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Wanna Win WON? Attend the NRA Annual Meetings courtesy of Hawke Sport Optics and win an Ultimate Outdoor Hoodie from HerCamoShop
A few members of #TeamWON are preparing to make the journey to the NRA Annual Meetings in Indianapolis, Ind., and you can go, too! This week at The WON, Hawke Sport Optics and HerCamoShop have teamed up to bring you a fantastic prize package, just in time for the NRA Annual Meetings.
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An interview with M.L. Rowland, author of ‘Zero Degree Murder’
Babbs interviews author M.L. Rowland about her debut search and rescue based book.
Who better to pen a novel based on a search and rescue team than M.L. Rowland? For 10 years, M.L. volunteered on a search and rescue team based in southern California. She’s encountered situations from lost children separated from their hiking parents to dangerous survival situations.
Her first book, Zero Degree Murder: A Search and Rescue Mystery, published by the Penguin Group, captures a reader’s attention immediately, with the introduction of protagonist and extremely likeable Gracie Kinkaid, a search and rescue volunteer who is on a mission with her team to find a lost British film star. She winds up stopping a cold-blooded killer. Throughout the adventure, which I read cover to cover on a 3-hour flight recently, Gracie and the team educate and entertain readers in search and rescue methods and techniques.
In fact, anyone who hikes or hunts or spends time outdoors in remote locations, should read this book for the safety techniques alone. M.L.’s advice on safety tips and techniques may apply to an extreme adventure or even walk through a park.
M.L. took time recently from a European vacation to answer these questions. Take a look and see if you don’t sense the real deal pushing the
Bone hunting: The difference between antlers and horns
Mia Anstine explains the difference between antlers and horns in her latest blog post via Beretta USA.
It’s that time of year! The weather is getting warmer, snow is melting, and hunters are preparing for spring turkey hunting. Part of this is deciding which gun, choke and shotgun shell you will use. Another part of this involves scouting and locating turkey habitat. Springtime is a when we head out to look for those gobblers for upcoming seasons. While we’re out there, we can seize the opportunity to teach our young ones about wildlife and the outdoors. It’s also the time when bucks and bulls lose their antlers. This is a perfect time to drag our families, young and old, along to do another type of hunting: shed hunting!
Shed hunting is an activity that gets us away from the TV and outside to enjoy God’s creations. It is quite similar to the Easter egg hunts we had as kids. Regardless of your desire, or lack of, to hunt animals, anyone can enjoy it.
I often hear people say they are going “bone hunting” or “horn hunting.” Although some know that antlers are not horns or bones, o
NRA Women’s Network to host ‘New Energy Breakfast’ during the NRA Annual Meetings
This is a message from Linda Walker to the ladies of the NRA.
Ladies,
I am excited to share information with you about the 1st Annual NRA Women’s New Energy Breakfast being held at the upcoming NRA Annual Meetings.
Please join us the morning of Sunday, April 27th, 9:30am at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. This informal women’s-only continental breakfast provides you the opportunity to meet the fresh faces of the NRA who are making a difference. Meet the women of the NRA – staff, Board members and volunteers – and socialize with other like-minded NRA women to learn about the many programs and outreach efforts just for the women of NRA.
This breakfast is open to all women in the NRA family, even if you are not yet an NRA member. Come join us!
Tickets are only $15 per person. Only 200 tickets are available so sign-up today before they are all gone!
As a special treat, attendees will hear from NRA past President Sandy Froman, as she
‘Larysa Unleashed’ debuts this week on Sportsman Channel
The adventure continues with more exciting news from Larysa Unleashed in 2014! After having a huge year in 2013 with host Larysa Switlyk competing on Animal Planets hit TV show Top Hooker.
Followed by the release of Larysa Unleashed, and Larysa Gone Fishin’ on both NBC Sports, and Destination America.
She is excited to announce that starting April 6th, 2014 Larysa Unleashed will start airing on The Sportsman Channel Sundays at 12:30pm, Wednesday 4:00pm and Fridays at 9:30 am (EST). Larysa says that she is very happy to be premiering on Sportsman Channel and reaching a new audience.
