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Tips for Females Set to Embark on Their First Solo Backcountry Camping Trip

Tips for Females Set to Embark on Their First Solo Backcountry Camping Trip

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Female Solo Backcountry Camping Trip

You’ll be ready for that big backcountry camping trip once you’ve covered these things. My daddy always said that being in the deep, open wilderness was much safer than walking down any city street. While that may be true, there are still inherent risks to consider. Being all alone in remote areas can be overwhelming, […]

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How to Kill Ticks: Quick Methods of Dealing With These Pests

How to Kill Ticks: Quick Methods of Dealing With These Pests


How to Kill Ticks

Here’s how to kill ticks or prevent them completely. It’s finally springtime and unfortunately, it’s almost time for our favorite wooded areas to start becoming infested with ticks. Aside from just being disgusting, these little blood suckers can spread pathogens that can make you extremely sick. Things like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted fever, babesiosis, […]

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The 3 Best Mosquito Repellent Bracelets for the Entire Family

The 3 Best Mosquito Repellent Bracelets for the Entire Family

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mosquito repellent bracelet

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. Ditch the chemical-filled mosquito repellent sprays for mosquito repellent bracelets. Mosquitoes will forever be a pain for outdoor enthusiasts. A handful of mosquito bites can be a bit […]

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Wisconsin Turkey Hunting: How and Where to Do It


Wisconsin Turkey Hunting: How and Where to Do It


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Wisconsin Turkey Hunting

Consistently named one of the best places to chase turkeys, Wisconsin boasts liberal limits, a unique season structure, and millions of public land acres. While wild turkey populations across the country have seen dips in recent years, Wisconsin appears to hold steady with consistently strong numbers and solid wildlife management. Hunters flock to the Badger […]

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Preparedness Notes for Wednesday — April 13, 2022

April 13, 1743 was the birthday of Thomas Jefferson. (He died on July 4, 1826 just a few hours before the death of John Adams. How patriotic of both of them to pass away on the Fourth of July.) — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 100 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: The photovoltaic power specialists at Quantum Harvest LLC  are providing a store-wide 10% off coupon. Depending on the model chosen, this could be worth more than $2000. A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate. This …

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Virginia Legalizes Sunday Hunting on Public Land Starting in July

Virginia Legalizes Sunday Hunting on Public Land Starting in July


Virginia Sunday Hunting

Virginia is finally free of their last hunting blue law. Hunters in Virginia will finally be able to hunt on public land on Sundays after Governor Glenn Youngkin signed Senate Bill 8 into law this week. WFXR Fox News reports Senate Bill 8 was originally introduced by Senator Chap Peterson. The bill will officially remove […]

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Why We Shouldn’t Field Our Gun Dogs After April 15

Why We Shouldn’t Field Our Gun Dogs After April 15

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Gun Dogs April 15

Keeping our gun dogs out of the field between April and August should be the restraint of every upland game hunter. For many states, hunting dog regulations dictate that training should not occur during a spring-to-summer period typically beginning on April 15. There are several reasons why we should strive to keep from training our […]

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Police Seize Thousands of Animals in $30 Million Taxidermy Collection in Spain

Police Seize Thousands of Animals in $30 Million Taxidermy Collection in Spain


Taxidermy Collection

Authorities are investigating a possible smuggling case after finding a massive taxidermy collection. The Spanish Civil Guard has seized a massive taxidermy collection from a warehouse in Velencia and are now investigating the possibility of smuggling due to the types of animals found in it. Reuters reports authorities raided a 538,000-square foot industrial warehouse last […]

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