect of my hunting. I’m listening to mallards call back and ensuring the tone of my duck call is precise. I’m hearing turkeys scratch in the leaves 80 yards away. When I used anything I used foam ear plugs, which made it near impossible […]
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World Record Tarpon: Why We Haven’t Seen the Maximum Size for This Species Yet
Few fish can top the hard running, leaping, and head-shaking action like a big tarpon on the end of an angler’s line. Combine that fight with rod-bending weights of 200 pounds or more, and you’ve got a recipe for the most popular gamefish in saltwater fishing. These days there are thousands of anglers out there […]
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Medical Community Autocracy, by ToAndFro
I thought long and hard about whether to share this due to OPSEC, but felt it was important. We have been seeing the same GP for healthcare for 28+ years and he was just slightly older than us. In June of 2020 he announced his retirement due to his own health concerns and COVID. He had always been very down-to-earth, understanding, listened more than he spoke, understood people, non-political, etc. The kind of doctor you would want for a Physician. Luckily, his office partner was able to see us so we didn’t have to find new doctors. I had a …
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Best Coolers for Side-By-Sides: 5 Picks From Experienced SxS Riders
Off-road side-by-sides, which some call UTVs, are some of the hardest working tools that we’ve got. They’re used for full days of labor in the great outdoors, and often get called upon to haul some pretty precious cargo. Sooner or later, a side-by-side owner is going to realize they need a cooler to fully enjoy […]
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Alpha-Gal Syndrome: How Ticks Can Make You Allergic to Red Meat
Imagine for a moment being told by a doctor you can never eat red meat again because you now have an allergy to it. Now imagine finding out you picked up that allergy while likely participating in your favorite outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, or camping. Sound like a crushing nightmare and something out of […]
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History of the IGFA: How They Became the Official Keepers of Fishing Records
It’s easy to take the fisheries around the world and the many species anglers love to target for granted. Many may not even realize these species and fishing spots might not be around today if not for the efforts of the International Game Fish Association. Most anglers know the IGFA simply as the official record […]
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Sinner Sinks McDonald In Paris
It was far from plain sailing for Jannik Sinner at Roland Garros on Saturday, but the Italian found a way to reach the fourth round at Roland Garros for the third consecutive year.
The Italian overcame American Mackenzie McDonald 6-3, 7-6(6), 6-3, however, the match was far more testing for Sinner than the score suggests. The 20-year-old struggled with an upper leg injury throughout and was forced to save 10 set points in the second set before he eventually broke McDonald’s resistance and advanced after two hours and 50 minutes.
“I think both of us were not feeling well on the court, but I am very happy to be through and that I found a solution. I am not feeling 100 per cent, that is for sure,” Sinner said in his on-court interview. “But I have seen a solution. I served very well today in the important moments and I am very happy I broke him immediately at the start of the third set.”
The World No. 12 started brightly on Court Simonne Mathieu but started to be troubled by his leg when trailing 2-5 in the second set. However, in between regular treatment, he clawed his way back into the set and gained full control of the match as he opened his shoulders and hit out to overpower the 27-year-old, striking 40 winners.
Sinner now leads McDonald 2-0 in their ATP Head2Head series, having also defeated the American in the Washington final last August.
The five-time tour-level champion has now advanced to the fourth round in all three of his appearances in Paris. Sinner upset Alexander Zverev en route to the quarter-finals in 2020 before he lost to Spaniard Rafael Nadal. Last year he again fell to the 21-time Grand Slam titlist, but in the fourth round.
“I always feel well here in Paris,” Sinner added. “It is very special for me to play here and I hope you [the fans] come out in the next round because I think I need the support. Thank you so much.”
Sinner, who eliminated Bjorn Fratangelo and Roberto Carballes Baena in his opening two matches, will next play Andrey Rublev.
Earlier this season, Sinner reached the quarter-finals at ATP Masters 1000 events in Monte Carlo and Rome.
Science Fiction and the Preparedness Mindset, by Michael J.
Some SurvivalBlog readers might think that science fiction is just starships, aliens, and directed-energy weapons. Not all science fiction is created equal, but the best of science fiction provides important commentary on society as it is now, or as it could be given the invention of certain technological devices. There is also a genre of science fiction called alternate history, which attempts to depict what life would be like if certain historical events had turned out differently, or if certain famous people had been removed from the scene before the activities that made them famous. (For example, imagine how different …
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Spotlit Subjects Assignment Winner Jody Partin
Congratulations to Jody Partin for winning the Spotlit Subjects Assignment with the image, “Center Stage.” See more of Partin’s photography…
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Field to Table Recipe: Wild Turkey Leg Cilantro Lime Tacos
If it’s taco night, it’s on you to make sure it’s not the same old recipe. Everyone gets tired of ground beef and taco seasoning after a while, so it’s your responsibility to follow this recipe for a take on turkey tacos that you’ll be awfully impressed by. Most everyone who hunts turkey discards the […]
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3 Things Outdoorspeople Should Know Before Becoming a Parent
I’ve seen it a few times on social media: An outdoorsy couple posts their exciting news, “We’re having a baby!” followed by, “We can’t wait to take our little one on outdoor adventures!” I applaud those parents, because anyone that makes plans to introduce their kids to the outdoors at a young age is already […]
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10 Things Seen While Fishing that Seem to Defy Explanation
What is it about fishing that has caused humans over the centuries to make up yarns about the experience? From the ancient mariners of days long gone to the angler tall tales of today, fishing stories have been handed down from generation to generation, some incredible and some flat out amazing. And they’re not all […]
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Anglers Catch and Tag Huge Black Marlin in Panama
The monstrous black marlin is on the bucket list of many anglers. These beautiful fish are the perfect combination of strength, speed, and size. It makes them one of the most challenging big game fish in the world to tangle with, and the waters around Panama are home to some true giants. Don’t take our […]
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Last Frame: Missed
“A western gray kangaroo male was doing his own thing when approached by another male who wanted to provoke him,”…
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The Art of Mystery
Use these creative techniques to compose abstract photographs that inspire your viewer’s imagination.
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The World’s Largest Bottle of Whisky Is 6 Feet Tall. It Just Sold for $1.4 Million.
It’s not the most expensive bottle of whisky, but it’s close.
The Biggest Outdoor Brands in Each State
We’ve always considered ourselves a lucky bunch to live in the U.S. We’re free to do some of life’s great things, and our history of enjoying some outdoor recreation (and conserving the lands and waters we do it in) is long and storied. That’s why we wanted to round up each state’s biggest and best […]
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10 Best Soft Plastics Being Used By Pro Anglers Right Now
The best thing about professional bass anglers from both the Major League Fishing and B.A.S.S. is that they routinely share vital info about the baits in their tackle box. High among their preferences lie soft plastics, which are often an integral part of the arsenal they use each week on the pro tour. As fans […]
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