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What Deer Do to Survive the Coldest Parts of the Winter
How do deer survive the deepest part of the winter and should we do anything to help? This is a question that we’ve all asked ourselves and others over the years. Even those who live in and hunt regions of our nation that may not see the deep freezes of the northern tier of states, […]
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So you want to fish the St. Johns River?
There are only a handful of legendary bass destinations in the country. True, there are hundreds of places to go fishing, but only some of them have earned the magical status of legendary. In short, they stand above the others. The St. Johns River is one of them.Â
Behind The Shot: Alien Ice
When it comes to the beauty and diversity of the surrounding landscape, not many rivers in the United States can…
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5 Best Men’s Fishing Hoodies of 2022: Comfy, Warm, and Budget-Friendly
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. Whether you’re looking for a fleece hoodie for a day of ice fishing or a fishing sweatshirt that’s lightweight for a day of fly fishing, these hoodies are […]
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Federer: I’ll Know By April If Comeback is Achievable
"I want to come back strong and give it everything that I have," Roger Federer said.
When spring arrives, Roger Federer will know if his body can manage a summer comeback.
The 40-year-old Swiss superstar said he's back in the gym training and believes the next two months of training will reveal if his surgically-repaired knee can withstand the rigors of the pro tour.
"I think I have very interesting and important next sort of months ahead of me," Federer told his sponsor, Credit Suisse, in a video conference appearance on Wednesday. "I think I will know a lot more by April-May.
"The drive is still there. I am motivated to do my work."
The 20-time Grand Slam champion reiterated he's fully committed to a comeback if his surgically-repaired knee can manage the workload required to rejoin the pro circuit.
Federer said the next two months are crucial as he will be reintroducing jumping and more explosive movements into his training and will learn how his body responds.
"I want to come back strong and give it everything that I have," Federer said. "I'm back in the gym again tomorrow. I'm working as hard as I'm allowed to so it's still good times even though it's a little bit slow.
"I would love to do way more but the doctors and everybody's holding me back a little bit."
Last July, Federer deployed variety defeating Lorenzo Sonego 7-5, 6-4, 6-2 to become the oldest Wimbledon men's quarterfinalist in Open Era history. One round later, Hubert Hurkacz swept a flat Federer 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-0 storming into his first Grand Slam semifinal. The former world No. 1 was bageled for the first time at SW19 suffering his first Wimbledon straight-sets loss since he bowed to Mario Ancic in the 2002 first round.
The capacity Centre Court crowd stood and saluted the eight-time Wimbledon champion with a rousing extended ovation as Federer waved in an emotional exit after enduring just his third straight-sets loss in 119 career Wimbledon matches.
Federer paid tribute to Rafael Nadal after the 35-year-old Spaniard made history capturing a men's record 21st major title with a five hour, 24-minute conquest of Daniil Medvedev.
"It was nice to see his emotions after such a hard-fought victory," Federer said. "Rafa told me that he hadn't been feeling well with his body: now he's holding up the Australian Open trophy.
"He's a great example, a great role model."
Photo credit: Credit Suisse
A Look at Decorative Arts & Antiques Market Trends for 2021
A barometer of what’s hot and what’s not in the antiques trade is Asheford Institute’s annual Decorative Arts Trend survey. Conducted from January 2021 to December 2021 by the research […]
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5 Muskie Fishing Destinations That Will Make 10,000 Casts Count
Muskie fishing in North America just gets better and better. Here are five of the best muskie fishing destinations to consider visiting. We’re lucky to live in a region that is so utterly blessed with good muskie fishing. The best muskie waters are right here in North America, and while there are a lot of […]
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Wyoming Elk Hunting: What to Know, Where to Go For That Big Bull
Wyoming is something of a hidden gem for elk. When it comes to the top states for elk hunting, Wyoming is sometimes lost in the shuffle. It gets overshadowed a bit by states like Idaho and Colorado as the top destinations for a non-resident every hunting season. However, for those in the know, the Wyoming […]
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Thiem Pulls Plug on Latin Swing, Sets Sights on Indian Wells
The Austrian suffered an injury to his right hand and needs time to recover. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday February 3, 2022
Dominic Thiem has backed out of the ATP’s Golden Swing and won’t begin his comeback until Indian Wells. The 28-year-old former World No.3 was planning to start his season this week at the Cordoba Open in Argentina, but had to pull out due to a hand injury.
