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It’s Cold Outside: Winter Photography Tips
Winter photography can be very rewarding. Images of subjects blanketed in snow, skeletal deciduous trees with eerie shapes and form,…
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Big Buck Falls to Female Bowhunter After a Perfect Long Shot
One of the toughest scenarios for a hunter to find themselves in is probably a mature buck who has taken up with a doe in heat. Unless that doe walks in front of you, you’re going to have a hard time diverting his attention away. Which is just one aspect that makes this hunt featuring […]
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How to Cook and Eat Sand Fleas
Sand fleas, Emerita, or sand crabs, typically refers to the species Atlantic sand hopper. These small crustaceans spend their lives burrowing into beach sand, feeding on plankton, and rolling around in the tides of America’s Pacific and Atlantic coasts. If you have been to the beach and noticed bubbles in shallow underwater sand, that is […]
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10 Best Steelhead Runs in New York
New York State anglers have a passion for catching steelhead and it has caught on. Blessed with both Lake Erie and Ontario runs, the Empire State has more steelhead fishing possibilities than can be counted. All stream access information from NYS DEC. We’ll start down Lake Erie and work our way around from there. 1. […]
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Bass Fishing in Texas: Here’s What You Need to Know
Got the itch to fish some big Texas bass? We have all the information you need to know for targeting these fish in the largest state of the Lower 48. From the best bass fishing lakes to spawning times and how to get your fishing license, this is our complete guide to angling for largemouth […]
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Michigan’s Top 10 Best Campgrounds in the Upper Peninsul
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is one of the best kept secrets in North America for outdoor adventure. It is a vast, forested region surrounded on three sides by Great Lakes and sharing roughly 200 miles of borderland with Wisconsin. It is sparsely populated by humans and full of natural wonders, including moose and wolves. There is […]
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Michigan’s Top 10 Best Campgrounds in the Upper Peninsula
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is one of the best kept secrets in North America for outdoor adventure. It is a vast, forested region surrounded on three sides by Great Lakes and sharing roughly 200 miles of borderland with Wisconsin. It is sparsely populated by humans and full of natural wonders, including moose and wolves. There is […]
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Storm Drain Produces a Most Unexpected Catch For an Angler
When most people think of their ideal fishing spot, they picture a large lake or a sparkling mountain stream. Most wouldn’t consider a dirty-looking storm drain off a small creek. But sometimes it pays to think outside the box a little bit when looking for a good fishing spot, as this video from YouTuber Ty […]
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Why I Think We’re Overhunting Mule Deer
While mule deer are native to the western United States, they have had a tough time recently, proven in their population numbers. Drought, wildfires, and encroachment from other deer species all take their toll on mule deer habitat and well-being, and that’s without the added pressures of hunting season. Mule deer already have hunting restrictions […]
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Create a Gorgeous Professional Photo Book of Your Work with Saal Digital
Do you have a series of photos you’d like to see in print? We tried out Saal Digital’s Professional Photo Book service and loved the results
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Where to Stay in Top 10 Fly Fishing Towns Across America
My wife recently decided she is going to be traveling with me on my fishing trips, as I work in the fishing industry, and our son will be making these trips with me very soon. As you might guess, she doesn’t want to be left out. Personally, I think this is awesome and a dream […]
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5 Best Camping States in the Rocky Mountains
Stretching 3,000 miles from western Canada down into New Mexico, the Rocky Mountains cover several states and feature some of the most beautiful views and diverse wildlife through varying terrain. According to the National Park Service, the enormous mountain range can be divided into four different physiographic provinces: Northern Rocky Mountains: This area, encompassing a […]
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When Georgia’s Deer Season Ends, Key Dates To Remember
We know some deer hunters might be contemplating putting their gear away for the season at this point. After all, it’s getting late in the year, and there are several major holidays rapidly approaching. But we say don’t throw in the towel on deer season and put your feet up and tipple that glass of […]
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The Greatest Maasai Mara Photographer of the Year Has Been Announced
Congratulations to Kenyan photographer duo Preeti and Prashant Chacko for being named The Greatest Maasai Mara Photographers of the Year…
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Know Before You Go: 9 States With Shed Hunting Regulations
With the dead of winter setting in, it’s easy to get a little depressed this time of year as we dread the foul weather. However, there’s something to look forward to with the late winter and spring in shed hunting. Antlers will soon be dropping from the heads of big game animals everywhere. Searching for […]
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Fall Color Assignment Winner John Pierce
Congratulations to John Pierce for winning the recent Fall Color Assignment with the image, “Bell’s Fall Sunrise.” View the winning…
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When Missouri’s Deer Season Ends, The Key Dates to Know
For many hunters it’s easy to put deer hunting season in the back of their minds once December and January roll around. After all, there are plenty of distractions centering around the holidays. And it’s easy for hunters to simply throw in the towel and say to themselves: “Next year is my year!” Well, we […]
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Storm Sanders, Beatriz Haddad Maia Take Home BJK Cup Heart Awards
The duo overachieved on the international stage this autumn. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday, December 21, 2022
It takes heart to play for your country.
This year, Australia’s Storm Sanders and Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia took it next-level, winning the Billie Jean King Cup Heart Award.
Sanders won the award for her performance in the BJK Cup Finals; Haddad Maia took home accolades for her achievements in the Play-Offs.
Sanders won three of four matches in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals as she guided Australia to the finals. Ranked 237, each of Sanders three wins came against higher-ranked players. In the final against Switzerland she was edged by 35th-ranked Jil Teichmann, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3.
Congratulations @stormsanders94 ⛈🇦🇺
The #BJKCup Heart Award recognises players who have represented their country with distinction, exceptional courage and outstanding commitment 💜
— Billie Jean King Cup (@BJKCup) December 19, 2022
"It is a huge honor to receive it because for me representing my country and my team is something that I dreamed of,’ Sanders said.
Haddad Maia, who finished the season at No.15 in the WTA rankings, was undefeated at Billie Jean King Cup in 2022. She also won the Heart Award for her performance in the Americas Group in April.
Parabéns Haddad Maia! 💜
The first player to win the #BJKCup Heart Award twice in one season 🇧🇷@biahaddad1 | @cbtenis
— Billie Jean King Cup (@BJKCup) December 19, 2022
"This award is so special because it says so much about the attitude and value of players. It gives me motivation to keep strong and to chase new goals for 2023,” the 26-year-old said.
