What are Dianna and Judy and Pam and Kim and all those great female anglers gonna do now that the WBT has closed? They’re going to fish on, in tournaments such as Bassmaster Central Open. In fact, they’re looking at the whole adventure as a challenge, so read Deb Johnson’s account of her interview with […]

In this article about professional Smith & Wesson shooter Julie Goloski-Golob, James Tarr talks paints a picture of this busy mom-of-a toddler and her lifestyle on and off the range. See Handgun: http://www.handgunsmag.com/tactics_training/HG_juliegolob_201003/

Our Shoot to Thrill band of photographers exude compassion for the wildlife they photograph. It’s more than a hobby or a 9-5 type job for them. Indeed, they are usually out working before 9 and after 5, but this week, Kathryn Nazzaro describes rehab efforts of an eastern screech owl in the red phase, and also her tips for photographing birds.

Thanks, Pheasants Forever, for using photo support for your upcoming National Pheasant Fest in Des Moines this February that includes two young girls along with “Rudy” the pheasant. Check out the details here and we’re sure you’re going to smile when you see the photo.

It’s not over yet … discussions about what really prompted the WBT to be dropped so sudden like. In this article by Owen Schroeder, he gets more anecdotal evidence from the women who fished the tournaments and about where they go from here. Read his column in The Leaf Chronicle.com.

You won’t want to miss this week’s Hunter’s Specialties Outdoors on the Outdoor Channel featuring the NRA’s Deputy Executive Director of General Operations Andrea Cerwinske. See the show on  Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. EST, Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. EST and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. EST. Read the rest of the story here at the NRA […]

The Guru Huntress likes to keep everything organized for her many adventures in the wild. Take, for instance, her plans for a duck and goose hunt and her search to find the perfect bag for her chest waders. She likes the Hunter’s Specialties bag a lot, and she’ll tell you why here.

Out of 10 contestants, Rebecca Francis received more than 27 percent of the vote to win the ‘Extreme Huntress” contest sponsored by Prois Hunting Apparel, Otis Technology, Inc., Buck Knives, Primal Adventures, and several other sponsors. Francis won a hunt for bighorn sheep, mountain goats and black bear in British Columbia that will be filmed […]

John McCoy digs deeper into the reasons for cutting the Women’s Bassmaster Tour on Jan. 4. Read his outstanding article in the Charleston Gazette here, and in particular, the anecdotal reference to pro angler Shelley Perry and her story of why she dropped out before the cut.

In this week’s “Shoot to Thrill,” The WON welcomes outdoor videographers, brother-and-sister dynamic duo Bob Martin and Marilyn Vogel. Bob and Marilyn collaborate with Deb Ferns and the instructors of Babes with Bullets’ ladies action shooting camps to feature video that tells a story, as well as provides visual entertainment. You can see this week’s illustration at YouTube and at our featured video.

Kim Rhode, the most decorated female shooter in U.S. Olympic history, is launching her new iPhone game, which allows players to experience the thrills of hunting and shooting in 3-D. “Kim Rhode’s Outdoor Shooting” was developed in coordination with Ethan Nicholas, renowned iPhone application developer and president and founder of Naughty Bits Software LLC. The […]

This week’s BlogLight shines every so brightly on new blogger Rebecca Anne at The Outdooress, where she features a warm, conversational tone of writing about her outdoor experiences and beautiful photography.

Not only is hunting among the ranks of women growing in the U.S., check out the explosion in the hunting community by Turkish females in this article in Sunday’s Zaman. And check out this site, by Nazife Yıldız Sükan, a female and the editor!

Food Plot: The Hunter Angler Gardener Cook, aka Hank Shaw, gets inspired by what he calls “beefy pigeons” and a recipe by Chef Paul Bertolli. Except he adds more garlic, a chile and pecorino cheese.

In this installment of “My Job … My Outdoors,” you’ll meet Tracy Jarvis, owner of Annie Oaks Outdoors in Utah and former National Wild Turkey Federation Regional Director. Read about Tracy’s passion for the outdoor lifestyle and how she introduces more women to it through her new business venture.

