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Hill Country Dreams: The Hunt for an Elusive 13-Year-Old Axis Buck in Texas

Hill Country Dreams: The Hunt for an Elusive 13-Year-Old Axis Buck in Texas

Dylan Hayward
Hunter with a harvested axis deer from the Texas Hill Country.

For the past decade, if you were to ask me what my dream hunt was, my answer would have probably been a 50/50 split between grizzly in Alaska and hunting axis deer in the Texas Hill Country. As grizzly hunts continue to shoot up in price and dive down in availability, I decided I needed […]

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The Kansas King Buck Was Probably a World Record Typical Whitetail

The Kansas King Buck Was Probably a World Record Typical Whitetail


Kansas King Buck

The world record for a typical whitetail is easily the most coveted of all the whitetail hunting records. For nearly 30 years now, Saskatchewan’s Milo Hanson has held the title with his 213 5/8-inch beast. Not that there hasn’t been plenty of close calls over the years. Several deer, like the Johnny King buck, were […]

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Summer Brings Gulf Coast Snook Sensation

Summer Brings Gulf Coast Snook Sensation


snook fishing

While summer brings a rush of sun-burnt tourists and glistening locals to Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches, the shallow waters just off those sandy shorelines host a major gathering of the state’s premier inshore species: the pin-striped powerhouse known as snook. June through September sees mature “linesiders” moving through coastal passes and staging in the shallow […]

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Dimitrov: Top 10 Return Super Doable

Dimitrov: Top 10 Return Super Doable

"The ultimate goal that stays there for me is to absolutely come back to top 10," Grigor Dimitrov said.
Grigor Dimitrov spent some time running steps near his home training for his return.

The 19th-ranked Dimitrov commenced his climb back to the Top 10 in Washington, DC today.

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Dimitrov launched his Citi Open with a 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 victory over Adrian Mannarino.

It was Dimitrov's first match since a strained groin forced him to retire from his Wimbledon opener vs. Steve Johnson.

Tennis Express

It's been five years since Dimitrov won Cincinnati and the ATP Finals in the same season, but the Bulgarian believes he can make a Top 10 return.

"I still believe I can come back to the top. I would say that's my primary goal right now," Dimitrov told the media in Washington, DC. "I have been able to be top 20 for quite some time. I was top 10 for quite some time. I was 3 in the world.

"I have gone through that process, and I know what it takes. I know that it's possible to do it again. It's going to come with consistency, but of course it's all up to me."

Next up for Dimitrov is a round of 16 clash vs. 22-year-old American Sebastian Korda—another talented player with Top 10 aspirations.

The 31-year-old Dimitrov believes his experience can help him make a Top 10 return.

"Of course the ultimate goal that stays there for me is to absolutely come back to top 10. I think it's super doable for me," Dimitrov said. "Again, if I have the good consistency, why not go even bigger with the slams? I have been there, I have done that. I know how to play long matches.

"As I said, I have so much sort of in the bank that why not get something out of that? I think, again, you stay healthy and you give yourself a chance every time you're out there."

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10 of The Best Camping Chairs For All Of Your Needs

10 of The Best Camping Chairs For All Of Your Needs

Getty Images: AleksandarNakic

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. Here’s our picks for the best camping chairs for all types of campers — whether it’s a simple, no frills option or the best reclining chair. So you’ve […]

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Duck Camp Unveils New Zip Waders

Duck Camp Unveils New Zip Waders

Duck Camp
The new Duck Camp Zip Waders worn by a hunter holding duck decoys.

The team at Texas hunting apparel company Duck Camp know the world doesn’t necessarily need another pair of hunting waders. So, as they say, what they recently released isn’t “just another pair of waders.” The new Zip Waders available in Duck Camp’s Wetland and Woodland camo patterns have dropped in time for the 2022 fall […]

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350 Legend vs 450 Bushmaster: Which Straight Wall Cartridge Is Right For You?

350 Legend vs 450 Bushmaster: Which Straight Wall Cartridge Is Right For You?


350 Legend vs 450 Bushmaster

In many Midwestern states, firearms deer hunting was practically revolutionized overnight with the legalization of straight wall cartridge rifles. Hunters who were previously restricted to shotguns and muzzleloaders only during deer season now had a new longer-range option that didn’t involve a messy muzzleloader for the first time ever. Firearms manufacturers seemed to be a […]

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5 Best State Parks in Texas for Camping

5 Best State Parks in Texas for Camping

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Sunset at Caddo Lake State Park in Texas

Everything really is bigger in Texas, and that includes your camping trip options. The Lone Star State offers a variety of outdoor adventures across its vast lands, ranging between hiking rocky backcountry, fishing the state’s best lakes, and even a bit of public hunting across diverse terrain. Camping in Texas is great not only because […]

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How to Camp in the Fall Comfortably

How to Camp in the Fall Comfortably


Fall Camping

While most people plan their camping trips around the summer, there’s something special about fall camping. The bugs are mostly gone, the campgrounds are less crowded after Labor Day, and the spectacular fall colors are hard to beat. Throw in the cooler temperatures, and you’ve got some of the best sleeping weather for camping that […]

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