Wide Open Spaces

Wide Open Spaces serves as the ultimate online hub for enthusiasts of hunting, fishing, shooting, and outdoor activities. It offers engaging content, shopping options, and a vibrant community tailored for sportsmen and women who love nature. Located in Austin, Texas, Wide Open Spaces is committed to delivering the latest and essential insights for hunters, anglers, and outdoor lovers, all presented in an entertaining format. With a strong community base, the platform promotes user involvement through both written and visual contributions, ensuring that the content is relatable, trustworthy, and easy to share. Established in 2011, Wide Open Spaces is designed for both social media and mobile users, featuring the internet's first and only shopping comparison platform dedicated to all your hunting, fishing, shooting, and outdoor needs.

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Forget Museums, Travel Expert Encourages Travelers To Hit The European Trails

1 week ago | wideopenspaces.com | Matthew Wilson

If you're looking for a European vacation unlike any other, consider skipping the museums and hitting the trails instead. That's what expert and author Rick Stevens recommends anyway. Speaking with Outside Online, Stevens explains why he recommends going into the great outdoors. Stevens said that he enjoys the scenery and beauty they bring along with the exercise. He explained, "In September 2021, I went on a six-day, sixty-mile trek on the Tour du Mont Blanc.
Runner Speaks Out About Falling More Than 200 Feet Off Cliff During Race

1 week ago | wideopenspaces.com | Matthew Wilson

A runner had a close brush with death after falling more than 200 feet off a cliff during a mountain running race last year. The runner is lucky to be alive. Last July, 22-year-old Stuart Terrill took a tumble while running at the 2024 USA Track and Field Mountain Running Championships at Hidden Peak at Snowbird ski resort. The Salt Lake City race almost proved deadly. While trying to pass a competitor, the runner lost his footing and took a tumble towards a cliff.
Woman Left Screaming For Help After Possible Barracuda Attack

1 week ago | wideopenspaces.com | Matthew Wilson

Turns out sharks aren't the only thing that you have to worry about in the water. Fish can bite too, and the results can be just as chaotic. Take this possible barracuda attack for instance. I say possible because authorities haven't confirmed that it was indeed the fish that committed the crime. Innocent until proven guilty even in the animal kingdom and all that jazz. But take a look at the image above, and tell me that you want to tango with this fish.
Authorities Perplexed After Boat Washes To Shore With 11 Bodies On Board In The Caribbean

1 week ago | wideopenspaces.com | Matthew Wilson

Authorities have a mystery on their hands. A boat recently washed to shore in the Caribbean, containing 11 dead bodies. Everyone on board the small watercraft was deceased. The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force issued a statement about the incident on May 26. They revealed that the boat floated to "the vicinity of Little Bay, Cherry Hill, on the island of Canouan." Upon further investigation, they discovered a real horror show.
Dad Dies Heroically Saving His Son, Who Fell Into A River During A Fishing Trip

1 week ago | wideopenspaces.com | Matthew Wilson

There's nothing quite like a father's love. A dad made the ultimate sacrifice to save his son after he fell into a river in Texas during a Memorial Day fishing trip. The 41-year-old and his 13-year-old son were enjoying some bonding time. But that quickly turned to tragedy. According to CBS affiliate KXII, the 13-year-old boy fell into the Red River while fishing. Without hesitation, his dad dove in to save him. Fortunately, the man was able to save his son.
Long Lines On Mount Everest Sound Like An Absolute Nightmare And Make Me Never Want To Go

1 week ago | wideopenspaces.com | Matthew Wilson

Standing in a long line is bad enough. But standing in a long line in the sub-zero cold sounds like a nightmare of the worst kind. Long lines at Mount Everest make me never want to visit even if I did work up the courage and skill to scale its peak. Hundreds of climbers wanted to climb the highest mountain in the world. And they all had the idea at the same time. Photos from May 18 showed a winding line queuing up to make from Camp 4 to the summit. Nature waits for no man.
Patti LuPone Devastated After Raccoons Attack Killed Her Entire Flock Of Chickens Except For 3

1 week ago | wideopenspaces.com | Matthew Wilson

Let's pour one out for actor and singer Patti LuPone. She recently detailed losing her chickens to a horrifying attack by raccoons. Speaking with The New Yorker, LuPone revealed that raccoons attacked and killed all their chickens at her Connecticut farm. The animals killed the entire flock except for three. "It was horrific," LuPone said. "There was blood and feathers and guts all over the place when my husband heard me screaming. He came down in this Victoria's Secret underwear, barefoot.
Montana Man Describes The Moment He Was Forced To Put Down Charging Grizzly Bear

1 week ago | wideopenspaces.com | Matthew Wilson

A Montana man didn't have time to think, only react when a grown grizzly bear charged at him. He was forced to shoot and put down the beast. Speaking with Outdoor Life, Justin Lee reflected on his close brush with death. The last thing he expected when he went walking with his brother-in-law, John Long, was a grizzly bear. But both men were prepared, carrying sidearms, just in case. "There was no time to be nervous," Lee told the outlet.
Ohio Game Wardens Speak Out About Pressure Of Working CJ Alexander Case And Online Backlash Against DNR

1 week ago | wideopenspaces.com | Matthew Wilson

Two Ohio game wardens are speaking out about CJ Alexander and being at the center of online backlash against the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Alexander tried to sway public sympathy in his favor. But he ultimately pled guilty to 14 charges of poaching. The DNR ended up sentencing him to jail and requiring to pay fines. What happened is Alexander poached a record-breaking deer and claimed to have killed it legally. He recounted a made-up story to outlets like Outdoor Life and other places.
Hunter Sues Game Warden For Allegedly Ruining His Reputation With Bogus Charges

1 week ago | wideopenspaces.com | Matthew Wilson

Hunter Mark Luster is not a happy camper. He's bringing a lawsuit against a game warden for allegedly ruining his reputation and violating his constitutional rights. The Iowa hunter had charges brought against him for allegedly using bait. However, the game warden didn't find any bait on the property during the hunting season. Although testing showed traces of salt in the soil, the case was dismissed months later. However, Luster claims the charges has ruined his reputation in the hunting community.