Year: 2024

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Hunting Matters with Heidi Lyn Rao, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Hunter Education Specialist and Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Coordinator

By North American Outdoors / February 24, 2024 / Comments Off on Hunting Matters with Heidi Lyn Rao, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Hunter Education Specialist and Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Coordinator

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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Women and the Outdoors

By North America Outdoors / February 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Women and the Outdoors

Women and the Outdoors – the outdoor wire Heidi Lyn Rao was hired by the 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 she also assumed the role as statewide Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Coordinator. During her TPWD…

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“Hunting Matters” Talks with NRA Women Contributor Heidi Rao

By North American Outdoors / February 22, 2024 / Comments Off on “Hunting Matters” Talks with NRA Women Contributor Heidi Rao

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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Heidi Rao – The Busiest Woman You’ll Meet – HSCF Hunting Matters

By North American Outdoors / February 21, 2024 / Comments Off on Heidi Rao – The Busiest Woman You’ll Meet – HSCF Hunting Matters

Heidi Rao – The Busiest Woman You’ll Meet – HSCF Hunting Matters – NRA Women.com If you ask anyone who meets Heidi, to describe her without fail they would say that she is the busiest person they know. Heidi started her career 24 years ago with Texas Parks and Wildlife as the Training Specialist who…

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Heidi Rao – TPWD Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Coordinator

By North American Outdoors / February 21, 2024 / Comments Off on Heidi Rao – TPWD Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Coordinator

Heidi Rao – TPWD Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Coordinator – NRA Women.com 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 she also assumed the role as statewide Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Coordinator.  During her…

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Beyond the Rifle: Other Gear Essential to Your Hunt of a Lifetime

By North American Outdoors / February 19, 2024 / Comments Off on Beyond the Rifle: Other Gear Essential to Your Hunt of a Lifetime

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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Understanding Bolt Extractors

By North American Outdoors / February 12, 2024 / Comments Off on Understanding Bolt Extractors

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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Know Your Rifle Bolt 

By North American Outdoors / February 7, 2024 / Comments Off on Know Your Rifle Bolt 

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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3 Rifle Techniques to Take From the Bench to the Field

By North American Outdoors / February 6, 2024 / Comments Off on 3 Rifle Techniques to Take From the Bench to the Field

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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Youth Hunting Season Is the Best Season!

By North American Outdoors / January 28, 2024 / Comments Off on Youth Hunting Season Is the Best Season!

If we are to continue the heritage of hunting, we need to keeping pass the torch to the next generations. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on January 28, 2024 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, HUNTING, TIPS & TACTICS Support NRA Women DONATE Youth Hunting Season Is the Best Season! – NRA Women.com Beyond the four seasons of winter, spring, summer and fall, there is…

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