SHE Outdoor Apparel

Houston TX --(Ammoland.com)- SHE Outdoor Apparel introduces the Expedition Tech Hooded Pull-Over and Pants in Realtree AP .

Expedition Tech was designed for long distance, challenging and demanding hunts, while still remaining form flattering.

The SHE Outdoor Apparel Expedition Tech Pants enhance freedom of movement thanks to 310 gram polyester bonded knit form stretch material. Knee darts help with athletic performance and mobility.

SHE Outdodor Apparel Expedition Tech Hoodie and Pants

Antimicrobial properties assist in scent control, and the material is treated for water repellency.

You always have easy access to your gear thanks to double angle hip pockets, large side bellow cargo pockets and a deep welt accessory pocket with zip closure.

A lower waist rear yoke design eliminates gapping and enhances fit. 33” inseam.

The SHE Outdoor Apparel Expedition Tech Hooded Pull-Over also features form stretch material to enhance freedom of movement as well as extended cuffs and waistline for maximum coverage and versatility.

Antimicrobial properties assist in scent control, and the 310 gram polyester bonded knit material is also treated for water repellency. Dual zippered under arm vents allow airflow when needed.

Double entry kangaroo styled hand pockets and vertical easy access chest pocket with zipper closure provide easy access to gear.

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National Wild Turkey Federation

Clarendon, PA --(Ammoland.com)- Lakefront Gobblers chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host a “Women in the Outdoors” event on Saturday, February 18th , 2012, from 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Chapman State Park in Clarendon, PA.

Pre-registration is required for this event. Registration can be done by going to www.womenintheoutdoors.org, and then clicking on “PA WITO Event Manager Calendar” and then searching the calendar.

A beneficial partnership between the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Pennsylvania Game Commission helps provide outdoor opportunities such as this to women in the Keystone State. The Pennsylvania Game Commission recognizes a high interest level in the outdoors among women in the state and wants to provide more opportunities to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle.

Since 1998, the NWTF’s Women in the Outdoors program has organized events designed especially for women. By providing expert instruction and hands-on education, the NWTF helps members develop outdoor skills and emphasizes the importance of wildlife management and the role of hunters in conservation.

“Our program is about encouraging women to try new outdoor activities in a safe environment that makes them feel at ease,” said Brenda Valentine, NWTF Spokeswoman, First Lady of Hunting and host of the NWTF’s “Turkey Call” TV show airing on Pursuit Channel, and Bass Pro Shops’ “Real Hunting” TV show.

“This event is also an opportunity for women of all walks of life – singles, moms, daughters, young and old – to spend a day outdoors, away from home, having fun and making new friends.”

The combination of sponsorship, such as the Game Commission and local chapter support, allows the NWTF to offer these programs at a low cost to participants. The cost of attending each event includes a subscription to Turkey Country, the NWTF’s full-color publication.

“The Women in the Outdoors program allows the NWTF to reach an entirely new audience, one that has the potential to benefit conservation efforts,” Valentine said. “It’s an opportunity for women to find great satisfaction and enjoyment in the outdoors.”

For more information about the event, contact Kristen Giger at 814-450-1614 or email kgiger@nwtf.net For more information about the NWTF visit www.nwtf.org or call (800) THE-NWTF.

About the NWTF: The National Wild Turkey Federation is a nonprofit conservation organization that works daily to further its mission of conserving the wild turkey and preserving our hunting heritage.

Through dynamic partnerships with state, federal and provincial wildlife agencies, the NWTF and its members have helped restore wild turkey populations across the country, spending more than $331 million to conserve 15.9 million acres of habitat for all types of wildlife.

The NWTF works to increase interest in the outdoors by bringing new hunters and conservationists into the fold through outdoor education events and its outreach programs – Women in the Outdoors, Wheelin’ Sportsmen, JAKES and Xtreme JAKES.

The NWTF was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Edgefield, S.C. According to many state and federal agencies, the restoration of the wild turkey is arguably the greatest conservation success story in North America’s wildlife history. To learn more, visit www.nwtf.org or call (800) THE-NWTF.

National Wild Turkey Federation

EDGEFIELD, S.C. --(Ammoland.com)- The Blue Mountain chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host a Women in the Outdoors event on March 10, 2012 at Cabela’s in Hamburg, PA.

Pre-registration is required for this event. Registration can be done by going to www.womenintheoutdoors.org, and then clicking on “PA WITO Event Manager Calendar” and then searching the calendar.

A beneficial partnership between the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Pennsylvania Game Commission helps provide outdoor opportunities such as this to women in the Keystone State. The Pennsylvania Game Commission recognizes a high interest level in the outdoors among women in the state and wants to provide more opportunities to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle.

Since 1998, the NWTF’s Women in the Outdoors program has organized events designed especially for women. By providing expert instruction and hands-on education, the NWTF helps members develop outdoor skills and emphasizes the importance of wildlife management and the role of hunters in conservation.

“Our program is about encouraging women to try new outdoor activities in a safe environment that makes them feel at ease,” said Brenda Valentine, NWTF Spokeswoman, First Lady of Hunting and host of the NWTF’s “Turkey Call” TV show airing on Pursuit Channel, and Bass Pro Shops’ “Real Hunting” TV show.

“This event is also an opportunity for women of all walks of life – singles, moms, daughters, young and old – to spend a day outdoors, away from home, having fun and making new friends.”

The combination of sponsorship, such as the Game Commission and local chapter support, allows the NWTF to offer these programs at a low cost to participants. The cost of attending each event includes a subscription to Turkey Country, the NWTF’s full-color publication. Turkey County includes stories about the Women in the Outdoors, JAKES (Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship), Wheelin’ Sportsmen, NWTF outreach programs, conservation issues, turkey calling and hunting, education programs and much more.

“The Women in the Outdoors program allows the NWTF to reach an entirely new audience, one that has the potential to benefit conservation efforts,” Valentine said. “It’s an opportunity for women to find great satisfaction and enjoyment in the outdoors.”

• For more information, contact Leslie Smith at 484-634-0069 or lsmith@nwtf.net, call (800) THE-NWTF or visit www.womenintheoutdoors.org.
• For more information about the NWTF visit www.nwtf.org or call (800) THE-NWTF.

About the NWTF:
The National Wild Turkey Federation is a nonprofit conservation organization that works daily to further its mission of conserving the wild turkey and preserving our hunting heritage.

Through dynamic partnerships with state, federal and provincial wildlife agencies, the NWTF and its members have helped restore wild turkey populations across the country, spending more than $331 million to conserve 15.9 million acres of habitat for all types of wildlife.

The NWTF works to increase interest in the outdoors by bringing new hunters and conservationists into the fold through outdoor education events and its outreach programs – Women in the Outdoors, Wheelin’ Sportsmen, JAKES and Xtreme JAKES.

The NWTF was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Edgefield, S.C. According to many state and federal agencies, the restoration of the wild turkey is arguably the greatest conservation success story in North America’s wildlife history. To learn more, visit www.nwtf.org or call (800) THE-NWTF.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- The Department of Natural Resources will offer a “Winter Discovery Weekend” – designed to give women an opportunity to try a variety of outdoor skills in a fun, safe and non-competitive environment –  Jan 27-29 at the Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center in Roscommon.

The event is part of the DNR’s Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program, and classes are geared toward beginners, with no skill level required.

Participants choose three classes from among several topics offered, including ice fishing, self-defense basics, wilderness first aid, snowshoeing, hiking, turkey and duck hunting and basic pistol shooting.

Guests should plan to arrive Friday evening between 4 and 9 p.m. On Saturday, guests participate in morning and afternoon classes (three hours each) with breakfast, lunch and dinner provided as part of the paid package. All sessions are taught by experienced volunteer instructors who enjoy the outdoors and have a true desire to share it with others.

The Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center is located on the north shore of Higgins Lake at 104 Conservation Dr. in Roscommon. The registration fee is $225 and includes two nights of lodging, four meals, all instruction and materials. Registration deadline is Jan. 12.

For registration forms and information on this and other BOW programs, visit www.michigan.gov/bow, call 517-241-2225 or email dnr-outdoors-woman@michigan.gov.

BOW is a noncompetitive program in which each individual is encouraged to learn at her own pace. The emphasis is on the enjoyment, fun and camaraderie of outdoor activities, and sharing in the success of one another.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.

What's New, PRÓIS HUNTING AND FIELD APPAREL, November 2011

PRÓIS Hunting And Field Apparel

Gunnison, CO --(Ammoland.com)- New Collaboration Kicks Off Próishuntingtrips.com

Leading manufacturer of performance-driven hunting clothing for women Próis® Hunting & Field Apparel is proud to announce its partnership with outdoor adventure planning agency Outdoor Connection.

The new alliance launches Próishuntingtrips.com, a go-to source for women’s only hunting/fishing expeditions and female-friendly outfitters that have been tested and approved by the experts at Outdoor Connection.

Through this new partnership, Próis Hunting Trips will have the ability to help guide its customers in planning female-friendly hunts of a lifetime that have been pre-approved by the Outdoor Connection team.

In fact, Outdoor Connection prides itself on only offering world-class excursions they can proudly stand behind. This means the company spends time and money to inspect each and every destination and outfitter — ensuring customers receive an amazing experience from guides to lodging to food, and more.

“Outdoor Connection has a number of ‘female friendly’ hunts and outfitters in addition to a limited number of ‘women only’ hunts. To me, this is a great draw and it is a feature that I promote loudly and proudly,” says Kirstie Pike, President/CEO of Próis Hunting & Field Apparel.

“I believe Outdoor Connection has recognized the fact that women are entering the sport of hunting at record rates. With that, they acknowledge that many women prefer the assurance of ‘female friendly’ camps and women’s only hunts.”

