Climbing Tips, Tricks And Gear
7 Things You Need for Backyard Varmint Control
Varmints can destroy your property in a hurry. If you want to address a varmint problem, you need to address this situation with the right tools. These seven items will make your job a lot easier. Snap-Style Mouse and Rat Traps The simple snap-style mousetrap is very useful for mice, voles, moles, shrews, english sparrows
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Construction Worker Lives Off-Grid in Tiny Homemade Camper for Four Years Rent Free
Could you live off-grid in a trailer like this? The popular tiny house movement of recent years has also seen a sure in interest in tiny camper living. More specifically, more and more people are building their own custom trailers to live in rent and mortgage free. It is a great way to save a
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Poorly Designed AR-15 Gun Lock Bypassed in Seconds with a Child’s Lego Figure
Is this one of the worst gun locks ever? When it comes to firearms safety, a good lock will help keep your weapon secure from children and anyone else you do not want using it. They are just a good idea if you have anyone in your home not trained in gun safety yet. Unfortunately,
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Ott DeFoe and His Son Try for a Turkey
Professional angler Ott Defoe and his son didn’t get just one gobbler, but two! Nothing is more nostalgic than a father introducing his son to the outdoors. Since their origins, hunting and fishing traditions live through a lineage of outdoorsmen and women who pass their knowledge down from one generation to the next. This ceremonial
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Getting organized now yields more time outdoors later
Over the past decade, I’ve found myself embracing more electronics and technology into my passion for the outdoors. No, I’m not referring to weather stations, GPS trackers or boat radar units but simple things, like weather apps, checklists, notes and journals, which have helped me in enormous ways.
10 of the Best Rifles in .308 Winchester on the Market Today
These are the best rifles on the market in .308 Winchester. When it comes to rifle rounds, the .308 Winchester is often one of the more controversial ones. There is a lot of confusion out there because this round was later developed into 7.62×51 NATO that is now almost the standard for military weapons the
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Muguruza Shares Tennis Inspirations
Family and famed rivals inspired former No. 1.
Garbiñe Muguruza cites family ties and iconic rivals as inspiring her to become a tennis player.
The two-time Grand Slam champion shared her tennis inspirations in The Huddle, a video chat she did with five-time Olympic gold-medal champion swimmer Katie Ledecky for shared sponsor adidas.
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Muguruza said she picked up a racquet because her older brothers were players and became hooked watching the Andre Agassi vs. Pete Sampras rivalry as well as Martina Hingis' famed battles against both Serena Williams and Venus Williams.
“I started playing tennis because I have two older brothers and when I was born they were already playing tennis,” Muguruza says at about 8:25 of the video below. “I’m like copying, you know? I’m gonna play tennis too.
“So I would say I watch a lot of men’s tennis [growing up] because of them. My brothers were watching Agassi and Sampras play. Yeah of course I admire the Williams sisters, Martina Hingis and incredible players."
Hingis has called Serena Williams her toughest opponent and Venus Williams one of favorite rivals to face.
“But I remember just seeming to be these huge courts with a lot of people and I always wanted to be like I wanted to be there," Muguruza recalls. "You know, I want to be a part of that. I want to be a part of that.
"And that was always my goal. One day I want to see myself playing the final of a Grand Slam and that was my dream.”
