BOGART, Ga. — The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) will celebrate the launch of its new Youth Education and Outreach Program – the Rack Pack – at its 12th Annual National Convention in Nashville, Tenn., August 9-11. The QDMA National Convention will be held in conjunction with the Bass Pro Shops Land & Wildlife Expo […]

Over a year ago I was contacted by Armed Forces Entertainment and Paralyzed Veterans of America about being among a selected few for a special mission called the “Outdoor Legend’s Tour”. The plan was for a small group of hunting personalities representing the North American hunting community to visit troops inside a war zone and personally thank them for their service and sacrifices.

Marti Davis has lots of ideas about being outdoors, and we want to tap into her treasure trove of tips. Thus, we’re introducing “A Marti Moment” as a spinoff of her popular Marti Davis Afield blog. And, because we want to reward you for reading this first tip, check the end of this post and […]

I was recently the lucky winner of a prize package from The WON and www.HerCamoShop.com.  The package was large and bolstered a number of items, including HerCamoShop’s complete line of scent free body products: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hair gel, hairspray, and lotion. As a person with very sensitive skin, I was hesitant at first […]

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Leupold® has expanded its RX® line of compact digital laser rangefinders for hunters and shooters with four new models: RX-800i, RX-800i TBR®, RX-600i and, designed specifically for archers, RX-FullDraw. “These new rangefinders are ideal for the serious bowhunter,” commented Pat Mundy, senior marketing manager for Leupold & Stevens, Inc.  “Their compact size […]

Boots have always been the bane of my existence. I inherited my dad’s feet with a wide toe box and my mom’s high arches and narrow heels. I have worn through many pairs of boots that weren’t necessarily bad. They just didn’t fit right. Just when I think I’ve found a pair, they turn on […]

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Leupold’s® VX®-2 riflescope and RCX™-2 trail camera system recently earned the “editor’s choice” designation from two leading outdoor publications. In rating new riflescopes for 2012, Outdoor Life named the VX-2 3-9x40mm model as its editor’s choice. Petersen’s Hunting made RCX-2 the editor’s choice among the latest crop of trail cameras. Outdoor Life’s […]

HERCAMOSHOP™ continues to add to their assortment of hunting apparel for women having been named a Browning® Authorized dealer. “We are very excited about the opportunity to be associated with the Browning® brand”, said Shelly Ray, CEO of HERCAMOSHOP™. “I can’t think of a better partner to be in business with and I look forward […]

Last December I had surgery to remove a mass of precancerous breast tissue from my side. The surgery was a success, but it left me struggling to regain my upper body strength. As a competitive archer and bowhunter, I was devastated. The surgery also left me with significant nerve damage and the inability to feel […]

Summer is just around the corner, but that doesn’t mean it is too early to prepare for Upland bird hunting and finding the right womens’ upland apparel just became easier.  HERCAMOSHOPTM has added FILSON® brand womens apparel to their store and website.  Available immediately will be Filson’s assortment of womens’ upland and shooting apparel, to […]

Since 2008, Próis Hunting and Field Apparel has been paving the way for innovation within the hunting, shooting sports and outdoor marketplace. This year however, the company’s ongoing reach for excellence in creating athletic and performance-driven apparel for women has garnered much deserved attention outside the outdoor industry, earning the company a slot on Apparel […]

EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Chelsie Todd of Kirksville, Mo., went to her father’s office May 2 hoping for a summer job interview and left with a scholarship check for $10,000. Todd received a check as the winner of the NWTF’s $10,000 National Scholarship, sponsored by Mossy Oak Brand Camo. Todd’s father, Brian, the fisheries supervisor of […]

Our turkey season in Alabama is winding up; however, our birds took note early in the season and have long been hard to hunt. As I look forward to the next two weekends, I anticipate they will be two of my hardest weekends of turkey hunting because of the lack of interaction from these Alabama […]

Photos tell a lot about the story, but we’re sure that Norissa Harman and Jen Adams, of Girls with Guns Clothing, will have behind-the-scenes news to flesh out the story of their recent hunt in New Zealand. In the meantime,and until we can catch up with these two friends — who happen to own a […]

This past fall, I put several new products to the test out afield.  And as far as I’m concerned, they passed with flying colors! With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season winding down, not to mention the fall hunting seasons almost over …  I figured now would be a good time to share […]

Like most people, I have a list of things that I would love to buy someday, but cannot really justify the expenditure on myself. Optics fit in this category and I have recently realized that I cannot avoid owning a pair. I have had occasions this past year where they would have been useful at […]

Our Huntin’ Hut started out as a trailer that had been shunned to the fencerow several years back.  After unloading all the miscellaneous scrap that had accumulated and cutting the sapling that was growing through the wheel, I was able to drag the trailer from the brush.  Granted it looked pretty rough, but I had […]

The last time I tried something new was about a year ago when I decided to learn archery. It was something I discussed with my husband for a while. We love to hunt and I thought bow hunting would give me an advantage over the other hunters who surround us. One thing I have learned […]

Triple Aught Design’s (TAD) Valkyrie Hoodie LT will be a favorite for many women. This hoodie is functional, durable and feminine … three words that can rarely be used in the same sentence. Sara Ahrens reviews this hoodie made for outdoor women!

The WON welcomes Marti Davis to its lineup of women bloggers. In this, her debut post, she sets the stage for her next blogpost, which focuses on construction of her very own huntin’ hut. Meanwhile, learn the history of the hut and what it means to Marti.

How many times have you strained your back trying to drag a deer out of the woods or trying to load it onto your ATV or into your truck by yourself? Marti Davis found a great product for outdoorsmen and women, farmers or anyone who uses an ATV or UTV hauling heavy items. Read how Hook-A-Rack will save your back and save you time.

Even our firearms can get an Extreme Makeover these days. Marti Davis located a company, Camo Solutions, out of Evening Shade, Arkansas, that are aftermarket camo dipping specialists. The owners, Don and Sally Mullis are also hunters and have firsthand knowledge of the importance of protecting quality hunting equipment.

Here’s a new Gear Gal, Marti Davis, and her recommendation to “get the lead out” … and use a Caldwell Lead Sled DFT that is, and get your sights on target before you hunt this year. Read her review in her debut column at The WON.