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. Out of all the clothes in my arsenal, a down or synthetic insulation layer is a must-have on every outing. This layer is a make-or-break piece of clothing […]
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When the elk rut is on, there’s nothing quite as thrilling as hearing an early morning bugle erupt from the spot you’re about to start hunting on. It’s also the time of year when larger bulls will start banging heads in a fight for dominance and for control of their harem of cows. While plenty […]
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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. There are plenty of concealment strategies you can employ throughout the entire hunting season, but perhaps none are as luxurious for being out in the field as the […]
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Over half a million dollars was raised by hunters who participated in Virginia’s first-ever managed elk hunt. More than $606,000 was fundraised by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) to help wildlife and management projects within the state’s elk management zone. Kyle Weaver, president and CEO of […]
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Authorities in Pennsylvania are reaching out to the public for tips after an especially large, 12-point whitetail buck was poached this past week. The Pennsylvania Game Commission reported on their social media channels that the buck is believed to have been illegally hunted on Monday, October 3. Investigating game wardens determined the buck was shot […]
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Our mothers and fathers taught us everything to know about the outdoors, but somebody had to teach them. When it came to my mother, hunting and fishing weren’t the only things that she had to share–she also knew how to gather, prepare, and save things for a rainy day. And she learned everything she knew […]
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Growing up with BB gun nearby shooting starlings in the backyard, I can vividly remember making the transition from a BB slinger to my first gun: a 20 Gauge Remington 870 with a trimmed down stock to personally fit me. It was one of the most intimidating things in my young life as an 8-year-old. […]
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced 109 hunting and sport fishing opportunities for game species on 18 wildlife refuges as part of an effort to increase recreational access to public lands. A total of 38,000 acres across the nation have been opened to the public under the America the Beautiful initiative. “We are committed […]
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When you have a craving for venison and need a spicy way to prepare it, this is quite possibly the best fajitas recipe you can make with wild game! I’ve perfected the ingredients list and nailed down the marinade components to deliver an ideal flavor, and it’s relatively easy to follow. You only need a […]
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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 it comes to the right shoes for bad weather, there are winter boots and there are rain boots, and both serve the exact purpose you’d think they […]
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