Outdoors

A sign that says the bear awaits food storage required.

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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A fire is burning in the middle of the night.

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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How to Avoid Backcountry Hazards

By North American Outdoors / June 22, 2022 / Comments Off on How to Avoid Backcountry Hazards

How to Avoid Backcountry Hazards – NRA Women.com If you love recreating outside, be aware of these four categories of potentially lethal backcountry hazards. Spending time in the great outdoors is how many NRA Women escape and unwind from modern civilization. The backcountry, in particular, is wild and untouched by human development. However, the more…

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Heidi Rao – TPWD Hunter Education Speciailst on HSCF Hunting Matters

By North American Outdoors / May 12, 2022 / Comments Off on Heidi Rao – TPWD Hunter Education Speciailst on HSCF Hunting Matters

Heidi Rao – TPWD Hunter Education Speciailst on HSCF Hunting Matters – NRA Women.com (Houston, TX- May 12, 2022) Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) and “Hunting Matters” welcomes Heidi Lyn Rao, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Hunter Education Specialist for Southeast Texas. Heidi Lyn Rao was hired by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) in 1998…

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Canvas Rebel: Meet Heidi Lyn Rao

By North American Outdoors / March 30, 2022 / Comments Off on Canvas Rebel: Meet Heidi Lyn Rao

Canvas Rebel: Meet Heidi Lyn Rao – NRA Women.com We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Heidi Lyn Rao a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below. Heidi Lyn, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Let’s start with the story of your mission. What should…

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Firearm Muzzle Control

By North American Outdoors / August 1, 2019 / Comments Off on Firearm Muzzle Control

Heidi Rao, demonstrating firearm muzzle control. Firearm Muzzle Control – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department This is Passport to Texas Developing and reinforcing hunter safety skills must be a lifelong pursuit for every hunter. The first principle when hunting with a firearm: always point the muzzle in a safe direction. This is basic safety. Heidi…

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Voyager: Meet Heidi Rao with North American Outdoors

By North American Outdoors / October 18, 2017 / Comments Off on Voyager: Meet Heidi Rao with North American Outdoors

Today we’d like to introduce you to Heidi Rao. Voyager: Meet Heidi Rao with North American Outdoors – Voyager Thanks for sharing your story with us Heidi. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.It all began after graduate school in 1998. I started working with multiple state and federal…

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