Tim Flanigan: Double your pleasure

Welcome to Tim Flanigan of Nature Exposure to the ranks of those outdoor photographers who "Shoot to Thrill!" Read about how he captured this photo of a little green heron that’ll make you think you’re seeing double. Read more

My Job … My Outdoors: Linda Miller gives life her best shot

She’s a shooter, coach of international shooting teams for Canada, business woman, law enforcement trainer, competitor and the list will make your head spin when you read all that she accomplishes. And, she trains snipers! The WON picked up the pace in trying to catch our neighbor to the north, Linda Miller, for this two-question interview. Make sure you check out her website for more information about her lifestyle and also for her shooting advice.

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Minnesota DNR hosts annual BOW winter workshop

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) program is hosting its annual winter workshop March 6 – 8 at Deep Portage Environmental Learning Center in Hackensack.

“The winter workshop is very popular and provides women a unique opportunity to try out different winter sports in a supportive atmosphere,” said Linda Bylander, BOW coordinator.

Dog mushing, winter wildlife on snowshoes, cross country skiing, snowmobling, climbing wall, trapping, archery, ice fishing, air gun, and winter shelters classes will be offered. Women sign up for three classes during the weekend. Lodging, meals, instruction, equipment and evening entertainment are included in the $180 workshop fee. To register, call 888-280-9908.

A listing of BOW events is available online or are available by calling the DNR Information Center at 888-646-6367.

SEOPA searches for new logo

The Southeastern Outdoor Press Association (SEOPA) is urging graphic artists and others with design skills to participate in a competition to develop a new organization logo.

 

Entries will be accepted through April 13. The artist or designer submitting the winning work-for-hire entry will receive a $750 cash award.

“Our present logo has served our membership well for more than a decade,” said Lisa Snuggs, SEOPA’s executive director. “However, we think it’s time to consider a fresh, modern emblem with clean lines that will reproduce easily.”

Artists can view the current SEOPA logo at www.SEOPA.org.

Snuggs said the new logo should represent the core reason for SEOPA’s existence – to bring together outdoor communicators and corporate business partners in the furtherance of traditional outdoor sports like fishing, hunting, camping and boating.
SEOPA is the largest regional outdoor writer’s group in the United States. The 14 states where the majority of SEOPA’s members reside are Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri and Texas.
Artists who submit a entries are asked to do electronically by sending a high-resolution color .jpg, .tif, .gif or .bmp file to lisa@seopa.org. All entries must be received by close of business on Monday, April 13. Please request e-mail confirmation that your entry is received, and call 704-984-4700 if you do receive a reply.

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Lisa M. Snuggs, SEOPA Executive Director
P.O. Box 115 • Badin, NC • 28009
704-984-4700 • www.seopa.org

lisa at seopa.org

The Green Smoothie Shooter: We are water!

Blood is 83 percent water. Muscles are 75 percent water. Brain is 74 percent water. Bone is 22 percent water. Fresh greens are 90 percent water. What do you feel after a work-out? Thirsty for water. 

Green Smoothies provide essential water content, which helps to sweep the debris from our arteries, nourish our blood and balance our emotions. Just the way we want to be, whether we are dealing with live ammo or life. Read more

The Recipe Box: San Juan Worms are legal

Just because you’re a fly fisher doesn’t mean you can’t still fish with worms. San Juan Worms, that is.

“Blasphemy!” cry the fly-fishing purists. Fishing with worms is “cheating,” they say. It’s too easy. Somehow, taking a fish with a simple pattern like a San Juan Worm doesn’t conform to their highbrow notions of what the fly-fishing “priesthood” is all about. And there was much wailing and gnashing of teeth. Read more

PROIS® Hunting Apparel introduces XTREME and ELIMINATOR lines

Prois® (Pronounced:  Pro-iss) Hunting Apparel for Women is pleased to announce their new lines for 2009.   Prois® has quickly gained a foothold in the industry with its high-performance, technical hunting gear for women.  The addition of the cutting edge XTREME and ELIMINATOR pieces to their current line-up provides a comprehensive collection of gear engineered for women who are passionate about the hunt and the gear they choose.  

The 2009 XTREME line is the ultimate in cold weather gear.  Insulated with an unprecedented 200Gm Thinsulate™, the XTREME jacket and pants will protect the hunter in the most extreme climates.  Engineered with our 100% polyester 8000/5000 waterproof/breathable shell, the XTREME line is soft, silent and functional.  The XTREME pieces are lined with the signature Prois® nylon tricot to provide ease of movement and layering.  XTREME jacket is complete with Neoprene inner sleeves, 3-panel hood and Prois® ducktail.  The XTREME pants include large cargo pockets, elastic waistline and boot zippers for ease of donning.  The XTREME line ensures maximum comfort and thermoregulation whether trekking across the frozen mountain terrain or awaiting that trophy buck in a tree stand.

