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Kudos to Realtree.com blogger Stephanie Mallory on her 2 Merriam’s turkeys!
Stephanie Mallory, freelance writer and author of the RealBlog on Realtree.com killed these 2 Merriam’s turkeys in western Nebraska, last week, with a Barnett Recruit crossbow. She hunted with Justin Simmons of Creek Valley Outfitters, Cally Morris of Hazel Creek Taxidermy and Will Brantley, editor of Realtree.com. Stephanie says that she will be serving these turkeys for Easter dinner to her family.
...‘AMMO and ATTITUDE’ and ‘The Right Stuff’ to return to Pursuit Channel in 2014
GLENWOOD, ALA — Stephanie Shipman, the executive producer and owner of AMMO and ATTITUDE and The Right Stuff television shows, has announced their return to Pursuit Channel for the 2014 season beginning in November. Shipman, CEO of the Shipman Agency, has produced 17 national television shows over a 31-year career.
...How to achieve success in the shooting sports
Millisecond Molly: Molly Smith describes how to visualize success when competing in shooting sports.
Can you visualize success?
We’re in an age where people have a preconceived notion of what success looks like. At times, it’s wealth. Then, on the other hand, it’s the tableau of struggle.
There’s another place where success can be seen at highly concentrated levels: the range.
Here are 4 components that lead to success in the shooting sports.
Molly at the Bianchi Cup, next to World Champion and Smith & Wesson Team Captain, Julie Golob.
The strive
With any profession or talent, there are undoubtedly times of plateau, where progress seems to halt. It’s this situation that’s the ultimate test of patience and dedication – a business startup not working per plan, an equation that won’t work out, or a revolver-draw that you cannot bring down past 0.7 seconds. It’s at that point where the que
Arizona offers Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshop
Don’t miss the fun and adventure of the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshop April 25-27 at Friendly Pines Camp in Prescott. Space is limited for this popular all-inclusive women’s weekend in the pines, so reserve a spot now. BOW is sponsored by The Arizona Wildlife Federation in partnership with the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
Photo courtesy of Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Arizona
Horsemanship, outdoor photography, birding and hiking are just a few of the classes offered. Learn and practice archery, fly-fishing, Dutch oven cooking, shotgun, rifle, and pistol shooting. Choose from more than 30 different workshops and classes than range from relaxing to adrenaline-pumping. BOW provides the equipment, so guests can try new sports and skip the expense of buying equipment.The BOW workshop introduces women to outdoors skills in a relaxed, non-threatening environment with expert instructors. Classes are held throughout the day. Evenings are filled with fun and entertainment like h5 archery tips for beginners
Kristen Schmitt’s “Locavore Blog” is originally published at “Deer and Deer Hunting.”
I was nervous walking into the indoor archery range the first time after being fitted for my compound bow. And I will admit that it wasn’t what I expected — not that I knew exactly what to expect. The walls were plastered with targets of prior shooters who hit the bulls-eye so many times that the paper target was worn through in the center and half of the room was set up for a 3-D computer-based archery target game — a game that I’m not quite ready to try YET.
I stood in the target area, fresh target hanging, awaiting my first shot. To go from never shooting an arrow to suddenly standing on a range is quite the adrenaline rush – and one that everyone should experience, whether y
The WON’s fishing writer Anietra Hamper brings home awards for travel journalism
Columbus, Ohio (PRWEB) April 15, 2014 – Former television news anchor turned travel writer and content marketing expert, Anietra Hamper, brings home three top honors for excellence in travel writing from the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) Central States Chapter during a recent annual meeting in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Hamper won first place in two of 13 categories in the SATW Central States Writing and Photography contest recognizing outstanding work in travel journalism. She was one of 43 influential travel writers in Tulsa for its annual meeting.
Hamper won first place recognition in both the Best Magazine Travel Article on an International Destination category and Best Self-illustrated Travel Article category honoring writing and photography. Both top honors were for her article, “Someday Starts Now” for Positive Magazine.
She also won honorable mention in the Best Self-illustrated Travel Article category for her article “Varied Vietnam” for AAA Home & Away magazine.
NRA Women’s Network Survey
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Float fishing for children
Mia & the Little Gal: Mia Anstine shares float-fishing trip tips
Mia & the Little Gal is sponsored by Girls With Guns Clothing
After becoming proficient in casting a fly rod, it is fun to head to the nearest lake, stream or river. It is exciting to hook, land and release a giant rainbow trout as you stand on the bank. Then you learn to wade upstream and hook brookies. What could be better?
Float fishing on the river, that’s what! Nothing helps a fisherman perfect his or her cast more than standing at the bow of a raft, as an oarsman guides it downstream. Just as in life, you do best if you look ahead, because there’s no going back. You become precise in your aim as you attempt to place your bug in every hole and seduce a fish to bite. If you have never been, the Little Gal (LG) and I highly recommend trying it. Below are some tips on float fishing for children.
