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Deer Property Management Mistakes That Result in Poor Hunting

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Hunting Land Management

Managing your own deer hunting property successfully is extremely difficult. There are dozens of different things that you could do to bring in more deer, and grow higher quality deer. Obviously, deer habitat management is a huge subcategory in deer hunting, and there are entire businesses based on it. So you do not have to […]

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Profile on Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge

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Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge

Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge offers some of the nation’s best wildlife viewing and hunting opportunities. Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge in Central New York is one of those areas where conservationists and hunters can have the opportunity to see some of North America’s most sought after animals. At times, this refuge can be a home to […]

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5 Types of Places You Can Pretty Much Skip Over When Shed Hunting

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To be as efficient as possible while shed hunting, you can avoid some areas altogether. Shed hunting is extremely fun, and it gives outdoorsmen a good excuse to be in the woods after the season is over. Plus, it is actually a useful tool for scouting and keeping track of your local bucks over the […]

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Father and 5-Year-Old Daughter Share Emotional Moment Over Her First Turkey


A father and daughter celebrate her shooting her first turkey.

It doesn’t get much better than this while turkey hunting with your kid. More states than ever these days are doing away with age limits on hunting. It makes sense to try and attract a new generation of hunters while they are younger because participation numbers could use a boost. Many parents are showing that […]

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10 Best Wearable Cameras for the Outdoor Enthusiast


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 wearable camera is the best way for outdoorsmen to capture memories. Body cameras offer hunters, hikers, and anglers a chance to capture experiences without the hassle of taking photos […]

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Calories in Venison: Examining the True Healthiness of Our Favorite Wild Game Meat


Slices of venison steak on a black table.

Just how healthy is venison? The main reason most of us like to hunt is quite simple: to fill up our freezer with delicious, free range wild game meat. These days food can be expensive, especially any sort of red meat, and particularly beef. Another reason many of us like to hunt is simply because […]

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