August 2021 - North American Outdoors

When (and How) Should You Introduce Your Child to Hunting?

By North American Outdoors | August 31, 2021

When (and How) Should You Introduce Your Child to Hunting? – NRA Women.com Teaching your child to love ethical hunting takes time, but the rewards last generations. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 31, 2021 In the past few years, I have seen a positive change in the students in the firearms safety courses that I…

An NRA Woman’s Guide to North American Venomous Snakes

By North American Outdoors | August 24, 2021

A snake is laying on the ground next to a shoe.

An NRA Woman’s Guide to North American Venomous Snakes – NRA Women.com Don’t be ssscared! These simple tips will keep you safe. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 24, 2021 Did you know that there is no such thing as a “poisonous” snake? The terms “poisonous” and “venomous” are oftentimes used interchangeably, but the difference lies…

Waiting In the Wings: 6 Critical Dove-Hunting Facts

By North American Outdoors | August 23, 2021

Waiting In the Wings: 6 Critical Dove-Hunting Facts – NRA Women.com Opening Day is just around the corner! Be sure to adhere to these important rules to ensure you are a successful and legal dove hunter. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 23, 2021 There is only one way to describe dove hunting: FUN! In many…

Open Carrying in Open Country

By North American Outdoors | August 9, 2021

A trail in the mountains with white flowers

Open Carrying in Open Country – NRA Women.com All NRA Women are “landowners” with certain Constitutional rights. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 9, 2021 Personal protection is not just a city issue. There is a chance of being victimized while engaged in outdoor activities, just as there is a chance in urban settings. Several years…

5 Traits of a Successful NRA Firearms Instructor

By North American Outdoors | August 5, 2021

A person holding two guns in their hands.

5 Traits of a Successful NRA Firearms Instructor – NRA Women.com Lots of people can be a good NRA Firearms Instructor. Here’s how to be a great one! by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 5, 2021 With the recent increase in gun sales comes a matching demand for gun training, and with that comes an increase…

5 Common Mistakes Firearms Instructors Make

By North American Outdoors | August 2, 2021

Two people standing in a field with one of them holding out his hand.

5 Common Mistakes Firearms Instructors Make – NRA Women.com NRA Firearms instructors are the best of the best–now here’s how to stay that way! When conducting NRA Firearms Training classes, always be on the lookout for techniques, methods or the lack thereof that might affect the quality of the course you are teaching. Whether you’re a…