ROAMING THE WOODS AND WATERS, CREATING MEMORIES THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME
Why I Hunt There are endless benefits to hunting, but here are four of the main reasons that drive people to the field. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on February 28, 2024 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE Why I Hunt – NRA Women.com If you have been hunting long enough, you have been asked “why?” by a family…
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Hunting Matters with Heidi Lyn Rao, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Hunter Education Specialist and Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Coordinator Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hunting-matters/id1519068446?i=1000646700091 Heidi Lyn Rao was hired by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) in 1998 and has recruited, trained, and retained volunteers, as the Hunter Education Specialist for Southeast Texas. In 2010…
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Our 2022 Woman of the Year’s reach extends well beyond NRA. Find out how you can listen to Heidi as she guest stars on this important podcast. by NRA WOMEN STAFF posted on February 22, 2024 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, HUNTING, PROFILES Support NRA Women DONATE Hunting Matters” Talks with NRA Women Contributor Heidi Rao – NRA Women.com Regular NRA Women readers know…
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While the firearm you select for your hunt is critical, it’s only part of the all-important equation for a successful outcome. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on February 19, 2024 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, HUNTING, TIPS & TACTICS Support NRA Women DONATE Beyond the Rifle: Other Gear Essential to Your Hunt of a Lifetime – NRA Women.com Late winter is one of my…
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Next to the firing pin, the bolt extractor is the one of the most important features of any firearm. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on February 12, 2024 NEWS, TERMINOLOGY, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Understanding Bolt Extractors – NRA Women.com Many shooters do not think much about extractors. They just shoot and assume that the gun knows what to…
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Become a knowledgeable gun owner by understanding the various types of bolt-action guns. Know Your Rifle Bolt – NRA Women.com There are three main components of any rifle or shotgun: the action, stock and barrel. The action is what loads, fires, and unloads or “ejects” the cartridge or shotshell. The heart of the action is…
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If you are a hunter and want to increase your chance of success in the field, practice these three things regularly. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on February 6, 2024 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, HOW-TO, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE 3 Rifle Techniques to Take From the Bench to the Field – NRA Women.com There are two types of individuals who practice at…
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