Also airing in April on the Outdoor Channel, you will see Larysa Switlyk alongside her fishing partner Winner of Animal Planet’s Top Hooker Captain Patrick Crawford competing for Team Bass Pro Shops in the Madfin Shark Series airing Fridays 10:00am, Saturday at 1:00pm, and Sunday at 5:30pm (
Colt’s Maggie Reese wins High Lady at Superstition Mountain Mystery 3-Gun
Colt-sponsored shooter Maggie Reese won the High Lady Open division distinction at this weekend’s Superstition Mountain Mystery (SMM) 3-Gun. The match was held Friday through Sunday at the Rio Salado Sportsman’s Club in Mesa, Ariz. This was Reese’s third time winning High Lady at this competition.
Photo courtesy of Yamil Sued
“All of us at Colt congratulate Maggie on her outstanding performance at the Superstition Mountain Mystery 3-Gun competition,” said Joyce Rubino, Vice President of Marketing for Colt’s Manufacturing Company. “We are proud to have such a strong and skilled female shooter representing the company.”
Reese relied on her Colt LE6920 for the rifle portion of the SMM 3-Gun. “There was a lot of accuracy involved in this particular match,” said Reese. “Having a dependable rifle made all the difference in trusting my shot placement.”
The stages also included distance targets up to 350 yards, along with some unique challeng
5 things I learned from tactical yoga
She Shoots Too: Michelle Cerino describes her experience in a tactical yoga class.
Vertx sponsors She Shoots 2
Recently, while attending my second International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA) Conference and Expo, I had the opportunity to attend a course titled “Tactical Yoga, Preventing Injury to Knees, Backs, and Necks.” Remembering how I felt after the Blueridge 3 Gun match last year, I hoped to gain some information from this course to help me survive another year of competition. Whether spending a day training on the range, or competing in a match, there are times when, the following day, I feel like I have been run over by a truck.
I arrived at the class early, along with several other students and the instructor, Tracy Ciepiela. Frankly, the ratio of women to men surprised me. You see, the conference is made up of roughly 97 percent males attendees. When class started, the room co
CookIN’ Gone Wild — Field to Table: Steelhead fishing
In this episode of CookIN’ Gone Wild — Field to Table, Michelle Cain learns the ins-and-outs of steelhead fishing in Indiana. Co-hosted by Assistant Lake Michigan Biologist Ben Dickinson and Mike Ryan, President of the Northwest Indiana Steelheaders Association, these 3 take on Trail Creek for a chance to hook up with some serious steelhead.
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Benelli USA welcomes Janna Reeves to 3-Gun team
ACCOKEEK, MD — Team Benelli welcomes Janna Reeves to its roster of top 3-gun shooters. Reeves discovered her penchant for shooting when she completed the shooting requirements for obtaining her concealed carry license for a handgun. A quick learner, it wasn’t long before Reeves earned her NRA certification to teach several nationally recognized firearms courses. She spent several years instructing at an indoor shooting range with a special focus on helping women become confident and capable with their firearms.
She has also become a respected voice in the firearms community, contributing informative articles to various websites and magazines and has created a social media following of more than 300,000 for her gun and 2nd Amendment themed pages.
In 2013, she stepped into the ring of competitive shooting, entering her first shotgun match, which was soon followed by her first 3-Gun competition. Reeves won High Lady at the Rockcastle ProAm; Amateur Division, a major national match and has raced down the path to
Wyoming Women’s Antelope Hunt to be held October 9 through 12
LARAMIE, WYO — The Wyoming Women’s Antelope Hunt has opened up registration and sponsorship opportunities for its 2014 hunt, which will be held Oct. 9-12 in northeastern Wyoming.
The Wyoming Women’s Foundation created the hunt to promote camaraderie and mentorship through hunting while raising awareness of and funds for the Foundation’s mission to improve the economic self-sufficiency of women in the state.
Female hunters of all experience levels are encouraged to attend the weekend hunt which emphasizes safe and responsible hunting. During this guided hunt on private and public land, more experienced hunters are paired with women who have little experience with hunting. Secure one of the 40 spots on the hunt by visiting
Hawke Sport Optics partners with Jon and Gina Brunson as sponsor of ‘Addicted to the Outdoors’
Hawke Sport Optics has announced their partnership with Jon and Gina Brunson, and their television show, Addicted to the Outdoors. As the official optics sponsor of the show, Hawke will provide some of the finest riflescopes, binoculars, crossbow scopes, and spotting scopes available on the market for Jon and Gina to use as they pursue wild game across the country.
