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In case you missed the show, this week’s episode of Shooting USA features my first duck hunt. I had an amazing time learning how to call ducks in and got to experience a few different types of waterfowl hunting with my Benelli Super Vinci. Read more about the experience in my blog post, check out my [...]

I could not stop smiling the day an email from the Outdoor Channel popped up in my inbox asking me for permission to share some of my wild game recipes on OutdoorChannel.com. Would it be OK? Um… yeah!!! My reply was much more professional, but I did let out a big old squeeeeel! And with [...]

LARAMIE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Women’s Antelope Hunt received a $25,000 donation from Uranium One Americas, a global company with operations in Wyoming. The hunt, held October 3-6, 2013, at the Ucross Ranch, will raise money to support the mission of the Wyoming Women’s Foundation. “Supporting local communities where our operations are located in Wyoming is a [...]

LARAMIE, Wyo. – Multi-time world shooting champion, hunter and author Julie Golob has accepted an invitation to participate in the inaugural Wyoming Women’s Antelope Hunt, held October 3-6, 2013. Hosted and organized by the Wyoming Women’s Foundation, the event will provide guided antelope hunting for 50 women. “Hunting provides so much opportunity, from learning about the outdoors, [...]

Don’t be fooled by her fluffy appearance and love of rubber duckies. Our cat Webley is quite the huntress. Bugs, rodents, snakes, and small birds had best beware! Much to my surprise when I almost stepped on the remains she elaborately displayed before the front door one day, she also has a confirmed kill on a pheasant. Nothing [...]

I have to say when I first heard about Hot Caliber’s new jewelry for the huntress, I was giddy. Having a few pieces in my jewelry box already I was excited to see what the pro-gun company would come up with. Not only was Hot Caliber setting its sights on hunting and the outdoors, it [...]

One of the things I wish I had more time for at SHOT Show was to take a gander at all the cool hunting stuff on the show floor. Some last-minute meetings popped up and though I properly accounted for waddle time and bathroom breaks, somewhere in my brain I still thought I would be [...]

Ooof! It looks like another SUPER busy SHOT Show for me and I LOVE IT! I’ve put together all the info from my sponsors on my show appearances and book signings all in this post. If you’re planning on attending SHOT Show, please stop by and say hi! Team Smith & Wesson – Booth #13731 [...]

Holiday Gift Guide Links Kids – Brave the Movie on DVD  Huntress – Prois Neck Gator and Hunter Hills Journal  Fashion Forward - Smith & Wesson Apparel and Hot Caliber Jewelry Shooter – M&P Firepower Base Pads from Taran Tactical Innovations Jerry Miculek’s Practical Rifle Rudy Project Shooting Glasses  SHOOT: Your Guide to Shooting and Competition Hats from Smith-Wesson.com, [...]

Is hunting just about the search for the trophy buck? What hunter wouldn’t want to set their sights on such a creature? But with only so many beastly bucks out there, there has to be more to it than just that. Sure, there are those heart pounding moments right before drawing the bow or squeezing [...]

Check out this important PSA from the National Shooting Sports Foundation. At the end you can find links to contact your senators by phone, mail or email. NSSF –  Sportsmen’s Act Will Soon Face a Vote As the 112th Congress begins its post-election session, NSSF encourages all firearms owners, hunters and sportsmen to call or [...]

Another tip on zeroing your firearm! Last week’s SHOOT Quick Tip gave some insight on things you should consider when getting ready to zero. This week’s tip applies to competition shooters, hunters or those who just enjoy plinking as well… Getting Zeroed – Grouping at Distances Once you have dialed in your final zero save some time and [...]