How To Make Your Own Wing-Bone Turkey Call

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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…

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

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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

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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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An NRA Woman’s Guide to North American Venomous Snakes

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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

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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

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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…

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