Over the weekend, two anglers were exposed for cheating during the Lake Erie Walleye Trail tournament. In a now-viral video, Jacob Runyan and Chase Cominsky were disqualified after tournament director Jason Fischer found several 12-ounce lad weights inside one of the walleyes the pair submitted. Fischer told the Sharon Herald that Lake Erie walleye weigh […]
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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. There are few things better in life than sharing your passions with your kids. Fortunately, if you’re a fisherman, there’s a good chance your kids will be ready […]
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Those beloved outdoorswomen of the world, who can raise a family or a shotgun with equal enthusiasm, continue to show us why they deserve our honor and adoration. They’re altogether strong yet empathetic, have a can-do mentality, and don’t shy away from a challenge, especially when it comes from their kids. I should know, I […]
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While fishing is a great hobby, it can sometimes be a little frustrating. Those days where you spend all day out on the water and catch nothing can be a bit of a mood dampener. Really, the only thing worse than catching nothing is losing a fish off your line. Reeling in a big one, […]
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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. What Is Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale? Amazon surprised us by announcing another huge sale before Cyber Week, so you’ll be able to get a jump start on […]
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The Biden Administration recently announced the 18 members of the new Hunting and Wildlife Conservation Council, which was created in February of 2022 as an advisory panel to guide the federal government in fishing, hunting, habitat conservation, and shooting sports issues. The U.S. Departments of the Interior and Agriculture subject matter experts from various fields, […]
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If you’re planning on relaxing and watching a little college football this weekend, you might want to check out the Ole Miss game against Kentucky to see a rather cool collaboration between Realtree and the University. The new helmets will utilize the school’s usual colors used in Realtree’s WAV 3 camo. This is a pattern designed […]
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For the second season in a row, Tennessee pro Jacob Wheeler is the Angler of the Year on Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Tour. His title this year came after dominant showings in the seven events, finishing in the Top 10 in the first six and 11th place in the final event. He also finished […]
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Micka and Amy Burkhart were just hoping to enjoy a rare day on the water fishing together when things took an unexpected turn. It ended with Micka catching a 118.7-pound blue catfish that if certified, looks like it will become the new Tennessee state record. The massive fish measured 54 inches long and had an […]
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Rifle vs. shotgun, crossbow vs. compound bow, smallmouth vs. largemouth bass. The arguments will never cease, especially regarding an age-old question in the outdoor world. Which is better, fly fishing or conventional fishing? Both forms of fishing try to capitalize on the common food source for different fish species. Hopefully, that means a lot of […]
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