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

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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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Understanding Bolt Extractors

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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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Know Your Rifle Bolt 

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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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3 Rifle Techniques to Take From the Bench to the Field

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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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Youth Hunting Season Is the Best Season!

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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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3 Factors to Consider When Helping Others Select a Firearm

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It is an honor when someone asks your advice on the purchase of a gun, so be unbiased and thorough in your answer. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on January 28, 2024 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, CONCEALED CARRY, HUNTING, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE 3 Factors to Consider When Helping Others Select a Firearm – NRA Women.com If there was ever a…

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6 Dangers to Dodge While Hunting with Your Dog

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The least we can do for our loyal four-legged hunting partners is to keep them safe from these ever-present risks. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on January 20, 2024 NEWS, HUNTING, TIPS & TACTICS Support NRA Women DONATE 6 Dangers to Dodge While Hunting with Your Dog – NRA Women.com Like most people in my circle, one of my most…

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