4 Mistakes to Avoid When Introducing Kids to Hunting

By North American Outdoors | October 11, 2023
A family with a deer in the woods

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 Many kids look forward to getting in the field for their first hunt with a parent or other adult role model. As such,…

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Mentoring: Make Sure Your New Hunter Uses Enough Gun

By North American Outdoors | July 18, 2023
A rifle in the foreground of an orange sunset.

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 Famed author Robert Ruark made the phrase “use enough gun†everyday hunting lexicon in his 1966 book, Use Enough…

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The Real Impact of NRA Training

By North American Outdoors | August 23, 2022
A man in camouflage jacket holding a gun.

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 cease to exist. The National Rifle Association is no exception. We,…

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NRA Gun Safety Training Brings Families Together

By North American Outdoors | April 4, 2022
A person sitting on the ground holding a rifle.

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! As hard as I work to keep my firearms classes…

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Smashing the Barriers for Women Who Hunt

By North American Outdoors | December 24, 2021
Two people in orange vests and hats are holding a gun.

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 opportunity to learn outdoor skills as girls or young adults.…

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Examining Hunter Ethics and Morality

By North American Outdoors | September 8, 2019
Two people in orange vests standing on a field.

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 written laws. The real question is: What is…

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How Effective Are You as a Hunting Mentor?

By North American Outdoors | July 6, 2019
A man and woman posing with two deer antlers.

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 voting adults. We are uniquely positioned to intercept and correct…

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