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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 If you have been hunting long enough, you have been asked “why?” by a family member or friend. This may be…
Read More“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 Regular NRA Women readers know that Heidi Lyn…
Read MoreYouth Hunting Season Is the Best Season! 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 Beyond the four seasons of winter, spring, summer and fall, there is no season many…
Read More6 Dangers to Dodge While Hunting with Your Dog 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 Like most people in my circle, one of my most favorite pastimes is…
Read MoreGive the Gift of Reading for Christmas If the person on your gift list is a shooter, especially if they are interested in hunting, there are many options available. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on December 18, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE One of the greatest gifts to mankind is literature. For thousands of years wealth was…
Read More5 “Sense”sational Christmas Gifts for Gun Owners Instead of one present, how about five—a gift for each of the senses that our gun-owning loved ones will use. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on November 28, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, HUNTING, GEAR, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE It is the season of gift giving again! We all look forward to finding the right gift…
Read MoreFour 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 Puritans who colonized the Plymouth, Massachusetts area celebrated the first Thanksgiving in 1621. The first celebration was known as the Autumn Harvest Feast. It wasn’t until October 31, 1939, that President…
Read MoreWith more than 60,000 miles of trails in the National Trail System across 50 states, there is no reason to NOT take a hike! by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on November 17, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, EVENTS, CONCEALED CARRY Support NRA Women DONATE November 17 is “National Take a Hike Day.” With more than 60,000 miles of trails in the National Trail…
Read MoreThere’s nothing like cold, wet clothes clinging to your skin to ruin a winter outing. Knowing where and how to wear the proper materials will keep you warm, dry and safe! by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on November 8, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, HUNTING, GEAR Support NRA Women DONATE Winter can be an exciting time of the year for outdoorsmen…
Read MoreWant to be as safe in the backcountry as your hunting guide? Here are some of the most popular firearms that make great backups. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 8, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, HUNTING, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Hunting guides have very diverse job descriptions. They are trackers, skinners, butchers, cooks, horse wranglers and good listeners. Above all,…
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