WIDE Ranch

One of the ranches many scenic vistas

The WIDE Ranch is a property deep in the heart of central Mississippi owned by Taylor. It is the primary shooting location for Whole Wide Woods and Young Cardinals.

History

The property was purchased in the mid 1980s. Taylor grew up on the land until it was clear cut in 2007. A house was built on it in late 2010, but after 2012 Taylor didn't visit for almost 13 years.

Locations

WIDE Range

Originally planned in 2018, Taylor didn't manage to get around to building it until February 2025. The gun range is at max around 200 yards.

The Hill

The entrance of the ranch. Once had an old trailer from an oil rig that was demolished in the late Aughts to make room for the current camphouse.

The Boneyard

Named for its oddly high number of deer bones and skulls, its the lakeside clearing where many of the Live from Pondside segments are filmed.

Notes

• Not to be confused with the often joked about WIDE Compound