Too many people think is hunting is exclusive to men, but Eva Shockey’s determination is helping fortify women’s rightful place in the outdoors. Growing up with Jim Shockey as a father probably doesn’t leave you with too many other options–Eva Shockey was destined to be a hunter. However, as Eva’s journey has progressed, a deeper […]
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How many shots does it take to intentionally get a “Robinhood?” All bowhunters have heard of a “Robinhood.” For those not in the know, that is when one of your shots lodges in the back end of an arrow already embedded in the target. Many archers have had this happen to them while practicing on […]
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Should we shoot albino and piebald deer? Albino and piebald deer are some of the most beautiful and controversial deer any hunter can encounter. There’s much debate over whether or not to shoot animals with abnormal color patterns. So, we decided to look at all sides of the debate in depth. We’ll look at the […]
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Can-Am’s “Livin’ the Land” video series brings hunting to the forefront of American heritage. When the folks at Can-Am Off-Road decided to add three new episodes to its “Livin’ the Land” video series, they seemingly wanted to cover as much ground as possible. The first two episodes, which debuted back in January, featured a ranching […]
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Mossy Oak teams up with Starcraft to develop a hunter’s dream home away from home. There’s no shortage of options out there when it comes to hunting rigs. Accommodations range from a single-person tent to some of the most extreme recreational vehicles on the planet. One of these vehicles is the 2019 Mossy Oak Starcraft camper […]
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If you don’t already know, we have the answer for you. Fall is finally upon us and the deer hunting seasons are either already open or about to open in many states. In some cases, some nice bucks have fallen already. But did you ever wonder why the season dates are in the fall and winter? The […]
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Air guns aren’t just for plinking at bottles anymore. These powerful hunting tools are just right for bushytails and other critters. Pellet guns aren’t what they used to be. They’re a lot more than the overblown toy Daisy BB guns of the old days. Today’s high-powered air rifles or airguns are excellent for small game hunting, capable of taking small game and large game alike. But less […]
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No one believed this sort of performance was possible in an AR-15, until the 22 Nosler came along. Back a few years, even seasoned shooters figured that the only way you could get maximum power out of an AR-15 was to tinker away in your shop, using your gunsmith mind to squeeze every last ounce […]
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Growing up in the Shockey family meant an interesting upbringing, but it led to a true love for the outdoors. Welcome to the first episode of a very special collaboration between Eva Shockey and Wide Open Spaces! For those of you who don’t know, Eva Shockey is a wife, mother, author, and hype-woman for all […]
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There’s just something about a good hunting dog. When I was a kid, I had a good dog. His name was Buddy. He came with that name from the family who gave him up because he was more than they could handle. Almost immediately, we became best friends. There was just an unspoken connection that he […]
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