Where to start
Most of us don’t have our own raft or dory, so I
Trout Unlimited to host youth fly-fishing clinic
Roswell, GA — The Upper Chattahoochee Chapter of Trout Unlimited, Orvis, Alpharetta Outfitters, Fly Box Outfitters, The Fish Hawk, Georgia Women FlyFishers, Bass Pro Shops, and The Atlanta Fly Fishing School are pleased to announce a comprehensive one-day fly fishing clinic for young men and women, ages 10 to 15.
The clinic is designed for the beginning fly fisher and will provide basic instruction in all phases of fly fishing, including fly casting, knot tying, insect identification, and conservation. Certified instructors and mentors will work with students to provide individual instruction and answer questions. Each student will be awarded a certificate upon completion and a drawing will be held for a fly rod and reel.
Photo courtesy of Mia Anstine
The clinic will be held at Roswell Parks’ Garrard Landi
Field & Stream features woman on cover for the first time in 30 years
-May Issue Focuses on What’s Next in the Outdoor Industry-
New York, NY─April 14, 2014 ─ Field & Stream debuted its May “What’s Next” issue today, featuring hunting celebrity and TV host Eva Shockey on the cover. Shockey, who stands with her trademark bow, is only the second woman ever to appear solo in a photograph on the cover of the 119-year-old magazine. The “What’s Next” issue offers expert opinions on what the future holds for hunting and fishing. Field & Stream’s May issue is available on newsstands and on the iPad this week.
Shockey, the costar of Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures on Outdoor Channel, offers her predictions on what the future holds for hunting and the 3.35 million women currently participating in the sport for an interview featured in the issue. Female hunters’ ranks grew by 10 percent from 2008 to 2012, according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, and Shockey predicts the numbers will continue to rise. She cites growth in sales to women at major retailers like Bass Pro Shops and the number of media outlets highlighting hunting and women in the outdoors as positive indicators. Shockey thinks t
7 handgun loading aids — Making life easier, 1 round at a time
She Shoots 2: Michelle Cerino shares 7 handgun loading aids to save you time on the range.
I’m a fan of cool kitchen gadgets that make life a little easier when you’re cooking. My kitchen drawer contains a cherry pitter, citrus zester, apple wedger and crinkle cutter. My theory is, if it saves me a little time, and helps get the job done without a struggle, bring it on! Work smarter, not harder. Right?
My love of gadgets and tools extends from my kitchen, all the way to the shooting range. If you take a peek in my range bag, you’ll find a loading aid for the type of gun I am shooting that day. Even when I am carrying my revolver concealed, I’ll have at least 1 loading aid with me, whether it’s a speed strip, speed loader or both. Here is a list of my favorite handgun loading aids.
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Wanna Win WON? LaserMax CenterFire laser for Smith & Wesson J-frames and Girls With Guns Clothing swag giveaway!
This week at The WON, LaserMax and Girls With Guns Clothing have teamed up to bring you a special prize package, including an item that isn’t even available for purchase yet!
LaserMax — Win it before you can buy it!
The newest LaserMax laser is not available to the public just yet, but you can win it here! The CenterFire™ for Smith & Wesson J-frame makes one of the most popular small-frame revolvers on the market even better! Like all CenterFire lasers, the new sight features LaserMax’s signature “Controlled Activation,” which enables the user to operate from concealment without revealing his or her position. This model also integrates an auto time out feature and an advanced tap on/tap off activation switch.
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5 ways to stay focused during a match
The Rogers Report: Randi Rogers shares ways to beat stress and tedium associated with shooting competitions.
Smith & Wesson sponsors The Rogers Report
One of the reasons that I love shooting is the rush that you get. You step up to the line, load and make ready, and before you know it, the timer buzzes, and you are off and running — shooting the targets as fast as you can!
While the adrenaline pump is awesome, one drawback from shooting a major match is that you spend 8- to 10-hours on the range walking around, pasting targets and sometimes even waiting with weather delays, for roughly 150 seconds of fun. When you are on the range that long without actually shooting, it can be very challenging to stay focused on hitting your targets, staying aggressive in your movement and remaining focused on your stage-shooting plan.
NRA Women’s Leadership Forum presents: Defensive Pistol Course
The NRA Women’s Leadership Forum, in conjunction with the world-famous Gunsite Academy, is pleased to offer a ladies-only pistol home-defense course, May 29-31.
This 3-day class is for beginner and intermediate pistol shooters who want to perfect their skills and manage their equipment safely while learning to protect themselves and loved ones. In this safe and supportive environment, you will acquire self-defense skills and be introduced to the combat mindset with the opportunity to practice your skills in a variety of situations. All Gunsite instructors are world-class rangemasters and coaches, and the facility is the best of the best. Upon completion of this class, you’ll be able to recognize and avoid or deal with a real-life threat. Past class participants call this experience “life-changing” and are grateful for the newfound confidence and ability to overcome fear of firearms.
