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Mother and Son Poached Two Bear Cubs in Oregon While Trespassing and Left the Meat to Waste
The pair was sentenced to pay $15,000 and banned from hunting for three years.
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Hook, Line, and Sunscreen: How to Protect Your Skin From the Sun While Fishing
It’s all fun in the sun until you’re at risk for skin cancer.
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33,000+ Invasive Lake Trout Successfully Removed In Montana Fishing Tournament
It’s a big win for aquatic wildlife conservation.
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Angler Skips Weighing Record-Breaking Trout Because He Had Dinner Plans
Honestly, we’ve never heard a better reason.
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Japanese Angler Missing, Nearby Bear Found with Waders In Mouth
Also, a local search party turned up an unidentified human head. Here’s what we know.
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Smoked Wild Turkey Caesar Salad Recipe
A rustic twist on the classic crowdpleaser.
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Huge Tiger Shark Attacks a Kayak Fisherman off Oahu in a Very Close Call
That’s one lucky angler, as the tiger shark barely missed chomping on his foot—and he captured the whole encounter on video.
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Djokovic: Excited to See Becker Again
"Considering what Boris was going through in the last couple of years, coming out still walking tall and proudly, it's something that I admire," world No. 1 said.
By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Saturday, May 13, 2023
Novak Djokovic captured six Grand Slam titles working with coach Boris Becker.
The world No. 1 said he admires Becker's mental strength, candor and commitment to rebuilding his life after a humbling bankruptcy, jail time and deportment from Great Britain.
Gauff: GOAT Nadal RG Favorite Any Day
"Boris is a dear friend, of course my former coach. I've had amazing success in my career with him in my box as a coach," Djokovic told the media in Rome. "He's one of the mentally strongest people I know.
"Considering what he was going through in the last couple of years, coming out still walking tall and proudly, it's something that I admire. We all try to navigate through life in the best possible way. We all make mistakes."
In May of 2022, Becker was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in jail for hiding hundreds of thousands of pounds in assets after his 2017 bankruptcy.
The former world No. 1 served less than a year of his sentence before he was released and then deported from Great Britain before Christmas.
Reigning Australian Open and Wimbledon champion Djokovic said he hopes to see Becker in Paris at Roland Garros this month.
"A great friend and dear person to me in my life. I wish him all the best," Djokovic said of Becker. "I can't wait to see him. I didn't see him in the last few months since he's out. Hopefully soon in Paris get a chance to meet with him.
"I see he's doing some talks, sharing his story. I'm sure that a lot of people can get inspired and learn from what he has to say. He sincerely is so open in sharing that, showing who he is, a very, very honest person."
Photo credit: Novak Djokovic Instagram
Seville, Spain will Host 2023 BJK Cup Finals
The ITF also announced that Poland will receive a wild card into the 12-player final field. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Saturday May 13, 2023
Seville, Spain confirmed as host city for 2023 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Finals, which will take place on 7-12 November, with 12 teams battling it out to take home the coveted trophy.
The 12-nation field is already set: Switzerland, as 2022 world champions, and Australia, as 2022 runners-up, qualified automatically, and nine winners of the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers – Canada, Czechia, France, Germany, Italy, Kazakhstan, Slovenia, Spain and USA – join the field along with recently announced wild card Poland.
In additional news, the ITF announced that the Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Juniors and Davis Cup Juniors Finals will take place in Cordoba, with dates and venues to be announced.
Per the ITF, the news comes as part of a wider partnership between the ITF and the region of Andalucia, which will see the region host all ITF major team events this year, including the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. As part of the agreement, Seville will host the Billie Jean King Cup Finals for the next two years, with an option to extend for a third year.”
BJK Cup Heart Award Nominees Announced
The nominees have been announced for the BJK Cup Heart Award for 2023 Qualifiers and Group 1 events, with 10 players on the ballot. Winners will be chosen by fans – voting closes May 19.
Qualifiers:
Barbora Krejcikova
Leylah Fernandez
Kaja Juvan
Tamara Zidansek
Rebecca Peterson
Sazan Lamens
Asia / Oceania Group 1
Mai Hontama
Back Dayeon
Americas Group 1
Julia Riera
Emiliana Arango
Go here to vote: https://itf.tell-us-what-you-think.com/s3/Billie-Jean-King-Cup-Heart-Award-2023
The Walleye Fishing Tournament Cheaters Were Sentenced to Jail Time. Is It Enough?
Anglers caught stuffing tournament walleye in 2022 plead guilty to felony charges. But will they be allowed to compete again?
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Spring Bass Fishing Tips for Better Success During Spawn Season
Catching bass in the spring can be tricky with cooler water and spawn cycles. After decades of casting, here are my top tips.
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Alabama Duck Hunter Drains His Pond to Plant a Fowl Buffet — Is It Genius or Irresponsible?
TikTok says draining the pond damages the aquatic life, doing more harm than good. Who’s right?
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Feral Hogs in Missouri: Why Officials Don’t Want Hunters Shooting Them
Destructive wild boar wreak havoc on public and private land. Most states welcome hunting the swine—but not Missouri.
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Slow Cooker Wild Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe
The only thing better than it being turkey season is getting to taste the delicious reward of your hard work.
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Tested and Reviewed: Does Sitka Equinox Guard Apparel Actually Repel Ticks and Mosquitos?
Sitka’s system claims to keep biting bugs at bay—for $450. We tested it for a whole turkey season to see if it’s worth it.
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10+ Delicious Dutch Oven Recipes for Camping
Dutch oven cooking over an open fire is the ultimate camping experience. It combines the satisfaction of preparing a meal out in the wild with the actual scrumptious food when you’re dirty and happily tired–and truly, there’s nothing better. It might require a bit more effort, but cooking over the fire with cast iron reaps […]
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This Rookie Mistake Cost Champion Bass Angler $100k in Texas Tournament
Last week, in a National Professional Fishing League (NPFL) tournament at Wright Patman Lake in Texas, Barron Adams reeled in the heaviest combined weight over the three-day tournament. A professional angler for five years, Adams’ catch qualified him for the tournament’s $100,000 first-place prize. That is, until the judge asked a rudimentary housekeeping question to […]
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Kvitova to Miss Rome with Foot Injury but Hopeful for Roland-Garros
The Czech has played just one match since winning the Miami title. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Saturday May 6, 2023
Petra Kvitova will miss this year’s Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome due to a foot injury. The Czech, a recent title winner at Miami, announced the news on social media on Saturday.
“Unfortunately my right foot is still causing me pain so, after consulting my team, I have made the difficult decision to withdraw from Rome,” she wrote on Twitter. “I will miss the beautiful site, the Italian fans and wish the tournament a great week. I’ll work hard to be ready for the French Open.”
Unfortunately my right foot is still causing me pain so, after consulting my team, I have made the difficult decision to withdraw from Rome. I will miss the beautiful site, the Italian fans and wish the tournament a great week. I’ll work hard to be ready for the French Open 🙏❤️
— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) May 6, 2023
33-year-old Kvitova won nine of ten matches across Indian Wells and Miami, and claimed the title in Miami by defeating Elena Rubakina in a dramatic final, 7-6(14), 6-2. The 10th-ranked Czech is 17-6 on the season, overall, but lost her only match on clay in Madrid, dropping a 7-6(9), 6-1 decision to Jule Niemeier in the second round (after a bye).