When I’m elk hunting in Colorado in September, the weather can range from 80 degrees and sunny to temps in the 20s with icy sleet storms. Being prepared for this possible drastic fluctuation means I stack layers upon layers of clothing under my outer camouflage, removing them as needed as the day warms up or […]
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Editor’s Note: 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. When your favorite little person expresses an interest in hunting, getting some kids hunting toys in their hands will help fuel that fire until they are old enough […]
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Thousands of big bucks get killed every year, but few make waves in the hunting community and get remembered for years like this enormous deer from Michigan did. One of the most famous–or infamous–whitetails ever harvested was the Rompola Buck. It was one of the first “hunting stories” to ever catch my attention. I vividly […]
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Even though it might be the smallest and least time-consuming part of the entire hunt, stabilizing your firearm and shooting from a place of rock solid sturdiness is vital, and the trust it provides can go a long way in the field. There are many options available to hunters seeking stability. The most popular are […]
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The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is asking for the public’s help after a monstrous, 36-point non-typical whitetail buck was found dead in Fulton County. The agency posted photos of the buck’s massive antlers on its Facebook page. They appear to carry heavy mass throughout the frame, along with a plethora of stickers and drop […]
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We’ve lost count of all the times we’ve heard the phrase, “It’s not about the size of the dog in the fight, but the fight in the dog.” Well, it’s probably safe to say this video encapsulates that saying perfectly, because in this footage, a large whitetail buck faces off with two large bull elk. […]
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We’ve seen some weird videos of deer this season, with many showing a complete lack of fear around humans, which isn’t good. The following video, where a hunter pokes a buck with an arrow, might be the best yet and will undoubtedly leave you wondering if this buck is curious, overly friendly, or downright dumb. […]
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Duck hunting in Texas goes back for centuries. Indigenous peoples hunted waterfowl in the coastal waterways along what’s now called the Gulf of Mexico. Post-European settlement, Spanish, French, and Mexican folks chased ducks and geese across this massive wetland. However, by the late 1800s, market hunters got word of this waterfowl paradise and decimated duck […]
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Whether you’re scouting in the mountains or enjoying a home-cooked wild game meal after filling a tag, every element of elk hunting is memorable. However, if your elk meat isn’t properly taken care of, that homemade meal can be unforgettable for the wrong reasons. Always remember to cool down your meat, keep the bugs off, […]
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Michigan is a state steeped in deep hunting traditions, and it’s understandable that deer hunters were a bit miffed this year when the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced that deer harvest reports would no longer be voluntary but mandatory in 2022. Especially since failing to report a harvest comes with some rather stiff penalties. […]
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