How to pack for your first backpacking trip. Learn the art of balance, compression, and accessibility! From our friends at FIX.com.

More than 600,000 new hunters go through hunter education courses annually in the U.S. and the International Hunter Education Association (IHEA-USA) is continually striving to communicate with those hunters using a variety of methods. Hunters Connect, part of HunterEd.Com, a new HunterEd R3 outreach program, was created to leverage digital media tools that lower the hurdles facing […]

When most of us hear the word moss, we think about a speckle of green dotting a fallen tree, hidden deep in the forest. However, moss is all around us – even if we live in an urban environment. Moss is one of the most resilient and interesting types of plants out there with endless […]

Fishing a tournament as a co-angler often requires a variety of techniques that may not be the same as the boater but that work at the depth and speed we are fishing. Although I do not try to copy my boater, I do pay attention to their presentation. During competition fi, I want to fish […]

Coming to Lake Norman are two fun and affordable on-water boat training courses taught aboard single-engine powerboats: Intro to Boating and Women Making Waves. Offered in partnership by the nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water and Freedom Boat Club Lake Norman, the courses will be held Saturday, August 10, and Sunday, August 11 at the […]

Breaking a flying clay target or knocking over a steel plate and then sharing the fun of that experience awaits all who participate in National Shooting Sports Month this August. #LETSGOSHOOTING The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) established this celebration to encourage you to spend time at your local shooting range and share your passion for the shooting […]

Are you ready to go caving and explore the underground? Find out how to get started and where to go from our friends at FIX.com.

We are looking forward to getting Why Women Hunt into the hands of one of our reviewers who hunts. We know that a large majority of our searches here at The WON come from women who hunt or want to learn more about hunting, and that’s exciting. We anticipate running this book review early in […]

Lincoln, Alabama has become a regular stop for the Lady Bass Anglers Association, but fishing this body of water in the summer was a new occurrence. Questions swirled about how the recent flooding would impact the fishing. During practice anglers would have varying levels of success. Most of which related to when Alabama Power would […]

Sea kayaking is a fantastic way to travel through new places – it’s the ocean equivalent of backpacking. From our friends at FIX.com

The following blog is an excerpt from Not-So-Hidden Treasures: Remarkable Hikes All Across the U.S. by the National Park Foundation. We call them our national treasures – our prized gems! These natural, cultural, and historical sites are our inheritance and they exist for you to explore and understand the power of these places. There are more than 400 […]

One of the most popular attractions at the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) National Championships each year is the elimination style competition called Last Competitor Standing – often called “Annie Oakley”. This elimination-style shoulder to shoulder competition is so popular the SCTP offers it on Wednesday and Friday during the National event. Last Competitor Standing […]

Want to learn how to catch more fish? Check out these fishing tips from our friends at TakeMeFishing.org. ~MC Simple Tricks for Fishing Success No matter what anyone tells you, you don’t need years of experience to catch more fish. In fact, all you need is a rod and reel, some bait or lures, and […]

If you spend any time in the woods, you know it’s gonna happen. Be preprepared for that bad case of poison ivy.

Why Do People go Fishing? If you are new to fishing or it’s your first time fishing, you might be having a hard time getting to grips with why people enjoy it so much. It can seem like a passive sport where you do a lot of waiting around, and you might be struggling to […]

Learn these time-tested methods for introducing your kids the ABCs of fishing in this informative article from FIX.com.

Search your closets and dresser drawers. Our featured blog Style Me Tactical shares summer concealed carry tips sure to make your daily wardrobe selections less time consuming. ~MC When it comes to concealed carry during the summer months we can all agree on one thing…it’s a little bit harder. The weather, along with the clothing […]

Wondering about a few of the best state parks for boating this summer? If you want to know where to boat as family, check out this list that includes some of the best boating state parks in the country. 10 Best State Parks for Boating with Family this Summer Lake of the Ozarks State Park, […]

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This recipe for Grapefruit Marinated Elk Steak is from our featured blogger Nevada Foodies. I enjoy experimenting with a variety of seasonings and marinades for our wild game steaks instead of stocking up on mass produced marinades you can find at the grocery store. Crafting your own marinade gives you flexibility to adjust the flavors […]

Join our 29th Annual “Original” BOW Workshop held at the Treehaven Field Station! Fishing, shooting, paddling, hiking, archery, Dutch oven cooking, backpacking and practicing mindfulness and meditation among other sessions will be available for you to learn and participate in. Don’t miss your first pick session choices. Return your registration form with payment to secure your classes […]

Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) athletes had the opportunity to train and compete at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO.  From May 24-26, 2019 12 Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) athletes learned to shoot the International disciplines of 10 Meter Air Pistol, Sport Pistol and Rapid-Fire Pistol.  Athletes stayed at the Olympic Training […]

Each year about three out of four recreational boat owners say they plan to enjoy the Fourth of July holiday aboard the family boat. With nearly 12 million registered vessels in the U.S., that could spell mayhem at launch ramps, marinas and popular anchorages, requiring extra skill, patience and courtesy. The nation’s advocate for recreational […]

The U.S. Senate formally declared June 2019 as Great Outdoors Month 2019! June is one of the best months of the year for families. School is out, summer is in, and road-tripping family vacations begin. Great Outdoors Month is a celebration of America’s great outdoors and all the benefits it brings into our lives. It’s […]

Is increase in travel on hiking trails helpful or hurtful to the environment? Find out from our friends at FIX.com

The following blog is an excerpt from Share the Experience Photo Contest by the National Park Foundation. Share the Experience Photo Contest The Share the Experience Photo contest is a special opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to share their love of parks, beautiful views, unique finds, and hidden treasures of America’s national parks. The contest is hosted in partnership […]

Thinking about fishing with little ones? We have 10 tips for fishing with kids from our friends at TakeMeFishing.org.

My husband Vic and I are pleased to tell you about two new members of our crew, serving both in the office and on board. They’re “boat dogs” Skye II and Star II, named after our first two cruising canines.   They are both male border collies and it looks like they are going to be […]

Simply spending time in nature in any form can improve your mental health, in addition to providing physical benefits.

The following blog is an excerpt from Up for a Challenge? Make It a Summer to Wonder + Wander by the National Park Foundation. Calling all park lovers – the summer is upon us and it’s the perfect time to explore all that your national parks have to offer! For more than a century, national parks have […]

The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) unveiled a firearms safety PSA, “Protect the People You Love,” to encourage families to talk about gun safety—regardless of whether they have a gun in the home.  The PSA, which is viewable and downloadable on the Project ChildSafe website in time for […]