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No, Not Every Big Buck is Poached or a “High-Fence” Deer

ODNR – Your Wild Ohio
High-Fence Deer

Why do we now assume every big buck is poached or unnatural? In this day and age everything falls under and draws internet scrutiny. Double that when it comes to deer hunting and big whitetail bucks. Over the years, I’ve written stories on some of the widest racks ever seen on whitetails, whether they were the narrowest or […]

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The Best Prime Day Outdoor Sales to Shop Right Now


Prime Day Camping Sales

Amazon Prime Day 2021 means there are some great deals on Amazon camping accessories, fishing gear, and hunting apparel. It’s an outdoorsman’s flash sale! 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. Once a year, Amazon Prime shoppers […]

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World’s Smallest Compound Bow Fits in the Palm of Your Hand

YouTube: JoergSprave
Smallest Compound Bow

The world’s smallest compound bow looks like a lot of fun. In the worlds of both archery and firearms, there seems to be a constant movement towards making both bows and guns smaller. Whether that be for practical purposes or simply for the novelty of it, there are some interesting new products showing up on […]

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Cameron Hanes Hosting Tough Multi-Day Fitness Challenges With MTN OPS and FitRankings

MTN OPS
Cameron Hanes

Cameron Hanes and MTN OPS want to challenge hunters and athletes to test their endurance. There are few people in the hunting world quite like Cameron Hanes. It takes a special type of personality to embrace daily weightlifting and two marathons a week as their fitness routine. It is all part of his “Keeping Hammering” […]

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Combination Guns: What Are They, and Which Are the Best?

Savage Arms

Combo guns make for versatile hunting or survival firearms. The logic behind a combination gun is simple: it allows a hunter, who is hunting for food, to be able to take a wide array of game that he might encounter in the field with the appropriate ammo from the same gun. They look like a double barrel shotgun, but […]

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Alligator Hunting Season: Where, When, and How to Hunt Gators in the American South


Alligator Hunting Season

Looking for something new this season? It’s time to give alligator hunting a try! Feeling adventurous this year and want to try hunting for something different? The American alligator may be just the challenge you’re looking for. Alligator hunting season brings about a whole new set of challenges different than hunting a deer or turkey in […]

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Group of Hunters Sneak Only Feet from Clueless Feral Hogs in the Dark

YouTube: Ultimate Night Vision
Feral Hogs Close Range

How did these hunters get that close? As most hunters in Texas will tell you, feral hogs are smart animals. It is one of the reasons they have become such a problem in the Lone Star State. Hogs have excellent hearing and a nose for danger if you do not play the winds correctly. If […]

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Polaris RANGER XP 1000 Texas Edition Review: Test Driving the Lone Star Side-By-Side


Polaris RANGER XP 1000 Texas Edition

WATCH We test drove the Polaris RANGER Crew XP 1000 Texas Edition, and determined it amongst the best in class.  As the saying goes, I wasn’t born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could. Seriously though, I’m well-informed of the amount of state pride that emanates from within these borders. It’s […]

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