“This course brought my competence and confidence with firearms to a whole new level. To practice my s
Ask Writing Huntress: On wearing pink camo
Dear Writing Huntress,
I am going to start hunting this year. I’m excited about hunting, but I am a little nervous because I’ve already had some issues with the color pink on my gear. I went to a small, local store to buy my camo and the only women’s clothing I could find had pink tags and zippers, and some items were totally covered in pink. I already own a pink camo hat that the guys make fun of me for having, so I don’t know what to do about getting gear for season. What’s the deal with pink? Is it OK to wear while hunting? What animals can see it? Do you wear it?
Sincerely,
Pretty in Pink in Portland
Ask Writing Huntress is sponsored by Burris Optics
Dear Pretty in Pink,
Allow me to start off this column by wishing you the best this season. I hope the memories you amass will equal the joy you gain by filling your freezer. Your quest
Getting fitted for a compound bow
Kristen Schmitt’s “Locavore Blog” is originally published at “Deer and Deer Hunting“
As a new archer, I made a point of asking some of the women leaders within the sport what their advice was for newer women archers interested in getting started.
Tiffany Lakosky of the Outdoor Channel’s Crush With Lee & Tiffany made a point of telling me that “the most important thing is to go get set up the right way. Do not take your husband’s or boyfriend’s old bows. You want to be successful right at the start.” Upon her advice, I located an archery dealer who not only fit the bill with experience, but put me at ease at this new (and somewhat foreign) sport right away.
Jim Despart of Flying Arrow Sports in East Greenbush, N.Y., is the real deal. An experienced archer, Jim’s won countless tournaments over the past thirty years and has even brought youth classes into his shop to help spread the skill and excitement of archery.
Extreme Huntress Competition entry deadline April 15
April 7, 2014 (Kalispell, Mont.) – Forget taxes! Don’t miss out on the deadline to enter the 2015 Extreme Huntress™ Competition presented by Brownells®. Now in its sixth year, this one-of-a-kind competition continues to set the bar for serious outdoors women, while at the same time providing positive role models for women who are new to hunting, shooting and other traditional outdoor sports.
Photo courtesy of Extreme Huntress
Women who wish to enter the competition need to submit a 500-word essay describing why they are the most hardcore Extreme Huntress. The essay, and up to two low-resolution jpeg photos, must be submitted online by April 15, 2014 at 11:59 pm MST. The online entry form, along with the official competition rules, can be found at http://www.extremehuntress.com
Laura Torres-Reyes of Team ITI wins High Lady at FL State IDPA Championship
SHACKLEFORDS, VA — Team ITI G4S International Training Inc. a subsidiary of G4S Government Solutions, who is committed to providing benchmark security training in Firearms, Driver Training, and Surveillance operations, is proud to announce that Laura Torres-Reyes has won the High Lady at the FL State IDPA Championship® at the Port Malabar Rifle and Pistol Club.
“This was a technically challenging 12 stage match with 90% of the stages containing fast moving targets,” commented Laura. “It was a true testament of skill that required the shooter to implement every advance skill of focus, front sight, and index shooting. Laura went on to say, “Kudos to the match director and dedicated staff for making the event such a success!
Laura can be seen competing at the Great Lakes Regional IDPA match in May 2014.
Beretta PX4 Storm review
Sara Ahrens shares her review of the Beretta PX4 Storm, and why she thinks it’s perfect for female shooters.
My first introduction to shooting handguns came when I started my career as a police officer. I had to adapt to the challenges that my duty-issued firearm presented. It took me years to undo the bad habits I developed, in order to achieve competency with a firearm that did not fit me. Since those early days, I’ve spent hundreds of hours on the range, working with police and civilians alike. I volunteer with new shooters, mostly women and children. I like teaching those who have yet to be contaminated with bad information and habits. I feel excitement when I educate them on shooting, and more importantly, handgun selection. Throughout the years, I’ve learned which firearms features benefit novice shooters.
There are some key characteristics that I tell women to look for in a firearm. These features will ensure proper fit and minimize felt recoil. A couple of these characteristics include interchangeable backstraps, reversible magazine release and a low bore axis. I give other advice as well, but these characteristics are the most important. I have been reviewing the Beretta PX4 Storm, and will assess it based on the above criteria.
Guest post: On tipping your fishing guides
Anietra Hamper shares guidelines about tipping fishing guides, including guides in the United States, and out.
Before we cast our lines into the muddy waters on the topic of tips for guided fishing, let me first say that there are no hard and fast rules. Like many other service-related industries, there are general guidelines to consider, but in the end, it boils down to how the experience met your expectations.
Here are some general guidelines on tipping your fishing guides that have been collected from anglers, captains and guides themselves.
Get information before you go
There’s nothing worse than wrapping up a long day of fishing and trying to do quick math amid saying “goodbye” and “thank you” and hoping you have the right change — or worse yet, enough money period. AWKWARD!!!
Before you go, find out:
- Total cost of trip
- Number of people you may need to tip (deck hands, single guide, etc.)
- Location/culture of your outing and the expectations there
- How many people are sharing in the trip
