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Hunting Bucks After the New Year
In many whitetail hunters’ minds, the hunting season and drive to hunt is basically over after the calendar turns, but hunting the extreme late season is not to be ignored if you are still trying to punch a buck tag. It can be tough this time of year, but like any other time of the […]
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5 Best Winter Tents
Is a winter tent really worth the extra investment? If you plan to camp throughout the winter in snowy conditions, the answer is yes. A four-season (or winter) tent is designed to withstand heavy snow loads and high winds as well as generally inclement weather. Winter tents have room for the additional gear required for […]
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9-Foot, 500-Plus-Pound Sturgeon Gives Anglers the Battle of Their Life
If you want to tangle with the largest freshwater fish on Earth, a visit to the Pacific Northwest is a must. The rivers in these areas hold some of the largest sturgeon anywhere. Many of these prehistoric river monsters stretch to lengths of 8 to 9 feet, and they can weigh hundreds of pounds. It’s […]
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REAPR Camp Axe Review: We Put Two New Axes To the Test
The camping market is seriously oversaturated with some fine, if very expensive, tools these days. Which is fine if you have the budget to pick up a nicer hatchet or camp axe. But it’s unfortunate for campers who are just starting out, or for those who just want to get into the woods on a […]
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Kokkinakis and Kyrgios to Reunite for AO Doubles Defense
Special Ks aim to defend their maiden major.
By Alberto Amalfi | Wednesday, January 4, 2023
The Special Ks will be back to make Melbourne magic.
Thanasi Kokkinakis confirmed he and buddy Nick Kyrgios will reprise their partnership and defend their Australian Open doubles title.
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The Australian Open starts on January 16th.
“We’ll be playing [at the Australian Open]. Doubles is a lot less taxing on the body and mentally it’s a bit easier as well,” Kokkinakis told the media.
Last January, Kyrgios and Kokkinakis became the first All-Aussie men's doubles tandem to claim the Australian Open title since 1997. The Special Ks beat Max Purcell and Matthew Ebden 7-5, 6-4 for their first Grand Slam title.
Photo credit: Getty
Hiding and Tracking – Part 2, by J.M.D.
(Continued from Part 1.) A somewhat more obscure but still possible method of tracking is by following an electronic signal. If you’re using any type of transmitting device such as a radio or cell phone, a tracker could potentially locate you by detecting that signal. There have been a number of good articles on SurvivalBlog.com on radio frequency direction finding and locating, so I’m not going to go into detail here. Someone could also plant a dedicated tracking device on you or your vehicle and use that to track your location, but the tracker would obviously need the right equipment …
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Nadal, Alcaraz, Gauff to Headline as Tennis Plays for Peace in Australia on January 11
The event hopes to raise funds for victims of Russia's invasion of UkraineBy Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday January 4, 2022
Like it did at the 2022 US Open, when it raised over $2 million, tennis will play for peace at the 2023 Australian Open.
Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Maria Sakkari, Alexander Zverev, Frances Tiafoe, Alex de Minaur Coco Gauff will lead a Tennis for Peace event on January 11, to raise money for humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
💙 Tennis Plays for Peace 💛
Join some of the world’s best players including @carlosalcaraz, @RafaelNadal, @CocoGauff, @mariasakkari, @AlexZverev, @FTiafoe, and @alexdeminaur as they show their ongoing support for the people of Ukraine.
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 4, 2023
The money raised will go to UNICEF Australia and Global Giving, charities that are involved with providing aid to Ukrainians who suffer due to Russia’s invasion.
Through Tennis Plays for Peace the tennis community can offer practical assistance through fundraising, as well as show our heartfelt support for the victims of the war,” Australian Open Tournament Director Craig Tiley said in a statement.
Scientists Are Trying to Revive Extinct, Centuries-Old Barley to Recreate the Flavor of Old Whiskies
Nothing could possibly go wrong by giving life to ancient agricultural strains, right?
Why You Need to Learn to Shoot With Your Off Hand
The idea of shooting with your off hand is an old one, but it tends to take a back seat to the practice we do before and sometimes during the season. For recreational shooters who just want to change things up, this could be a fun and competitive thing to do with your friends and […]
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Big Buck Drops Antler, Still Tries to Fight a Rival
Hunting in the late season opens many great opportunities for the bucks that eluded you during the regular seasons. The only risk is that as winter sets in, the chances of a buck shedding his antlers increase. Some bucks shed incredibly early–and in some cases, hunters are fortunate enough to witness it firsthand. Which is […]
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9 Notable Facts About the Late Dave Whitlock, Fly Fishing Icon
Among the most well-known fly anglers in the world, Dave Whitlock could be included in the top five. If you’ve dabbled in fly fishing instruction, tried your hand at fly tying, marveled at beautiful angling art, or served as a fishing mentor yourself, you’ve likely come across Whitlock and his multifaceted techniques for helping spread […]
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Greece Hero Sakellaridis On A Debut Win, Advice From Tsitsipas & Racquet Repairs
When the World No. 803 Stefanos Sakellaridis arrived in Perth as part of Team Greece for the inaugural United Cup, the 18-year-old needed some time to adjust to his surroundings.
