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Tyler Jordan Downs Beautiful 170-Inch Nebraska Buck With Perfect Heartshot


Monster Buck Nebraska

With many early bowhunting seasons already in full swing in some states, the Realtree Road Trips crew isn’t waiting around to get started. They’ve headed to Nebraska, and they’ve got their eyes on a monster buck they’ve nicknamed “Mr. Perfect,” after the late, great, pro wrestler. These guys already have some nice deer on the […]

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12-Year-Old Women’s Elk Calling World Champion Showcases Her Impressive Skills


World Elk Calling Champion

There is no question that the calling of wild game is an art form. Anyone can try it, but not everyone can do it well. And some people simply develop a serious talent for it that puts them leaps and bounds past anyone else. Case in point is 12-year-old Ella Lees of Oregon. Back in […]

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Best Venison Snack Stick Kits on the Market Today

Wide Open Spaces

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. One of the more difficult decisions hunters make each year is deciding what to do with the venison from the deer you harvest. One of our go-to options […]

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Texas Man Tags 13-Foot Alligator in Season’s Opening Week

All photos courtesy of Shane Lee

First-time alligator hunter Shane Lee lucked out by tagging a giant, 13-foot, 4.25-inch reptile from a waterhole on the hunting lease he shares with several others. Lee, from Tarkington, Texas, killed the gator with help from his nephew Lance Stephens and friend Jerid Ellis on Tuesday, September 13, during the first week of the Texas […]

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13 Best Outdoors Shows on Netflix


outdoors shows

Whether you’re into hunting, fishing, or general outdoor and nature shows, Netflix seems to have something for everyone. It’s become an excellent place for outdoors-loving men and women everywhere to absorb quality content. So when the time comes for every outdoorsperson to take their hunting boots off, kick back on their sofa, and relax, Netflix […]

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Unbelievably Fat 500+ Pound Black Bear Is Harvested By Saskatchewan Hunter


500 Pound Bear Hunt

Plenty of hunters get the chance to harvest a black bear every year. Very few get to harvest a bear of what one would consider to be a true giant. We’re talking a bear that weighs over 400 pounds. Most wild black bears simply don’t grow to such gargantuan proportions. However, a lucky few do […]

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8 Things You Shouldn’t Automatically Assume About Female Hunters

Mossy Oak
Female hunter myths

We’ve all heard the stereotypes and wisecracks about women who hunt, but a lot of them don’t speak to the majority of genuine female hunters. Like all jokes, these can have a grain of truth in them, but they’re a little hard to stomach if you consider yourself a woman of the outdoors. The next time […]

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Alligator Strapped to an SUV in Florida Leads to Viral Photo

Karen Dress FaceBook
alligator strapped to the back of an SUV

Motorists expect to see many different things strapped to vehicles on Labor Day weekend. Floaties, kayaks, luggage, coolers, and those sorts of things are common. However, one Floridian never expected to see an alligator folded up and tied to the back of an SUV. Yet, while driving down Interstate 95 on Saturday, September 3, Karen […]

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Field to Table: Venison Grilled Cheese with Tomato Basil Soup

Jennifer Danella
A venison grilled cheese sandwich paired with tomato soup

What could be better than a grilled cheese and soup combo? Adding some ground venison to the sandwich, that’s what! This here’s a fancier version of the go-to kid’s meal, and I added onions and mushrooms for those who’s tastes have grown up a little more. Sourdough is one of my favorite sandwich breads, and […]

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