I had the opportunity of attending the Optimum Shooting Performance (OSP) School with eight other writers this past week. The OSP Shooting School is something that I have wanted to attend since May 2007 – two months after buying my over and under shotgun. I have spent numerous hours on the OSP website reading the [...]
Camo Mom: An Inspiring Group of Shooting Sisters
May 25, 2010 by 4 Comments
As we were walking the aisles of the recent NRA Convention, Babbs noticed this group of four pretty young ladies intent on checking out the new colorful line of Charter Firearms. As it turned out, they are all sisters and shoot on an air rifle team. How inspiring to see the intensity of their love of the shooting sports as they related to me their ages and length of time they have been shooters. Thank you to the Cox family for allowing us to interview them.
This youth bow grows with your child!
May 23, 2010 by 1 Comment
Today’s youth hold the future of hunting in their hands, and the folks at Ben Pearson built their new youth bow with that in mind. With the commitment to provide serious equipment for the young archer at an exceptional price, Ben Pearson created the Cadet. The Cadet features 10 inches of draw-length adjustments (18″ – [...]
QDMA seeks 'Outdoor Communicator of the Year'
May 23, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Quality Deer Management Association is seeking nominations for QDMA’s Communicator of the Year Award, also known as the “Signpost Award.” The Signpost Award was created to recognize journalists and communicators who have demonstrated an outstanding effort to disseminate accurate, sound guidance on deer management, habitat management, and wildlife stewardship that aids or complements QDMA’s pursuit [...]
Babbs in the Woods: Wild about Walgreens and Waffle House
May 23, 2010 by 4 Comments
What do “Boogie Wipes Saline” wipes, “Wrap, Snap & Go” hair rollers and “Fleet Enemas” all have in common? They come from women-owned businesses, are featured in the Community Corner of Walgreens’ website and Babbs likes Walgreens even more for her outdoor and travel needs since reading about Walgreens’ promotion of women-owned businesses. And, she also likes the Waffle House, but for entirely different reasons.
It's 'Women Riders Month' at Harley-Davidson!
May 23, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Join Harley-Davidson and the rest of the world in honoring women across the globe who have taken life by the handlebars. During May, H-D® dealers from across the globe are hosting rides and parties that celebrate women riders. See http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/Content/Pages/women_riders/women_riders_month.jsp
“I’m A Reel Keeper” short sleeve tee from Fishin' Chix
May 23, 2010 by Leave a Comment
All Fishin’ Chix are “Reel Keepers” in our book! Show your confidence and buy this shirt for yourself! Attention all Men: There’s no better way to express exactly how you feel! Tell your wife, girlfriend, daughter, etc. that they are a “Reel Keeper.” (See, we did all the work for you. You can thank us [...]
They not only climb, they guide
May 23, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Babbs in the Woods: The 'Kool' factor
May 21, 2010 by 2 Comments
We present a super group of outdoor photographers here at The WON, and Babbs stays in touch with them as they travel and photograph people and animals in the outdoors. She likes to live vicariously through them, and here’s the story of when one of those photographers stopped by to see Babbs in the Woods as she was turkey hunting a few weeks ago. Read about the man, his truck and his way Kool (Konway) factor.
