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Camping & Survival

Tips to Survive a Lightning Storm

Mother Nature is both beautiful and dangerous and when lightening strikes, take these steps to take to stay safe to hunt another day. Whether you’re in the woods or on the water, there are simple things you can do to make sure you and your hunting party make it back home in one piece. Lisa Metheny answers questions to surviving a lightning storm in this article.

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Camping & Survival

Make a Coke and Candy Fire

Fire is an essential tool when you’re hiking or camping and there is an ingenious way to make one without matches. Read this post to learn how to make one with 3 simple ingredients: a soda can, a chocolate bar and sunshine.

Hunter wearing camo with lab and dove decoy.

Hunting and Outdoors

Women Afield — Dove Hunting Basics, Part 2

Preparing yourself for a successful dove hunting season includes being ready for the dove’s tendency to rocket, making sure you and your dog stay hydrated, properly setting up your decoys and following the rules of the United States Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS).

Hunting and Outdoors

Women Afield — Dove Hunting Basics, Part 1

Dove hunting season marks the passage from summer to fall and dove hunting is a perfect choice for both the new or experienced hunter no matter what size your property is, what kind of gun you have or how much money you have to spend. To make the most of your experience and resources, take the time to learn about dove habitats and patterns to ensure a successful hunting season. In this post, discover how to scout for doves to ensure success.

Camping & Survival

Surviving the Road Less Traveled

Riding an ATV is a fun and freeing way to enjoy the outdoors. Following the tips and answering the questions in this post will help you do so safely and make sure you know exactly what you’re getting into and how to make sure you get to ride and hunt another time.

Becoming an Outdoor Woman with help from a local expert

Safety and Training

Women Afield — Awaken the Wild Woman Within

Outdoor activities are no longer the private reserve of men. Discover how women around the world are enjoying out-of-the-ordinary activities liek fishing, shooting kayaking and cooking outdoors with the unique training programs provide by organizations such as Becoming an Outdoor Woman (BOW). With workshops in every state in the US and in many countries around the world, women learn from local experts and discover the wonders waiting in the woods near where they live.

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Camping & Survival

Keep Your Eye on Mother Nature to Stay Safe Outdoors

Knowing what is going on with Mother Nature is an essential part of enjoying your time outdoors and the latest techno-gadgets can tell you what’s happening, unless you’re too far away from a signal. Learn how to read Mother Nature’s signs and stay safe while enjoying your latest venture outdoors.