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Still time to register for mentored squirrel hunt
LINCOLN, Neb. — A workshop and mentored squirrel hunt for women age 16 and older is set for 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 4. Cost is $15 and covers both instruction and materials. Lunch will be provided. An 8 a.m. learning session will cover squirrel hunting techniques and include target practice at the Nebraska …
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Hunter Smokes Big Buck on Camera During Indiana Shotgun Deer Season
This bolt-action makes short work of a big buck in the firearms deer season. Indiana is something of an overlooked state when it comes to deer hunting season. To be fair, it’s sandwiched between two arguable deer hunting meccas in Ohio and Illinois. It’s also a state where access to private land is best since public […]
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Lake Fork Fishing: What You Need, and How to Catch The Big Ones
The Lake Fork fishing report is in: big bass and sore arms galore! The Lake Fork Reservoir was built way back in 1980 by the creation of the Lake Fork Dam and it has since become one of the best bass fishing lakes in the country. This East Texas impoundment has become synonymous as a […]
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Holiday Gift Ideas for the Hard-to-Buy-for Outdoor Enthusiast
I know it sounds cliché, but I’ll be the first to admit it. As a hardcore outdoor enthusiast, finding a holiday gift for me is a difficult task. In fact, whether you hunt, trap, fish, boat, kayak, camp, backpack, hike, bike or watch wildlife, I bet you are also in the hard-to-buy-for category. Am I …
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5 Great European Skull Mount Kits
For some hunters, a European skull mount is the focal point of their living room. Many hunters like antler mounts and taxidermy mounts to show off their love for hunting. European mounts actually aren’t too expensive. If you feel sentimental value for a successful hunting trip, a mount kit is what you need to preserve […]
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Steel Shot vs Lead Shot: The Differences and Importance of Non-Toxic Shot Options
When it comes to steel shot vs lead shot, there are the things to know. In the world of bird hunting, few things can drive a greater debate among hunters quite like the lead vs steel ammo argument. The use of lead shot was once a tradition here in the U.S. and there was little reason […]
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Show Scale In Landscapes
Nature photography breaks down into two main entities: scenics and wildlife. To capture the grandeur of a landscape is something…
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Frances Tiafoe Dropped His Thanksgiving Plans and Earned Emotional Victory in Turin, Despite US Loss
The American concludes a solid season that saw him win 33 matches. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday November 28, 2021
A first Davis Cup win for Frances Tiafoe was a small consolation for Team USA on Sunday as they fell to Colombia (2-1) and finished their Davis Cup Finals campaign with an 0-2 record.
That small consolation came thanks to Tiafoe’s gigantic effort. Last week the American was on vacation and thinking that his season was over when he got the call last week that he would need to replace Taylor Fritz in the lineup.
The American didn’t hesitate to answer the bell.
“Felt extremely good. Never won a Davis Cup match before,” Tiafoe said after defeating Nicolas Mejia, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6(7), saving two match points in the process. “Last tie I played in 2018, lost both, lost in the fifth rubber. Borna was super emotional, so I know how it feels on the other side. Still had somewhat of a chance to get through. It's not looking like it now, but, yeah, I just really wanted to win. Just in general for Davis Cup win and for everybody, I'm already out here. I was on vacation before this. I wasn't supposed to play. I came out here, I'm going to give it my all. Yeah, it was emotional, but in the end I'm happy I got a win for everybody and I put myself on the line for the country.”
American Captain Mardy Fish was disappointed that his team would not leave Turin with a win, but proud and satisfied to see Tiafoe raise his game for the stars and stripes.
Big Foe gets @usta up and running 💪#DavisCupFinals #byRakuten | @FTiafoe pic.twitter.com/6aTkp81DyR
— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) November 28, 2021
“It was great, great to have him,” he said. “I didn't realize he hadn't won a singles, he was 0-2. So I saw that before the match. Yeah, it's great to have Frances's energy, his smile. It's infectious on the team, and I was certainly proud to sit there and watch him compete.”
Tiafoe had lost his only two Davis Cup singles rubbers back in 2018, to Marin Cilic and Borna Coric, as the Croatians defeated Team USA 3-2 in the World Group Semifinals.
Tiafoe didn’t have much time to pull himself out of vacation mode – which made his victory all the more impressive.
He says the got the call last Saturday and cancelled his Thanksgiving plans immediately.