“It was the first time in my life this week seeing a Top 100 player in front of me, actually,” Sakellaridis, who competes regularly on the ITF Men’s World Tennis Tour, told ATPTour.com in Perth. “When everyone was coming by, like [David] Goffin, [Grigor] Dimitrov, I was like, ‘Oh, wow’.”
On Tuesday, an injury to his teammate Michail Pervolarakis meant Sakellaridis was called upon to make his tour-level debut against Team Belgium’s Zizou Bergs. Taking on the World No. 129 in front of the biggest crowd of his career could have overwhelmed a player who had never played a match on the ATP Challenger Tour, but Sakellaridis battled to a stunning 5-7, 6-1, 6-3 win.
What a win!
Greek teen Stefanos Sakellaridis has just scored the biggest win of his young career, leading to emotional scenes in Perth#UnitedCup pic.twitter.com/6pZtnsMSf1
— United Cup (@UnitedCupTennis) January 3, 2023
The result triggered huge outbursts of emotion from his teammates, including Top 10 stars Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari as well as his sister Sapfo Sakellaridi. Sakellaridis acknowledged that the positive atmosphere in the Team Greece camp this week played a key role in believing he could step up his level when required.
“You can see that the team chemistry is unbelievable, so it’s a huge boost for every one of us to play much better,” said Sakellaridis. “When you feel good, you play good.”
Even prior to his standout win, Sakellaridis felt supported by his teammates in Perth, where Team Greece will compete in the City Finals on Wednesday after winning Group A. The ATP World No. 4 Tsitsipas is an obvious role model for the teen as he seeks to improve his game.
“To be able to live with [Tsitsipas] throughout the day, you can see how much work he puts in and my respect towards the top players has grown immensely,” said Sakellaridis. “Stefanos has given me lots of advice, he has helped me a lot. Also all the team, they seem like they really want to help me, all of them gave me advice.
“Obviously from watching here, what they do and how they do it on the court and outside the court, I can also see some things for myself. All in all it is an amazing experience to come here.”
[ATP APP]
One part of that experience has been playing with a fully maintained racquet for the first time in months. In his on-court interview, Sakellaridis paid tribute to a member of the tournament stringing team, who had solved an ongoing issue with the 18-year-old’s stock of equipment.
“I was competing for the last two or three months, [but] I was using only one racquet,” explained Sakellaridis later. “I had grip problems with all my racquets, so I didn’t want to use any others. I was only using the same racquet because it was the only one that felt like the grip was how I like it.
“That racquet, after I played with it a bit, the butt cap [at the bottom of the handle] started moving, so in the past month I was playing with one racquet, and the grip was moving. Then I came here, and he fixed all my racquets, so now I can freely play.”
As well as precious experience on the big stage, Tuesday’s win earned Sakellaridis 20 Pepperstone ATP Ranking points and $25,900 in prize money. It is a potentially career-changing moment for the 18-year-old.
“It’s my ATP debut, and it came with a win, and prize money that I couldn’t imagine,” said Sakellaridis. “[After the United Cup] I’m going to compete in Monastir for the next few weeks. There is a 15K ITF tournament there, but we’ll see how it goes. It was a big win and a big step up in the rankings.”
Hiding and Tracking – Part 1, by J.M.D.
I enjoy learning new things and picking up new skills, and the many activities I engage in such as shooting, paintball, backpacking and, of course, prepping give me ample motivation and opportunity to do so. A year or so ago while on a backpacking trip with some friends I met a guy who was a pretty decent tracker, and after he kindly spent some time on that hike showing me some of the basics I decided that tracking (and evading trackers) were some skills that might be useful in a TEOTWAWKI scenario. Since then I’ve taken training classes, read books, …
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The Surprising Components That Make Up Antlers
Almost all hunters know about the speed of the antler growth cycle. It’s one of the most impressive displays in nature. Every year, members of the deer family go from antlerless in the early spring to a magnificent crown in the later summer. The headgear then becomes the focus of many clashes with rival males […]
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Michigan Bowhunter Misses Buck and Gets Rare Second Chance
Misses are frustrating part of hunting. How many do you wish you could have a second chance on? The part that hurts the most is that in most instances, you’re only going to get one chance at a more mature buck. They simply don’t make many mistakes, especially in a state like Michigan, that I […]
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Become Powerfully Attached
The word “attached” is defined in two ways: Two or more items can be physically attached when visually connected or…
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Low-Cost and No-Cost Preparedness
Many SurvivalBlog readers have contacted me, lamenting that they don’t have enough money to prepare. My response? Re-prioritize how you spend your time and money. The following suggestions are primarily based on my own experience. Avalanche Lily and I do our best to live a frugal life. Please prayerfully consider and implement some or most of these suggestions, as new year’s resolutions. Here are some suggestions for spending less money: Pray. Prayer costs nothing, and it helps focus your mind on your priorities. Chief among these should be your family, friends, fellow church congregants, neighbors, and co-workers. Study. Used books …
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Big Drop-Tine Buck Gets Dropped in Iowa Muzzleloader Hunt
Once the regular deer season is past, it can be hard to motivate yourself to keep heading afield, even with an empty freezer and unpunched tags. However, good things come to those who wait. And the deer become much more predictable once winter starts setting in. This is the exact scenario Mike Stroff of Savage […]
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