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Celebrated on the fourth Saturday of every September—the 28th this year—this federally recognized holiday commemorates the rich tradition of hunting, sport shooting and fishing. Love the Outdoors? Thank a Hunter! – NRA Women.com By the late 1800s and early 1900s people flooded into the North American wilderness to take advantage of the seemingly endless bounty…
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It’s not over yet. The official hurricane season is June through November. Here’s how to stay prepped before, during and after the coming storms. Hurricane Season: In No Hurry to End – NRA Women.com If July was an indicator of what hurricane season would be like this year, the Gulf Coast states, and many others,…
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Follow these tips to maintain or improve your shooting skills during extreme heat conditions. How to Beat the Heat When Training – NRA Women.com Summer is here and, in some places, it is here with a vengeance! Whether you are teaching a firearms class, giving a lesson, or just at the gun range honing your…
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Here’s your guide to recognizing, preventing and treating the four types of heat-related illnesses. How to Safely Sweat the Summer Heat – NRA Women.com Summertime typically offers the opportunity to spend more time outdoors. But with increased exposure to the sun and the elements, there is also an increased chance of experiencing heat-related illness. Being…
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Do you fear the words “No Service”? Here’s how to navigate the lost art of topographic map reading. Back to Basics: Breaking Down a Topo Map – NRA Women.com On a recent backpacking trip into the wilderness, I quickly realized a few others in my group lacked confidence with their navigational skills. the further we…
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Houston Safari Club Foundation – Hunting Matters with Heidi Rao – The Outdoor Wire Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) and the “Hunting Matters” podcast welcomes Heidi Lyn Rao of North American Outdoors. Heidi launched her business North American Outdoors in 2013 to introduce people to the outdoors, especially hunting and the shooting sports, by delivering…
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Nock, Nock! Who’s There? Millions of Kids Being Drawn to Archery – NRA Women.com Archery programs in schools are known to contribute to improved student concentration, motivation, behavior and school attendance rate. Read more to learn how archery is one of the fastest-growing and safest sports–and how you can help start a program in your…
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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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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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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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