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Megan Swinney

Staff Writer at Wide Open Media

Lifestyle & Pets Writer

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    • How to Teach Your Kids to Bowhunt, According to Experts
      8 Dec 2023—Wide Open Spaces
      As parents, one of the most rewarding things is to share experiences and traditions with your kids, and that often comes alongside teaching them new skills. For many bowhunters, teaching their children to bowhunt is high on the valuable list. Learning to bowhunt is about so much more than hunting wild turkey or deer: "Hunting is really about camaraderie," says Marilyn Bentz, executive director of the National Bowhunter Education Foundation. Whether alongside a league or your family, hunting...
    • Can Dogs Eat Apples? Here's What a Vet Says
      25 Oct 2023—Wide Open Spaces
      It's tempting to give your dog scraps of food off your table, but human food is not always beneficial to a dog's health. Not all vegetables are safe; and some, such as celery, are downright dangerous. While fruit may seem like a great option, some fruit is too high in sugar to have health benefits, and others, like grapes, are toxic to pups. But can dogs eat apples? Can they be a crunchy treat for our pups or even a element of a dog's raw-food diet? We spoke with Dr. Danny Cox, the chief...
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