Hunting

Houston, We Have NRA Members!

By North America Outdoors / April 26, 2026 / Comments Off on Houston, We Have NRA Members!

More than 73,000 members gathered in the country’s fourth most-populous city to celebrate their Second Amendment freedoms. Everything’s bigger in Texas, and the fourth most-populous city hosting the 155th NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Houston April 17-19, 2026 did not disappoint. The NRA show is open to all NRA members and their immediate families…

Welcome In! NRA Women New Energy Brunch Brings More Women into the 2A Fold

By North America Outdoors / April 24, 2026 / Comments Off on Welcome In! NRA Women New Energy Brunch Brings More Women into the 2A Fold

Now in its 13th year, the NRA Women New Energy Brunch, which highlights NRA’s outreach programs for women, has become a cornerstone event of the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits. With women arguably the fastest-growing segment of new gun owners, the NRA New Energy Brunch has become a cornerstone event at the National Rifle Association’s Annual…

3 Hunting Tips from an Old Game Warden

By North America Outdoors / April 16, 2026 / Comments Off on 3 Hunting Tips from an Old Game Warden

For a fun, safe and successful hunt, it’s best to follow sage advice from the most experienced. Old hunters like our fathers, grandfathers and early pioneer women (who had to keep the kids fed when they were alone) knew how to track and harvest what they needed for their survival. These hunters usually spent more…

Try Something New by Trying Something Old

By North America Outdoors / February 10, 2026 / Comments Off on Try Something New by Trying Something Old

Want to revive that “new hunter” feeling? Here are a few ways to keep the excitement going from year to year. ** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA’s mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** As hunting seasons around the country…

Spring Turkey Season Surprises

By North America Outdoors / February 1, 2026 / Comments Off on Spring Turkey Season Surprises

It is important for hunters to remember the threats that come with springtime in the woods.** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA’s mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** With spring turkey time approaching, it is important for hunters to…

Houston Safari Club Foundation Supports Hunter Education

By North America Outdoors / January 29, 2026 / Comments Off on Houston Safari Club Foundation Supports Hunter Education

Since 1949, NRA’s Hunter Education model has reached millions worldwide, including in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico and several other countries. Here’s how it works. It’s that time of year again: Convention season! January kicks off with the  Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show and Wild Sheep Foundation (Sheep Show) to name a few. This is also the…

Game Wardens: Facts vs Fiction

By North America Outdoors / January 26, 2026 / Comments Off on Game Wardens: Facts vs Fiction

Game Wardens are a unique category of law enforcement officers. I can say this with confidence because I married one! My husband, John, who is now retired, was employed by Texas Parks and Wildlife for almost 30 years. From enforcing Texas laws, to catching and moving alligators and the occasional manatee, to patrolling the Texas/Mexico…

5 External Factors that Affect a Firearm’s Performance

By North America Outdoors / January 25, 2026 / Comments Off on 5 External Factors that Affect a Firearm’s Performance

Even the best rifle and scope combination is no match for Mother Nature. Here are ways to deal with each challenge. When choosing a firearm, you can do your research and purchase the best gun on the market for its intended use. The problem is that the best rifle and scope combination is no match…

Two Great Choices for Quick Release Scope Mounts

By North America Outdoors / November 23, 2025 / Comments Off on Two Great Choices for Quick Release Scope Mounts

If you have ever gone into the brush for a quick follow-up shot on game, you understand the importance of this type of mount. Many species of game animals can be hunted throughout North America, ranging from the Gulf of America to the Arctic, and from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific. There are also…

The Versatile .270 Winchester Turns 100

By North America Outdoors / November 2, 2025 / Comments Off on The Versatile .270 Winchester Turns 100

Now considered a serious and much-loved rifle caliber, the evolution of this cartridge has been anything but smooth. ** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA’s mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** The .270 Winchester (.270 Win) is turning 100…