At Próishuntingtrips.com, women can choose from destinations around the globe, all of which have been tested and approved. Travelers will also receive packing lists, references, customs info and testimonials included with the service. So whether you’re looking to bag some big game in the Rocky Mountains or cast your line for some trout in British Columbia, Próis Hunting Trips will handle all the planning — so you can focus on bringing home that trophy (that part’s up to you!)

Próis was created for women, by women who refuse to settle for downsized menʼs gear or upsized childrenʼs gear. Each garment is created with the most technologically advanced fabrics available and a host of advanced features to provide comfort, silence and durability.

Their out-of-the-box thinking has resulted in amazing designs for serious hunters that have taken the industry by storm and raised the bar for womenʼs outdoor apparel.

For more information about this partnership, or to book your next female-friendly excursion, please visit www.proishuntingtrips.com. For more information about Próisʼ innovative line of serious, high- performance huntwear for real women, contact: Próis Hunting and Field Apparel, 28001-B US Highway 50, Gunnison, CO 81230 · (970) 641-3355 · Or visit www.proishunting.com. To check out the latest updates on Próis field and pro staff and company news, visit the Próis blog at www.Proishunting.com/community/index.php. Become a fan on Facebook: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=172754768618&ref=ts Follow Próis on Twitter: www.twitter.com/Proishunting.

Why more women need to work in gun stores

About: Tom McHale describes himself as a conservative gun-totin’ bible-clingin’ literary assault dude who enjoys finding humor in just about anything. His web blog My Gun Culture is an irreverent, twisted look at gun news bordering on the ridiculous. It covers shootin’ stuff, loud noises, defending your own, the occasional mall ninja, and about 200 years of the American way. These are the (partially) true stories of My Gun Culture says Tom. Visit: www.mygunculture.com

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- The Department of Natural Resources is offering a guided fall pheasant hunt designed for women through the department’s Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program (BOW).

Hunters Creek Club in Metamora will host the hunt, on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Beginners are welcome for this three-bird-limit hunt. The day will start with safety orientation, then target practice with one-on-one instruction and extra attention and instruction for those who have never bird-hunted before.

After lunch, participants will break up into small groups and head out to the field for a guided, walk-up hunt with dogs. Birds will be cleaned by Hunters Creek staff.

For this hunt, participants will need a small game license or apprentice license. For license information, visit www.mdnr-elicense.com. Hunter orange as the outermost clothing layer is required by law.

Several 20-gauge shotguns, hunter orange vests, and eye and ear protection for target practice will be available for participants’ use. Target ammunition, donated by Federal

Ammunition, also will be provided.

Attendees should bring one box of shotgun shells – field load – for the hunt in the afternoon. Ammunition is available for purchase at the Hunters Creek Pro Shop.

The $150-per-person cost includes target practice, the guided hunt and lunch with participants’ menu choice in the Hunters Creek dining room. Hunting license and guide gratuities are not included in the registration fee. The registration deadline is Oct. 6.

Hunters Creek Club is located at 675 E. Sutton Rd. in Metamora. For driving directions and more information, visit www.hunterscreekclub.com.

BOW is designed to be a noncompetitive program in which each individual is encouraged to learn at her own pace. The emphasis is on the enjoyment, fun and camaraderie of outdoor activities, and sharing in the success of one another.

For registration forms and information on this and other BOW programs, visit www.michigan.gov/bow.

The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, and accessible use and enjoyment of the state’s environment, natural resources, and related economic interests for current and future generations. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/dnr.

Smith & Wesson Shooter Rachel Crow of Antioch, Calif.

AmmoLand Gun News

Manasquan, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- I’m always so excited when I get to pick up a new gun.

I look at my new purchase in awe thinking, “Wow, this is MINE”.

This time the newest member of the family was a Mossberg 510 mini shotgun. It’s my first shotgun and it will be perfect for me and to teach my kids with as well. As I look at it, all I can think about is taking it to the range, but it’s about ten o’clock at night now and the range won’t be open until 10 am tomorrow.

It’s exactly this feeling that I want to see other female firearms owners experience. What I have seen after taking women to the range and speaking with others is that some women have a tendency to hold back on how they feel about owning and shooting guns (at least in this part of the USA). It’s almost like they feel they don’t have the right to really own one or a place in that world – I don’t know why, but I imagine that it has something to do with shooting not being a “feminine” activity. That it’s not OK to express an interest in things that are loud and make really big holes in the target. But after speaking with the women who have come shooting with me, I learned they quickly realize how empowering and fun it can be, too.

The days of the quiet, polite female who takes a back seat in a man’s world are long since gone, but society’s stereotypes die hard and there are still those who might view certain sports and activities as masculine. I wasn’t raised this way, in fact, in my family all the kids were treated equally regardless of gender. My brother took his turn washing the dishes and cooking dinner, and my sisters and I put in our time mowing the lawn and helping my father with projects in the garage. My parents always told my four sisters and me that we could do anything we wanted, and they stood behind us all the way. I never would have thought I couldn’t own, handle, or even build guns if I put my mind to it and wanted it badly enough. It took me a while to realize that not everyone is as fortunate as we were.

I find it interesting to read about strong women who stand out and do things that are not considered “ladylike”.

Women's Competitive Shooter Athena Lee of Katy, Texas

For example, on July 4th, I read the story of Sonya Thomas, who at 5 feet and 105 pounds has become a competitive eating champion. She gets up in front of crowds of spectators and beats her male competitors time and time again, often to the jeers of the audience and sometimes with a barrage of garbage raining down on her. Say what you will about the gross out factor of competitive eating, the fact that Sonya walked into a stadium full of Philly fans to compete in the 2005 Wing Bowl where she was touted by the crowd as the “feminist villain” shows that she has a confidence that is admirable.

This past July 4th she won the annual Nathan’s hotdog eating contest in the newly created women’s division.

And then you have someone like Bonnie, a 70 year old grandmother who found a man had broken into her New Hampshire home undressed, and was sitting at her kitchen table eating a meal from her refrigerator. She was rightly concerned about the safety of her grandson asleep upstairs and grabbed a bat and starting beating the man until he left the house. Bonnie told the media, “I don’t want anyone to ever think they can hurt my family and get away with it. You have got to take care of yourself,” she says, “You’re not weak, be strong. There’s always a way to protect yourself. Use it.” Exactly. Now that is a woman who has confidence in herself, and it showcases that no one should ever feel the need to hold back when protecting themselves – male or female.

These are two different women, who feel comfortable enough with themselves to act outside what can be considered acceptable for women in our society. They are two women who are not afraid to draw on the confidence they feel inside themselves and do what feels right for them. I understand it can be hard to walk into male dominated environments, like a gun shop or shooting range, especially alone. This is one of the reasons I decided to become a firearms instructor. I enjoy introducing students, and especially women, to the world of firearms.

Once women make the decision to go for it and enter the range, I find many are afraid to handle the gun because of a fear they might break it. So they handle it gently, like it’s fragile or irreplaceable. Don’t be afraid to handle your gun roughly ladies! (By this I mean don’t pick it up like you would a newborn infant). A 9mm handgun can withstand twenty five thousand pounds of blow back pressure (psi) when you pull the trigger; believe me, even if you are at the gym every day, you can’t duplicate that kind of power. It’s actually better not to assist or baby your gun when chambering a round. Rack the slide and let it fly forward. Really get to know your firearm, touch everything on it and know how it works! Please be safe though and follow all safe gun handling rules including making sure it’s unloaded first. The gun is just a tool to get the job done, it’s no different than many other tools you will use on a daily basis. And it’s your tool. Whether your goal is to send some rounds down range at a piece of paper for fun or to gain some experience in order to keep a gun for self defense, like any other tool you own, knowing intimately how it works will allow it to work best for you.

It doesn’t matter if you want to shoot in pink earmuffs, or you buy a rifle DuraCoated in a purple camouflage pattern – in fact, bedazzle your gun case if you like, because it only matters how you feel inside about shooting your gun. You are just as capable and probably more responsible, than the guy in the next port. Don’t assume he knows any more than you do. Don’t misunderstand; my goal is only to encourage women to have confidence in their own ability to handle a gun. I have been the recipient of much encouragement and support of male instructors and gun owners.

I look at shooting as my time to relax so I often enjoy shooting alone. It’s at least as good as a visit to the spa. I have to clear my mind and turn off my phone to concentrate on what I am doing, especially if I want to shoot well. But I know that sometimes it’s easier to go with a friend.

My favorite experience was taking a friend to shoot who was sure she just would not be able to do it. Yes, of course she thought it was great that I could but there was no reasoning with her. It was too complicated, too much recoil, too much unfounded fear that she could never protect herself – that it wasn’t her job, her right, her responsibility to do so. After she fired the handguns, and very well I might add, I convinced her to shoot the AR-15. After the first round, she just paused and then looked at me.

“Wow,” she said, “that felt great. I can do this. I feel so empowered.” Hello, and welcome to my world. Remember ladies, it’s your gun, don’t be afraid of it. Own it.

National Wild Turkey Federation

EDGEFIELD, S.C. --(Ammoland.com)- The Michaux-Yellow Breeches and Shippensburg Strutters chapters of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host a “Women in the Outdoors” event on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops in Harrisburg.

Pre-registration is required for this event. Registration can be done by going to www.womenintheoutdoors.org, and then clicking on “PA WITO Event Manager Calendar” and then searching the calendar.

A beneficial partnership between the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Pennsylvania Game Commission helps provide outdoor opportunities such as this to women in the Keystone State. The Pennsylvania Game Commission recognizes a high interest level in the outdoors among women in the state and wants to provide more opportunities to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle.

Since 1998, the NWTF’s Women in the Outdoors program has organized events designed especially for women. By providing expert instruction and hands-on education, the NWTF helps members develop outdoor skills and emphasizes the importance of wildlife management and the role of hunters in conservation.

