I have never been one to turn down any opportunity that comes my way, just as long as it aligns with my personal beliefs and morals. My entire life has been about taking chances and accepting challenges. I have always looked at any opportunity with the “glass-half-full” outlook. To the best of my recollection, my […]

Syracuse, NY: The President and CEO of Otis Technology, Doreen Garrett, was honored in receiving the 2012 Feinstone Environmental Award from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry on October 25. Ms. Garrett shares the award with her husband, Mr. Jody Garrett. The Feinstone Award was established by historian, author, and 1915 ESF graduate […]

One of my most recent gun purchases is the Benelli Sport II shotgun. I am not a “shotgunner,” per se, but in the past year I have begun to evolve. This past year I have attempted to develop skills with a variety of weapons – the shotgun being just one of many. My shotgun experience […]

I dreaded working Christmas this year. I’ve been lucky the past few years and have been able to take the holidays off.  But alas, in my current assignment I do not have the luxury of taking holidays off that aren’t on my normal days off. There’s this silly thing called seniority… and when it comes […]

I find it amusing that one of the most common questions I am asked in regards to the whole Top Shot experience is, “What does everyone have in their backpacks?” This question makes me laugh because people really want to know, like it’s a big secret. It’s not a secret at all, but since it […]

Let me point out the obvious, I lost in elimination to the guy who won the whole competition. I have been waiting months to be able to make that announcement. Whew! Do I feel bad about being beat in elimination by the guy that no one else could beat? Hell, no!   Truthfully … on the […]

Who knew that I would feel more stress and anxiety watching the first episode of Season 3 of the History Channel’s Top Shot, than I did participating in it? Even though I know the outcome of the competition, I had no idea how the producers would edit the footage to make a show. One week […]

One title I never thought I would hold within my department is that of armorer. I don’t consider myself to be mechanically inclined. I am confident that with proper instruction, oversight and explanation I would quickly catch on. What I may lack in mechanical inclination I more than make up for in determination and enthusiasm. […]

Vote for your favorite, hardcore, extreme huntress! Voting will take place November 1, 2010 through January 1, 2011. First place will get a hunt for estate red stag, free-range chamois and tahr with Frasher Safaris New Zealand. The hunt will be filmed for future episode of Primal Adventures with Tom Opre. Voting is restricted to […]

It’s that time again! Any woman who thinks she is THE most hard core hunter can enter by submitting an essay and pictures to Tahoe Films before September 30, 2010. Get the details on the Women’s Outdoor News!

We wonder if Rebecca Francis’s 8 kids can keep up with her! The recent winner of Extreme Huntress contest stopped in her tracks long enough to talk to Babbs and tell her about not only the upcoming hunt with Primal Adventures in B.C., but also, her plans for a promising future in the outdoors.

Looking for a Christmas gift that will make a great impression or searching for ideas to put on your Wish List? The Otis Elite Gun Cleaning Kit should be included on the Top Ten Christmas Ideas for every shooter. Read Sara Ahren’s thorough review and you’ll not only want to get it for your beloveds, but you will also want to get one for yourself, just in case that special someone loses your Wish List.