Almost every year, a handful of hunters make the viral rounds on social media with their harvests not because they shot a big buck but because the deer they just harvested has a severe case of wart-like growths, also known as cutaneous fibromas, deer fibromas or fibromatosis, covering its body. This is one of the more […]
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Many states, particularly in the Midwest, that previously didn’t permit the use of centerfire rifles during hunting season have begun allowing straight-wall rifle cartridges as a compromise. Offering far better ballistics than any shotgun slugs, the straight-wall provision has taken the hunting community by storm, sending countless deer hunters to their local gun stores in […]
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Women are the fasting growing demographic in the hunting industry. They are blazing trails and founding businesses along the way, and for good reason. Female representation in hunting is finally catching up, and hunting gear, services, and other helpful materials are being created specifically for their demographic on a larger scale than ever before. The […]
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In the hunting community, it always seems like folks are trying to find new ways to push themselves, become more competitive, and set some pretty lofty goals that can be considered an impressive achievement. When you hear the term “Hunting Slam,” a few things probably come to mind. The first is the North American Super […]
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There’s good reason to incorporate a rifle into your collection specifically for varmint or predator control. Fortunately, there are a bunch of great options for rifles that will fit the desires (and budget) of almost any serious varmint hunter. Recent product advancements and trends at the manufacturer level have raised the bar for performance, making […]
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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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Semi-auto shotguns are becoming more and more popular every day for hunting, skeet shooting, and collecting. Today the technology and machining behind these guns is better than ever, meaning there’s a reliable option to fit a variety of budgets. They’re different from the pump-action or break-action shotguns that came first, and they’re great for executing […]
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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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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. Even with advancements in hunting apparel over the past few decades that utilize lighter fabrics that still keep you warm, many hunters still prefer to wear traditional wool […]
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It seems more and more common these days that you see bowhunters ditching their thick arrows and switching to thinner options. While skinny arrows aren’t exactly a new invention, their overwhelming popularity definitely is. Is this just another bowhunting trend, or are there clear advantages of using a slimmer shaft on big game? It seems […]
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