“Our program is about encouraging women to try new outdoor activities in a safe environment that makes them feel at ease,” said Brenda Valentine, NWTF Spokeswoman, First Lady of Hunting™ and host of the NWTF’s “Turkey Call” TV show airing on Pursuit Channel, and Bass Pro Shops’ “Real Hunting” TV show. “This event is also an opportunity for women of all walks of life – singles, moms, daughters, young and old – to spend a day outdoors, away from home, having fun and making new friends.”

The combination of sponsorship, such as the Game Commission and local chapter support, allows the NWTF to offer these programs at a low cost to participants. The cost of attending each event includes a subscription to Turkey Country, the NWTF’s full-color publication. Turkey County includes stories about the Women in the Outdoors, JAKES (Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship), Wheelin’ Sportsmen, NWTF outreach programs, conservation issues, turkey calling and hunting, education programs and much more.

“The Women in the Outdoors program allows the NWTF to reach an entirely new audience, one that has the potential to benefit conservation efforts,” Valentine said. “It’s an opportunity for women to find great satisfaction and enjoyment in the outdoors.”

For more information about the event, contact Melissa Henry at 717-226-1520. For more information about the NWTF visit www.nwtf.org or call (800) THE-NWTF.

About the NWTF: The National Wild Turkey Federation is a nonprofit conservation organization that works daily to further its mission of conserving the wild turkey and preserving our hunting heritage.

Through dynamic partnerships with state, federal and provincial wildlife agencies, the NWTF and its members have helped restore wild turkey populations across the country, spending more than $331 million to conserve 15.9 million acres of habitat for all types of wildlife.

The NWTF works to increase interest in the outdoors by bringing new hunters and conservationists into the fold through outdoor education events and its outreach programs – Women in the Outdoors, Wheelin’ Sportsmen, JAKES and Xtreme JAKES.

The NWTF was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Edgefield, S.C. According to many state and federal agencies, the restoration of the wild turkey is arguably the greatest conservation success story in North America’s wildlife history. To learn more, visit www.nwtf.org or call (800) THE-NWTF.

Amy Huff hopes to use the archery skills she learned at MDC’s Discover Nature Women 2011 summer program to help her 10-year-old daughter.

Missouri Department of Conservation

JEFFERSON CITY Mo --(Ammoland.com)- Some things are better when shared. The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) recent Discover Nature Women summer workshop showed that nature is one of those things.

With the program’s highest attendance ever, more than 130 women participated in the 2011 event held at Windermere Conference Center in Roach, Mo., June 3-5. Some attended to gain valuable outdoor experience, some to spend a weekend with friends and family and others to make a grandmother-mother-daughter getaway.

“Discover Nature Women (DNW) provides a safe and friendly environment where women experience hands-on outdoor skills training at the beginner level, taught by a team of longtime professionals,” said MDC Education Programs Supervisor Kevin Lohraff.

Courses include fishing, basic hunting, an introduction to firearms, archery, shotgun shooting, camping, canoeing, map and compass reading, fly tying and Dutch-oven cooking. DNW offers a two-year program that allows participants to complete four courses each year for a total of eight core courses. The weekend is targeted to women 18 years and older, along with young women age 14-17 when accompanied by a woman 18 years or older.

“Not everyone has a chance to learn these outdoor activities or someone who can teach them,” Lohraff said. “Discover Nature Women is about helping women do things they might not be able to do otherwise.”

A FAMILY AFFAIR
Many women attend DNW to learn and spend time with family. It was a tri-generational outing for Sandi Rice’s family. Rice, who lives in Pittsburg, Mo., attended with daughter Christy Jolly and granddaughter Jessica Jolly, who live in Kansas City. Rice had attended a previous MDC women’s event, but her daughter made the decision to come to DNW.

“I just thought, ‘What a great opportunity to do this together,’” said Christy.

Grandmother and mother were thrilled to share the experience with Jessica, who tied her first fly during the program and took it fishing at her grandmother’s nearby home that evening.

Elizabeth Gann of Waynesville, Mo., came with her sister, Shirley Beer, who lives in Pittsburg, Kan.

“We don’t get to see each other very often,” Gann said. “This is a great way for us to spend some time together and do something we don’t normally do.”

Gann said she initially thought the workshop would teach her some outdoor skills she could practice with her husband, who hunts and fishes.

“Then I thought, ‘No, this is about learning things for myself and spending time with my sister,’” Gann said.

GIRLS’ WEEKEND OUTDOORS
Friends Amy Huff of Fenton, and Stephanie Allstun of Ballwin, made the trip to learn outdoor skills from experts along with other women at similar skill levels.

“The instructors here are just so knowledgeable,” Allstun said. “They live it; they breathe it; they love it.”

“I wanted to be taught by someone with patience who was a good teacher,” Huff said. “They made me feel comfortable that I was learning it the right way.”

Huff said she looks forward to using her new archery skills with her 10-year-old daughter, Aubrey Stuart, who started learning archery at Meramec Heights Elementary School this past year. Her school participates in the Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program, which is coordinated by MDC. Stuart was the top fourth-grade girl at the Missouri state tournament. She placed 20th out of 188 fourth- grade girls at the National Archery in the Schools Program national tournament in Louisville, Ky.

EXPERIENCE TO LAST A LIFETIME
Lori Gale of Festus attended DNW with her friend Amanda Sloan. But for Gale the weekend was about more than just fun. Gale is a year away from finishing her degree in fisheries and wildlife management at Oregon State University, and she received an internship credit for attending the workshop. Ultimately she wants to work in a wildlife-related field, possibly as a conservation agent.

“It was nice coming here and talking to experts in the field,” Gale said.

While she has prior experience in outdoor activities, Gale said the workshop built on her own knowledge, solidifying some of her fishing and compass skills.

ALWAYS SOMETHING TO DISCOVER
“Discover Nature Women is just another way MDC makes Missouri a great place to hunt, fish and enjoy nature,” Lohraff said.

“Whether novices or experienced outdoorswomen, participants gained practical outdoor skills that will help them discover nature long after DNW’s conclusion,” said MDC Education Outreach Coordinator Amy Francka. “All weekend I heard nothing but positive comments from the women who attended the event. Most women were first-time attendees and already wanted to know when they could register for next year.”

For more information on MDC’s Discover Nature Women program, visit www.missouriconservation.org.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will offer a variety of shooting classes for women in June through the department’s Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program.

Three classes are offered, all focused on providing a safe and comfortable environment in which women can learn shooting skills, ask questions, practice shooting and enjoy the camaraderie of sharing in one another’s success.

Introduction to Muzzleloading is offered Sunday, June 12, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Detroit Sportsmen’s Congress. Qualified instructors will start with a review of basic firearm safety, followed by a discussion of the different types of muzzleloaders and the basic steps of loading, firing and cleaning the muzzleloader. Participants will load and fire traditional and current inline versions under the direct supervision of qualified instructors. Ammunition and eye and ear protection will be provided. There is a $30 per-person fee for this class, which is limited to 24 participants. The Detroit Sportsmen’s Congress is located at 49800 Dequindre Road in Utica.

Introduction to Sporting Clays is offered Wednesday, June 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Island Lake Shooting Range. Beginners as well as experienced shooters are welcome. Expert instructors will provide the basics of sporting clays shooting, including where to watch for the target and proper shotgun mount. Participants may bring their own shotgun or one will be provided. Eye and ear protection will be available. There is a $40 per-person fee for this class, which is limited to 10 participants. Island Lake Shooting Range is located at 13600 East Grand River Road in Brighton.

Introduction to Handgun Shooting is offered Saturday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Detroit Sportsmen’s Congress. Instructors will begin with firearm safety and cover the fundamentals of pistol shooting. Participants will learn ammunition basics, pistol shooting for sports and hunting, and tips on purchasing a handgun. Students will be shooting .22 handguns on the shooting range. A firearms display will be set up for handling various firearms under certified instructor supervision. All firearms, ammunition, and eye and ear protection will be provided. There is a $30 per-person fee for this class, which is limited to 24 participants. The Detroit Sportsmen’s Congress is located at 49800 Dequindre Road in Utica.

BOW is a noncompetitive program for women, in which each individual is encouraged to learn at her own pace. The emphasis is on the enjoyment, fun and camaraderie of outdoor activities, and sharing in the success of one another.

For registration forms and information on this and other BOW programs, visit www.michigan.gov/bow, call 517-241-2225 or email dnr-outdoors-woman@michigan.gov.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.

Kate Calahan, Cheri Arnold, Vickie Gardner, Leslie Smith and Issac

Alpenoptics.com

Rancho Cucamonga, CA --(Ammoland.com)- Alpen Optics, along with Mississippi Outdoors, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Prois, Fisheries and Parks and PVA-ORHF (Outdoor Recreation Heritage Fund) recently hosted a turkey hunt/fishing event for injured female veterans to “celebrate” these women and the sacrifices they’ve made for our country.

Vickie Gardner, co-owner of Alpen Optics, says, “I know how much being in the outdoors hunting and fishing means to me, and I knew that our returning female veterans would benefit from these activities as well. After spending time with the three special women during their first turkey hunting experience, I can say without a doubt that the hunt was healing and uplifting for not only them but everyone involved.”

Gardner says she wants to make the media aware of this Celebration Hunt and solicits the media’s help in raising awareness for female veterans, especially injured female vets and how hunting can provide a level of healing for them.

Veterans Leslie Smith, Kate Calahan and Cheri Arnold all suffer from debilitating injuries, but say that hunting and spending time in the outdoors provides them with a sense of empowerment and self-assurance that strengthens their spirits.

The participants enjoyed two days of hunting and fishing on the beautiful 8000-acre property owned by Mississippi Commissioner Billy DeViney; and two of the ladies ended up taking a bird.

