It’s one of the best perks of this job of being an outdoors writer — getting a special invite to events such as the grand opening of Johnny Morris’s Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium in Springfield, Missouri, recently. We spent a September morning touring the beautiful space, but not all 350,000 square feet of it. […]

Managing editor Michelle Cerino and I visited Crimson Trace, in the Portland, Oregon, area in July and while there, Danner invited us to come over and see its boot factory and recrafting facility. How could we refuse such an invitation? Danner Boots In 1932, Charles Danner opened the first boot-making facility in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, […]

“You got to give it away to keep it,” says Amy Ray, founder of The Sisterhood Of The Outdoors. Amy is referring to hunting, and in these times of declining numbers of hunters, it is refreshing to see the optimism and positivity exuding from this go-getter. The WON will be partnering with The Sisterhood Of […]

Babbs details why junking is healthy for the whole family.

This month’s installment in our coloring girl series features a little girl who is very special to our Babbs – her granddaughter, Pippi Jean. Of course, that’s not her real name, but let’s just say that this illustration – created by talented Kimberly Kolb Eakin – represents one of PJ’s fav things to do in […]

I live on an old cattle ranch in the Ozarks that we manage for deer these days. That means, we work with several game cameras – at last count, 8 – to keep track of how the herd is doing. Currently, we’re watching fawns show up as singles or doubles with their moms. Because The […]

Last year, Remington Arms Company rolled out a line of pump-action firearms featuring 14-inch barrels, no stocks, no pistol grips and measuring slightly longer than 26 inches. The line included a model 870 in 12 gauge, followed by its little brother, the 20-gauge Tac-14. How does a firearms manufacturer design and build these sorts of […]

Memorial Day, when we look back at why we love other people’s kids who gave all.

We are delighted to present a new coloring page girl. In this installment, created by talented artist Kimberly Kolb Eakin, we see hunter Julie McQueen in her element, and obviously having just tagged a wild turkey. Kimberly is the author of Full Metal Coloring: A Book of Down Range Reflections and features TeamWON writers in this fun series […]

It’s time for another giveaway from The WON and its new partner GLOCK. With more than 20 changes from its predecessor, the GLOCK 19 Gen5 was made with you, the shooter, in mind. The Gen5 evolution has many design changes, including these key features. The GLOCK Marksman Barrel (GMB) delivers increased accuracy with an enhanced […]

I first caught a glimpse of this gun at the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas last January. I could never get close enough to it to pick it up, because the lines to handle this new Ruger PC Carbine, chambered in 9mm, stretched back so far and I didn’t have time […]

One of the perks of this gun writing gig is that I get to meet interesting icons. R. Lee Ermey was one. You may remember him from “Full Metal Jacket,” or as Dr. House’s dad, John, in “House,” or from a collection of other popular movies and TV shows. He hosted 2 shows on the […]

I remember when I met Claudia Chisholm, president of Gun Tote’n Mamas, at her first-ever SHOT Show many years ago. It’s a pleasure to have followed the journey of this woman-owned company as it has evolved from a luggage maker into one of the country’s prominent manufacturers of women’s (and men’s) concealed carry bags. Let’s […]

We are delighted to welcome Crimson Trace, maker of fine laser sights and tactical lighting accessories for firearms, to a new partnership. Crimson Trace is the #1 manufacturer of laser sights and lights in America, for several reasons.   Sponsored by Crimson Trace Throughout the years, we have noticed that Crimson Trace includes women in […]

This is way overdue. I spent a fabulous 2 weeks in the United Kingdom last fall, and although I think about those experiences almost daily, I have yet to put them down in writing – except for the sea glass outing, where I met a local sea glass artist on the Isle of Skye, Rosie […]

On this week’s podcast, Barbara Baird interviews Emily Valentine, who is the owner of “Style Me Tactical,” a firearms and fashion blog. Sponsored by Ruger. width=”500″ height=”450″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”> Also, our Tip Time Trainer, Gabby Franco, talks to us about the importance of dry fire. Sponsored by NRA Women. Firearms and Fashion Over at The […]

I have returned from another attempt to complete a Grand Slam for wild turkeys. And, as luck would have it, I have returned empty handed. In the past year, I have spent 7 days total on 2 trips to Florida, hunting for what some would say is the most difficult turkey to tag in the […]

We are delighted to welcome SENTRY Products Group to our team here at Women’s Outdoor News. Here’s why. Sponsored by SENTRY Products Group I just slipped past another decade of life last weekend and the older I get, the more I realize it’s the little things that make a difference, and I’m talking tangible and […]

Supporting women in pursuit of their hunting and fishing heritage, Amanda Lynn Mayhew founded Range Day, Take Me Hunting and Take Me Fishing Outreach Programs, designed to help new hunters and anglers get out there and get started in their adventures. Mayhew is the popular TV host of “Just Hunt.” With several events scheduled for 2018 […]

Find out what happened in the behind-the-scenes interview with Carrie Lightfoot about the 60 Minutes” show that never happened.

Barbara Baird reviews Remington’s new family of Tac-14s. The perfect firearms to add to your collection for personal defense purposes.

When Barbara Baird spends time shooting the Volquartsen Scorpion she knows it’s a keeper. Sponsored by Volquartsen Firearms.

On this week’s show, Barbara Baird talks to ­­­­gun trainer Michelle Cerino about romance on the range – regarding some tips for training with your loved one or significant others so that you remain friends and lovers.  Sponsored by Ruger. height=”450″ width=”500″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen> Carrie Lightfoot joins Barbara to discuss recent […]

height=”450″ width=”500″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen> On this week’s show, Carrie Lightfoot talks to ­­­­Gunsite Academy rangemaster Il Ling New about drawing from concealment, sponsored by Ruger. Barbara Baird joins Carrie to discuss way cool firearms products and Justin Timberlake’s Super Bowl shirt. Il Ling New delivers another great Tip Time on on […]