Crossbows And Accessories
Use These Rifles When Hunting Black Bears and Grizzlies
Bear hunters have similar needs to most big game hunters, to take down their quarry with a single shot. (You may have heard that bears like to charge when they’re angry. Or startled. Or shot!) So hunters need a reliable, efficient rifle and a cartridge to pack enough power to do the job right. Handguns in big magnum […]
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All About the Belize Fly Fishing Grand Slam
If you’re an avid fly angler, and especially if you prefer the saltwater side of it, it’s likely that you’ve heard of the Belize grand slam. Every year, people head to the Caribbean country of Belize in hopes of landing three of the most iconic saltwater fish on the planet: permit, tarpon, and bonefish. Landing […]
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Do Deer Eat Meat? Examining This Strange Phenomenon
If there’s one thing that I’ve learned from more than twenty years of deer hunting, it’s that whitetails are full of surprises. And one of the more surprising aspects of their behavior is just how varied their food sources can be when the need arises. Many people think of them as being exclusively herbivores. There’s […]
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Motion Blur Assignment Winner Garry Everett
Congratulations to Garry Everett for winning the recent Motion Blur Assignment with the image, “Moonlight Coast.” See more of Everett’s…
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Why Hunting Sika Deer in Maryland Is a Worthwhile Challenge
When most people think of an exotic hunting adventure, they likely picture a trip to a faraway place. Unless you step foot inside a high fence, there are few areas to hunt for non-native species in the continental U.S. Unless you venture to the eastern shore of Maryland. In Maryland, sika deer hunting is king. […]
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Photo Of The Day By Daniel Forster
Today’s Photo of the Day is “Skyrise” by Daniel Forster. Location: Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, Colorado. “The Maroon Bells mountains…
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7 Best Saltwater Fishing Rig Setups
If you’re new to saltwater fishing, figuring out the best fishing rigs can be intimidating. Anglers have developed a swath of unique setups for salt over the years. It’s a little like walking into an Amazon fulfillment center for the first time and trying to sort packages. If you’ve never done it before, it’s hard […]
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Bullet Setback Explained: Watching for and Avoiding the Issue
Back in 2020, we worked long and hard to create a basic resource for our readers: The Big Glossary of Gun Terminology A-Z and it was a big success. As big as it is, we realized that not every single bit of firearm terminology was included. To remedy that, we’ll define the incredibly important issue […]
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.30-06 Ammo: Top Factory Loads For Big Game Hunting
The .30-06 Springfield started life as a combat round for the U.S. Military, but it has fully etched its place in history as the ideal big game hunting cartridge. The round has the speed, range, and power to bring down most North American big game animals quite efficiently. Modern rifle ammunition manufacturing techniques have only […]
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Common Deer Hunting Beliefs That I’ve Seen Proved Wrong With My Own Eyes
Over all my years of deer hunting, I’ve always looked for certain things that I can hold on to, certain facts that more often than not are going to come to fruition. Adhering to a common belief that’s spread throughout the hunting community can certainly be a benefit, but if you’re too caught up in […]
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Be Zealous Not Jealous
Have you ever looked at photos of awe-inspiring places and thought how magnificent it would be to journey there but…
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Baiting for Deer: Why Many States Have Banned the Practice, and More May Follow
Baiting deer can be an extremely effective way to hunt them. Whether you agree or disagree with any moral objections to the idea, it’s no secret that whitetail hunters in several parts of the country take advantage of feed such as corn, beans, apples, peanuts, and more. Some say it’s a lazy form of hunting, […]
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Is Climate Change Affecting the Duck Migration?
The duck migration is top of mind for every serious waterfowler, especially as the season draws nearer. Waterfowl hotspots like Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas are highly anticipating watching black clouds of northern ducks as they seek warmer weather and open pools of water. However, in recent years, it seems that migration is getting later and […]
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How to Record, Remember, and Maybe Even Hide Your Best Fishing Spots
Fishing is serious business. Whether you are a tournament angler or someone who enjoys frying up a limit of crappie or bluegill on the regular, we all enjoy efficiency as much as fun. Keeping up with spots and weather conditions while harboring a certain amount of secrecy can be a tall order for any fisherman. […]
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“I’m Surprised” – Auger-Aliassime, Like All of Us, Blown Away by the Rise of Holger Rune
The Dane was outside of the top-100 at the beginning of the season, and could finish in the top-10. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Saturday, November 5, 2022
Riding a career-best run of four consecutive wins against the Top-10, Danish teen Holger Rune is confirming his newfound status as an elite talent on tour in Paris.