After harvesting her first ever turkey, Smith, an amputee who’s partially blind, said, “Hunting and taking this bird made me feel confident and powerful. I feel if I can do this, I can do anything.”

Calahan, who’s partially paralyzed, insisted on going after her gobbler on foot. She even climbed what she claimed were “two of the biggest hills in Mississippi” to get the job done.

“I began hunting a couple of years ago with the Paralyzed Veterans of America Organization,” Calahan says. “I realized through hunting that I don’t have to be stuck inside. I can do things. It’s a great feeling.”

Arnold, an incomplete quadriplegic, says hunting has opened up another world for her. Although she didn’t get a bird, Arnold says, “I was thrilled to witness Leslie and Kate’s excitement at getting a bird.”

Arnold was the only lady to catch a fish during their afternoon fishing trips for bream and bass.

Gardner says, “The 2nd Celebration Hunt was a life changing experience for all of us. I look forward to future hunts and to meeting more remarkable women who’ve given so much of themselves to protect the freedom that we often take for granted.”

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- The Department of Natural Resources and Environment’s Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program (BOW), will be hosting a Pheasant Hunt at Hunters Creek Club in Metamora, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Pheasant Hunt is designed for women ages 18 and up. Beginners — particularly those who have never bird hunted before — are especially welcome and will receive extra attention and instruction.

The event begins with safety instruction and target practice, followed by lunch in the dining room. After lunch, participants will go to the field for a guided three-bird limit walk-up hunt. There will be three hunters and two guides per field.

Participants will need a small game license or an apprentice license; for more information on licenses, visit www.michigan.gov/dnre. Participants will also need to bring or borrow the following items to get started: hunter orange as the outermost layer of clothing, a shotgun, and ear and eye protection. These items can be borrowed from the BOW program host at the event. Participants will need to bring or purchase two boxes of shotgun shells. Ammunition is available for purchase at the Hunter’s Creek Pro Shop.

The registration deadline for this event is March 11 and cost is $150 per person. This includes all instruction, 25 sporting clay targets, lunch and guides during the hunt.

Ammunition, hunting license, bird cleaning and gratuities are not included in the registration fee. There is a $3.95 charge per bird for cleaning. As required by law, birds must be cleaned by Hunters Creek staff.

Hunters Creek Club is located at 675 E. Sutton Rd. in Metamora. For more information and a registration form, visit www.michigan.gov/bow. Questions may be directed to DNR-Outdoors-Woman@michigan.gov or 517-241-2225.

The DNRE is committed to conserve, manage, protect, and promote accessible use and enjoyment of the state’s environmental, natural resource, and related economic interests for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnre.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- The Department of Natural Resources and Environment is offering a Spring Turkey Hunting workshop April 2 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in cooperation with Gander Mountain.

This workshop is part of the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program. The program will be offered at the Gander Mountain store in Portage, located at 5348 S. Westnedge Ave.

BOW is a non-competitive program in which each individual is encouraged to learn at her own pace. The emphasis is on the enjoyment, fun and camaraderie of outdoor activities, and sharing in the success of one another.

Instructors will provide participants with all of the information needed to begin turkey hunting. The workshop includes season rules and regulations, habitat, scouting, patterning, hunting technique and will cover different types of equipment needed for a successful hunt.

Young hunters ages 10 and older are welcome when accompanied by an adult. The cost per person is $10 and includes all workshop materials, including a turkey call. Participants must pre-register for this workshop as space is limited. The registration deadline is March 31.

For registration forms and information on this and other BOW programs, visit www.michigan.gov/bow, call 517-241-2225 or email dnr-outdoors-woman@michigan.gov.

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment is committed to the conservation, protection, management, and accessible use and enjoyment of the state’s environment, natural resources, and related economic interests for current and future generations. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/dnre.

Delaware's Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Weekend set for Aug. 27-29

Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife

Delaware --(Ammoland.com)- A few slots remain for the 2010 Delaware Becoming an Outdoors-Woman weekend set for Aug. 27 – 29, with registration closing Sunday, Aug. 1.

The BOW program provides women the opportunity to learn skills that encourage and enhance participation in outdoor activities, such as hunting and shooting, fishing and boating, and non-harvest activities.

Delaware’s BOW Weekend features four half-day training sessions that begin on Friday afternoon. Participants have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of course offerings during each of the sessions. Included among the many hands-on courses during the weekend are target archery, surf fishing, camping, shotgun shooting, basic boating, canoeing, fly-fishing, saltwater fishing, nature photography, and various other outdoor activities. The instructors of these courses have been selected for their expertise as well as their ability to provide instruction in a safe, supportive and non-competitive atmosphere.

This workshop is for you if:

• You have never tried these activities but have hoped for an opportunity to learn.
• You are a beginner who would like to improve your skills.
• You have some experience but would like to try your hand at new activities.
• You are just looking for camaraderie with like-minded individuals.

The cost of the three-day program is $200, which includes lodging, meals, instruction, and the use of all necessary equipment and supplies. Registrations will be accepted until Aug. 1, 2010. No refunds will be given for cancellations.

While Becoming an Outdoors-Woman is aimed primarily at women, it offers an opportunity for anyone 18 or older to learn skills that allow them to participate in numerous outdoor activities. Since the first BOW was held in Wisconsin in 1991, this exciting international program has expanded to 46 states and seven provinces with more than 80 workshops offered each year.

For more information, contact Lauren Johnson or Pearl Franklin, Aquatic Resources Education Center, by calling 302-735-8656. Registration packets are also available online at: www.fw.delaware.gov/HunterEd/Pages/BOWHome.aspx

For more information, contact Lauren Johnson or Pearl Franklin, Aquatic Resources Education Center, 302-735-8689, or Joanna Wilson, Public Affairs, 302-739-9902.

New Jersey Becoming An Outdoors-Woman Program

New Jersey Outdoor Alliance

TRENTON, NJ --(Ammoland.com)-The New Jersey Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program currently consists of one program, the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Coastal Workshop to be held September 10-12, 2010, in Cape May.

Participants choose 4 activities from a list of 20 or so classes and then learn about that activity in a hands-on, supportive, non-competitive environment for 3 1/2 hours. Participants have an opportunity to learn about a variety of activities related to the outdoors.

The workshop can tap into a variety of themes ranging from being a participant in the landscape by learning skills that can result in procuring one’s own food (surf fishing, bay, fishing, clamming and crabbing, etc.), cultivating a sense of self-sufficiency, widening our understanding of nature and wildlife, and other themes.

The workshop fee is $395.00 per participant (double occupancy), which includes meals, lodging, instruction, and use of equipment. A limited number of $235.00 scholarships are available for first-time participants, the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance Conservation Foundation has donated two scholarships. The general registration deadline is August 9th, but those who would like to apply for a scholarship should get their registrations and essay in by August 5th.

• NJ’s workshop has had participants attend from NY, PA, DE, MD, MA and even as far away as FL.
• Although oriented towards women, this workshop is open to anyone who is at least 18 years of age.
• Here is a link to the Division of Fish and Wildlife’s web page with more information: www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/bowhome.htm

JOIN NJOA: http://www.njoutdooralliance.org/support/njoa.html

About:
NJOA – The mission of New Jersey Outdoor Alliance is to serve as a grassroots coalition of outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen dedicated to environmental stewardship. We will champion the intrinsic value of natural resource conservation – including fishing, hunting and trapping, among opinion leaders and policy makers. We will support legislation, and those sponsoring legislation, that provides lasting ecological and social enrichment through sustainable use of the earth’s resources. Visit: www.njoutdooralliance.org

Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Swanton, MD - (Ammoland.com) – The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces that registration is now open for the next Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) weekend workshop to be held Friday, October 22 through Sunday, October 24 at the Western Maryland 4-H Center in Garrett County near Deep Creek Lake.

BOW enables women to learn about a wide variety of outdoor opportunities in a casual, non-threatening environment.

“The program is designed to be hands-on, giving participants enough knowledge to further pursue their interests once the workshop is over,” said Patty Allen, Maryland BOW state coordinator.

Participants may choose from more than 30 classes, including outdoor photography, geocaching, turkey and deer hunting, fly fishing, hiking, kayaking, outdoor survival skills and many others. In addition, BOW places special emphasis on the camaraderie that goes along with outdoor recreation.

These outdoor skills workshops are offered specifically for women 18 years of age and older; however, men are also welcome.

For more information or to register for the upcoming workshop, visit http://www.dnr.state.md.us/wildlife/Education/bow/index.asp .

National Hunting and Fishing Day

National Hunting and Fishing Day

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--(Ammoland.com)- More women than men took up hunting last year, according to new net figures from the National Sporting Goods Association.

While total hunters in the U.S. decreased slightly (.05 percent) between 2008 and 2009, the number of female hunters increased by 5.4 percent, netting 163,000 new participants. Growth areas for women included muzzleloading (up 134.6 percent), bowhunting (up 30.7 percent) and hunting with firearms (up 3.5 percent).

Data also show women outpaced men among net newcomers to target shooting with a rifle, where female participation grew by 4.1 percent.

New hunters and shooters are cause for celebration because more participation helps with funding for conservation, according to officials with National Hunting and Fishing Day. Congress established NHF Day, set for Sept. 25, 2010, to recognize America’s sportsmen and women for their leading role in fish, wildlife and habitat conservation (more info at www.nhfday.org).

“New hunters, shooters and anglers are a good thing for everyone who loves the outdoors,” said Denise Wagner of Wonders of Wildlife museum in Springfield, Mo., the official home of NHF Day. “Hunting and fishing license sales, combined with special taxes on firearms and ammunition, bows and arrows, and rods and reels generate about $100,000 every 30 minutes, totaling more than $1.75 billion per year, for conservation. When it comes to funding for wildlife and wild places, more is definitely better.”

The growth in new participation among women, perhaps counter-intuitive to traditionalists, is no surprise to Steve Sanetti, president of the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the shooting, hunting and outdoor industry.

