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ShootingStarr: Turkey bacon — my turkey and hog hunt in Texas
So there I was … in Texas, in the middle of the woods, in the dark. A thunder of gobbles erupted as the Polaris ATV pulled away, having dropped off Jens Krogh, Franchi product manager, and me at our hunting spot. We stood at a crossroads where two trails came together, and listened for more gobbling. More gobbling happened — everywhere.
Sara Ahrens’ OffBeat: Lessons learned from the NRA Youth Sports Fest
One of my favorite events is the NRA’s annual Youth Sports Fest. For the past three years I have volunteered to help teach children how to shoot and handle firearms safely while having fun. This year, amidst controversy, the coordinator of the event decided to introduce an additional stage — .22 modern sporting rifle (MSR). [...]
The WildThrive philosophy
We are delighted to welcome a new columnist, Brita Lewis, to our ranks of women who love the outdoors. Brita’s healthy lifestyle inspires us and we think you’ll learn a lot from her tips and techniques for a locavore lifestyle.
Marti Davis Afield: On what’s in her turkey hunting vest
I have been turkey hunting for more than 15 years now. While some might consider me a seasoned turkey hunter, I always feel I have more to learn. Through the years I have had several mentors along the way. I still utilize some of their tactics along with some I have learned myself, the hard [...]
Camo Mom: Morel hunting tips and a recipe, to boot
Camo Mom takes to the woods to hunt for morels. Learn some tips and an easy, delish recipe.
ShootingStarr: Mother’s Day gift ideas from the 2013 NRA Annual Meetings
Among the 86,000 attendees at the 2013 NRA Annual Meetings, Team WON spent the past few days burning up the show floor of the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. In between meetings and interviews, I scoped out a few products that would be great gift ideas for Mother’s Day. Concealed carry options [...]
Women’s Shooting
Wanna Win WON? An Armed in Heels prize package for the lady gunner
This week’s giveaway is courtesy of our fabulous partner and supporter, Armed in Heels. This fantastic prize package includes the following items to help you if you’re arming yourself (in heels) or enjoying a day at your local shooting range: Galco CarrySafe (medium size) A copy of SHOOT: Your Guide to Shooting and Competition by [...]
Women’s Hunting
Ruth Cusack, and husband, announced as the newest members of the Alaska Outdoors Television Team
Anchorage — May 17, 2013 — 59th Parallel Productions Inc., a television entertainment company, announced today the addition of Louis and Ruth Cusack as hosts to the Alaska Outdoors Television (alaskaoutdoorstelevision.com) team joining seasoned hosts Robert and Matthew Stone, airing 3 times a week on the Outdoor Channel from January through December. Louis Cusack, originally from [...]
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Women’s Fishing
Gear Review: Frogg Toggs women’s waders — the way to go
Under my mother’s loving instruction, I caught my first fish when I was two-years old. It didn’t take long before I was “hooked.” My parents taught me how to cast a spinning rod and toss out a line with a bait caster. They taught me how to clean my catch, and cook up a delicious [...]
Women’s Outdoor Lifestyle
Dallas Safari Club helps USA Shooting with a grant to Junior Shotgun Team
DALLAS (May 23, 2013)–Fifteen junior shotgun team athletes from USA Shooting will get the chance to compete at the 2013 World Clay Target Championships in Lima, Peru, this September as a result of a grant provided by the Dallas Safari Club (DSC). The latest in a long line of vital support and contribution provided by [...]
Women’s Outdoor Adventures
First Shots’ ‘Ladies Day at the Range’ attracts more than 50 women shooters
Maynard — Quincy native Virge Palermo grabbed a shotgun, rested her cheek against its side and aimed towards a small shed about 50 yards away at the Maynard Rod and Gun Club on Saturday, May 11. Suddenly a clay disk flew out from the shed and she aimed, pulled the trigger, but missed the mark. This [...]
