Outdoors

Mama bear and two cubs in meadow.

Always Carry Two forms of Protection When Entering Wilderness Areas

By North American Outdoors / May 31, 2023 / Comments Off on Always Carry Two forms of Protection When Entering Wilderness Areas

By Heidi Lyn Rao Always Carry Two forms of Protection When Entering Wilderness Areas Anytime you enter areas where wildlife predators roam, you should always carry two forms of protection, especially when visiting National Parks, National Forests, and other Wilderness Areas. The extent that an individual is willing to go to protect themselves from a…

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5 Vehicle Safety Tips for Crime Prevention

By North American Outdoors / April 26, 2023 / Comments Off on 5 Vehicle Safety Tips for Crime Prevention

Follow these additonal “Rules of the Road” to help keep you safe from being a crime victim while driving. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on April 24, 2023 NEWS,LIFESTYLE,TIPS & TACTICS,FIREARMS Support NRA WomenDONATE 5 Vehicle Safety Tips for Crime Prevention – NRA Women.com There are certain “Rules of the Road” that we must follow to stay…

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Boy and man setting a trap outdoors.

Learn Something New: The Art of Trapping

By North American Outdoors / April 20, 2023 / Comments Off on Learn Something New: The Art of Trapping

by Heidi Lyn Rao Learn Something New: The Art of Trapping Trapping is the oldest form of hunting in the world. It was the trappers who opened the West for settlement. Trappers were the first contact between Indians and the outside world. It was these entrepreneurs who blazed the trails that Lewis and Clark, the…

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Large group hunting party with game.

PASSING OLD SKILLS TO THENEXT GENERATION

By North American Outdoors / April 13, 2023 / Comments Off on PASSING OLD SKILLS TO THENEXT GENERATION

By Heidi Lyn Rao PASSING OLD SKILLS TO THENEXT GENERATION All it takes to have a fun and exciting weekend, is a landowner who is overrun with nuisance furbearing animals and a bunch of young men and women who want to learn how to trap! I recently had the opportunity of being the “middleman” connecting…

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How to Handle Game in the Backcountry

By North American Outdoors / March 7, 2023 / Comments Off on How to Handle Game in the Backcountry

Bears, mountain lions and wolves all want your freshly harvested game. Here’s how to make sure they don’t get it–or you! by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on March 7, 2023 NEWS,HOW-TO,HUNTING,TIPS & TACTICS Support NRA WomenDONATE How to Handle Game in the Backcountry – NRA Women.com Large wildlife predator numbers are increasing throughout North America. The numbers…

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Campsite Safety: How to Hang a Bear Bag

By North American Outdoors / March 6, 2023 / Comments Off on Campsite Safety: How to Hang a Bear Bag

Knowing how to properly hang a bear bag can keep YOU off the menu. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on March 6, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, HOW-TO, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE There is no better image of hunting than the outfitter’s camp set up deep in the heart of elk country. The story is even better if it is…

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4 Ways to Purify Backcountry Water

By North American Outdoors / December 7, 2022 / Comments Off on 4 Ways to Purify Backcountry Water

4 Ways to Purify Backcountry Water – NRA Women.com Whether you’re a backcountry hunter, camper or hiker, chances are you’ll need to replenish your drinking water by purifying a natural water source. Here are the most four common methods. When hunting or hiking in the backcountry or extended camping in a “dry” camp, it is…

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The 1, 2, 3’s of Fire Building

By North American Outdoors / November 25, 2022 / Comments Off on The 1, 2, 3’s of Fire Building

The 1, 2, 3’s of Fire Building – NRA Women.com Knowing how to start a fire could save your life!  Every outdoorsman and woman should know the 3’s of fire building, which is essential if you want a campfire. After all, campfires are a mainstay in hunting camps and other outdoor activities in the wintertime.…

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Three people are in a raft on the water.

Whitewater Rafting Safety Essentials

By North American Outdoors / June 28, 2022 / Comments Off on Whitewater Rafting Safety Essentials

Whitewater Rafting Safety Essentials – NRA Women.com Prepare for your next rafting adventure by learning useful terms and rapid classifications. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on June 28, 2022 NEWS, LIFESTYLE Support NRA Women DONATE Whitewater rafting is one of the most exciting and exhilarating activities during the spring and summer. To feel the raw power of Mother Nature…

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A man in black jacket and blue hat paddling a kayak.

How to Stay Safe During Whitewater Sports

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

How to Stay Safe During Whitewater Sports – NRA Women.com 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…

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