Hunting Tips, Tools And Gear

Hunting Tips, Tools And Gear

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My Rangefinder is More Important Than My Bow, and Here’s Why

Dylan Hayward

I climbed up into my treestand on the morning of November 7th, hung my bow on the tree arm, and quickly putting my freezing hands back into my jacket pockets that were stuffed with warmers. Confidence was unusually high, as my trail camera had captured my target buck every morning right at sunrise for the […]

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5 Top Picks for Women’s Elk Hunting Apparel

SITKA Gear

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. Spotting and stalking bulls in the backcountry is no time for ill-fitting men’s clothing or oversized hand-me-downs. Elk hunting calls for high-performance gear engineered specifically for women. The […]

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350 Legend Ammo: Specs and Top Picks for Hunting in 2022


350 Legend

The tradition of hunting deer in many Midwestern states with shotguns and muzzleloaders is slowly dying. As more states loosen their regulations, centerfire straight-walled cartridges for rifles are taking over as the firearms of choice, namely for deer hunting enthusiasts. Finally, hunters in places like Iowa, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and more can comfortably reach out […]

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Thumb vs. Index Release: Does One Provide More Consistent Bow Shots?

Dylan Hayward

Of the different types of releases for bowhunting, the two most common variations are the standard index release and the increasingly-popular thumb release. It’s easy to see why–both are reliable, simple to use, and can get the job done when the buck of your dreams steps out and you have very little time to think. […]

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Youth Hunter Bags Big Kentucky Buck With Perfect Broadside Shot


Youth Kentucky Buck

Hunting is often an exercise in patience. When you’re sitting a treestand for hours without much happening, it’s natural to get a little bored and for your mind to start wandering. In recent years, cellphones have helped to alleviate that boredom a little. However, they can also be a bad thing. It’s easy to get […]

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