Wildlife
Here’s your spooky field guide to America’s creepiest creatures! October is the time of year when many of us head to the fields or deep into the woods to go hunting, camping or hiking. This is also when there is a greater chance of encountering the creepiest creatures of North America, as the veil thins…
Read MoreBowfishing is the perfect solution for hunting year-round to keep your skills honed between seasons. Keeping your hunting skills honed between seasons can be difficult. Most individuals wait until right before hunting season to start dusting off rifles, bows and other things taken to the field. These same individuals wait to brush up on their…
Read MoreHere’s what you can do to set the right tone and help make sure your encounter is a friendly one. There is a specialized law enforcement department that has the sole responsibility of protecting our natural resources. Collectively referred to as game wardens or conservation police officers, these men and women are the ones who interact…
Read MoreConfused about this aspect of migratory bird hunting? You’re not alone. Read on to understand the nuances—and how to stay legal—in your pursuit of birds this fall. What is baiting and what is considered a baited field? These are the most common questions I get from migratory bird hunters. The first thing you must remember…
Read MoreIt is the responsibility of every hunter to know the laws regulating the species being hunted. Migratory bird hunting has more than its share of the laws. Anyone who has ever been bird hunting knows how complicated the rules and regulations are. It is the responsibility of every hunter to know the laws regulating the…
Read MoreChoosing the right shotgun is more than just personal preference, as each type of hunting calls for an optimal type of shotgun. Choosing the right shotgun is more than personal preference. Different types of hunting call for different types of shotguns. When bird hunting, you need to know if the game birds you are hunting…
Read MoreThe Harvest Information Program helps biologists estimate the number of migratory birds taken each year—and is your way of helping the sport you enjoy! There are many laws you need to follow when you are waterfowl hunting. Many laws address equipment, such as using a shotgun that is not capable of holding more than three shells. There…
Read MoreIf 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 we are influenced by our modern world, the…
Read MoreThere are many definitions of a strong woman, but these two NRA Women business owners make thriving in the wilderness look easy. We all have an image in our heads of what a strong woman is. I consider every NRA Woman to be a strong woman. This is because NRA Women are empowered to take…
Read MoreMove over rattlesnake roundups, python hunts are the latest rage. I received a phone call one day asking if I would like to participate in a hunt in Florida. Without even asking what animal I would be hunting, I enthusiastically agreed. I figured it would be deer, turkey, alligators or maybe wild hogs. You can…
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