Tips for Introducing Newbies to Riflescopes at NAHC

4 TIPS: INTRODUCING A NEWBIE TO A RIFLESCOPE   Mia AnstineContributor     New hunters often begin their hunting career using a mentor’s rifle. It’s a wonderful thing to have great mentors, but as a mentor there are things of old habit, which we need not take for granted. One such thing is peering at …

Quality, Compact, Affordable Rifle Scope

Mia Anstine Reviews a Hawke Optics Riflescope Posted by: Mia Anstine , December 2, 2014 I’m often asked what caliber rifle a woman hunter should shoot, but I’m not often asked what scope should be put atop said rifle. Quality optics are an important part of the number-one hunting tool in our country. When we’re …

3 TIPS TO HELP KIDS ENJOY THEIR FIRST HUNT

3 TIPS TO HELP KIDS ENJOY THEIR FIRST HUNT Mia AnstineContributor   Shooting sports are becoming ever more popular for kids. For some of these youngsters, their next step might be entering the world of hunting. Introducing a young shooter to hunting sports can be a thrill for everyone. Thankfully, most parents want to always …

Shooting Safety – Ways to Stay Hydrated

HYDRATE FOR SAFETY AND SUCCESS Mia Anstine Contributor   It seems like something that should be common sense to us all, but sometimes we forget the importance of hydration. SHOP NOW We get excited. We get in a hurry. We don’t want to pack something that sloshes and makes noise. We even don’t want the …

Hunting Safety – From the Truck to the Field

FROM THE TRUCK TO THE FIELD Mia Anstine Contributor   Remember to protect your rifle as you head to your favorite hunting spot. Depending upon your hike or ride out to the hunting location, you will need to take various measures to protect your primary hunting tool. HikingWhile hiking through brush, briars or in the …

For the ladies – Low-Poundage Compound Bow Set Up

Low-Poundage Compound Bow Set Up By Mia AnstineI’m often asked for advice on low-poundage compound bow set up for hunting big game. I have a 24″ draw length and pull 52 pounds on my hunting bow. In my initial bow set-up I took advice from male archer friends. Most of them have significantly longer draw …

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SSSF Donates $44,000 to Scholastic Pistol Program Teams

SSSF Donates $44,000 to MidwayUSA Foundation for Scholastic Pistol Program Teams SAN ANTONIO, Texas (October 20, 2014) – Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) made contributions totaling $44,000 last week to the MidwayUSA Foundation, Inc. endowment accounts of 14 Scholastic Pistol Program (SPP) teams. The teams earned the endowment funds while competing in the Massachusetts State SPP Match …

New Ladies Hunting Boot – Girls with Guns Clothing

Girls With Guns Launches Boot Line with Pro Line Manufacturing Co. Featuring Mossy Oak WAYNE, NJ - Pro Line Manufacturing Company has announced an agreement to produce and distribute a new line of footwear under the Girls with Guns brand. According to Bob Hollenberg, VP of Pro Line, "We are developing the footwear based on …

Before the Hunt – Get to know your hunting rifle

GET TO KNOW YOUR HUNTING RIFLE Mia Anstine Contributor As a hunter safety is essential in preventing injury to yourself or others. The best place to learn safety before heading out in the field is on the shooting range. Familiarize yourself with your firearm before you head to the shooting range. Learn how to operate …