He explained, “Over the past several years, our industry has worked hard to help build this segment of our market. We’ve developed shooting and hunting products especially for women, reached out with welcoming and instructional workshops for women, and encouraged existing hunters and shooters to introduce their spouses, daughters and other newcomers to shooting sports and outdoor lifestyles. I believe these efforts are paying off, which is a bright spot for our industry as well as for conservation.”

Also unsurprised at the number of female hunters and shooters are the women Olympians of the USA Shooting Team, whose ever-increasing visibility has made them effective ambassadors, role models and recruiters of women to traditional outdoor sports.

“Shooting is one of the most fun and empowering things you can teach a young girl or a grown woman,” said Corey Cogdell, 23, a lifelong hunter and 2008 Olympic bronze medalist in trap shooting. “Most men are surprised to find out that I am an avid outdoors woman and are often intrigued to learn how they can get females in their own lives involved in hunting and shooting.”

Connie Smotek, 45, a two-time Olympic skeet shooter, bronze medalist in the 2009 World Cup, and avid bird and big-game hunter, added, “Shooting and hunting are activities which a woman can enjoy for a lifetime.”

Cogdell and Smotek are among the many USA Shooting Team members who parlayed early interests in hunting into international success in shooting sports—an opportunity that didn’t exist for women until comparatively recently. Women’s shooting wasn’t officially added as an Olympic sport until 1984 (although U.S. rifle shooter Margaret Murdock won a medal competing against men in the 1976 games). Since then, U.S. women have won 10 Olympic medals in shooting, which is a growing source of pride.

Four of those 10 medals were won in the past four Olympics by Kim Rhode, a double-trap and skeet shooter now among the most elite and enduring athletes in all of sports.

The entire USA Shooting Team is serving as honorary chair for NHF Day 2010.

Sponsors for NHF Day 2010 include Wonders of Wildlife, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Bass Pro Shops, Smith & Wesson, Sportsman Channel, Realtree, Cabela’s, GunBroker.com, Yamaha, Pope and Young Club and Izaak Walton League of America.

For more information about NHF Day, visit www.nhfday.org.

Participation statistics are from the National Sporting Goods Association report “Sports Participation in 2009–Shooting Sports.”

Pennsylvania Game Commission

Pennsylvania --(Ammoland.com)- Women are Pennsylvania’s fastest growing group of hunters and a beneficial new partnership between the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) will help provide more outdoor opportunities to women in the Keystone State.

Thanks in large part to funding provided by the Game Commission, the NWTF has hired Jeff Souders, of Harrisburg, to serve as a full-time, Women in the Outdoors coordinator in Pennsylvania. Currently, Pennsylvania is the only state with its own Women in the Outdoors coordinator.

In his new position, Souders will create new Women in the Outdoors events, re-energize existing NWTF chapters and events and reach out to women who have never participated in the program.

“The Game Commission recognizes that there is a high interest level in the outdoors among women in the state and we want to provide more opportunities for them to enjoy an outdoor lifestyle,” said Carl G. Roe, Game Commission executive director.

“Providing women in our state with a full-time Women in the Outdoors coordinator is satisfying a tremendous need. This is a great opportunity to recruit new outdoorswomen and, as a joint venture between the Game Commission and NWTF, everyone benefits.”

Roe noted that the hiring of Souders compliments the Game Commission’s recent hiring of Julie Imes, of Elliottsburg, Perry County, who serves as the Recruitment and Retention Coordinator.

“In this capacity, Julie will serve as the coordinator for the National Archery in the Schools program, which is a gateway to encourage those youth who enjoy the challenge of target archery shooting to consider the transition into 3-D target archery shooting and then to hunting,” Roe said.

“With the wide array of youth and junior hunting and trapping opportunities offered by the Game Commission, Julie also recently developed an overall manual for sportsmen’s clubs, outdoors organizations and individual hunters to host or serve as mentors for young people interested in getting involved in hunting and trapping.”

The NWTF formed the Women in the Outdoors outreach program to provide opportunities for women to enjoy the outdoors in a stress-free environment. Knowledgeable and friendly instructors help participants learn new activities quickly and gain confidence in their abilities.

Souders noted that, in 2009, NWTF chapters hosted 240 Women in the Outdoors events across North America, in which women participated in various outdoor activities such as archery, canoeing, self-defense training, camping and shooting.

“The NWTF is the leading conservation organization in North America and I’m excited to help fulfill our mission,” said Souders. “Women in the Outdoors has been extremely successful in Pennsylvania and I look forward to helping women across the state enjoy outdoor activities.”

Through dynamic partnerships with state, federal and provincial wildlife agencies, the NWTF and its members have helped restore wild turkey populations across the country, spending more than $306 million to conserve 14 million acres of habitat for all types of wildlife.

The NWTF works to increase interest in the outdoors by bringing new hunters and conservationists into the fold through outdoor education events and its outreach programs – Women in the Outdoors, Wheelin’ Sportsmen, JAKES and Xtreme JAKES.

For more information about the NWTF and its outreach programs, visit www.nwtf.org or call (800) THE-NWTF.

BOW Registration Open for September Weekend in Avalon NJ

New Jersey Fish and Game

Avalon, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- Registrations are now being accepted for the NJDEP’s Division of Fish and Wildlife “Becoming an Outdoors-Woman” (BOW) Coastal workshop. Slated for September 10 – 12, 2010, the workshop is a fabulous opportunity to spend three value-packed days and two nights in beautiful Avalon when the crowds are gone and the weather and water are usually superb.

The incredibly low fee of $395 includes lodging at the oceanfront Golden Inn ( http://www.goldeninn.com/ ), seven meals and free instruction and use of equipment needed for the various wildlife and outdoor skill classes. A limited number of $235 scholarships are available for first-time participants.

Although oriented towards women, this workshop is open to anyone who is at least 18 years of age who would like to learn about wildlife and outdoor skills on the Jersey coast. Snorkeling, fishing, geocaching, shooting, kayaking, archery, falconry, boating, crabbing and bird watching are just a few of the 23 hands-on learning sessions being offered. No prior knowledge or skills are required – just a willingness to learn from experienced and talented instructors.

This workshop has been a life changing experience for many women who discovered the joy of the outdoors and enriched their lives with the skills and confidence they acquired. It can do the same for you or someone you care about.

Don’t miss out on this unique value and wonderful opportunity and experience. Register early to secure your spot for this great learning opportunity! Visit http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/bowhome.htm today to view and print the workshop brochure and registration form.

National Wild Turkey Federation

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – -(AmmoLand.com)- If a picture is worth a thousand words, the smiles and fun captured in photos at the many Women in the Outdoors events held nationwide would speak enough to write a novel.

For doing an exceptional job of introducing women to activities in the great outdoors, the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Bakersfield Chapter, from Bakersfield, Calif., was honored with the Best Local Membership Achievement Award during the NWTF’s 34th annual National Convention and Sport Show. The convention, sponsored by MidwayUSA, is taking place in Nashville until Feb. 21.

“The team that works to put this event together is awesome,” said Kristie Blaylock, Women in the Outdoors event coordinator for the chapter. “Each volunteer works tirelessly to offer 47 classes and incredible food to more than 400 women, and every one of them will be thrilled for the chapter to receive this award.”

Kristie Blaylock accepted the Women in the Outdoors Best Local Membership Achievement Award for the Bakersfield Chapter during the National Wild Turkey Federation's 34th annual National Convention and Sport Show.

Since 1998, the NWTF volunteers have worked through the Women in the Outdoors program to share the outdoor tradition by providing expert instruction and hands-on education through events designed for women. During its inaugural year, Women in the Outdoors hosted 18 events and today the program organizes more than 240 events annually across the nation.

“The NWTF’s Women in the Outdoors program is for North America’s moms, daughters and sisters, who want to get outside, learn new activities and make new friends,” said Teresa Carroll, Women in the Outdoors program coordinator. “The Bakersfield Chapter has taken the lead in their area for introducing women to activities like self-defense, canoeing, fishing, hunting, shooting and more.”

Through dynamic partnerships with state, federal and provincial wildlife agencies, the NWTF and its members have helped restore wild turkey populations across the country, spending more than $306 million to conserve 14 million acres of habitat for all types of wildlife.

The Federation works to increase interest in the outdoors by bringing new hunters and conservationists into the fold through outdoor education events and its outreach programs – Women in the Outdoors, Wheelin’ Sportsmen, JAKES and Xtreme JAKES.

For more information about the Women in the Outdoors outreach program or the NWTF visit www.nwtf.org or call (800) THE-NWTF.

2010 Convention Sponsors:
Affinity4, ATK/Federal Premium Ammunition, Bank of America, Bass Pro Shops, Benelli, Browning, Call Makers and Collectors Association of America, CamoFX, Chevrolet, Farm Service Agency, Foxy Huntress, Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, HuntVe, Knight Rifles, Leupold & Stevens, Marlin Firearms Company, MeadWestvaco, MidwayUSA, Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau, National Band & Tag Co., O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc., Mossy Oak and The Pursuit Channel, The Outdoor Connection, Remington Arms Company, Inc., SHE Outdoor Apparel, TriStar Sporting Arms, USDA Forest Service, Weatherby, Inc., Wild Turkey Bourbon, Winchester Division/Olin Corp.

About the NWTF:
The National Wild Turkey Federation is a nonprofit conservation organization that works daily to further its mission of conserving the wild turkey and preserving our hunting heritage.

Through dynamic partnerships with state, federal and provincial wildlife agencies, the NWTF and its more than 350,000 members have helped restore wild turkey populations across the country, spending more than $306 million to conserve 14 million acres of habitat for all types of wildlife.

The Federation works to increase interest in the outdoors by bringing new hunters and conservationists into the fold through outdoor education events and its outreach programs – Women in the Outdoors, Wheelin’ Sportsmen, JAKES and Xtreme JAKES.

