Women's Outdoors
Women who shoot, hunt, fish and lead lives of adventure.
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7 items to pack for an African safari
As part owner of Starr & Bodill African Safaris, I enjoy assisting clients during the planning process that leads up to their hunts. Included with their important information document is a list of items that are “must haves” for their success. Now, it’s time to take a dose of my own advice, as I pack for a 10-day excursion with 5 other women hunters, including fellow WONGun Michelle Whitney Bodenheimer. In fact, by the time you read this, we will already be in Africa!
...5 things that softball taught me about the great outdoors
I just realized that I learned 5 things that softball taught me about the great outdoors.
...12 tips to ward off mosquitos this summer
The mosquitoes are back – in full force. Here are some top tips to help ward them off in the coming months.
...Tips for zeroing an optic on your rifle
I’m not sure about you, but I’m pretty thrifty. The thought of burning up boxes of high-priced ammunition while zeroing an optic on a rifle doesn’t sound like a good time. Lucky for me, I got some help from my husband, Chris, and it took just a small amount of ammo and a little bit of time.
...Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Florida Keys event scheduled for November
Join us in the Keys: Tavernier/Islamorada for the most popular fishing University of the year!
...Ladies upland hunt and sporting clays getaway in Maryland
Ladies, come join us for an exciting upland bird hunt in scenic Western Maryland. The Fall foliage will be at its peak, the air crisp and the birds plentiful. Calibered Events LLC has planned a weekend of hunting and sporting clays at Deep Creek Lake Mountain Resort from Thurs., Oct. 16, to Sun., Oct. 19.Guests will enjoy hunting rolling hills of private fields & brushy undercover but first will sharpen their skills with a combination of sporting clays and five stand before heading afield. Each huntress will have the opportunity to bag 3 pheasants and 4 chukars on this half-day guided hunt with trained pointers....
Deer scrapes explained
Carrie Zylka from Wild World of CarrieZ shares tips on how to read deer scrapes.
...All about bowfishing
If you’re looking for a fun, outdoor activity to do this summer, LG and I recommend bowfishing. It gets you outdoors, helps keep your archery muscles in shape, is a challenge and is a ton of fun.
...American Sportfishing Association appoints Liz Ogilvie KeepAmericaFishing director
Alexandria, VA – July 2, 2014 – The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) is pleased to announce that Elizabeth “Liz” Ogilvie, most recently with WFN: World Fishing Network, is the new KeepAmericaFishing™ Director. Liz Ogilvie KeepAmericaFishing™ Director.
...Tips on going prone for handgun shooting
In shooting sports like NRA Action Pistol you are allowed to shoot from prone. This position lets you to set your handgun directly on the ground, greatly increasing your stability and ability to shoot accurately. The time constraints in action shooting events don’t allow for dilly-dallying though and to reap the benefits of shooting prone, you need to get down to the ground, fast!
...Shotgun Life Women: Shooting tips from Deborah McKown
We frequently talk about gun fit for women in terms of improving your performance and comfort. We’ve also mentioned that a knee-jerk reaction to gun fit is to simply shorten the stock. Regardless of what’s required to find a good-fitting shotgun, nothing should be done until you have reached a working mastery of your gun mount.
...5 shooting drills to practice
I love, love, love to shoot, but sometimes when I get to the range it’s hard to know what skills I need to work on. If you’re looking for something that will help spice up your practice and build some skills, here are 5 shooting drills that I use often.
...Calibered Events to host ‘Ladies Action Shoot 2.0′ at Rockcastle Shooting Center
Calibered Events will host a Ladies Action Shoot 2.0 from Thurs., Oct. 2, to Mon., Oct. 6, at Rockcastle Shooting Center in Park City, Ky. This event provides a great opportunity to shoot sporting clays, long range rifle and 3-Gun (pistol, shotgun, rifle) while being coached by world-class instructors. It is designed for women who’ve had some basic introduction to firearms.
...Camo & Pearls event to host Brenda Valentine as guest speaker
This year’s NWTF Camo & Pearls event will feature a very special guest speaker — Brenda Valentine, The First Lady of Hunting.
...Training for competition — Keep it fresh
Most shooters are constantly striving to improve their skills and get to that next level.
...She Loves to Fish: Summertime fishing in Ontario and Quebec
Summer is officially here and I couldn’t be happier for my favourite season to arrive! This time of year holds endless fishing opportunities yet poses a big issue … What to fish for?! I can’t think of a better problem to have.
...EvoOutdoors — Your camo concierge
We welcome our new columnist, Christine Cunningham, who hails from Alaska. Christine wrote “Women Hunting Alaska,” and lives the life that she writes about in her freelance career. She also fishes.
...Blaser announces new Ladies F3 shotgun
We’re not talking about that must have handbag; we are promoting a state of the art Blaser F3 shotgun designed with ladies in mind. No pink accents here just pure performance designed to give you the edge to beat the competition.
...Browning introduces Hell’s Belles line of camo for women
Morgan Utah – To keep the serious huntress warm, dry and concealed on her next hunting trip, Browning has introduced the line of Hell’s Belles clothing. Each item was designed to fit a woman’s shape while remaining highly functional in the field. Included in the new Hell’s Belles line are the Soft Shell Jacket and Pant, Ultra-Lite Jacket and Pant and the PrimaLoft® Jacket. Each item is available in Mossy Oak Break-Up Infinity or Realtree Xtra and feature pink camo contrast blocking.
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