ROAMING THE WOODS AND WATERS, CREATING MEMORIES THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME
Four Puritan women prepared the first “Autumn Harvest Feast,†now called Thanksgiving. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on November 23, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, EVENTS Support NRA Women DONATE The Puritans who colonized the Plymouth, Massachusetts area celebrated the first Thanksgiving in 1621. The first celebration was known as the Autumn Harvest Feast. It wasn’t until October 31, 1939, that President…
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By watching the behavior of your deer, you can identify where the shot landed. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on November 10, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, TIPS & TACTICS, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE With deer season comes deer camps, telling tall tales around the campfire, and creative excuses as to why a shot was missed, or the one that got away.…
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There’s nothing like cold, wet clothes clinging to your skin to ruin a winter outing. Knowing where and how to wear the proper materials will keep you warm, dry and safe! by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on November 8, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, HUNTING, GEAR Support NRA Women DONATE Winter can be an exciting time of the year for outdoorsmen…
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Once you have your first cup of cowboy coffee like they were made in TV Westerns, you will be forever changed. Here are the secrets to the perfect cup. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 7, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, LIFESTYLE, HUNTING, GEAR Support NRA Women DONATE If you find yourself deep in the backcountry in an outfitters camp, or simply an…
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June is National Camping Month. But no matter what time of year you decide to camp, it’s always important to be a good neighbor. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on June 5, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS Support NRA Women DONATE Being a good neighbor is always important, especially when camping. The good news is that you already have…
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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…
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There 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…
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While introducing new people to hunting is a noble pursuit, retaining hunters is the key to saving the sport! by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on September 15, 2021 Some hunting organizations with the mission to recruit new hunters gauge their success by the number of individuals taken to the field every year. Most of these…
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Whether he’s called Dad, Grandpa or by another name, the father figures in the lives of many NRA Women have shaped their love and respect for the outdoors lifestyle. Read some of the tributes to them here. My grandpa was a Navy veteran, animal-lover, hunter, fisherman and shooting enthusiast who taught me to stand up…
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