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11 Camping Essentials for Women: What to Pack for a Safe, Comfortable Experience

11 Camping Essentials for Women: What to Pack for a Safe, Comfortable Experience

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Camping Essentials For Women

Girls have just as much fun in the woods as boys, and camping doesn’t have to be complicated for females. We all know of the basics: a tent, sleeping bag, stove, and those sorts of things, but not all items are created equal. When it comes to the essentials that may get left behind without […]

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River Angler Hooks, Lands and Releases Giant 300-Pound Alligator Gar Solo

River Angler Hooks, Lands and Releases Giant 300-Pound Alligator Gar Solo


300-Pound Alligator Gar

Who says the dinosaurs are extinct? In fact, many Texas rivers are home to some true prehistoric throwbacks, even if many people don’t realize they are there, lurking just beneath the murky surface of the rivers. We are talking about the giant alligator gar, a species once unfairly labeled with the term “trash fish,” that […]

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What Zebra Mussels Are, and Why Anglers Should Care

What Zebra Mussels Are, and Why Anglers Should Care


What Are Zebra Mussels

If you’ve fished anywhere in the Midwest in recent years, no doubt you’ve seen all the warning signs about “aquatic hitchhikers” at boat ramps and docks. In some states, anglers are required to submit their boat hulls and live wells to mandatory inspections before even being allowed to launch. Some lakes have designated cleaning areas […]

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In Case of an Emergency, These Storage Barrels Keep Gallons of Water On Hand

In Case of an Emergency, These Storage Barrels Keep Gallons of Water On Hand

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water barrels lined up

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. Bottled water will go quickly in an emergency situation, so it’s essential have a few water storage barrels ready. Hopefully, you’ll never have to use an emergency water […]

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Angler Lands Ridiculous Giant Bluegill That’s Nearly Too Big for a Pan

Angler Lands Ridiculous Giant Bluegill That’s Nearly Too Big for a Pan


Giant Bluegill

Most anglers cut their teeth on bluegills. They’re one of the easiest fish out there to catch on a regular basis, they’re great eating, and you can catch them in great numbers. No matter how many other species we land, there’s always something that’s special about an especially large bluegill or other sunfish. When we […]

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Sitka Equinox: Spotlight on the New Turkey Line and Review of the Turkey Vest

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Sitka Equinox

Sitka is known for developing high-quality gear with thoughtful features we didn’t even realize we wanted — hoodies with an integrated face mask, bibs with a built-in drop seat, and whitetail jackets with a safety harness port. And now that we have the innovation, we can’t live without it. Turkey hunters have been wearing pieces […]

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When You Care Enough to Send the Very Best

By Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher   “On January 10, 1910, a teenager from Nebraska stepped off a train in Kansas City, MO, with little more than big dreams and two shoeboxes […]

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The Courting Chair

by Judy Gonyeau, managing editor   When two were courting in early 19th century France, Victorian England, or during America’s Gilded Age, maintaining one’s perceived virtue was paramount. Keeping a […]

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When to Plant Food Plots for Deer Hunting and See the Best Success

When to Plant Food Plots for Deer Hunting and See the Best Success

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When To Plant Food Plots

Creating food plots can be a great way to improve your hunting season. Afterall, having multiple food sources on your property is a terrific way to attract and hold deer, while also creating a honey hole for you to set up a treestand on. If you’re new to establishing food plots, it can seem a […]

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