Youth

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“Hunting Matters” Talks with NRA Women Contributor Heidi Rao

By North American Outdoors / February 22, 2024 / Comments Off on “Hunting Matters” Talks with NRA Women Contributor Heidi Rao

Our 2022 Woman of the Year’s reach extends well beyond NRA. Find out how you can listen to Heidi as she guest stars on this important podcast. by NRA WOMEN STAFF posted on February 22, 2024 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, HUNTING, PROFILES Support NRA Women DONATE Hunting Matters” Talks with NRA Women Contributor Heidi Rao – NRA Women.com Regular NRA Women readers know…

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Youth Hunting Season Is the Best Season!

By North American Outdoors / January 28, 2024 / Comments Off on Youth Hunting Season Is the Best Season!

If we are to continue the heritage of hunting, we need to keeping pass the torch to the next generations. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on January 28, 2024 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, HUNTING, TIPS & TACTICS Support NRA Women DONATE Youth Hunting Season Is the Best Season! – NRA Women.com Beyond the four seasons of winter, spring, summer and fall, there is…

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4 Mistakes to Avoid When Introducing Kids to Hunting

By North American Outdoors / October 11, 2023 / Comments Off on 4 Mistakes to Avoid When Introducing Kids to Hunting

Mentoring youth hunters means dedicating the time, expense and providing the right equipment for the best outdoor experiences possible. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 11, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE 4 Mistakes to Avoid When Introducing Kids to Hunting – NRA Women.com Many kids look forward to getting in the field for their…

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Mentoring: Make Sure Your New Hunter Uses Enough Gun

By North American Outdoors / July 18, 2023 / Comments Off on Mentoring: Make Sure Your New Hunter Uses Enough Gun

Using the largest caliber you can effectively shoot increases the chance of game recovery–which is very important when introducing a new hunter to the activity. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on July 18, 2023 NEWS, HUNTING, TIPS & TACTICS Mentoring: Make Sure Your New Hunter Uses Enough Gun – NRA Women.com Famed author Robert Ruark made the…

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The Real Impact of NRA Training

By North American Outdoors / August 23, 2022 / Comments Off on The Real Impact of NRA Training

The Real Impact of NRA Training – NRA Women.com NRA Instructors: Your interest in and impact on our youth will help ensure that our Second Amendment is protected! Organizations and associations generally rely on a body of members to exist, so it stands to reason that without the recruitment of new members, an organization may…

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NRA Gun Safety Training Brings Families Together

By North American Outdoors / April 4, 2022 / Comments Off on NRA Gun Safety Training Brings Families Together

NRA Gun Safety Training Brings Families Together – NRA Family.org Recognized the world over, NRA training offers a safe, supportive entry to your family’s favorite new hobby. I have been teaching firearms training courses for many years and educated many, many thousands in firearms safety and proper handling and use. I am very lucky–my vocation is my avocation!…

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Smashing the Barriers for Women Who Hunt

By North American Outdoors / December 24, 2021 / Comments Off on Smashing the Barriers for Women Who Hunt

Smashing the Barriers for Women Who Hunt – NRA Women.com There’s plenty of proof that there are far fewer obstacles for women who yearn to join the outdoor community. Not so long ago, men comprised the majority of those who participate in outdoor activities like hunting. Why? In part, many women were not given an…

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When (and How) Should You Introduce Your Child to Hunting?

By North American Outdoors / August 31, 2021 / Comments Off on When (and How) Should You Introduce Your Child to Hunting?

When (and How) Should You Introduce Your Child to Hunting? – NRA Women.com Teaching your child to love ethical hunting takes time, but the rewards last generations. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 31, 2021 In the past few years, I have seen a positive change in the students in the firearms safety courses that I…

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Examining Hunter Ethics and Morality

By North American Outdoors / September 8, 2019 / Comments Off on Examining Hunter Ethics and Morality

Examining Hunter Ethics and Morality – nrahlf.org by Heidi Rao – Sunday, September 8, 2019 Aldo Leopold, the father of wildlife management, said, “Ethical behavior is doing the right thing when no one else is watching, even when doing the wrong thing is legal.” To put it another way, good hunting ethics are not usually covered by…

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How Effective Are You as a Hunting Mentor?

By North American Outdoors / July 6, 2019 / Comments Off on How Effective Are You as a Hunting Mentor?

How Effective Are You as a Hunting Mentor? – nrahlf.org by Heidi Lyn Rao – Saturday, July 6, 2019 Hunters have a duty to introduce others, especially youth, to our sport, ensuring that our hunting heritage survives. By getting new stakeholders vested in hunting, we create a new base of young people that will grow into…

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