Fishing is incredibly fun and enjoyed by a variety of people across the country. Seasoned anglers know how much fun fishing can be, but that might not be the case for kids (or adults who’ve never fished). Recruiting new hunters and fishermen is vital to keeping this world that we love running. Every outdoorsman should […]
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First Lite fans no longer have to shop online only, as long as they’re near Idaho. The hunting and fishing outfitters opened their first brick-and-mortar store in Hailey, a little over two hours east of Boise. First Lite is a part of the MeatEater brand family and previously only offered online shopping. The store will feature […]
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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. In the world of bass fishing, seemingly every lure wants to claim they can out-fish the competition. There’s no question the advertising behind many lures can get a […]
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There’s just something special about catching a massive bluegill or sunfish. They’re the species most anglers cut their teeth on as their first catch ever, and it’s rare to see one more than a pound in weight. If you do catch one larger than that, it’s likely to be a once-in-a-lifetime catch. There is one […]
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Sometimes you just need a little creativity to bring out the best in a wild caught fish preparation. By cooking up this Blackened Flounder with Lemon Butter Sauce recipe in a cast iron pan, I’m able to capitalize on a lot of my favorite things about being in the kitchen: wonderfully fresh ingredients that I […]
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By far, the most innovative element of today’s fishing is the electronics; a good live sonar system not only helps us find fish and fish holding areas, but it can really open our eyes to what lies beneath the surface. Since Lowrance is one of the leaders, it goes without saying that their sophisticated systems […]
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If you’re a fly angler, the best thing is being out on the water casting a fly. The second best is snuggling up with an excellent book about fly fishing. The following list of fishing books is a balanced blend of memoirs and how-to guides, either written by women anglers or for women anglers, all […]
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Back in 2018, Jeff Davis, founder and CEO of the Maine Fly Company, planted the idea that craft-built fly rods in small batches was the key to keeping the fly fishing heritage alive in his native state. We all care about the sustainability of our woods, fields, and especially of our waterways as the first […]
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The word homestead typically evokes visions of the Wild West. There is also a deep association with the Homestead Act of 1862, a land program that gave potential farmers 160 free acres as long as they were willing to work and live on the land. While the scale of that offer has long since passed, […]
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Minnesota author, speaker, and outdoor enthusiast Kevin Lovegreen finds great joy in inspiring kids to read, write, and enjoy the outdoors. He has found his path and is pursuing what he knows he is meant to do, even if he did not always know he was meant to do it. It all started in 2011. Lovegreen […]
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