Each year the Women’s Policies Committee selects a young woman to receive theWomen’s Wildlife Management/Conservation Scholarship provided by the NRA Foundation. This is a one-year, renewable $1,000 scholarship, available to females who are full-time college juniors and seniors majoring in Wildlife Management/Conservation who have at least a 3.0 grade point average. See NRA Blog for [...]
Women's Wildlife Management/Conservation Scholarship deadline Nov. 15
November 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Jamie Beyerle wins gold medal in Women's 50M Rifle Three Position
October 29, 2010 by Leave a Comment
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.– At the 2010 International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Final for rifle and pistol, the USA delegation put on a solid performance with three medals and six finals appearances. … In the Women’s 10m Air Rifle event, Jamie Beyerle (Lebanon, Pa.) won a bronze medal with 396 match points and a strong final [...]
Jessie Abbate 3-Peats as USPSA Limited National Champ
October 24, 2010 by Leave a Comment
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Three is a perfect number, at least for Jessie Abbate who this past weekend won the U.S. Practical Shooting Association’s Women’s Limited National Championship for the third year in a row. After finishing second in the earlier Open division contest, Abbate, who shoots for sponsors Leupold and Atlanta Arms & Ammo, [...]
Nominations for NRA awards for outstanding women due Nov. 1
October 20, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The National Rifle Association recognizes the contributions of women, who have demonstrated dedication to the promotion of the Second Amendment, have made outstanding achievements in educational contributions while advancing the purposes and goals of the NRA and, through legislative and legal contributions, have significantly impacted the preservation of the shooting sports. For these accomplishments, the National Rifle Association bestows the Sybil Ludington Women’s Freedom Award and the Marion P. Hammer Woman of Distinction Award.
Sharon Rushton to be enshrined in Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame
October 13, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Congratulations to angler Sharon Rushton, of Kimberling City, Mo., on being chosen for the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. Sharon Rushton has made significant contributions to freshwater fishing throughout her career, using her leadership and communication skills. Her work has touched youth and families throughout the U.S. Most of her life has been dedicated to promoting the [...]
Get outdoors on National Hunting and Fishing Day … go to an NWTF event
September 22, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Maggie Reese repeats performance as Women's Multigun Open Champion
September 14, 2010 by 1 Comment
For the second year in a row Maggie Reese of South Pasadena, Calif. has claimed the Women’s Open division title at the U.S. Practical Shooting Association’s (USPSA) 2010 DPMS MultiGun National Championships. Reese won six of the 12 stages to lead the field for most of the match which took place this past weekend at [...]
Recycled Fish 24-Hour Fish-A-Thon 2010
September 8, 2010 by Leave a Comment
NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., September 8, 2010 – This weekend over 60 anglers from eight US states and Canada will attempt the fishing version of running a marathon when the Recycled Fish 24 Hour Fish-A-Thon presented by BoatUS Angler kicks off. Anglers will fish for 24 hours straight, with the goal to raise awareness of the environmental problems [...]
Woman Hunter magazine raises funds for breast cancer research with Oct/Nov issue and clay event
September 7, 2010 by 1 Comment
Woman Hunter is producing a special cancer magazine issue and hosting a special Breast Cancer Sporting Clay Fundraiser event. You opened your hearts and shared your personal stories with us about how you healed from cancer through hunting and fishing. This inspired us to honor your stories in a special issue. Cancer touches each of [...]
Hunt Comfort Specialist seat pad win F&S's 'Best of the Best'
August 30, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Field & Stream has selected the Hunt Comfort Specialist seat pad for its “Best of the Best” Award in the “essentials” category for 2010. The “Best of the Best” judging criteria include the significance of innovation, the quality of the design and the value it brings to hunters. The judges, comprised of F&S editors, writers [...]