Already with a pair of titles to his name in 2022, Rune continues to turn heads with an aggressive, physical baseline game that is perfectly suited for indoor tennis. He ranks second on the ATP Tour with 20 wins on hard courts (against four losses), and with today’s 6-4, 6-2 victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime he is one victory away from making a Top-10 debut.
Rune is into his first Masters 1000 title after wins over Stan Wawrinka (saving three match points), Hubert Hurkacz, Andrey Rublev, Carlos Alcaraz and Auger-Aliassime.
He will face the ultimate test when he takes on six-time Paris champion Novak Djokovic in the final on Sunday at Bercy.
Fourth final in a row. Fourth top-10 win in a row 🤯@holgerrune2003 snaps Auger-Aliassime’s SIXTEEN-match winning streak to reach his maiden Masters 1000 final in Paris!#RolexParisMasters pic.twitter.com/gcfq107ye9
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) November 5, 2022
His victim on Saturday says that there wasn’t much he could do against the blistering attack of the 19-year-old on Saturday.
“I feel like because of the way he was playing and how good he was playing, I have to give him a lot of credit,” Auger-Aliassime said. “He kind of exposed weaknesses in my game.
"He was just playing so aggressively without missing. I haven't seen or I haven't played many players that were this aggressive and hitting that hard, that deep.”
Rune started his season very much unproven, at 103 in the world, making his climb well inside the top-20 in ten months’ time all the more impressive.
Auger-Aliassime admitted that he was surprised with just how quickly Rune has become a force against top talent on tour.
“I'm surprised, yes,” he said. “I knew he had a lot of qualities… But I'm surprised, and I have to say hats off to him for his wonderful rise in the ranking. He has played very well throughout this season. He's also had very tough moments, which is not normal for someone who is 18 years old. He managed to be in the final in Stockholm, in Basel. It's very incredible at his age. He hasn't been much on the tour. Hats off to him, because he's exceptional.”
The Generation Game 🍿
19-year-old Rune will face 35-year-old Djokovic for the #RolexParisMasters title! pic.twitter.com/jvn73FL9EF
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) November 5, 2022
Rune improved to 38-24 on the season with Saturday’s win. The former Junior No.1, who is coached by Lars Christensen and managed and mentored by his mother, Aneke, trains at the Mouratoglou Academy and has Patrick Mouratoglou traveling with his team as the season winds down.
He’s proven to be a quick study, quickly sizing up and learning how to impose himself against the tour’s best, on all surfaces.
The Dane says his ability to stay composed on the court – something he displayed in spades on Friday when he was forced to put his serve on ice for ten minutes while Carlos Alcaraz had an injury looked at during the pair’s quarterfinal in Paris – is one of the things that his aiding his ascent.
Rune just patiently waited for the Medical Timeout to end then served out the next game to force a tiebreak. He eventually won when Alcaraz retired, 6-3, 6-6 RET.
“I would say I work on it as much as I work on my serve, forehand, my backhand,” he said of his mental game. “You know, it's all small things that can improve all the time. It's mental, it's physical, it's tennis. It's everything. “To do 1 percent better every day, that's really what I'm trying to do. To improve every small thing, to try to get things better, no matter if it's warmup, a little more better every day, because it's the small things that make the big difference.”
Auger-Aliassime – and many of his peers – tend to be more impressed by the high-octane groundstrokes Rune plays. The Dane goes on the attack and stays on the attack, forcing his opponents to defend.
He’s relentless, and thanks to improved stamina and experience, he can execute and cash in on his tactics without too many dips.
“Today he was very aggressive,” the Canadian said. “He was playing very strongly on both sides. He's serving much better. He served very well during the last weeks. But he's serving much better. I think he improved from a physical point of view, as well.
“Before it was hard to have so many matches under his belt in a row. It means that he has improved physically, so it will be interesting to see next year how things will unroll.”
Go With The Flow
Tips and techniques for photographing whitewater and sea kayaking.
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Polaris Highlights Premiere Waterfowl Destination Habitat Flats in “Own the Hunt”
“This was always about getting up early with your dog,” says Tony Vandemore towards the beginning of the latest episode of Polaris Off-Road’s “Own the Hunt” video series. It’s a subtle way of describing the hard work, long hours, and extreme dedication that’s needed all year long, so that once fall hunting season rolls around, […]
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