Prois® didn’t just stop there.  They have added the long-awaited ELIMINATOR (waterproof/breathable) rain gear.  Knowing that maximum performance raingear is essential to any hunting region, Prois® has pulled out all the stops.  Constructed of 100% polyester 8000/5000 waterproof/breathable laminate and taped seams, the ELIMINATOR line has an unparalleled softness and silence.  Jacket and pants are lined with the signature Prois® nylon tricot lining system for comfort and movement.  The jacket includes hood with adjustable drawstring as well as our new Prois® Ducktail feature which is designed to unsnap from the back and  drop down to extend the base of the jacket to keep the hunter dry when sitting in the elements.  Pants include large cargo pockets with pillow top covers and 9” boot zippers.  The ELIMINATOR line provides women with the ultimate raingear available.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visit www.proishunting.com to view their comprehensive line of women’s hunting gear, as well as their media room and community blog.  In addition, click on FACES OF PROIS, located in the online blog for ladies. Contact:  Kirstie Pike, CEO   kirstie at proishunting.com

 

 

 

 

Outside My Comfort Zone: Let it go

The WON welcomes Brownells as the new sponsor of Deb Ferns’ column, "Outside My Comfort Zone." Brownells hosts Babes with Bullets’ camp annually and is a huge supporter of women in the outdoors.

It took me just a bit more than 50 years, the last 10 of those years spent on a yoga mat, and another 10 minutes this weekend shooting water bottles, to figure out that letting go of old grudges is a healthy thing for me.   Read more

Practice archery on a polar bear with true-to-life Rinehart target

 

Rinehart® Targets, a pioneer of innovation in target manufacturing, is proud to announce the addition of the new majestic Rinehart Polar Bear™ Target to its impressive line up of premium archery targets.

Designed with the bowhunter and archer in mind, the Rinehart Polar Bear target is constructed with Rinehart’s hallmark, virtually indestructible solid “self-healing” foam. As strong as an arctic blast, the Rinehart Polar Bear target can stand up to the punishing sting of fieldpoint, broadheads or expandables.

Rinehart’s remarkable solid, self-healing foam also prevents tearing and makes retrieving arrows from the new Rinehart Polar Bear exceptionally easy (so easy a child can do it). The target also features the company’s patented locking inserts, which are a cost-effective way to extend the life and enjoyment of the target by easily replacing its core outlined “vitals” area with a new core.

The realistic Rinehart Polar Bear will prove to be the enthusiast’s “bear” necessity — standing tall at an impressive 60” H with a simulated weight of 300 lbs, and measuring 23” accross the chest. Like the unpredictable climate of the arctic, the Rinehart Polar Bear can also stand up to even the most inclement of weather conditions.

For more information about the Rinehart Polar Bear target for bowhunters and competitive archers or for Rinehart’s full line of premium 3-D targets, contact Rinehart at 1809 Beloit Avenue, Janesville, WI 53546 • Telephone: (608) 757-8153 • Or visit www.rinehart3-D.com.

Editor’s Note: For hi-res images and releases, please visit our online Press Room at www.bearemg.com.

 

Manzella’s Ranch Hand gloves pull weight around camp

Manzella’s Evolution Series, part of the glove manufacturer’s Field and Hunting product line, is designed for a new generation of outdoorsman who expects a glove with less weight, more dexterity, greater protection and higher performance. Today’s hunters are using ATVs, clearing trails, managing food plots and maintaining their camps, and they expect their equipment to excel at those tasks.

The Evolution Series exceeds those expectations with products that feature highly advanced materials and construction that combine high-performing components such as GoreTex®, Gore® Windstopper®, Thinsulate™ insulation, advanced grip materials and neoprene cuffs tailored to stretch over the hand and under the jacket sleeve. Every pair of gloves in this line is engineered to allow for the maximum dexterity and ease of movement while conforming to the position of function, which is the natural shape of the hand.

Manzella’s Ranch Hand is a waterproof and breathable glove with a stretch rib fabric shell and protective neoprene knuckles and cuff. The palm features a full leather palm with synthetic overlay patches in key abrasion areas for added durability. The Ranch Hand has a wool blend lining and comes in the Mossy Oak® Treestand® camouflage pattern. Ranch Hand has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $40 and is categorized as “Warmer” in the Manzella Glove Selection System.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information on products by Manzella, visit www.manzella.com.

Manzella Company produces official licensed products of Mossy Oak/Haas Outdoors Inc. Haas Outdoors Inc., headquartered in West Point, Miss., was established in 1986 and is home of Mossy Oak (www.mossyoak.com). Mossy Oak specializes in developing and marketing modern camouflage designs for hunters and outdoorsmen. Mossy Oak patterns can be found on a multitude of products worldwide. Haas Outdoors Inc. is the outdoor industry leader in modern camouflage design, international licensing and marketing. Haas Outdoors Inc. markets its services and products under widely recognized brands including: Mossy Oak, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Productions, Mossy Oak Interactive, LLC and Mossy Oak Properties.

leslief at manzella.com 

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