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Stay Afloat, Stay Alive—Wear Your Life Jacket!

By North American Outdoors / June 5, 2023 / Comments Off on Stay Afloat, Stay Alive—Wear Your Life Jacket!

Spending time on the water this summer? Even if you are an experienced swimmer, there’s never an excuse not to wear a life jacket. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on June 5, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, TIPS & TACTICS Support NRA Women DONATE June 3-11 is National Fishing and Boating Week in 2023. Now is the time to learn how to be safe…

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A group of people walking on a trail in the woods.

Happy Trails: Quick Tips for a Safe Day Hike or a Backpack Trip

By North American Outdoors / June 2, 2023 / Comments Off on Happy Trails: Quick Tips for a Safe Day Hike or a Backpack Trip

Follow these smart hiking tips so your enjoyable outdoor adventure does not turn into a rescue operation. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on June 2, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE In honor of National Trails Day–the first Saturday in June–follow these smart hiking tips so your enjoyable outdoor adventure does not turn into a rescue operation.…

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A bison is walking across the road with people.

Viewing Party: 3 Rules to Follow When Viewing Wildlife

By North American Outdoors / May 31, 2023 / Comments Off on Viewing Party: 3 Rules to Follow When Viewing Wildlife

These visitors to Yellowstone National Park are way too close to this bison. Find out what else to do–and not to do–when you are in wildlife habitat. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on May 31, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE Wildlife watching appeals to everyone: from birdwatchers to campers to hunters in the off-season. This…

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Remembering Our Fallen Soldiers

By North American Outdoors / May 29, 2023 / Comments Off on Remembering Our Fallen Soldiers

On Memorial Day, when we reflect on our soldiers’ ultimate sacrifice, we must include the many heroic women who also gave all. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on May 29, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, EVENTS Support NRA Women DONATE Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, has its roots in the Civil War. The graves of fallen Union and Confederate soldiers could…

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5 Ways to Minimize Deer Wounding Loss

By North American Outdoors / May 18, 2023 / Comments Off on 5 Ways to Minimize Deer Wounding Loss

Hunters should do everything they can to mitigate the chance of losing their game once the trigger is pulled. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on May 18, 2023 NEWS, TIPS & TACTICS, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE 5 Ways to Minimize Deer Wounding Loss – NRA Women.com Wounding loss of game animals is a big concern for everyone involved in…

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Understanding Shotgun Shell Terminology

By North American Outdoors / May 3, 2023 / Comments Off on Understanding Shotgun Shell Terminology

Shotgun shooting can be the most confusing of all the shooting sports. The following is a list of common words or phrases that you might see on a box of shotshells, along with their definitions. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on May 3, 2023 NEWS, TERMINOLOGY, FIREARMS, GEAR Support NRA Women DONATE Shotgun shooting can be the most confusing of all…

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Dispelling the Myth of Bullet Rise

By North American Outdoors / May 2, 2023 / Comments Off on Dispelling the Myth of Bullet Rise

To properly teach someone how to shoot a firearm safely and correctly, you must understand the relationship between sighting in on a target and the bullet’s path. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on May 2, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE The common belief that a bullet rises when it leaves the barrel is the most widely disseminated…

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Firearm Basics: Parts of a Gun Stock

By North American Outdoors / May 1, 2023 / Comments Off on Firearm Basics: Parts of a Gun Stock

Want to sound knowledgeable about firearms? Learning the various parts of your gun is a great place to start. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on May 1, 2023 NEWS, TERMINOLOGY, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Firearm Basics: Parts of a Gun Stock – NRA Women.com Have you ever heard the saying, “lock stock and barrel”? This is an old phrase…

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A group of black bears in the grass.

4 Tricks to Help Bag Your Feral Hog

By North American Outdoors / March 30, 2023 / Comments Off on 4 Tricks to Help Bag Your Feral Hog

Don’t blink! As soon as you relax hunting pressure … they come back! Here’s how to get a handle on this prolific species. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on March 30, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, TIPS & TACTICS, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE Feral hogs are considered an invasive species. There are an estimated 9 million hogs nationwide doing about $2.5 billion…

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5 Ways to Stabilize your Rifle When Shooting

By North American Outdoors / March 22, 2023 / Comments Off on 5 Ways to Stabilize your Rifle When Shooting

There are various methods and products to help keep your steady as you ready your rifle to take a shot. Here are the basics. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on March 22, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, TIPS & TACTICS, HUNTING, GEAR, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Shooting from the benchrest position is the most common position rifle shooters use. This is the first position…

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