Raducanu Lights Up Royal Albert Hall
Before a sold-out crowd, Emma Raducanu gave home fans what they wanted topping Elena-Gabriela Ruse, 6-3, 7-6(3).
Emma Raducanu brought British buzz back to Royal Albert Hall.
Before a sold-out crowd at the iconic London venue, Raducanu gave British fans what they wanted on the final day of the ATP Champions Tour’s Champions Tennis. US Open champion Raducanu defeated Elena-Gabriela Ruse, 6-3, 7-6(3).
More: Djokovic on Davis Cup Tradition
The crowd was buzzing to see the British star play her first match on British soil following her historic US Open victory. Throughout the match, there was playful banter between the two friends with Ruse inviting a young ball boy to play and ended up winning a point for her in the opening set.
Photo credit: IMG/@ChampionsTennis
In doubles, Mansour Bahrami and David Ferrer defeated Mikael Pernfors and Nicolas Almagro, 7-6(3). Raducanu delighted fans when she came back on court to play with fan favorite Mansour Bahrami in the doubles, an idol of hers since she was a little girl.
Champions Tennis sees players who have held the World No. 1 ranking, reached a Grand Slam singles final or been a singles player in a victorious Davis Cup team, compete in a mixture of team and individual events in both singles and doubles.
This day also marks the last time the tournament was held at the historic Royal Albert Hall, with this year's tournament offering tennis lovers a fantastic final opportunity to watch legends of the game battle it out in the beautiful surroundings of this legendary building.
Photo credit: IMG/@ChampionsTennis
Flashback to When Poachers Took 75 Walleyes From Detroit River
These poachers went way over the limit on walleye. Twin brothers from Michigan lost their fishing licenses for one year and will have to pay over $2,700 in fines and reimbursement stemming from a May 2018 walleye poaching incident on the Detroit River. The brothers, 54-year-old Benjamin and Steven Schrouder, pleaded guilty in the 27th District […]
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How to Find Cheap Fishing Gear
Finding cheap fishing gear is a rite of passage for us all. Here’s how to do it. Since we were kids, few things have been as exciting as scouring the internet to find new fishing tackle that’s affordable and proven to catch bigger fish. Entrepreneurial folks over the years have gone above and beyond to […]
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The Angling Journey: 5 Stages of Being a Fisherman or Woman
Fishing is a lifelong adventure and comes in stages. Here’s how to know you’re on the right track. From the first moment we wanted to go fishing with mom or dad we all wanted to be successful just like they were. For many of us it was simply walking to the water with one grandparent […]
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Editors’ Prepping Progress
To be prepared for a crisis, every Prepper must establish goals and make long-term and short-term plans. In this column, the SurvivalBlog editors review their week’s prep activities and planned prep activities for the coming week. These range from healthcare and gear purchases to gardening, ranch improvements, bug out bag fine-tuning, and food storage. This is something akin to our Retreat Owner Profiles, but written incrementally and in detail, throughout the year. We always welcome you to share your own successes and wisdom in your e-mailed letters. We post many of those –or excerpts thereof — in this column, in …
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Here’s What a Year’s Worth of Trash Cleaned Out of River Looks Like
This is what a year’s worth of trash from a river looks like. Have you ever wondered just how much garbage collects in your favorite fishing or swimming hole over the course of a year? We’ve gotten an idea in the past from YouTuber DALLMYD. He and his friends Jordan and Tristan often swim in and […]
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How to Find the Best Choke for Quail Hunting
Finding the best choke for quail hunting isn’t all that hard. It doesn’t matter if you started right out hunting for quail or if you simply use these fine birds as a gun dog training tool; sooner or later, we all want to chase them. Once we get the chance, they consistently prove to be […]
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Does Color Management Really Matter?
See your images exactly the way you intended them.
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Sea to Summit X-Brew Coffee Review: Easy Camp Coffee
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. One of the things I struggle with most when camping is making a good pot of coffee that doesn’t taste like it was made in a tent. When you camp […]
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.17 HMR: 8 of the Top Rifles for Plinking and Varmint Hunting
These are our top picks for rifles chambered in .17 HMR. It has been on the market for less than 20 years, but it is probably safe to say that .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire is here to stay at this point. If you are not familiar with this round, it uses a parent case .22 […]
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