The NWTF was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Edgefield, S.C. According to many state and federal agencies, the comeback of the wild turkey is arguably the greatest conservation success story in North America’s wildlife history.

Visit www.nwtf.org or call (800) THE-NWTF for details.

NRA Womens Wilderness Escape

Raton, New Mexico --(AmmoLand.com)- NRA is proud to host the 2nd annual Women’s Wilderness Escape scheduled for September 23 – October 1, 2010 at the Whittington Center in Raton, New Mexico.

The cost of this nine-day retreat is $1,250 and is open to women 18 and older. Fee includes housing, food and all event activities. Transportation is not provided.

No experience is necessary, and all firearms and ammunition are provided. Participants will learn to shoot rifle silhouette, long range high power rifle, black powder rifle, pistol, trap, skeet, sporting clays and archery. Other activities include map reading, camping, survival training, game calling, hunter education and Native American history.

Register now as space is limited!

To find out more about the Women’s Wilderness Escape and read what some of our 2009 participants had to say about the event, visit our website at: www.nrahq.org/women/wilderness_escape.asp.

If you want to learn more contact Patty Zollman at (703) 267-1378 or pzollman@nrahq.org.

Exxel Outdoors

Los Angeles, CA --(AmmoLand.com)- At SHOT Show 2010, Exxel Outdoors will introduce Master Sportswoman, its new line of women’s hunting apparel that offers fashionable, sporty fits at affordable price points.

SHOT Show runs Jan. 19th through 22nd, at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas.

Visitors are invited to see Master Sportswoman samples at the Exxel Outdoors Booth, # 11057.

Master Sportswoman Women’s Hunting Apparel

Master Sportswoman is an extension of Exxel Outdoors’ popular Master Sportsman hunting and fishing label for men and children, carried at sporting goods chains nationwide.

“We are thrilled to debut Master Sportswoman at SHOT Show 2010,” remarked Exxel Outdoors CEO, Harry Kazazian. “At past shows, female hunting enthusiasts continually asked us to design a fashionable women’s hunting line that didn’t break the bank. And that’s what we’ve done.”

Master Sportswoman delivers styles that all at once compliment women’s figures, feel great and perform in the field.

The collection includes pants, t-shirts, hoodies, and jackets. It features the classic Sherbrooke Plus ™ leafy camouflage pattern, mixed with solid khaki and pink accents on selected pieces.

About:
Exxel Outdoors is a leading manufacturer and supplier of gear and apparel for hunting, fishing and camping, headquartered in Haleyville, Alabama with offices in Los Angeles, California. Our labels are found at major retailers and sporting goods chains nationwide, and include Master Sportsman, Prestige Apparel, American Trails, Suisse Sport, and X2O, as well as Disney licensed products for children’s camping and water sports. Exxel owns and operates the only major sleeping bag factory in the United States, located in Haleyville, Alabama, proudly supplying Made-in-America bags to the hunting, fishing and family camping markets. Exxel has been participating in SHOT Show for over 12 years.

Website: www.exxel.com

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

LINCOLN, Neb. –-(AmmoLand.com)- Two deer camps for women hunters are being planned by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Both are scheduled for Jan. 8-10, 2010.

The camps, part of the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program, are designed for women of varying experience levels who want to learn more about deer hunting. Participants will take part in all aspects of the hunt. They will be paired up based on experience level to provide informal mentoring opportunities.

The Central Deer Camp will take place near Alda in Hall County along the Platte River. A Season Choice Area 1 permit and Nebraska Habitat Stamp are required. A 2009 stamp may be used.

The Baxter Deer Camp will take place near Milligan in Saline County. A Season Choice Area 20 permit and a habitat stamp are required.

The hunt takes place during the January late antlerless season when no bucks may be taken and only legal firearms may be used. All participants must have proof of successful completion of a hunter education course.

Space is limited. To reserve a spot, contact Aaron Hershberger at (402) 471-6144 or aaron.hershberger@nebraska.gov.

Women on Target Hunting Programs

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, Va. –-(AmmoLand.com)- Just Announced The 2010-Early 2011 Women ON Target. Hunting Excursions exclusively for the ladies!

This line up has something to fit every budget and just in time for the Holiday Gift Giving Season!!

The NRA Women On Target. Hunting Excursion Program is designed to open the door to hunting for all women—both novice and seasoned huntresses. Our professional staff, outfitters and guides are individually selected for their exceptional services.

2010 – 2011 Hunting Excursions

• European Pheasant and Walk up Hunt —Michigan

  http://www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/2010nettiebay-03.asp

• Rio Grande Tom Turkey — Texas

  http://www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/2010knowlton-04.asp

• Alaskan Black Bear, Wolf—Alaska

  http://www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/2010alaska.asp

• Bull Elk,— South Texas

  http://www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/2010knowlton-10.asp

• Pheasant & Chukar—Nebraska

  http://www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/2010oakcreek.asp

• Mallard & Wood Duck—Michigan

  http://www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/2010nettiebay-10.asp

• Whitetail Doe/Spike, Axis Doe, and Unlimited Hogs—Texas

  http://www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/2010tillie-10.asp

• Whitetail Doe/Spike, Axis Doe, Rio Grande Turkey-Tom/Hen, Hog—Texas

  http://www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/2010tillie-1112.asp

• Whitetail Doe, Hog, Coyote & Bobcat—Oklahoma

  http://www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/2011addison.asp

Hunting Excursion Application:

http://www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/huntregform.pdf

Ladies, if you are looking for camaraderie with other outdoorswomen and the opportunity to hunt various game in beautiful locations, join us for a Women on Target. Hunting Excursion. You can learn more by visiting www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/excursions.asp.

About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military.

New Jersey Fish and Game

Trenton, NJ --(AmmoLand.com)- Do you have a friend or colleague in wildlife conservation whose dedication makes her stand out from the rest?

Is her passion for wildlife contagious? Does she inspire other young women in her field and take the time to encourage them?

You can help her receive the recognition she deserves by nominating her for the Conserve Wildlife Foundation’s 2010 Women & Wildlife Awards.

In March, Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey will honor two dedicated women for their roles in wildlife and natural resource conservation. Two Women & Wildlife Awards will be presented: one for Leadership and another for Inspiration.

Award candidates must be women engaged in the fields of wildlife science or natural resource conservation in New Jersey. The nomination deadline is January 22, 2010. The nomination forms are posted on the Conserve Wildlife Foundation website: www.conservewildlifenj.org/ .

If you know someone who deserves this honor, please take this opportunity to let her shine!

For more information, contact Patricia Shapella at patricia.shapella@conservewildlifenj.org or 609-292-3707.

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks

GLEN ELDER, KS —-(AmmoLand.com)- On Dec. 19, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) and Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors, Inc., are sponsoring a pheasant hunt for youth and women at Glen Elder Reservoir.

Hunters will be selected from applicants, and as many as 60 may participate.

The event will begin early on Saturday, Dec. 19, with a hunter breakfast and safety meeting, then groups will move to various areas around Glen Elder Reservoir and hunt until noon. Lunch will be provided for hunt participants.

A free trap shoot will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. just west of the Glen Elder Area Office. The trap shoot is open to anyone interested in attending but is targeted toward beginning shooters. Several “hero-celebrities” (military personnel recently returned from Iraq or Afghanistan) are expected to participate as mentors.

Women of any age and youth ages 11 through 16 are eligible to apply for this event. Hunting experience is not required, and shotguns and ammunition will be provided, if needed.

For applications, questions, or more information, contact Mike Nyhoff at the Glen Elder Area Office, 2131 180 Rd., Glen Elder, KS 67446 or phone 785-545-3345. The application deadline is Dec. 16.

Hunter Safeyu Systems

Danville, Alabama ─ -(AmmoLand.com)- Hunter Safety System, the leader in treestand safety, has teamed up with Shoot Like A Girl in an effort to get more women out shooting—and shooting in the safety of a HSS harness.

Dedicated to empowering women to participate confidently in shooting sports, Shoot Like A Girl provides both service and sales to women around the country.

ShootLikeAGirl.com

This unique organization travels around the country providing shooting clinics to women to show them the proper techniques and the products that best suit women’s needs.

By partnering with nine bow manufacturers—both compound and recurve—Shoot Like A Girl provides women the opportunity to shoot a variety of different bows in various draw lengths and weights to find one that best fits their individual needs.

Additionally, the Shoot Like A Girl website offers great products that enhance a woman’s ability to participate in shooting sports safely and effectively, like the Hunter Safety System full-body harnesses and line of safety accessories. The website also offers an educational service with information about shooting sports.

“With more than 3 million women hunting, this is definitely a group we want to reach,” said David Langston, HSS director of marketing. “By partnering with Shoot Like A Girl, Hunter Safety System can provide information on life-saving products that best suits the needs of the women hunters and shooters.”

For more information on Shoot Like A Girl, visit them at www.shootlikeagirl.com, or call 256-520-3759.

About:
Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Danville, Alabama, Hunter Safety System is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative deer hunting gear and hunting equipment for the serious hunter. For additional information, you can write to: The Hunter Safety System, 8237 Danville Road, Danville, AL 35619, call toll free 877-296-3528, or visit the company website at www.huntersafetysystem.com.

Can These Sexy Women Really Hunt?

Outdoors Magazine

Colchester, VT --(AmmoLand.com)- Outdoors Magazine and Whitetails Only will be shining their January spotlights on the steamy world of women and whitetails asking the question no one else dares.

Can the beautiful women we see on television really hunt, or are they just selling sex appeal?

Find out in the January issue.

