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High School Students Compete on Fishing Teams
Fishing is one activity I love to do in the summer and I just learned it is something you could do as a school sport! I recently interviewed the media relations contact at Student Angler Federation, Mark Gintert.
...Meet Chelsea Davis: Hooked on Shotgunning
Chelsea Davis recalls that particular day when a client in the oilfield business invited her to a shooting clays range and she shot at and broke some clay pigeons. “I was instantly hooked,” says the racehorse-riding businesswoman.
...Ashley Rae’s Story of Discovery
Angler Ashley Rae talks about her own story of discovery regarding the world of fishing, in this video produced by Discover Boating. A wonderful role model for women, Ashley owns her own boat, blogs and tells the world about the joy of fishing.
Visit Ashley Rae at her blog, She Loves to Fish.
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‘In the Wild Kitchen’s’ Mushroom & Chive Moose Burger
Meet Joyce Schmalz’s favorite mushroom & chive moose burger. Fresh off the grill at her blog “In the Wild Kitchen,” this is a must-have summer recipe, and we’re pretty sure you can substitute any ground meat if you don’t happen to have a freezer-full of moose — like Joyce does!
...In the Wild Kitchen Giveaway — Win a tank, tote and mug
It’s getting hot in here at The WON, with our first giveaway for Joyce Schmalz, who spends time “In the Wild Kitchen!” Joyce wants you to show the world you eat wild game — and has provided a tank top, mug and tote bag sporting her logo.
We talked to Joyce recently, and you can learn all about her here. Also, we asked you to give her ideas for her favorite entree: moose!
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Women’s Outdoor News Weekly Podcast #2: She’s into Cutting, in a Good Way
On this week’s podcast, Barbara Baird and Stacy Bright discuss the following topics:
...Meet the First Lady of BladeSports, Jessica Elias
Have you ever attended a competitive cutting event? If not, you might soon have an opportunity to do so. BladeSports International Inc, a Texas non-profit corporation, promotes knife safety, provides workshops and competitive cutting events for its members, and informs and educates the public with regard to the safe use of a knife as a tool. And if you’re lucky, you might get to meet the “first lady” of BladeSports, Jessica Elias.
...Team USA’s Janessa Beaman and Redheaded Romance
Days after returning from our hunt on the other side of the world, we embarked on a memorable turkey hunt. Each year we donate a hunt to a good cause. This year we chose to share a turkey hunt with an Olympic hopeful.
...Changing Perceptions: How to Deal With the Anti-Gun Crowd Professionally
We have all heard the phrase, “Be the change you want to see.” While the phrase itself has nothing to do with firearms or firearm ownership, its meaning has never been more relevant to our pursuits. In many places in our country, guns of any type have a very negative reputation. It is up to us as law-abiding firearm owners to change that perception: We each need to step up to the plate and educate. I’ve given a lot of thought on how to deal with the anti-gun crowd professionally, so that you can walk away feeling good about how you portrayed yourself and the industry.
...Photo Gallery: A Look at Bianchi Cup Colors and Bling
Michelle Cerino describes the colors and bling found at this year’s Bianchi Cup
...A Hunting Journal: How a Group of Alaskan Hunters Shared the Hunt
Christine Cunningham describes a hunting journal project that she and a group of Alaskan hunters (all women) have participating in recently, where they share their hunts through thoughts and words.
...Ladies, Sign Up for a June ‘Cast ‘n’ Blast’ in Collbran, Colo.
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Women interested in learning the basics of shotgun shooting and fly fishing are invited to attend Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s ‘Cast and Blast’ clinic in Collbran, Saturday, June 13 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
...Meet Jen Godfrey — Another ‘Outdoors Woman’
Our friends at Outdoors Women blog features registered nurse and farmer Jen Godfrey recently, who lives in North Carolina.
...Women’s Outdoor News Podcast Episode #1: Bringing Up Baby — Outside!
In this inaugural episode of Women’s Outdoor News podcast (The WON), Barbara Baird and Stacy Bright discuss the news, reviews and stories from the past week — featuring women who hunt, fish, shoot and live outdoor lives of adventure. With a theme of “bringing up baby — outside,” Barbara interviews Mia Anstine, who is a columnist, editor, outdoor guide, outfitter and more, about how she’s been raising her daughter for 16 years to enjoy the outdoors.
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Exquisite Taxidermy: Linen and Lamps
In this installment of “Bringing the Wild Inside,” Rita Schimpff describes several exquisite taxidermy twists, using linen and lamps to highlight trophies.
...Support the American Widow Project in ‘Camo Cup’
Has the American Widow Project (AWP) impacted your life for the better? Has it impacted a loved one? A stranger?
...Vera Koo: Why I Pushed Through the Pain to Return to Competition
Vera Koo describes why she has been pushing through pain of a knee injury to return to one of the shooting sports’ most prestigious competitions.
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