It’s that most WONderful time of the year – which is one the line of my favorite holiday songs. Indeed, this is the time of year when we receive gifts from friends and family. Sometimes, that may come in the form of cold, hard cash. With the New Year coming, and with some extra money […]

One of the most enjoyable ways to learn about the world around us is to travel and see it. The more we want to see, the more we need to travel. Travel comes with joys and pains, risks and rewards. I’m going to share some thoughts on how you can travel smart: minimize your risk, […]

This is a continuation of the series “Girls Who Sell Guns,” although this month’s installment is slightly different. Each one of the ladies I have introduced you to is as impressive as the next, and each comes from a unique life-perspective and background. In this post, you will meet Kenda Lenseigne, who does indeed make […]

For our second profile in the 5-part series on the North Dakota Pheasants Forever team, we’re delighted to introduce you to Emily Spolyar, and we think her advice on learning to hunt and getting your fingernails dirty is spot on. We also are impressed that she learned to hunt from her 4-legged friend. The WON: […]

I love testing products, so when the opportunity came along to try out a new scope, I said, “Yeah!” Although Crimson Trace is widely known for its lasers and red dot sights, it has stepped into the rifle scope arena in a big way. Affordable and quality built, this the CSA-2624, 6-24x56mm Crimson Trace riflescope […]

CZ-USA debuts its very first chassis rifle; the CZ 457 Varmint Precision Chassis chambered in 22 LR.  Ready for competition right out of the box, the CZ 457 Varmint Precision Chassis is built on an aluminum chassis and weighs in at 7 pounds. The rifle is available in two different barrel lengths, with a 16.5-inch and a 24-inch version. The adjustable Luth-AR stock can be configured […]

Last month I wrote “Situational Awareness Skills: Lessen Your Chance of Being a Victim.” For part 2 in this series, I’ve included different ways to “stay frosty” – which, in other terms, means watch your back, stay alert and/or be careful. Sponsored by Springfield Armory Reading List  They say, “The body won’t go where the […]

Many have chosen the 9mm PPQ as their competition or home defense gun. And for good reason. Everyone’s heard about the Walther PPQ and its exceptional trigger. But what a treat to check out the Walther PPQ M2 Q4 TAC! There is SO much to say about this beauty, so let me get started.  Sponsored […]

Imagine our surprise when we learned that the team on the ground in North Dakota, doing conservation work for Pheasants Forever, is comprised of 5 females. We thought you’d like to meet them, and learn more about what they do and why they do it. Kicking off this series, meet Renee Tomala. We would like […]

I recently talked with Megan Watts, an Eastern Shore native who loves to shoot targets and waterfowl, upland game, deer and also love fishing and drawing. She’s recently joined the Syren ProStaff and currently is shooting our Syren XLR5 Waterfowler. Sponsored by Syren USA The WON: Please will you tell our readers what you want […]

We have partnered with CrossBreed Holsters for several years, and as with our other partners, we actually use the merchandise because we believe in it. CrossBreed makes rugged concealed carry holsters combining Kydex handgun pockets with body-conforming leather backings that we believe women will want to wear for years. Currently, for on-body carry, I rotate […]

One of the things I have learned over the past few years is that you have to use the equipment that works for you, regardless of what others do. While precision rifles (PRs) are often used for shooting competitions, I have found that a PR is a wonderful hunting firearm for me. Although a PR […]

As a little girl, I used to start writing my Christmas list on Thanksgiving Day, the same day the toy sales inserts arrived in the newspaper. This year, to my astonishment, similar advertisements arrived in the mail before Halloween. Retail companies add to holiday stress by pushing the shopping season earlier and earlier each year. […]

I’d like to imagine that if Betsy Ross were alive in 2019, she would be stitching her flag with an AR-15 resting in the corner. Maybe it would  have her flag emblazoned on it, in red, white and blue Cerakote. While we all might not sew, we all make decisions about what tools to have […]

