How To Make Your Own Wing-Bone Turkey Call

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One of the most rewarding aspects of turkey hunting is creating your own call and using it to trick one of the most cautious game animals in North America. In the world of hunting, there is nothing more exciting than calling up a big tom turkey within shotgun range. To make it more rewarding, try making your…

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Firearm Bluing: More Than Just a Pretty Finish

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While aesthetically pleasing, bluing also has a functional purpose. Bluing is more than a beautiful finish on a firearm. It also serves as a functional protective layer that resists rust and other factors that could cause damage. The process of bluing is not a technique only known to gunsmiths. Many people have conducted a bluing…

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6 Ways to Call a Turkey (& Not Have It Go to His Voicemail)

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One sour note from your call could send a tom heading for the next county. Here’s how to make sure that doesn’t happen. When the excitement of turkey season is over, what’s an avid hunter to do? Simple … Start getting ready for the next turkey season—specifically by learning to master different types of turkey calls. After…

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What’s It Like Being an NRA Mom

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Hear from the women shaping the future of the Second Amendment. Fostering the Future As a foster parent, my priority is to help the girls who join our family heal, learn to embrace their value, and grow into happy, productive young adults who can write a new chapter for their lives. Helping them gain the skills…

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NRA Woman Heidi Lyn Rao Guests “Hunting Matters” Podcast

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The Houston Safari Club Foundation’s fan-fave podcast guest-stars our 2022 Golden Bullseye Award winner. by NRA WOMEN STAFF posted on May 2, 2022 NEWS, PROFILES Support NRA Women DONATE When we awarded Heidi Lyn Rao our 2022 Woman of the Year Golden Bullseye this year, Houston Safari Club Foundation’s (HSCF) “Hunting Matters†radio show and podcast took notice. “Hunting Matters,†a fan favorite,…

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