“This is a big step for us,” said Trent Marsh, Brand Development and Communication Manager at Hawke Sport Optics. “Jon and Gina have a reputation as some of the most dedicated hunters in outdoor television, and their creativity and innovation in television production is well known. This is as much about Jon and Gina making an investment in Hawke, as Hawke is in Addicted to the Outdoors, and we believe that says a great deal about our products. Hawke is serious about its dedication to provide a high-performance product. Jon and Gin
Questions to ask before hunting abroad
Mia & the Little Gal: Mia Anstine shares tips on how to prepare for a hunting trip overseas.
LG and I dream of hunting abroad. In our downtime we chat about where we would like to go. Can you imagine how long the list is? We’ve all had those, “If I won the lottery” chats, right? The “where” question really isn’t the hard part because we’d be happy to see the entire world. That is, if money, safety and time weren’t issues. Now we just have to figure out how to get there.
LG and I chatted with a few of our friends who are experienced world travelers and accomplished hunters. Their answers about hunting abroad enlightened us.
Mia & the Little Gal is sponsored by Girls with Guns Clothing
Experience worldwide hunts
This advice comes from 5 women who have hunted Africa, New Zealand, Spain, Ireland, Mexico, Australia and much of North America. These ladies have the world covered, as far as hunting experience goes.
How did you meet the guides you’ve hunted with
The April Fool’s Rule: Why the International Game and Fish Association’s new gender rule is for fools
Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au and atomic number 79. Gold is one of the few metals that remain shiny, without tarnishing, when exposed to air or water. In popular culture, gold is associated with phrases like: “heart of gold”; “that’s golden!”; “golden moment”; “then you’re golden!” and “golden boy” (Wikipedia).
Iron pyrite, on the other hand, also known as “fool’s gold,” is a brassy yellow mineral that is often mistaken for gold. Basically valueless, it is used to make sulfuric acid.
It stinks just as much as the International Game Fish Association’s (IGFA) new gender rule that is sure to have men and women fishing on opposite banks for the foreseeable future. It’s known as the April Fools’ Rule because it takes effect as of April Fools’ Day 2014. The untimely announcement of the new rule was made on International Women’s Day … wow, does that stink!
The ploy
7 questions with IDPA’s Joyce Wilson: Part 2
In Part 1 of “7 Questions with Joyce Wilson,” I learned how Joyce discovered the shooting sports and later found herself at the helm of IDPA. Driven by a desire to be able to protect herself, Joyce’s interest in firearms evolved into having fun on the range. There’s so much more to this ladies national champion – raising cattle, dreams of flying to Alaska and a little embroidery on the side. Let’s pick up where we left off.
Photo courtesy of Yamil Sued
JG: Joyce, you went from shooting your first match to running a national championship in just six years! I think it speaks volumes of your natural leadership and as a result IDPA has seen huge growth during the past couple of years. One thing I admire about you is that you listen and take things in, yet you aren’t afraid to make a decision when ne
Women on Target offers Ladies Hunting Camp
Are you interested in learning about the hunting and shooting sports? Or, are you an experienced huntress who wants to fine tune your skills and network with other outdoor adventurers?
Sign up for the “NW Ladies Hunting Camp“ from May 17 to 18, 2014. This special event is sponsored by the NRA’s Women on Target® program and Extreme Desire TV, and is perfect for women of all backgrounds and experience levels.
This 2-day event will be held in the beautiful Southern Willamette Valley near Pedee, Oregon, at Luckiamute Valley Pheasants. Courses will be offered in a variety of outdoors skills, including, but not limited to: rifle and pistol shooting, archery, survival skills, outdoor photography, tracking, dutch
Cabela’s Ladies’ Day Out scheduled for April 5 in LaVista, Nev.
La Vista, NE – Cabela’s Incorporated, the World’s Foremost Outfitter® of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, will host Ladies’ Day Out Saturday, April 5 from 9:00am-2:00pm.