Photo credit: Mark Peterson/Corleve
Hen Turkey Attacks Rat Snake in Brawl Over Eggs
A rat snake wanted this hen turkey’s eggs, so she did what any mother would do to protect her young. Oklahoma-based outdoorsman Jackson Wheat was walking through the woods when he came upon one of the most amazing scenes that a hunter might see: a hen turkey in a fight to the death with a
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Michigan Man Charged with 125 Wildlife Crimes Including Poaching of Wolves and Eagles
Chippewa County man arraigned on 125 misdemeanor charges for poaching. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources say a Pickford man poached 18 wolves and three bald eagles after an investigation that lasted for months. Kurt Johnston Duncan, 56, was arraigned Wednesday in Chippewa County District court on a staggering 125 misdemeanor charges involving wildlife. He
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Weighty Matters
This coming Memorial Day weekend, more walleyes will be caught from Nebraska reservoirs than will be caught most any other week of the year. In fact, on some waters more walleyes will be caught this coming weekend than any other month. We have years of angler survey data from several Nebraska reservoirs that demonstrate that …
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New mountain lion data for the Pine Ridge
CHADRON, Neb. — The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has new data for a cat that triggers a lot of discussion, yet is rarely seen. It’s the puma, the cougar, or as most people call it, the mountain lion. Sam Wilson, the furbearer and carnivore program manager for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, reported …
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Angler Shares How to Remove Hook from Deep Inside a Fish With Minimal Harm
Picture this: You’re having a perfect day out on the water, feel that familiar tug on your line, and your eyes light up. That is, until you reel in your catch and discover that the fish has swallowed your hook. When it’s buried deep in the fish’s gullet, safely removing a hook is a challenge.
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California Gives Temporary Thumbs Up to Online Hunter Education
California will allow hunter safety to be completed online temporarily. The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has caused disruptions to nearly every facet of life across the country. All over the country, hunter safety programs have been put on hold because of the virus. Now California is offering a reprieve for newer hunters that will ensure they
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Boris Becker Backs Serena as Goat, and for More Slams
The German, speaking to Lareus.com, says that as long as Serena Williams is playing, she can win. Serena Williams will turn 39 in September, but that won’t stop her from winning more major titles, if that’s what she wants, says Boris Becker.
Speaking with Lareus, the six-time major champion said that Williams is more than simply a role model, even as she approaches the later stages of her illustrious career.
“Being German, I still think of Steffi Graf as our queen, but Serena is certainly, certainly the greatest,” Becker said, adding that Williams still doesn’t have the numbers in terms of Slam titles to back up those claims. “Margaret Court is the most successful. Having said that, back in the day they played three of the four majors on grass, so it was easier if you’re comfortable on grass to win more.”
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Becker, like many others, believes that if Williams is playing, she’s still a threat to win majors. 38, 39—whatever age.
“I’m sure Serena wants to reach 24, I think that’s the reason she’s playing,” he said. “You know, she’s a role model for all the mothers out there who are professionally involved in sport. As long as she wants to play, I think she can win. So as long as Serena is good enough to reach a final, she’s good enough to win.”
Jerry Miculek’s Portable Bullet Trap is a Brilliant Way to Save and Recycle Lead
Jerry Miculek’s bullet trap is brilliant and highly efficient. The world’s fastest shooter, Jerry Miculek, has access to all the ammo he could ever need from firearms and ammunition manufacturers, but it was not always that way. In the early days of his shooting career, Jerry needed to find a way to save money while
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World Record Attempt: 38 Water Balloons and One Arrow
Watch archery trick shot legend Luigi Di Michele go for the world record: one arrow vs. 38 water balloons! Have you ever wondered how well an arrow would destroy a water balloon? According to the Guinness World Records YouTube Channel, “The most waterballoons burst with a single arrow is 38 and was achieved by Luigi
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40-Ton Leopard Tank Busts Through an RV Like Nothing
This RV gets completely obliterated by a 40-ton Leopard 1 tank. There are tons of used RVs for sale out there. Most of them have seen a few too many road trips and family vacations and are completely beyond repair. What possible use is there for something old and obsolete like this? Well, we suppose
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Oregon Poachers Charged for 27 Illegal Kills Facing over $162,000 in Potential Restitution Payments
Anonymous tip leads to poaching charges for four people. The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife division has charged four people for poaching at least 27 big game animals in a case that may result in huge fines. In a press release, the OSP F&W said criminal citations were issued to 34-year-old William Hollings, 39-year-old
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