Learn Something New: The Art of Trapping

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by Heidi Lyn Rao Learn Something New: The Art of Trapping Trapping is the oldest form of hunting in the world. It was the trappers who opened the West for settlement. Trappers were the first contact between Indians and the outside world. It was these entrepreneurs who blazed the trails that Lewis and Clark, the…

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How to Make the Most of Firearm Training For Seniors

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Being unprepared for age-related issues can cause delays in training and it can put an undue burden on the other students in the class. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on April 27, 2023 NEWS,HOW-TO,LIFESTYLE,CONCEALED CARRY,FIREARMS Support NRA WomenDONATE How to Make the Most of Firearm Training For Seniors – NRA Women.com The demographics of individuals seeking firearms…

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PASSING OLD SKILLS TO THENEXT GENERATION

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By Heidi Lyn Rao PASSING OLD SKILLS TO THENEXT GENERATION All it takes to have a fun and exciting weekend, is a landowner who is overrun with nuisance furbearing animals and a bunch of young men and women who want to learn how to trap! I recently had the opportunity of being the “middleman” connecting…

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4 Tricks to Help Bag Your Feral Hog

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Don’t blink! As soon as you relax hunting pressure … they come back! Here’s how to get a handle on this prolific species. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on March 30, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, TIPS & TACTICS, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE Feral hogs are considered an invasive species. There are an estimated 9 million hogs nationwide doing about $2.5 billion…

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Take a Seat at the Second Amendment Table!

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Want to be respected for your firearms knowledge? There’s no shortcut–just put in the time! by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on March 29, 2023 NEWS,LIFESTYLE,CONCEALED CARRY,FIREARMS Support NRA WomenDONATE Take a Seat at the Second Amendment Table! – NRA Women.com Americans own guns for many reasons: hunting, recreational and competitive shooting, collecting, self-defense and personal protection, among…

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5 Ways to Stabilize your Rifle When Shooting

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There are various methods and products to help keep your steady as you ready your rifle to take a shot. Here are the basics. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on March 22, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, TIPS & TACTICS, HUNTING, GEAR, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Shooting from the benchrest position is the most common position rifle shooters use. This is the first position…

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Big Game Hunting Season is Not Over Yet

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Even though we’re in the height of turkey season, there is still plenty of big game to be had–in Texas! by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on March 21, 2023 NEWS,HUNTING,LIFESTYLE Support NRA WomenDONATE Big Game Hunting Season is Not Over Yet – NRA Women.com Do not put those hunting rifles away just yet; come on down to…

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How to Handle Game in the Backcountry

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Bears, mountain lions and wolves all want your freshly harvested game. Here’s how to make sure they don’t get it–or you! by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on March 7, 2023 NEWS,HOW-TO,HUNTING,TIPS & TACTICS Support NRA WomenDONATE How to Handle Game in the Backcountry – NRA Women.com Large wildlife predator numbers are increasing throughout North America. The numbers…

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Campsite Safety: How to Hang a Bear Bag

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Knowing how to properly hang a bear bag can keep YOU off the menu. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on March 6, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, HOW-TO, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE There is no better image of hunting than the outfitter’s camp set up deep in the heart of elk country. The story is even better if it is…

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Understanding Sectional Density (SD)

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More than just a math equation, SD is important in the applications of self-defense and hunting. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on March 3, 2023 NEWS,TERMINOLOGY,HUNTING,GEAR,FIREARMS Support NRA WomenDONATE Understanding Sectional Density (SD) – NRA Women.com Sectional Density (SD) is a term that is becoming part of everyday gun talk. Sectional Density (SD) has been an important…

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