Climbing Tips, Tricks And Gear
The Best Gun Bluing Kits
If you want to restore an old firearm or touch up wear spots on your favorite gun, these home bluing kits are the way to go. You may have read that a gun has a blued finish, and heard people talking about “bluing” but have never really known exactly what it is. Put simply, bluing […]
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3 Best Tent Heaters of 2021 for Fall & Winter Camping (Safe & Affordable)
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. Adding a camping heater to your camping gear is a great idea if you often find you’re chilly at night or if you love cold weather camping but […]
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Fishing the “Ding” Darling Tarpon Tournament and Exploring Ft. Myers and Sanibel
A trip to see Ft. Myers and Sanibel, Florida included one important mission: compete in the “Ding” Darling Tarpon Tournament. There’s a lot to like about the beaches of Florida, and I’d only gotten a few rare opportunities to experience them myself. That was before a recent invite to participate in the ninth annual “Ding” […]
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Wild Game vs. Store-Bought Meat: 5 Benefits of Harvesting Your Own Protein
There’s nothing better than doing your grocery shopping in the wild. While the argument that wild game is easier on the wallet doesn’t quite pan out given the amount of money hunters invest to fill tag, hunting for your meat does offer several benefits over picking up a pack of ground chuck. Nutrition Profile Red […]
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Photo Of The Day By Masako Metz
Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Looking at Wizard’s Hat” by Masako Metz. Location: Bandon, Oregon. Want to get your…
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3 Totally Natural, DIY, or Cheap Ways to Have Great Camo for Waterfowl
Here are some cheap ways to improve your waterfowl camo this season. Having a good camo pattern is essential for almost any type of hunting whether you’re after big game, turkeys or in the case of this article, waterfowl. We won’t be talking hunting clothing like bibs, hoodies or parkas today. Instead we’ll talk about DIY […]
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Best Survival Clothing of 2021: Best Pants, Poncho, Socks, & More
When you head out into the woods, you want to be prepared for any survival situation, even if the odds are that you won’t need to be. Prepping for survival can be as simple as packing extra water, making sure you pack a survival kit, first aid equipment, and having some basic survival clothing that […]
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Grills & Outdoor Cooking: The Quick Start Guide to Charcoal Grills, Smokers, and Camp Stoves
Here are the basics of outdoor cooking using a variety of different tools and techniques. Welcome to the wonderful world of outdoor cooking, where some of the greatest meals possible can be created in the backyard, campsite, tailgate parking lot, or backcountry wilderness. It takes some practice and experience, but if you’re brand new to […]
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Duck Hunting Waders: 10 Options to Keep Your Dry and Comfortable This Season
A good pair of duck hunting waders makes all the difference in waterfowl hunting. When it comes to waterfowl hunting, you can expect to spend a lot of time wading in the water. Because the ducks are rarely going to come into your decoy spread in a dry place. This means a good pair of […]
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Superzoom Cameras For The Trail
These versatile compact cameras offer incredible range in an ultra-portable package.
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The 5 Best Heated Pants of 2021 for Men and Women
Heated pants exist, what a time to be alive. Staying warm each winter is truly a pain sometimes. Heat escaping from your hands, feet, and head is a terrible feeling, but no one talks about how having cold legs makes walking feel unbearable. Keep those muscles warm with a pair of the best heated pants. […]
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Northern Pintail: The Distinguishable Duck Species
Here’s why we love to hunt and watch the northern pintail so much. Pintails are one of the ducks synonymous with waterfowlers everywhere due to their beauty, availability, and pure hunting fun. There are a lot of waterfowl hunters who have had a few pintail decoys in their arsenal at one time or another, and […]
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The 7 Best Duck Calls for the Marsh, Field, and Timber
Here are the seven best duck calls that you can buy. You’ll get an argument from duck hunters everywhere, but when you start talking about the best duck calls, you’ll have to understand that we all have our favorite. The game calls we use for the realistic sounds of waterfowl are arguably the most important call […]
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Shark Spectacularly Steals a Striper Off a Fisherman’s Hook
Here’s a fishing encounter with a shark that will make your heart skip a beat! Hap Farrell, a charter boat captain in Massachusetts’ Cape Cod Bay recently gave some of his customers an even more memorable striper fishing trip thanks to the unexpected appearance of a shark. In fact, two different incidents were caught on video. […]
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Louisiana Duck Hunting 101: Where to Go, What to Know
Louisiana duck hunting is some of the best in the world. When it comes to celebrated waterfowl hunting paradises, Louisiana ranks up there as one of the best in North America. For good reason too. The coastal zones of the southern part of the state, coupled with the Mississippi River, creates the ideal wetlands habitat […]
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6 Best Heated Jackets of 2021 for Men and Women
Forget wearing multiple layers of hoodies and jackets, grab one of the best heated jackets this winter. You know the feeling of putting on a hoodie that just came out of the dryer? Well, you can experience that for an entire evening outdoors with a heated jacket. These jackets are equipped with battery-powered heating areas […]
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5 Best Cooling Towels of 2021 For Fishing, Camping, & More
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. When you go camping, especially during the summer months, it can be easy to overheat and have an uncomfortably high body temperature. It’s especially frustrating when you’re in […]
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Photo Of The Day By Equilibrium
Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Coombsgate” by Equilibrium. Location: Woolacombe, North Devon, England. Want to get your images in…
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