Plus:

• The East’s Best “Real” Women Deer Hunters. Who are they and what makes them so good?
• Also in the January Issue of Outdoors:
• Larry Benoit reminisces about his Remington pump.
• The advantages of post-rut deer tracking.
• Late-season food sources.
• Bad weather black powder insight – why the gun CAN make the difference.
• Tricks for first-ice trophies.
• Snowstorm duck hunting.
• The technological side of ice fishing.
• And 40 other columns by writers including Hal Blood, Craig Dougherty, R.G. Bernier, Bob Humphrey, Bill Cairns, and many more.

For more information, go to www.outdoorsmagazine.net

About:
Each month Outdoors Magazine shines its spotlight on different areas of the outdoors world. Features and sub-features are multiple page spreads written by select experts in their fields. In addition to features and sub-features, each month Outdoors Magazine has over 40 columns written by real guides, industry experts, and the best in their fields. Our staff are die-hards who take the time out of their lives hunting and fishing to write.

West Virginia DNR

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – -(AmmoLand.com)-The Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will sponsor a Beyond BOW (Becoming an Outdoors-Woman) Women’s Squirrel and Archery Deer Hunt, Oct. 15-17, for women interested in squirrel hunting and/or archery deer hunting.

There is no structured instruction, but a number of women will be available for assistance. All participants will need a valid hunting license. Early registration is recommended as space is limited.

Participants will stay the nights of October 15, 16, and 17 at the Lantz House, a farmhouse owned and operated by Wheeling Jesuit University, which adjoins Lewis Wetzel Wildlife Management Area near Jacksonburg in Wetzel County.

• · Archery Hunt: If you choose to take part in this hunt you must be an experienced archer with your own equipment and be able to show proficiency.
• · Squirrel Hunt: You must bring your own .22 caliber rifle or shotgun with appropriate ammunition. Blaze orange is not required, but recommended.

“We are also planning a Beyond BOW Women’s Deer Hunt December 5-7,” said event organizer Billie Shearer. “This antlerless deer hunt will be in Lewis County. Participants will receive instruction on basic firearms safety, deer hunting techniques and field dressing. There will be a trip to the rifle range to sight in your firearm and for target practice.”

To participate in this antlerless deer hunt, you must be at least 18 years old and preference will be given to those who have attended a BOW workshop, a BOW hunter safety class, and those who have not attended a previous BOW hunt. Participants will need a valid hunting license and a Class N stamp. All participants will need to bring their own firearm and ammunition. All licenses may be purchased at any license agent or online at www.wvhunt.com.

Applications are now available, but space is very limited. For more information, please contact Billie Shearer at 304-558-2771 or billieshearer@wvdnr.gov.

Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Blossom Point, Md. –-(AmmoLand.com)- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites women to participate in its Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) deer hunting workshop on November 6-7, 2009. The workshop is designed for women 18 years of age or older who are new to hunting or have limited deer hunting experience. Men are also welcome.

“This is a great opportunity to work with experienced staff from DNR and Blossom Point for two unforgettable days,” said Patricia Allen, Maryland’s BOW State Coordinator. “This workshop is designed for new to beginner hunters. If you have ever wanted to experience white-tailed deer hunting but were not sure how to get started, then this is the program for you.”

Classroom instruction will focus on the basics of deer hunting – safety, regulations, hunting skills, white-tailed deer biology and population management. Participants will have time on the shooting range Friday afternoon to sight-in their firearms.

On Saturday, November 7, the day begins before sun-up as participants are stationed in their tree stands for a day of hunting. Staff will be on hand to assist throughout the day. This workshop is for antlerless deer only.

“By the end of the day participants will hopefully have a deer, or at least some great stories to tell,” said Allen.

The fee for the workshop is $45, which includes registration, instruction, lunch on Friday, breakfast, lunch and snacks on Saturday. All participants must posses a valid Maryland Hunting License.

Download the registration form online at

http://www.dnr.state.md.us/wildlife/beyondbowevents.asp

or contact Patty Allen at 410-260-8537. There are only 30 slots available.

About:
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 461,000 acres of public lands and 17,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland’s forests, fisheries, and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic, and cultural resources attract 12 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland’s effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state’s number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov

National Rifle Association

Fairfax, VA --(AmmoLand.com)- Award nominations for the 2010 awards are being accepted until November 1, 2009.

Many women have made significant contributions in the areas listed below and you probably know a few of them.

Please take a moment to nominate them for an award appropriate to their contributions.

This is the perfect way to recognize their hard work and dedication.

In recognition of the significant contributions made by women in the areas of Second Amendment advocacy, education, volunteerism, hunting and shooting sports activities the National Rifle Association bestows the:

• Sybil Ludington Women’s Freedom Award upon women whose contributions have been made at the national level.
• Marion P. Hammer Woman of Distinction Award upon women whose contributions have been made at the local, state and/or regional levels.

For more information about NRA’s Women’s Awards Program, please call Patty Zollman at 800-861-1166 or visit www.nrahq.org/women/index.asp to download nomination forms.

Please note: Women may not be nominated for both the Sybil Ludington Women’s Freedom Award and the Marion P. Hammer Woman of Distinction Award in the same year.

Deadline For Nominations:
November 1, 2009

About:
The National Rifle Association is the premier firearms education association in the world. With nearly four million members nationwide and over 120,000 members in Virginia, the association is widely recognized as a major political force and America’s foremost defender of Second Amendment rights.

Women of USPSA Website

Women of USPSA

GLASGOW, MONTANA –-(AmmoLand.com)- Champion action shooters Sharyn Cohen, Julie Golob and Kippi Leatham are pleased to announce the launch of Women of USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association), an online resource for women in practical shooting. Creating a home page at WomenofUSPSA.com, Women of USPSA updates can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, Ustream.TV and on the WomenofUSPSA.com Blog.

Women of USPSA’s mission is to encourage and inspire women everywhere to participate in the shooting sports by celebrating the women who compete in USPSA competitions. The main site debut features biographies of many of the women competing at this year’s USPSA Handgun National Championships in Las Vegas, NV. Live streaming video of the women’s race for the national title can be viewed directly through the “Watch LIVE” link on WomenofUSPSA.com.

“USPSA has been an online leader within the action shooting sports through their recognition of the female segment at USPSA.com’s Ladies Zone. To supplement their efforts to recruit more women into the sport, Kippi Leatham and I developed the concept of WomenofUSPSA.com some time ago. Wanting to breathe life into the idea before this year’s Handgun Nationals, we then recruited Sharyn Cohen for her technical talents to develop a web presence. Our goal is to celebrate the women who compete in the sport and showcase their shooting accomplishments at every level,” said Women of USPSA co-founder, Julie Golob.

Kippi Leatham added, “I was excited at the opportunity to promote the women who work very hard, both on and off the range. Most of us have full-time jobs, families, children and other hobbies that we enjoy. I hope that by uniting as a group, sharing our personal thoughts and stories, we can excite women, gun-owners and otherwise, to get out and shoot! As a pure voluntary effort, the response has been overwhelming in such a short time. I can’t wait to expand upon our celebration of the Women of USPSA, and I hope that our sister-shooters will catch the fever and want to pitch in.”

Through unique live coverage of the USPSA Handgun Nationals, Women of USPSA will feature the top women in the sport. Real time interviews and updates on Twitter and Facebook will provide fans the opportunity to follow their favorite female shooters. Women of USPSA’s future plans include growing the online presence by highlighting past and present lady champions within the sport.

For more information about the United States Practical Shooting Association please visit www.USPSA.org. To learn more about the Women of USPSA online resource please visit www.womenofuspsa.com.

About USPSA:
The United States Practical Shooting Association is a non-profit membership association and the governing body for the sport of Practical Shooting in America. USPSA has over 17,000 members and more than 350 affiliated clubs which host weekly matches throughout the country providing recreational shooters with the opportunity to test and refine their shooting skills in a safe, competitive environment. USPSA is also the US Region of the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC), which is comprised of approximately 67 nations. For more information, visit www.uspsa.org.

West Virginia DNR

West Virginia - -(AmmoLand.com)- Women who want to learn new outdoor skills are invited to register for the fall Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Workshop, to be held at Watoga State Park in Pocahontas County September 11-13, 2009.

The workshop is sponsored by The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.

“Have you ever wanted to learn a new skill but have never had the opportunity to try? Or, have you wanted to take up an outdoor sport but were afraid to purchase all the equipment and then find out later that you hated it?” asks event coordinator Billie Shearer. “If so, the West Virginia Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (WV BOW) Program is definitely for you! Women who are at least 18 years old can learn new outdoor skills in a safe, non-threatening atmosphere.”

In the fall WV BOW workshop schedule, approximately 30 classes are being offered including biking, shooting, fishing, camping, fly tying and outdoor cooking to list only a few.

Registration is now open with a fee of $150, which covers lodging, some meals, and class materials during the workshop. For more information or to register for the workshop, please contact BOW at 304-558-2771 or billieshearer@wvdnr.gov.

The registration form can be downloaded at www.wvdnr.gov/hunting/bow.shtm.

International Training Inc's Women’s Only Weekend

DILLEY, TX - -(AmmoLand.com)- International Training, Inc. Texas held its first Women’s Only Weekend this past July. Sixteen women from coast to coast attended this unique training, designed specifically for the threats facing today’s women.

Saturday morning started with Greg Reid, Manager, Government Operations, giving a classroom brief on Advanced Driver Training and Crash Avoidance. This course takes basic driving skills to the next level where students gain hands-on experience in practical driving maneuvers in realistic emergency situations found on today’s highways and back roads. Instructor John Estrada graphically demonstrated the power of an airbag and why we must maintain a minimum safe distance from the airbag.

The class moved to Tracks 1 and 2 and “Ladies, start your engines!” was announced.
The women learned effective threshold braking and the use of vision to anticipate and avoid accidents, even while driving under stressful conditions until everyone successfully made it “through the cones”. On track 2, the same principles were extended to high speed driving, where students pushed the ITI fleet vehicles in excess of 80-90 MPH on the back “straight”.