Photo courtesy of Cabela’s
The event is designed to recognize the growing population of women enjoying the outdoors across Nebraska. It will feature hands-on demonstrations, seminars, live archery practice, giveaways, samples and more – and the first 100 women through the doors will receive a special gift.
With more than 5 million women participating in shooting sports, this growing demographic will enjoy classes by Omaha group, “The Well-Armed Woman.” Volunteers will teach Ladies learn about guns, Concealed Carry Made Simple, and Concealed Accessories. We will also have our Daisy BB Gun Range set up, so women have the ability to shoot and learn about firearms safety.
The La Vista Police Department will be on hand to talk about self-defense without a firearm.
5 ways to customize your handgun
ShootingStarr: Britney Starr shares 5 ways to add a little flair to your handgun.
ShootingStarr is sponsored by Galco Gunleather
If you’re going to carry a handgun on a daily basis, why not add a little customization while you’re at it? Who knows, maybe you’ll eventually have a different gun/accessory combo for each outfit, just like you have a different pair of shoes.
Here are 5 ways to customize your handgun with aftermarket accessories.
1. Extended magazine release
I recently installed an OD green, aluminum, extended magazine release for my Gen4 GLOCK 19. It gives my gun a small pop of color, without going overboard, and also allows for the magazine release to be more easily accessed. I found the installation easy enough to do on my own, after looking up directions online. Ah, the power of Google.
Jade Shooting sells the Gen4 GLOCK
Army Marksmanship Unit now accepting applications for junior rifle camp
FORT BENNING, Ga. — The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit is accepting applications for the annual Advanced Junior Rifle Camp. The camp will be held Aug. 4-8 2014 at the USAMU’s Pool International Range Complex located on Fort Benning, Ga.
FORT BENNING, Ga. – Staff Sgt. Michael McPhail, U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit rifle shooter and 2012 Olympian, talks to a camper during the 2013 USAMU Advanced Junior Rifle Camp. Applications for the 2014 camp are now being accepted. Photo courtesy of USAMU
The USAMU Junior Rifle Camp is an advanced rifle camp open to juniors aged 14-18. The camp will be limited to 25 shooters, and acceptance will be based on previous matches shot. This camp is primarily a smallbore camp. The juniors will receive coaching from the world-class Soldier/Athletes of the International Rifle Team, including Olympians, World and National champions.
The camp will consist of daily training, classes in the afternoon, and conclude with a match across the course with awards.
Secret Women’s Business Barramundi Fishing Challenge
In this guest post, Rocky Edwards shares her experience while fishing the Secret Womens Business Barramundi Fishing Challenge.
I recently fished in a ladies-only fishing tournament called Secret Womens Business (SWB) Barramundi Challenge. Every competitor and team managed their own boat, gear and fishing. This tournament is held on a billabong (small lake) that is located on the edge of the world heritage listed Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory of Australia. Thirty seven boats and 123 competitors descended on the lily-lined waterway that is bursting with birds, fish and menacing saltwater crocodiles. It’s a semi-tropical climate, and at this time of year, it is hot and the conditions are extremely humid. It is a hard slog for any angler.
Photo courtesy of Rocky Edwards
When I signed up to fish this event, I suspected it would be a tough fish. I based this on reports filed from right across the top end of Australia that
7 Tips for introducing young girls to shooting
Marti Davis Afield: Marti shares ways to get young girls interested in shooting.
I grew up in a family that has always enjoyed the outdoors. To be honest, I can’t even remember my first time shooting. I can tell you this; it has been at least 30 plus years ago, probably closer to 35. My dad introduced me to shooting with a .22 rifle, target — plinking and coon hunting. He definitely didn’t push me into it, but then again he didn’t keep me from it. I always had the opportunity when I wanted to try shooting.
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What age is the right age? That’s up to you and the youngster you’re introducing to shooting. Every child is different, only her parents can make that determination. Please internally link Julie’s column here.
Below are 7 tips for introducing young girls to shooting. (They probably will work on boys, too!)
1. Don’t be pushy
Ask your child often if she wants to learn to shoot. If she turns you down, don’t give up. But,