Thiem was scheduled to play the Argentina Open, the Rio Open and the Chile Open over the next few weeks.
According to Austrian media, Thiem has pulled the plug on those plans and plans to practice in Miami to get ready for Indian Wells.
“Training was going well in Vienna and I am so happy that I’ve made a full recovery regarding my wrist. Unfortunately, I have suffered this minor setback in Santiago, which has forced me to temporarily stop training,” Thiem said.
BREAKING NEWS: Dominic Thiem has also withdrawn from the Argentina Open, Rio Open and Chile Open. He will look to make his comeback to competition at Indian Wells in March.
— Nikolaus Fink (@NikolausFink) February 3, 2022
Thiem hasn’t reinjured the wrist, but instead suffered an injury to his right hand. He was seen wearing a splint recently.
"In the last days, I suffered a minor injury between my knuckles, a little strain of my ligament,” the 2020 US Open champion said earlier this week. “The positive thing is the wrist is perfectly fine, but I'm suffering pain in my hand and also lacking practice, so I have to pull out. I'm very sad, but I'm going to come back once I'm 100 per cent fit, and thank you so much for the great and warm welcome I had here in Cordoba."
Ducks Unlimited Just Celebrated Its 85th Year of Waterfowl Conservation
The storied conservation organization celebrates 85 years and 15 million acres saved. Arguably the most storied conservation organization ever formed, Ducks Unlimited celebrated its 85th anniversary last week and the organization is happy to celebrate years of key wetlands preservation. The role of public hunting areas is more important than ever these days. Mostly because […]
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Breaking Down the Misconceptions and Hatred of Crossbow Deer Hunting
How long should it really take for a new hunter to kill a deer with a crossbow? Crossbow hunting has always been something of a hot topic, but the debate has calmed down a bit in recent years as more states have relaxed their previously stringent rules on using them during regular archery seasons. Now, […]
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Opens anglers face a challenge from changing conditions
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — This typically is the time of year when central Florida’s lakes are at their most impressive peak, when subtropical climes help seasoned anglers make catching bucket-mouth bass seem like child’s play.
Huk partners with basketball phenom Keon Johnson
Charleston, SC (February 3, 2022) – Huk, the nation’s leading manufacturer of performance fishing gear, has partnered with basketball phenom Keon Johnson to elevate awareness of Huk’s exciting apparel line through Keon’s growing fan base.
Garmin inReach Mini 2 Offers Up to 30 Days of Off-Grid Communication
Garmin’s inReach Mini got some upgrades that will make backcountry outdoorsmen happy. Earlier today, Garmin launched the inReach Mini 2, the newest iteration of one of its most popular products among outdoorsmen. The compact satellite communication device still offers two-way texting and SOS capabilities, but has received state-of-art upgrades in battery life, situational awareness, Garmin […]
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Ranking the Top 10 MLF Anglers Ahead of the 2022 Bass Pro Tour
With the 2022 Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour about to open, you should familiarize yourself with these anglers. The easiest way to rank anglers for an upcoming season would be to take a look at the previous year’s Angler of the Year rankings. That could work but wouldn’t tell the whole story and take […]
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New Mercury Joystick Piloting System
Perhaps no other boat type celebrates leisure and camaraderie better than the beloved pontoon. With their wide-open decks, pontoons seem to naturally encourage friends and family to gather together on the water. Today, more and more […]
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Making the Case Against Trail Camera BansÂ
Hunters in some western states are no longer allowed to use trail cameras in the taking of wild game. Is that the right move? The question of whether trail cameras cross the line of ethics in hunting was raised a few years ago when the Boone & Crockett Club updated their Big Game Records Eligibility […]
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7 Best Turkey Choke Tubes
To make the most of those expensive turkey hunting shells, you need the right turkey choke tube. For those who don’t know, turkey hunting is a very particular and interesting kind of shotgun hunting. A good turkey gun and ammo set up strikes a balance between range and shot pattern density. To kill a turkey, you have to put pellets […]
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