This is definitely worth subscribing to with RSS Feeds — the Women of the USPSA gun blog that “celebrates women in practical shooting.” Keep up with comings and goings of America’s fastest female shooters. Professional shooters Julie Golob-Golosky, Sharyn Cohen and Kippi Leatham teamed up to create this blog last fall. We applaud them and […]

Here’s what we like to see … an article about a 17-year-old Maryland wildlife artist who is also an honors student and wants maybe to be a park ranger. You can read the heartwarming  article about Myra Betts, that includes a mention about her winning the National Hard Crab Derby T-Shirt contest and the Maryland […]

The Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA), the governing body for the sport of Speed Shooting and organizer of the Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championships, announced that Tammy Mowry, a veteran of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), has been named Steel Challenge Sponsor Coordinator. As Steel Challenge Sponsor Coordinator, Mowry will be responsible for […]

The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition announced that Wink Jackson, founder and designer of Zeal Optics and Devon Sibole, account executive at OutsidePR will receive the Pioneering Woman award and The First Ascent Award, respectively. See SNEWS: http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/16946.html

On this particular evening in Wyoming, outdoor photographer Stacey Huston happened to look out her window and see a buck on a nearby rise. She immediately flew into action, and the result? See for yourself and learn about her philosophy on keeping your camera close to home. Also, you may learn a low light tip or two.

Go quietly into the woods with Guru Huntress Nancy Jo Adams, who is getting ready to hunt the rut in Alabama, with her Knight & Hale Pack Rack Rattling System in tow. Read her review and learn a little more about this avid huntress’s journey from being a hunter’s wife to one who rattles antlers on her own.

My Job … My Outdoors: Meet Heather Marenda, a mom of three rambunctious boys and an avid angler for muskies. She is from Milwaukee. In this week’s installment of women who love the outdoors, Heather unveils a new club for women musky anglers in her region.

Jan. 4, 2010 – Without warning, BASS abruptly eliminated the Women’s Bassmaster Tour from the Bassmaster Tournament Trail today, citing declining participation as the cause. WBT anglers who have already registered for 2010 WBT events will be provided a full refund, and interested WBT anglers will be given opportunities to register for other BASS events. […]

After a day in the field, it doesn’t get much better than coming back to a warm lodge, a glass of wine and a slice of Baked Brie. In this week’s Food Plot, Dave Olsen contributes his own Baked Brie — the shortcut way — recipe. That way, Dave gets to go outside first and then, come back and whip up this delectable concoction for his guests at Pheasant Phun in SD.

In this week’s Bloglight, John Wills, former Chicago police officer and retired from the FBI discusses women as police officers. His verdict? Get the rest of the story on The WON!

Seven women, 38 days, 562 miles, one South Pole adventure. Read the story at The Seattle Times that reports on seven women who skied and each pulled a 176-pound sled of provisions to reach the U.S. operation of the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station science base. See http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2010642926_pole31.html

Woman Hunter, LLC, and Outdoor Adventures for Women, LLC, are pleased to announce that they have formed an agreement whereby their businesses will merge under Woman Hunter, LLC. Lisa Snelling, founder of Woman Hunter, said that she and Dede Anderson, founder of Outdoor Adventures for Women, share common goals.  “We both believe in providing women […]

Outdoor photographer Bill Konway broke a rule and did it ever pay off … check out this week’s Shoot to Thrill installment, where Bill describes a photo shoot in Kentucky with outdoor writer Brandon Butler, and how he worked for an effect of sun spots and a brilliant halo-like glow in the photo.

One of the major reasons for the Guru Huntress’s popularity with readers of The WON is the fact that the woman uses all this stuff, this gear in the field. Read about her recent trip to Kansas and what she toted along — in the form of a Flambeau Master Series Boss Buck Whitetail Deer.

The NWTF is hosting its 34th annual National Convention and Sport Show at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center in Nashville, Feb. 18 to Feb. 21, 2010. For only $12 attendees can browse more than 545 booths of the latest hunting gear in the 4-acre exhibit hall, and view the work of master taxidermists and callmakers.

In this week’s BlogLight, check out the Madam Doeville Diaries. Be warned, sometimes it’s hard to keep a dry eye after visiting this blog.