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Book cover: The Mighty Nimrod, African hunter.

HOW TO BECOME A NIMROD

By North American Outdoors / April 10, 2024 / Comments Off on HOW TO BECOME A NIMROD

By Heidi Lyn Rao HOW TO BECOME A NIMROD Is the title “Nimrod” a positive or negative term to you? Most people think the term Nimrod has a negative connotation implying that someone is an idiot or a dolt. In reality, the term Nimrod is a distinguished title that is not easily obtainable. Historically, a…

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Why I Hunt

By North American Outdoors / February 28, 2024 / Comments Off on Why I Hunt

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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Hunters walking in field; Hunting Matters podcast.

Women and the Outdoors

By North American 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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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 21, 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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Dilemma: What CCW Firearm Should I Get Her?

By North American Outdoors / December 14, 2023 / Comments Off on Dilemma: What CCW Firearm Should I Get Her?

It’s a question nearly all gun owners get asked at some point. And most of them botch it. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on December 14, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, CONCEALED CARRY, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Dilemma: What CCW Firearm Should I Get Her? – NRA Women.com One of the most common questions asked to a gun owner–firearms Instructors…

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The Women of the First Thanksgiving

By North American Outdoors / November 23, 2023 / Comments Off on The Women of the First Thanksgiving

Four Puritan women prepared the first “Autumn Harvest Feast,” now called Thanksgiving. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on November 23, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, EVENTS Support NRA Women DONATE The Women of the First Thanksgiving – NRA Women.com The Puritans who colonized the Plymouth, Massachusetts area celebrated the first Thanksgiving in 1621. The first celebration was known as the Autumn Harvest…

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Lyudmila Pavlichenko – The Most Feared Woman in World War II

By North American Outdoors / September 3, 2023 / Comments Off on Lyudmila Pavlichenko – The Most Feared Woman in World War II

By Heidi Lyn Rao Lyudmila Pavlichenko – The Most Feared Woman in World War II Lyudmila Pavlichenko, the most feared woman in World War II, was born on July 12, 1916, in Bila Tserkva of the Russian Empire in present day Ukraine. She was in her fourth year studying history at Kiev University when Adolph…

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