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Heidi Rao outdoors in a nature setting.

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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Being a Markswoman in a Marksmanship World

By North American Outdoors / August 31, 2023 / Comments Off on Being a Markswoman in a Marksmanship World

What’s it like to be an active participant in traditionally male-dominated activities like hunting and shooting? This prolific NRA Women contributor offers her insight. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 31, 2023 NEWS,LIFESTYLE,HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE Being a Markswoman in a Marksmanship World – NRA Women.com I have spent my entire adult life in what has…

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Heidi Rao: 2023 Marion P. Hammer Woman of Distinction Award recipient

By North American Outdoors / May 1, 2023 / Comments Off on Heidi Rao: 2023 Marion P. Hammer Woman of Distinction Award recipient

Rao says her ultimate goal is to introduce hunting, shooting and the outdoors to everyone through quality training and safe, memorable experiences Heidi Rao: 2023 Marion P. Hammer Woman of Distinction Award recipient – NRA Women.com When you are honored with an award named for one NRA’s most well-known trailblazers, leaders and outspoken activists, you know…

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Growing the NRA Women Community – One Member at a Time

By North American Outdoors / June 27, 2022 / Comments Off on Growing the NRA Women Community – One Member at a Time

Growing the NRA Women Community – One Member at a Time – NRA Women.com Being an active NRA member means seeking out and recruiting new members. President John F. Kennedy said, “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” There has never been a truer statement.…

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Matriarchs Run Montana: Two Women Living in the Wild

By North American Outdoors / June 20, 2022 / Comments Off on Matriarchs Run Montana: Two Women Living in the Wild

Matriarchs Run Montana: Two Women Living in the Wild – NRA Women.com There are many definitions of a strong woman, but these two NRA Women business owners make thriving in the wilderness look easy. We all have an image in our heads of what a strong woman is. I consider every NRA Woman to be…

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Heidi Rao – TPWD Hunter Education Speciailst on HSCF Hunting Matters

By North American Outdoors / May 12, 2022 / Comments Off on Heidi Rao – TPWD Hunter Education Speciailst on HSCF Hunting Matters

Heidi Rao – TPWD Hunter Education Speciailst on HSCF Hunting Matters – NRA Women.com (Houston, TX- May 12, 2022) Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) and “Hunting Matters” welcomes Heidi Lyn Rao, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Hunter Education Specialist for Southeast Texas. Heidi Lyn Rao was hired by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) in 1998…

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