Safety

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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 Women DONATE There are certain “Rules of the Road†that we must follow to stay safe. We can even take a defensive driving course to…

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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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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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Big Game Hunting Season is Not Over Yet

By North American Outdoors / March 21, 2023 / Comments Off on Big Game Hunting Season is Not Over Yet

Even though we’re in the height of turkey season, there is still plenty of big game to be had—in Texas! by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on March 21, 2023 NEWS, HUNTING, LIFESTYLE Support NRA Women DONATE Do not put those hunting rifles away just yet; come on down to Texas! Check your local rules and regulations. In Texas, exotic animals…

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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 Women DONATE Large wildlife predator numbers are increasing throughout North America. The numbers of brown bears, black bears, mountain lions and wolves are…

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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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What Are Transfer Bars?

By North American Outdoors / January 12, 2023 / Comments Off on What Are Transfer Bars?

There is a defining distinction between those of us “in our prime,†and younger generations. No, it is not all of the electronics and technology, the “new†math that we parents cannot do, or even the virtual world. That is because even the eldest of the older generation can learn these things. What separates us…

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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

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 sometimes necessary to replenish drinking water. In hot climates…

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10 Firearm Safety Rules to Follow While Hunting

By North American Outdoors / November 29, 2022 / Comments Off on 10 Firearm Safety Rules to Follow While Hunting

The main safety rules apply to all firearm-related activities—with a few more for hunting. As responsible hunters and firearm owners, it is our duty to ensure we follow the 10 rules of firearm safety to avoid being injured or worse, killed. Although there may be slight variations in the wording, gun safety rules are universal.…

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