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Why Hunting Is So Important

With September just a one more quick flip my on NEBRASKAland magazine calendar, it is time once again to reflect on the age old question of why hunting is so important. Yeah, I know hunting is important. But, why do you think hunting is important? Give it some more thought. Really think about the question: Why is hunting important? Why is hunting important to …

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Hunting Gear Review: KUIU Ultra Merino 145 Zip-T

KUIU

This comfortable long sleeve from the ultralight apparel company is a perfect addition to your layering system for hunting year-round. I’ve long been a merino wool evangelist. Whether you’re hiking, hunting, or just enjoying the great outdoors, merino is the best next-to-skin fabric for regulating body temperature in just about any climate. It boasts breathability […]

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Removes Hunting Theme Mandate for Annual Duck Stamp Art Contest

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Duck Stamp Contest

A hunting theme will no longer be required for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s duck stamp contest. Hunting elements will no longer be required be required for art entries into the annual Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Contest starting in 2022. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the change in a […]

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How to Accessorize a Shotgun


It’s true you can go too far, but the right add-ons can greatly increase a scattergun’s capabilities. You can put as much crap on your shotgun as you want. It’s a free country. Some people go overboard, hooking things to every free Picatinny rail spot they can find. While there are a ton of aftermarket […]

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The 6 Best Portable Bathtubs of 2021 for Camping, Home, And More


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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. A portable bathtub doesn’t sound appealing now, but just wait until it’s your only option. There’s a variety of situations you could be in that would make a […]

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Texas Dove Season: The Ultimate Guide to This Early Season Hunting Holiday


Texas Dove Season

Nothing excites Texans quite like the start of dove season. Across North America, there are some hunting seasons that tired and true traditions. Seasons that every hunter looks forward to participating in all year long. Especially a state as seeped in tradition as Texas, where dove hunting is king through September. It is not just […]

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Tim Wells Makes a 130-Yard Bow Shot on a Running Tahr

YouTube: Tim Wells Bow Hunter

Tim Wells does it again. Tim Wells takes us on a tahr hunting adventure. Wells is well known for making insane shots with difficult conditions. Watch this impressive follow-up shot unfold before your eyes. Wells closed the distance with the tahr to six yards and didn’t have a clear shot. After jumping, it appears Wells […]

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Man Thanks Fictional Hunting Sponsors After Hitting Buck With His Car

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deer

This man just trolled hunters with an epic thank you to all that helped him hit this deer on the interstate. The “thank you” routine has been part of outdoor television for a long time. There’s nothing wrong with it, but it’s there. It takes resources to make things work, so it’s a primetime to give […]

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What is a Deer Drive? A Guide for New Hunters for This Popular Technique

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What is a Deer Drive

Pushing is one of the oldest and most effective forms of deer hunting. Any deer hunter can tell you that bagging any whitetail deer is tough. These animals are extremely smart and wary to their surroundings. Especially the older mature bucks that have survived a hunting season or two and are familiar with how hunters […]

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