Spending all day teaching at the women’s shooting day I remembered that I need to remind you how to attain smaller shot groups with your rifle. The occasion at which I helped instruct is one designed for ladies who are new to shooting, or at least new to the event. If a lady is a…
This week at MAC we share our holiday fun, which included friends, family and of course, range time. Mia talks about a special women’s shoot where she helps teach. On day one she helped educate women about AR-style rifles, how to use open sites and assisted in teaching long-range shooting with the help of a…
This week at MAC we share ways to find your comfort zone while shooting competitively, how to coach a friend or family member, plus some fun ways you can spend some quality time in the outdoors. Lea shares an update about her coaching of a friend who will be shooting in the National High School…
Lea shares life as a not so typical college kid: A rifle for competition, high school rodeo and finding a coach. Lea shares with us what her spring and summer have consisted of with her first year not being home in Colorado. She tells us of her rodeo, shooting and coaching adventures. We get to…
Here is some good news for those of us that love to be in the mountains of the San Juan National Forest! Please be safe if you head up to the high country. Most San Juan National Forest and Durango-area BLM-managed lands re-open on Thursday. Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Remain in Effect. Durngo, Colo. —…
We spent the past week touring around Lincoln, Neb. with our colleagues from the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA). I’ve been a member for somewhere around a decade. I first joined as my writing career began to bloom and I wanted to learn more about the “rules.” The organization has filled those needs and beyond.…
Due to wildfires, drought, and several other variables, the San Juan National Forest is said to be closed to the public and others beginning June 12th. I’m one who continually encourages others to take care of the wild outdoors. It looks like this summer that will mean staying away from it. –PRAY FOR RAIN! This…
If you or a lady you know would like to learn a variety of outdoor skills, there is a weekend planned for you in Western Colorado. I volunteer to help with a similar event in my area and I must admit it’s a great place to learn, socialize and get outdoors. Try to sign up…
Although I live in a very beautiful area that is abundant with wildlife, I’m still like a tourist when I see wild animals so you bet I was excited to see a few moose in Wyoming. I sit on the Board of Directors for our local Safari Club International chapter, and this year we agreed…
Noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris is challenging families everywhere to put down their digital devices and head outside to discover the joys of fishing this summer. Morris, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are donating more than 50,000 rods and reels to not-for-profit partners that help kids from all backgrounds connect to the great outdoors to kick off Gone Fishing.
Our groundbreaking online Hunter Education course represents just one way how the NRA is building and investing the next generation of hunters and conservationists,” said Josh Powell, NRA chief of staff and executive director of General Operations.
I came across this image and message of “stop with the excuses” a while ago. I found it inspiring because don’t we all come up with reasons, blame, justifications, and ways to whitewash an outcome? As we head into the week, read the piece from ‘Save the Cowboy’ and think about what ways you’re inhibiting…
I SURVIVED and even smiled as a happy little cowgirl and her mother made it safely on their first horseback destined pack-trip in the high country. Now I needed a cure to this sinus thing!
If you received my newsletter or happened across my last post, you know that I got outside for the remembrance weekend of Memorial Day. I feel that it is important to pay homage to our history and those who served to create the freedoms we Americans cherish on a daily basis. Prior to getting outdoors,…
Below you will find this month’s newsletter Memorial Day Newsletter, which gives you some outdoor fun ideas. If you haven’t already signed up, CLICK HERE and get on the list to receive updates, news, tips, recipes, gear reviews and more. Are you ready? Let’s go! Cheers, Mia Memorial Day Weekend As we enjoy Memorial Day…
