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How To Make Your Own Wing-Bone Turkey Call

By North American Outdoors / May 18, 2022 / Comments Off

How To Make Your Own Wing-Bone Turkey Call – NRA Women.com One of the most rewarding aspects of turkey hunting is creating your own call and using it to trick one of the most cautious game animals in North America. In the world of hunting, there is nothing more exciting than calling up a big tom turkey…

Heidi Rao – TPWD Hunter Education Speciailst on HSCF Hunting Matters

By North American Outdoors / May 12, 2022 / Comments Off

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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How to Spot a Predator’s Kill (& What to Do)

By North American Outdoors / November 12, 2021 / Comments Off

How to Spot a Predator’s Kill (& What to Do) – NRA Women.com Following your senses of sight, hearing and smell–as well as that gut feeling–can save your life. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on November 12, 2021 One of the most dangerous situations you could find yourself in is stumbling across a “kill” when…

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Keep Bear Spray as a Backup

By North American Outdoors / November 9, 2021 / Comments Off

Keep Bear Spray as a Backup – NRA Women.com If you are hunting, hiking or camping off the grid, keep your firearm and bear spray close at hand! by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on November 9, 2021 The best defense against large wildlife predators is to become educated about their habits, habitats and biology. Practicing good and…

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How to Avoid Encounters with America’s Most Dangerous Predators

By North American Outdoors / November 4, 2021 / Comments Off

How to Avoid Encounters with America’s Most Dangerous Predators – NRA Women.com Even though getting off the grid can be a sanctuary, it is not a place to let your guard down. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on November 4, 2021 Women in the outdoors are increasing in number every year whether it’s through hiking, camping or…

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An NRA Woman’s Guide to North American Venomous Snakes

By North American Outdoors / August 24, 2021 / Comments Off

An NRA Woman’s Guide to North American Venomous Snakes – NRA Women.com Don’t be ssscared! These simple tips will keep you safe. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 24, 2021 Did you know that there is no such thing as a “poisonous” snake? The terms “poisonous” and “venomous” are oftentimes used interchangeably, but the difference lies…

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NRA Firearms Training Has Real-Life Benefits

By North American Outdoors / October 26, 2019 / Comments Off

NRA Firearms Training Has Real-Life Benefits – nrahlf.org by Heidi Rao – Saturday, October 26, 2019 As America’s firearm safety and education leader, the National Rifle Association (NRA) offers a multitude of training opportunities to the public. Some training accounts for things you learn and then use every time you handle a firearm while other training, such as…

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When the Hunter Is the Hunted

By North American Outdoors / July 27, 2019 / Comments Off

by Heidi Lyn Rao – Saturday, July 27, 2019 When the Hunter Is the Hunted – nrahlf.org It’s your hunt of a lifetime… the one you have dreamed about your whole life and saved up to go on for years. You finally booked your hunt after exhausting research for just the right location and guide, or the right…