After a lunch break, the ladies returned to brave 100 degree plus temperatures for a hands-on demonstration and practical application of unarmed defense techniques. Attacks from the front, attacks from behind, and ground fighting techniques were all practiced on the padded Defensive Tactics surface.

The second day started with Senior Instructor Benjamin Kurata presenting Handgun Orientation in the main classroom. A thorough review of the 4 major types of handguns, how to safely load, fire, reload, and unload them was covered. From there, types of ammunition, projectiles, and ammo components, storage and use were thoroughly discussed before the class made its way to Ranges 1 and 2 at the ITI Texas live fire range area. Director Bank Miller worked with half the class on semi-automatic pistols and Ben Kurata worked with the other half of the class on double action revolvers. At mid-morning the groups switched, and everyone live fired many, many rounds through both types of handguns before the lunch break.

After lunch, the group returned to the range complex where everyone was issued a semiautomatic pistol and magazines. Director Miller worked with half of the class on Range One, covering shooting on the move and multiple target engagement. Ben Kurata worked with the other half of the class on the Reactive Steel range, using non-toxic frangible ammunition, which allows shooting on the steel targets at closer, more realistic distances. The Reactive Steel exercises were a big hit with the students, and two students inquired about purchasing dueling trees for their personal use. At the mid-afternoon mark the groups switched ranges again so that everyone was exposed to shooting on the move, engaging multiple targets and lady versus lady shooting on reactive steel.

At the conclusion of the day, the class re-grouped in the main classroom for closing, critique, and graduation. Some of the comments made included:

“You guys nailed it!”
“This is the only place I am aware of where you can get this level of training in driving, empty hand defense, and shooting.”
“When’s the next one? I have a lot of friends that will want to attend.”

Bank Miller and Ben Kurata asked the class for input as to what the next level of Women’s Only Weekend should include. Based on the input from the class, Women’s Weekend II is scheduled for Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11 and will include the following:
• Day 1: Advanced Driver Training and Crash Avoidance – full day on the tracks
• Day 2: Home and Vehicle Defense – full day on the range, starting with shooting from, in, and around vehicles, then Home Defense techniques – dealing with corners, hallways, “fatal funnels”, stairways, and diminished light conditions.

As in Women’s Weekend I, ITI Texas will supply all vehicles, gas, tires, safety equipment, handguns, magazines, holsters, ammo, and targets including vehicles for ballistic testing. For more details on Women’s Weekend I and Women’s Weekend II, please visit ITI’s web site at http://itiwsi.com/responsible_civilian.html or call us at 830-334-2990, 08:00 – 16:30, Central time)

International Training Inc's Women’s Only Weekend: Reverse Headbut Training

About International Training, Inc.
International Training Incorporated (ITI) is a subsidiary of Wackenhut Services Inc. Founded in 1989, ITI is committed to providing benchmark security training programs emphasizing professionalism, quality, customer service, and a fair price. ITI conducts both mobile and fixed site training in security assistance and security service programs for the U.S. Government, U.S. military, corporate America, and now private citizens. For more information on ITI or any of their courses, log on to www.itiwsi.com.

New Jersey Fish and Game

Cape May, NJ - -(AmmoLand.com)- The registration deadline of Friday, August 14 is quickly approaching for the NJDEP’s Division of Fish and Wildlife “Becoming an Outdoors-Woman” (BOW) Coastal workshop.

Slated for September 11 – 13, 2009, the workshop is a fabulous opportunity to spend three value-packed days and two nights in beautiful Cape May when the crowds are gone and the weather and water are usually superb.

The incredibly low fee of $370 includes lodging at the oceanfront Grand Hotel ( http://www.grandhotelcapemay.com/ ), seven meals and free instruction and use of equipment needed for the various wildlife and outdoor skill classes.

Although oriented towards women, this workshop is open to anyone who is at least 18 years of age who would like to learn about wildlife and outdoor skills on the Jersey coast. Snorkeling, fishing, geocaching, shooting, kayaking, archery, falconry, boating, crabbing and bird watching are just a few of the 24 hands-on learning sessions being offered. No prior knowledge or skills are required – just a willingness to learn from experienced and talented instructors.

This workshop has been a life changing experience for many women who discovered the joy of the outdoors and enriched their lives with the skills and confidence they acquired. It can do the same for you or someone you care about.

Sending someone to the workshop is a super gift idea and a great way to say, “Thanks, you deserve some time for yourself”.

Don’t miss out on this unique value and wonderful opportunity and experience. Visit http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/pdf/2009/bow_coastal09.pdf today to view and print the workshop brochure and registration form.

ProisHunting.com

Gunnison, CO - -(AmmoLand.com)- Can you bring home the bacon? Do you tend to bring your bacon home the old fashioned way, by jumping on a 600 pound wild hog with a knife? Or perhaps you prefer to bring home the mutton, and your idea of a relaxing day of hunting might include scaling a mountain and battling altitude sickness while stalking a trophy sheep.

Are you a real hunting Renaissance Woman with no fear and no limits in the field? Then you should enter a new contest that is right up your alley, so you can share your passion with the world.

Próis® Hunting Apparel is joining ranks with well known TV powerhouse Primal Adventures in a clarion call to the industry, kicking off an effort to discover the very first Extreme Huntress in a new national competition. Each contestant can submit an essay and photos demonstrating that she is the most hardcore huntress of them all. A panel of hunting industry celebrity judges will select the top 10 finalists, which will be posted on the Tahoe Films Ltd. website, so the hunting public can then judge the entries to select the winner.

“We were thrilled to be able to participate in a contest that will celebrate the contributions of serious women hunters, and create excitement and awareness in the industry,” says Kirstie Pike, CEO of Próis. “We can’t wait to hear the stories! It’s bound to be a tough competition.”

The grand prize (in addition to the considerable bragging rights the title will infer) will include a high profile, all expenses paid sheep and mountain goat combination hunt in British Columbia, and will be fully outfitted in Próis’ high performance hunting gear, along with a slew of other great equipment. The hunt itself will be filmed for a future episode of Primal Adventures on Versus, with the total value of the grand prize package at more than $50,000. The winner will be announced at the Próis booth at the 2010 SHOT Show.

“This contest will be an annual competitive event to not only applaud the amazing women who get out there and really go for it in the field, but to create authentic role models in our industry,” says Tom Opre of Primal Adventures. “It’s widely acknowledged that women will be playing a major role in the future of hunting and shooting sports, and we want to show that there are a lot of women out there who just kick butt, and thus are the “present” of hunting, too!”

For more information about the Extreme Huntress Contest, Primal Adventures, or Próis’ innovative line of serious, high performance hunting apparel for women, contact: Primal Adventures at Thomas@tahoefilms.com · Or Próis Hunting Apparel, 28001-B US Highway 50, Gunnison, CO 81230 · (970) 641-3355 · www.proishunting.com.

Shesafari.com

Houston TX - -(AmmoLand.com)- The U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) has selected SHE Outdoor Apparel, creators of the original SHE Safari, for the 2009 Best of Conroe Award in the Clothing category. The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country.

“Each year, the US Commerce Association (USCA) identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community,” stated Ashley Carter, Selection Committee Chair of the US Commerce Association.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. The organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Their mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

About:
SHE Outdoor Apparel is a Texas based company specializing in high quality outdoor clothing for women. For more information visit www.shesafari.com or call 281-448-4860.

National Rifle Association

Fairfax, VA - -(AmmoLand.com)- Another exciting season of Women on Target Hunting Excursions is about to begin. Women hunters with experience ranging from first-timers to the most seasoned of veterans are provided with the opportunity to have a unique and enjoyable hunting adventure.

Since 1999, Women on Target has brought together women who share a love of the outdoors. Huntresses will have the chance to hunt a wide variety of game through our diverse hunts. Elk, quail, boar, turkey, deer, dove, antelope, bear, goose, duck and pheasant hunts have brought hundreds of women to our excursions.

“Each one of these trips offers something unique,” NRA Deputy Executive Director Andrea Cerwinske said. “Whether a woman is a seasoned hunter or a beginner wanting to learn more, NRA’s Women On Target hunts are carefully selected with experienced guides, great outfitters, and scenic locations to make each hunt a memorable one.”

Women on Target hunts are a welcoming environment where the skills necessary to be a successful hunter are taught. The professional outfitters are carefully screened to ensure a supportive, friendly, and pressure-free atmosphere throughout the trip. We want you to take the skills you learn on your hunts and pass them on!

The upcoming events are as follows:

• Rocky Mountain Elk: Gunnison, Colorado on October 15-22, 2009
• Canada Geese, Ducks, Ruffed Grouse, and Woodcock: Bridgewater, Maine on October 18-22, 2009
• Pheasant and Chukar: Brainard, Nebraska on November 6-8, 2009
• Whitetail Doe, Wild Hog, Coyote and Bobcat: Burneyville, Oklahoma on January 1-3, 2010
• Feral Hog Hunt and Bass Fishing: Carrizo Springs, Texas on January 22-24, 2010

For more information, or to register, please call Ann Marie Foster, Hunting Coordinator at (703) 267-1413 or email at womenontargethunts@nrahq.org. Application forms are available at http://www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/huntregform.pdf.

About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military.

New Jersey Fish and Game

Cape May, NJ - -(AmmoLand.com)- The NJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife will be hosting a Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Coastal Workshop in Cape May the weekend of September 11-13, 2009. The workshop is devoted to learning about wildlife and outdoor skills on the Jersey coast.

Participants can choose 4 topics from a diverse list of classes, and spend 3½ hours for each of the 4 hands-on learning sessions. Although oriented towards women, this workshop is open to anyone who is at least 18 years of age.

For more information, including the registration form, visit http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/bowhome.htm on the division’s website.