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Spring toms and TeamWON
Spring toms and TeamWON made for a heady combination when turkey season started last March in Texas. The Writing Huntress, Britney Starr and I spent 3 glorious days scouring canyons, led by fine turkey guides from Double B Outfitters, that amassed more than 35,000 acres. Quickly, it became more than bragging rights on a tagged tom. The experience, sponsored by Benelli, brought home the importance of the camaraderie of hunting camp and the teamwork involved in hunting.
...Four medals, six finalists for USA Shooting Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Nicknamed Syd Vicious by all who know her, Sydney Carson proved why Friday at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior Cup in winning the women’s skeet gold medal. Carson highlighted a banner day for the USA Shooting Team that included four medals and six individual finalists.
...Smith & Wesson sponsors Wyoming Women’s Antelope Hunt
Laramie, Wyo. — Smith & Wesson, a U.S.-based leader in firearm design and manufacturing, has signed on as a bronze sponsor for the Wyoming Women’s Antelope Hunt....
Christine Cunningham on wearing makeup afield
Upland hunting is often looked upon as a genteel activity. In the days of old, hunters were seen wearing tweed jackets and tailored brush pants. They shot fine double-barrel shotguns and worked over well-trained and groomed pointing dogs. This upland hunter paid close attention to appearance whether he had money to spend, as he often did, or not. But recently a discussion amongst upland hunters on whether or not an attractive female hunter should wear makeup on a grouse hunt revealed a compelling divide over representations of women hunters in the field. What does a woman upland hunter look like? Does she wear makeup? Why and why not?
...NRA Women — Tips & Tactics with Anette Wachter: Range checklist
NRA Women presented by Smith & Wesson
Tips & Tactics sponsored by Cabela’s Outdoor Fund
There’s nothing worse than getting all the way to the range or a match, only to discover you’ve forgotten an essential. To make sure this doesn’t happen to you, Anette recommends making a range checklist. Anette Wachter is a member of the U.S. National Rifle Team and author of the 30 Cal Gal blog.
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DIVA WOW Hosts ‘How to Select a CHL Holster’ Clinic
Unique live-fire opportunity for participants to try and buy holsters
...Gun Girl Radio 042 – Gun Girl Talk with Jessie Duff
You asked, we listened! Gun Girl Radio host Julie Golob interviews national and world ladies shooting champion, Jessie Duff on shooting, TV, her hobbies and more!
...Vera Koo: 2014 Bianchi Cup wrap up
I went to war this week.
...5 things you need to know about personal-defense ammunition
Have you ever gone to the store to buy personal-defense ammunition and been completely confused by the number of options? Let’s break down the details, and hopefully your selection process will become easier.
...Top 10 facts you need to know about ticks
Hunters need to take care to protect themselves from tick-borne diseases when spending time in the woods. Here are the top 10 facts you need to know about ticks, courtesy of www.tickencounter.org.
...The Shotgun & Chelsea Bun Club to host first conference
The Shotgun & Chelsea Bun Club offers super fun clay shooting and cake events across the Country, which are open to all ladies, we welcome girls from age 8 to 70. Our Club has members from all walks of life from students to surgeons, entrepreneurs to office workers and everyone in between! At our days it’s all about you girls, having a go at shooting (or improving!) and having such a great day, with likeminded ladies -where we’re all there to shoot, socialise and have fun.
...Jessie Duff leads Team Leupold at 2014 Bianchi Cup
BEAVERTON, OR — Team Leupold, led by Jessie Duff’s third consecutive women’s title, continued their mastery of the Bianchi Cup, held May 21-24 at the Green Valley Rifle and Pistol Club.
...Katie Murtha appointed Chief Policy Officer for Ducks Unlimited
Ducks Unlimited (DU) announced today that Katie Murtha, Chief of Staff for Representative John Dingell (MI), has been named Chief Policy Officer (CPO) for the organization. She will replace DU’s current Director of Governmental Affairs Gary Taylor, who is retiring from the organization. Murtha will begin her career with DU on Sept. 1.
...Erica Yost named Pheasants Forever farm bill biologist in Iowa
Donnellson, IA – Erica Yost was recently hired by Pheasants Forever (PF) as the organization’s newest farm bill biologist in Iowa.
...Jamaica Bay Kayak Fishing Classic
This past weekend wrecked me. It was my first time kayak fishing with my Hobie in saltwater, and I cannot shake the memories from my mind. Getting ripped around in my kayak by new species of fish with sharp teeth, the powerful tide and wondering what lies beneath. It was an experience I had dreamed of, yet it played out better than imaginable. I absolutely LOVED saltwater fishing! This is how it all went down.
...The women of the 2014 MidwayUSA & NRA Bianchi Cup
The 2014 MidwayUSA & NRA Bianchi Cup played host to the finest female competition shooters in the world. Held annually, for the past 35 years, the event is considered the most prestigious handgun championship in the world. It all takes place at Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club outside of Columbia, Mo.
...5th annual USO Wrangler National Patriot Tour to visit Coast Guard units on the Olympic Peninsula
SEATTLE — USO and American300 are scheduled to visit Coast Guard units on the Olympic Peninsula Monday through Wednesday to honor and salute America’s service members during the Memorial Day week.
...4 ways to know where you can go – on orienteering and GPS hunting maps
Did you know that it’s your responsibility to be aware of where you are while you’re hunting? Do it yourself (DIY) hunts are becoming more and more widespread. This means that hunters are responsible for learning and knowing the areas they’re hunting. Some states have fines in the thousands of dollars for hunters who are caught trespassing. Then, there are states that threaten as much as 1 year of jail time if you’re hunting on land for which you don’t have permission. Thankfully, orienteering and the use of GPS hunting maps can help you know where you can go.
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