Keep Bear Spray as a Backup

A tree that has fallen down in the woods.

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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Are You Ready For Waterfowl Season?

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Are You Ready For Waterfowl Season? – NRA Women.com Here’s how to avoid mistakes, stay legal and hunt ethically this waterfowl season. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on October 4, 2021 Waterfowl season is a big deal. Especially in Texas, waterfowl hunting is a social gathering where hunters get together and have fun. People have cookouts and…

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An NRA Woman’s Guide to North American Venomous Snakes

A snake is laying on the ground next to a shoe.

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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Waiting In the Wings: 6 Critical Dove-Hunting Facts

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Waiting In the Wings: 6 Critical Dove-Hunting Facts – NRA Women.com Opening Day is just around the corner! Be sure to adhere to these important rules to ensure you are a successful and legal dove hunter. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 23, 2021 There is only one way to describe dove hunting: FUN! In many…

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Open Carrying in Open Country

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Open Carrying in Open Country – NRA Women.com All NRA Women are “landowners” with certain Constitutional rights. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 9, 2021 Personal protection is not just a city issue. There is a chance of being victimized while engaged in outdoor activities, just as there is a chance in urban settings. Several years…

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When the Hunter Is the Hunted

Two bears walking on a dirt road with the words " bear country precautions ".

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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