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Jason Christie Conquers Chickamauga, Secures 5th Elite Series Win

The reigning Bassmaster Classic champion clawed his way back from third place to win on the TVA powerhouse. The past five weeks have defined “roller coaster” for Jason Christie, but the decorated pro from Park Hill, Oklahoma, surged back into the upward swing by amassing a four-day total of 73 pounds, 7 ounces, and notching […]

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Taxidermist Salary: What the Average Wildlife Artist Makes

Fishing, Hunting |

This is what to expect from the typical taxidermist job. Perhaps the most unique career path for any lover of the outdoors to take is one in taxidermy. The careful art form of preserving harvested game animals and fish is something that not everyone is likely cut out to do. It takes a lot of […]

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Barty Inks New Role

Tennis |

Ash Barty's new career move may surprise you.
Ashleigh Barty rewrote the record book in January.

Former world No. 1 Barty will be a page-turning presence in her new career: children's book author.

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The three-time Grand Slam champion signed on with Harper Collins to write a series of children's books.

A six-book "Litle Ash" will focus on the young Barty's adventures as a child growing up in Australia. Barty is co-writing the book series with Jasmin McGaughey. Jade Goodwin is illustrator for the series, which and will go on sale in July.

"Ash can't wait to play tennis with the big kids at school today!" a description of the book on Harper Collins website reads. "But when James's big school project breaks, Ash has to decide whether to help her friend fix his project at lunchtime, or play the game she loves. What will she do?"

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In an interview with the Courier-Mail, Barty said she was inspired to write the book series by her five-year-old niece, Lucy.

“The project has been so much fun and something I have always wanted to do,” Barty said. “Lucy was my north star. She is the perfect age to understand stories and storylines and read chapter books.

“Being able to read it to her will be great and to go up to readings to kids in rural areas is something I want to be really hands-on with.”

Barty is engaged to long-time partner Garry Kissick. The couple plans to marry this year.

Last January, Barty battled back from a 1-5 second-set lead defeating Danielle Collins 6-3, 7-6(2) in the Australian Open final becoming the first Aussie—man or woman—to capture the AO singles championship since Chris O’Neil in 1978.

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7×9 Bull Elk Gets Overpowered by Stronger, Smaller Bull

Hunting, Wildlife |

The bull fell in front of a gigantic crowd in Canada’s Jasper National Park. You never know what you’ll see during the elk rut. These lucky tourists in Canada’s Jasper National Park got to see this enormous 7×9 bull elk get his butt whipped by another elk. Check out just how big of a rack […]

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3 Best Binoculars for Kids: Perfect for Hiking, Stargazing + More

Camping |

Here are our suggestions for the best pair of binoculars for kids. When you’re outdoors, a pair of binoculars is always useful. Whether they’re for hiking, birdwatching, or sporting events, kid binoculars are one gift little ones won’t leave home without this summer. Binoculars will certainly pique your child’s interest. Between all the wildlife, stars, […]

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