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Outdoor Life Names Karen Butler, President of Shoot Like A Girl as OL 25: Leaders in Hunting, Fishing and Conservation

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ELKMONT, AL --(Ammoland.com)- Shoot Like A Girl is proud to announce that Karen Butler, Founder and President of Shoot Like A girl has been named by Outdoor Life as one of the OL 25: Leaders in Hunting, Fishing and Conservation for her vision to get more women involved in shooting sports.

“I was shocked when I got the news, it was surreal to realize that the industry recognizes what we are trying to do, and values it too. I am truly honored to be listed with the other esteemed awardees”, said Butler.

Shoot Like A Girl has been operating for three years and encourages more women to be involved in shooting sports. Their mission is to “empower women to participate in shooting sports with confidence.”

With the help of Corporate Sponsors, they travel around the country and introduce women to archery, actually shooting a bow, in a safe controlled environment. To date, they have had over 1500 women participate Test Flights, with 40% of those ladies being first time shooters.

“It is incredible when we get new shooters in the booth, and at first they are apprehensive about shooting, but after a few minutes of education and safety tips, they shoot the bow, and their faces light up, and the next thing out of their mouth is, “Can I do it again!”” stated Butler.

Butler, her husband and staff love to chat with the husbands, boyfriends and dads who are equally excited to see the “ah ha” moment women get when provided the opportunity to shoot a bow that fits them in a draw weight they can pull back on their own.

Butler advocates shooting sports for women because it provides women with quality time with their families, exercise benefits and the instant gratification of hitting the target. The benefit to the industry is new consumer growth, 99% of women who complete the Test Flight survey say they will buy or have bought a bow. Karen also promotes hunting as a choice women can make, which helps protect the future of hunting. The National Shooting Sports Federation stated in their “Future of Hunting and the Shooting Sports” that we increase the number of hunters when Mothers shoot; their statistics show that when moms hunt, 64% of sons hunt; and 50% of daughters; compared to only 46% of sons and 13% of daughters when only fathers hunt.

Butler appreciates the recognition by Outdoor Life, but also attributes Shoot Like A Girl’s success to their corporate sponsors: Hunter Safety System, Prois, Limbsaver, Mathews Inc, Bohning, Haley Vines Outdoor Collection, Muzzy Products Corp, Gerbing’s Heated Clothing, Game Plan Gear, Hoyt, BowTech, Target Communications, and the Archery Shooters Association. These sponsors have embraced Shoot Like A Girl’s vision. They share the commitment to empower women to participate in shooting sports with confidence. Butler states that they are always recruiting new corporate sponsors so Shoot Like A Girl can reach even more women.

To read the write up on Karen Butler in Outdoor Life visit www.outdoorlife.com/ol25, it is number 21 of 25. If you believe in what Shoot Like A Girl is doing for the industry, leave a comment to vote and show your support. For more information on Shoot Like A Girl visit www.shootlikeagirl.com.

Shoot Like A Girl (SLG², Inc) is a company dedicated to empowering women to participate in shooting sports with confidence. We do that in two ways – through service and sales. With the help of our corporate sponsors, Hunter Safety System, Prois, Limbsaver, Mathews Inc, Bohning, Haley Vines Outdoor Collection, Muzzy Products Corp, Gerbing’s Heated Clothing, Game Plan Gear, Hoyt, BowTech, Target Communications, and ASA; we travel around the country to provide women a once in a lifetime opportunity to try multiple bows in draw weights and lengths that fit them. We also provide an educational service on their web site, www.shootlikeagirl.com, with information about shooting sports. Our sales (also a service) is that we offer products that enhance women’s abilities to participate in shooting sports, with a huge focus on one stop shopping for hunting clothing specifically designed to fit women. The clothes are offered at competitive pricing, and allow women to side by side compare products. All of these services and shopping opportunities help us reach our goal of empowering women to participate in shooting sports with confidence!

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Outdoor Life Shines a Light on Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Outdoor Life Shines a Light on Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

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MISSOULA, Mont. --(Ammoland.com)- “Outdoor Life” magazine has included the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation on a list of those making significant positive impacts on hunting and fishing.

The fifth annual “OL 25″ list for 2011 includes RMEF President and CEO David Allen and RMEF past board member Dr. Valerius Geist. Profiles on both, as well as 23 others on the list, are in the magazine’s December/January edition. Profiles also can be viewed online at www.outdoorlife.com.

An introductory graph from “Outdoor Life” editors says, “While these 25 men and women have different backgrounds and accomplishments, they all have one thing in common: they’ve spent their life working to better hunting, fishing and conservation.”

RMEF in October recorded its 6 millionth acre of habitat conserved or enhanced for elk and other wildlife. This accomplishment, in addition to the “OL 25″ list, is highlighted on the “Outdoor Life” website and latest electronic newsletter. Visit www.outdoorlife.com for a photo gallery of a few RMEF projects completed along the way to the 6 million-acre landmark.

Allen says credit for RMEF’s accomplishments belongs to the organization’s volunteers, members and staff.

“We have some of the greatest folks in wildlife conservation, and it’s a special moment for our team and our cumulative effort to be recognized by one of the oldest and most respected voices in the outdoors,” he said.

The “OL 25″ list is composed of five sub-categories: Leaders, Conservationists, Unsung Heroes, Innovators and Helping Hands. Allen and Geist are both named in the “Leaders” category.

“Outdoor Life” Executive Editor Andrew McKean said, “David Allen has transformed RMEF into one of America’s most effective conservation organizations. His commitment to public hunting, landscape-scale habitat conservation and restoration of elk to their historic range benefits all hunters, no matter where they live and no matter what species they hunt.”

RMEF founders Charlie Decker and Bob Munson made the “OL 25″ list in 2009, and others with RMEF ties have been named through the years.

About the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation:
RMEF is leading a conservation initiative that has protected or enhanced habitat on over 6 million acres–an area larger than Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Glacier, Yosemite, Rocky Mountain and Great Smoky Mountains national parks combined. RMEF also is a strong voice for hunters in access, wildlife management and conservation policy issues. RMEF members, partners and volunteers, working together as Team Elk, are making a difference all across elk country. Join us at www.rmef.org or 800-CALL ELK.

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