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How to Make Chuckwagon Camp Cowboy Coffee

By North American Outdoors / August 7, 2023 / Comments Off on How to Make Chuckwagon Camp Cowboy Coffee

Once you have your first cup of cowboy coffee like they were made in TV Westerns, you will be forever changed. Here are the secrets to the perfect cup. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 7, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, LIFESTYLE, HUNTING, GEAR Support NRA Women DONATE If you find yourself deep in the backcountry in an outfitters camp, or simply an…

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How to Make the Most of Firearm Training For Seniors

By North American Outdoors / April 20, 2023 / Comments Off on How to Make the Most of Firearm Training For Seniors

Being unprepared for age-related issues can cause delays in training and it can put an undue burden on the other students in the class. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on April 27, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, LIFESTYLE, CONCEALED CARRY, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE The demographics of individuals seeking firearms training is ever expanding. Most firearms trainers will tell you that they have…

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How NRA Instructors Impact Their Communities

By North American Outdoors / August 16, 2022 / Comments Off on How NRA Instructors Impact Their Communities

When NRA firearm instructors properly train individuals, they are demonstrating the “Gold Standard†that the sets them apart from any other training. The NRA offers firearm training and other programs to meet the needs of every citizen. Some training is expected to be utilized each time someone handles a firearm—like keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe…

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How to Stay Safe During Whitewater Sports

By North American Outdoors / June 23, 2022 / Comments Off on How to Stay Safe During Whitewater Sports

Want to ride the rapids this summer in your raft, canoe or kayak? Prepare for your next adventure by knowing the hazards you could face. Whitewater sports like rafting, canoeing and kayaking return to popularity as winter transitions into spring, and are in full swing during the summer. Fortunately, North America is home to some of…

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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

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 a strong woman. This is because NRA Women are empowered to take…

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Carrying Firearms on Our National Lands

By North American Outdoors / June 17, 2022 / Comments Off on Carrying Firearms on Our National Lands

Know your Second Amendment rights in National Parks. While NRA women are a diverse group of individuals with a diverse set of interests, I have found that most of us enjoy the great outdoors. We are engaged in hunting, fishing, camping and hiking, as well as a plethora of other outdoor activities. I recently took…

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Hunting the Top of the Everglades Food Chain: the Burmese Python

By North American Outdoors / May 24, 2022 / Comments Off on Hunting the Top of the Everglades Food Chain: the Burmese Python

Move over rattlesnake roundups, python hunts are the latest rage. I received a phone call one day asking if I would like to participate in a hunt in Florida. Without even asking what animal I would be hunting, I enthusiastically agreed. I figured it would be deer, turkey, alligators or maybe wild hogs. You can…

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What’s It Like Being an NRA Mom

By North American Outdoors / May 8, 2022 / Comments Off on What’s It Like Being an NRA Mom

Hear from the women shaping the future of the Second Amendment. Fostering the Future As a foster parent, my priority is to help the girls who join our family heal, learn to embrace their value, and grow into happy, productive young adults who can write a new chapter for their lives. Helping them gain the skills…

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NRA Woman Heidi Lyn Rao Guests “Hunting Matters” Podcast

By North American Outdoors / May 2, 2022 / Comments Off on NRA Woman Heidi Lyn Rao Guests “Hunting Matters” Podcast

The Houston Safari Club Foundation’s fan-fave podcast guest-stars our 2022 Golden Bullseye Award winner. by NRA WOMEN STAFF posted on May 2, 2022 NEWS, PROFILES Support NRA Women DONATE When we awarded Heidi Lyn Rao our 2022 Woman of the Year Golden Bullseye this year, Houston Safari Club Foundation’s (HSCF) “Hunting Matters†radio show and podcast took notice. “Hunting Matters,†a fan favorite,…

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5 New Year’s Resolutions for NRA Members

By North American Outdoors / December 30, 2021 / Comments Off on 5 New Year’s Resolutions for NRA Members

Adding a resolution of personal protection or self-defense can help you reach your goal of living a longer and healthier life. The New Year is usually associated with new beginnings. The most common New Year’s resolutions relate to self-improvement that will result in a longer, healthier and happier life, whether it’s losing weight, joining a…

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