Sporting life

Treestand Harness: What It Is, What It Does and a Few Suggestions


Bowhunting 20 feet up can be dangerous, but a treestand harness could save your life. According to the Treestand Safety Awareness Foundation, hunters experienced more than 1,900 falls that required ER visits in 2019. Probably the more staggering figure is the 65 percent decrease in falls of this kind since 2010, mostly thanks to the […]

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First Lite Debuts Whitetail Camo Line

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First Lite Specter

The Specter pattern is the first algorithm-generated camouflage specifically engineered for whitetail deer hunting. First Lite hasn’t wasted much time securing a corner of the hunting apparel market, as any avid hunter is familiar with the brand’s high-quality gear. From MeatEater’s Steven Rinella to YouTube groups such as Hushin, many of the biggest names in […]

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Stimulus Checks: 8 Crossbows Under $1,400 That Will Fill the Freezer in Fall

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Crossbows Under $1400

These crossbows all fall under the $1,400 mark. Spring is finally here, and it is the perfect time of year to make a new weapon purchase for next year’s deer season. Especially if you are looking to add a crossbow to your hunting arsenal. Picking up a crossbow now gives you an entire summer to […]

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Always buy a backup

By Elliot Thomas Special to Outdoor Enthusiast Lifestyle Magazine When I was younger, my Grandfather was always trying to impart his knowledge on me. From fishing to hunting, firearms and pocket knives, and in general what we would now qualify as "life hacks." By the...

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Going crab-less for tautog

By Todd Corayer, The Fish Wrap Writer Special to Outdoor Enthusiast Lifestyle Magazine Tautog fishing has been strong for a few months now but that’s starting to change with a change in seasons. Reliable spots have been giving up just a few keeper sized fish, just a...

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Enter the Biggest Wide Open Spaces Hunting Sweepstakes Ever


We’re welcoming the new hunting season with a gigantic giveaway, and you could be the big winner! There’s never been more excitement around the Wide Open Spaces headquarters as there is this season, because we’ve decided to go all out and reward one lucky winner the Ultimate Hunting Package. Rarely do you get the chance

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Jalapeño Deer Poppers Are Delicious and Easy to Make

YouTube: Legendary Whitetails

Wow your friends, family, and deer camp buddies with this simple yet delicious deer snack and recipe. One of my favorite parts of hunting is being able to enjoy my harvest from field to plate. Always trying new venison recipes has lead me to a few of my favorite wild game recipes. These jalapeño deer poppers

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