Wildlife

Spring Turkey Season Surprises

By North America Outdoors / February 1, 2026 / Comments Off on Spring Turkey Season Surprises

It is important for hunters to remember the threats that come with springtime in the woods.** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA’s mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** With spring turkey time approaching, it is important for hunters to…

Houston Safari Club Foundation Supports Hunter Education

By North America Outdoors / January 29, 2026 / Comments Off on Houston Safari Club Foundation Supports Hunter Education

Since 1949, NRA’s Hunter Education model has reached millions worldwide, including in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico and several other countries. Here’s how it works. It’s that time of year again: Convention season! January kicks off with the  Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show and Wild Sheep Foundation (Sheep Show) to name a few. This is also the…

Game Wardens: Facts vs Fiction

By North America Outdoors / January 26, 2026 / Comments Off on Game Wardens: Facts vs Fiction

Game Wardens are a unique category of law enforcement officers. I can say this with confidence because I married one! My husband, John, who is now retired, was employed by Texas Parks and Wildlife for almost 30 years. From enforcing Texas laws, to catching and moving alligators and the occasional manatee, to patrolling the Texas/Mexico…

Deer Season Prep: 4 Things to Take to the Gun Range

By North America Outdoors / November 2, 2025 / Comments Off on Deer Season Prep: 4 Things to Take to the Gun Range

If you are heading to the range, you should have the necessary tools to ensure your rifle is ready for opening day. ** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA’s mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** For many of us,…

Parental Guidance: My Son’s First Nilgai Hunt

By North America Outdoors / October 31, 2025 / Comments Off on Parental Guidance: My Son’s First Nilgai Hunt

The author, an experienced huntress and markswoman, had the rare and unique opportunity to help guide her son on his first Texas Nilgai hunt. Texas, where I live, is a unique sportsman’s paradise. Not only do hunters have an opportunity to hunt most of the game species in North America, but Texas is also home…

The Art of Rattling

By North America Outdoors / August 10, 2025 / Comments Off on The Art of Rattling

Want to call in the big bucks? Rattling adds another level of excitement to whitetail deer hunting. ** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA’s mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** Getting hired by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department…

4 Ethical Hunting Practices to Aim ForNRA Women

By North America Outdoors / July 20, 2025 / Comments Off on 4 Ethical Hunting Practices to Aim ForNRA Women

Whether it’s a dilemma about distance shooting or choice of caliber, here are some tips to help hunters stay in good ethical standing. ** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA’s mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** As hunting season…

The Hazards of Fishing a Small Mountain Lake

By North America Outdoors / June 15, 2025 / Comments Off on The Hazards of Fishing a Small Mountain Lake

Grizzlies, otters and moose, oh my! How a once-calm fishing trip turned less than peaceful. As we climbed up the mountainside on an old dirt road, with every switchback, our wheels slid across the rocks. We eventually made it to the top of the mountain, and followed similar dirt roads and switchbacks, and winded our…

Staying Safe in National Parks

By North America Outdoors / June 13, 2025 / Comments Off on Staying Safe in National Parks

America’s national parks are treasures to be enjoyed by all. However, be sure to follow all the rules to ensure a safe—and legal—outing! Americans are once again hitting the roads for their annual summer vacations, which may include destinations within the National Park System. But each year many visitors to federal lands end up injured or…

Javelina: America’s Newest Big Game Animal

By North American Outdoors / December 20, 2024 / Comments Off on Javelina: America’s Newest Big Game Animal

In December 2024, the Boone and Crockett Club announced it was creating a new big game category for javelina. Javelina: America’s Newest Big Game Animal – NRA Women.com Javelina, also called the collard peccary, have been part of the Central American landscape for millions of years. These feisty little critters migrated to the southwestern United…