It seemed a fitting way to end 2018. Invited to tag along on an official Shoot Like A Girl, The Sisterhood Of The Outdoors’ annual duck hunt, I decided to pack up the car and head south for hunt with some women whom I knew would make the trip worth it. Sponsored by Remington Outdoor […]

I learned to hunt whitetail in my mid-40s. I finally used a birthday present, a Ruger Model 77 Mark II rifle, that my husband had given me several years earlier, to tag 2 does in northern Missouri. This was the start of my life with Ruger’s whitetail hunting rifles and becoming a whitetail hunter. Sponsored […]

GWG Clothing’s Teresa Lugan submitted this great Chinese Orange Grouse recipe recently over at the blog. We can hardly wait to try it, and frankly, the photo makes our mouths water! ~BB Sponsored by GWG Clothing Hunting season is finally here! It’s time to buckle down and start working hard to fill tags and freezers […]

Get your ducks-in-a-row this holiday season. Avoid last minute gift shopping. Save yourself from those awkward moments of opening a present and trying to act excited. Whether you are the gift giver or receiver, it’s time to get those Christmas lists started. The following concealed carry purses, totes and backpacks from GTM Original are my […]

For someone that may be newer to the firearms community, the thought of purchasing a firearm may bring about a lot of anxiety. There’re so many questions that need to be answered, such as what brand, caliber, etc., and for the average person, that can seem like a daunting task. With countless options available, it […]

If you hunt you know eventually you will have to go. Michelle Cerino has tips for peeing in the woods. Sponsored by Trijicon.

After I turned 70 and later retired from competitive shooting, I knew I needed to find ways to keep my body in shape and my mind sharp. I cannot ignore the facts. I am getting old. I will turn 73 later this year. However, we all can take steps to try to stave off physical […]

Ever since I became a hunter, safety in the field has been one of my top priorities. This involves proper firearms training, first aid preparedness, and in Wyoming, awareness of predators in the mountains we call home. While we love viewing the mountain lions, wolves and bears from the security of our vehicles, it is […]

I shot in the World FITASC several years ago when it was at Caribou Gun Club in Minnesota, but the events that I attended in Italy and France had been as a photographer, not as a shooter. Participating as a shooter is a whole different experience altogether and as it turns out, a lot more […]

Kassidy has been on the Syren ProStaff for many years now and in her Junior year as a collegiate competition shooter at Lindenwood University.  She competes in International Trap (aka Bunker Trap) and has attended several USA Shooting qualifying events with the goal to join the team and travel to international competitons.  She’s also on […]

Last month, I spent a few days in Salem, Massachusetts, with a friend I’ve known since grade school. We explored the town during the day, ate amazing meals and enjoyed walking tours in the evening. I learned a lot on that trip. Not only did I learn the history of Salem and its infamous witch […]

Fall turkey hunting? Emily Monroe has a delicious “tried and true” meatloaf recipe that contains a secret ingredient.

As I mentioned in my previous article reviewing the Ruger AR-556, this is a quality and versatile firearm. While I have enjoyed taking it to the range and breaking it in, and I could use it for varmint hunting, I plan on using it primarily as a home defense option. I like that it is […]

It’s here and I must say, I’m feeling slightly responsible for this line from Girls with Guns Clothing of its Highland Hunting Apparel, since walking Kansas pheasant fields 2 years ago with the 2 boss ladies of Girls with Guns Clothing – Jen O’Hara and Norissa Harman. I wore my traditional field clothes, made by […]

Ever shot one arrow through another? If you are serious about archery or bowhunting, I bet you have. Once you get consistent, your shots start to get closer and closer together until – bam! – a  vane or nock gets ruined by shots too close together. Arrows with damaged vanes can fly differently than intact […]

There is nothing better than checking the Wyoming Game & Fish website when the draw results become available and discovering that you have been awarded one or more of the hunting licenses for which you applied. This year, I was fortunate to receive a late season cow elk tag. In order to prepare for this […]