Women's Outdoor News

04/02/2025

Meet Becky Yackley: a mother, competitor and educator with a passion for learning and the great outdoors. I’m lucky enough to know Becky through my mom, and we’ve met quite a few times in the last few years. We exchanged chickens once and she even taught Mom, my sister and me how to dye fabrics with plant material. Becky is always fun to be around with her vibrant personality, and she’s capable, too.

Gal Gab 2025 kicks off with pro-shooter Becky Yackley, who tells our intern, Anna, what she’d use to battle a giant, along with other important information.

https://www.womensoutdoornews.com/2025/02/gal-gab-becky-yackley-mother-and-competitor/

Becky Yackley

31/01/2025

I grew up in central Missouri, where whitetail hunting (at least for me) consisted of a 100-yard walk to a homemade box stand overlooking a field with a max range of 175 yards. So, when I was told I’d be headed to Ennis, Montana. to oversee a media elk hunt featuring the new Aero Precision Solus Lightweight Hunter topped with the EOTech Vudu X 2-12x40, I was excited for the opportunity to learn the ropes of Western hunting from a sideline perspective. It would be my first elk hunt.

AERO Precision’s marketing manager, Torrie Roodhouse, went on her first elk hunt with a group of hunters in Montana. Find out more about her experience and the gear, including a rifle, that didn’t fail her in the field.

Search "My First Elk Hunt" at The WON to read more.
https://www.womensoutdoornews.com/?p=93909

Aero Precision Stag Arms

30/01/2025

Passion for the outdoors isn't something that the members of TeamWON save just for Valentine's Day. In fact, this love motivates all of us every day to get out and enjoy the activities we cherish, and then create content around those experiences. Our posts run the gamut of topics - from Shane Koo writing about sharing her love of rock climbing with her daughter to Angie Perry bringing us along on her first ever duck hunt in Arkansas.

A quick review of how TeamWON shares its love for adventures in the outdoors year round, not just on Valentine's Day. Read this post at The WON.

https://www.womensoutdoornews.com/2023/02/our-love-of-the-outdoors-on-valentines-day/

29/01/2025

I love the idea of making soap, but it does seem daunting. Each batch must be cured before it can be used, and like many people I’m a little nervous about using lye, a necessary ingredient. While I haven’t checked making soap from scratch off of my list yet, I am a step closer with melt and pour soap. Melt and pour is a wonderful way to dip your toes into soap making, especially if you worry about lye or have children who love to craft. At its simplest it only requires a premade soap base, heat and a mold. At the same time, the process can be as complicated and customizable as you like, with infinite color and mold possibilities and a wide variety of soap bases to choose from.

Our fabulous intern Anna dips her toes into soap making by creating this melt and pour soap, which requires only simple ingredients.

https://www.womensoutdoornews.com/?p=94059

28/01/2025

As we age, we can experience an extensive array of emotional and physical changes. Obviously, individual situations will differ, but it is very common for mature people to have bouts of sadness, loneliness, hearing and vision loss and physical limitations. This is not a blanket statement as no two people age exactly alike and their emotions are exclusive to them, but we all know that Old Father Time waits for no one.

The Complete Combatant’s Shelley Hill delves into research surrounding seniors and when and where they are vulnerable to attacks and thefts. Find out more here, and how you can, hopefully, prevent being target by society’s miscreants.

Search "Criminals Target Specific Age Groups, Especially Seniors" at The WON to read this post.
https://www.womensoutdoornews.com/?p=93997

The Complete Combatant

27/01/2025

First Hog of the year with the Springfield Armory Saint Victor and ATN X-Celsior!

Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MGdZkySz-g

****ms , Springfield Armory ATN

27/01/2025

Our Babbs spent some time in the Ta**us booth at SHOT Show last week, and caught up with Laura Prieto. Here's Laura, showing us the new Ta**us 850 revolver!

From the release:
Ta**us USA, a trusted leader in innovative and reliable fi****ms, is proud to announce the release of the Ta**us 850, a modern take on the classic small-frame revolver, chambered exclusively in .38 Special. Designed for unmatched reliability, concealability, and performance, the Ta**us 850 offers an ideal solution for those embracing the "snubby life," delivering a dependable revolver for everyday carry or personal defense. Available in sleek black and stainless-steel finishes, with 2-inch and 3-inch barrel options, the Ta**us 850 redefines the .38 Special revolver, delivering enhanced versatility and performance in a compact, snag-free design.

Search "Ta**us 850: A Rebirth of the Timeless .38 Special Revolver" at The WON to learn more, or click below:
https://www.womensoutdoornews.com/2025/01/taurus-850-a-rebirth-of-the-timeless-38-special-revolver/

Ta**us USA NSSF—The Firearm Industry Trade Association

24/01/2025

The start of a new year brings fresh opportunities, and for competitive shooters, it marks the beginning of a new season filled with promise and potential. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or aiming for your breakout year, success in this sport isn't just about skill – it’s about preparation, planning and having a clear roadmap for the months ahead and your competitive shooting success.

Do you need plan for competitive shooting success in 2025? Check out the many resources and articles from Syren and its pro-staff for guidance.

https://ow.ly/zmhb50UJOia

Syren USA Michelle Cerino - Princess Gunslinger & Adventuress

22/01/2025

Another year, another SHOT show in the books. From Industry Day at the Range to the Show floor, we get one-on-one time with the ladies of Team G***K. Women's Outdoor News and Avery Skipalis bring you an article where the ladies of Team G***K introduce some of their new products while highlighting key features.

Women's Outdoor News and Avery Skipalis bring you a quick video on the ladies of Team G***K's favorite releases for 2024. Check out this post from our archives at The WON.

https://www.womensoutdoornews.com/2024/01/glock-shot-show-2024/

Skip's Tactical Solutions G***K

21/01/2025

Since I first became involved in the fi****ms industry, I've heard numerous stories about men coercing women into using revolvers for personal protection. There are complaints about a husband purchasing his wife a small revolver or the man at the fi****ms counter saying, "Well, little lady, what you need is a nice revolver." Now, bear with me; I want to convince you of the validity of some people choosing revolvers for personal protection and a way to set them up for success.

Michelle Cerino talked to some female gun pros about why revolvers can work well for personal protection.

https://www.womensoutdoornews.com/2023/12/revolvers-for-personal-protection/

Ta**us USA Michelle Cerino - Princess Gunslinger & Adventuress

21/01/2025

Want to learn more about the “why” of hunting? CCW Maggie

Barbara Baird reviews “On Hunting,” a resourceful tome on the evolution, ethics and everything between in the world of hunting.

16/01/2025

For the better part of the last 2 decades, I have not paid much attention to the progression of AR style weapons, ever since diving into long range shooting with bolt action rifles. I had been trained on the M-16 during my time in the Army and purchased one of the familiar AR-15 civilian versions years ago. An AR-10 has long been on my “wish list” of guns to add to the collection, but after 20 years of having my head in the sand and every time I popped up to take a peek into acquiring one of my own, the completely mind-numbing number of manufacturers of AR style weapons and accessories was just too much to sift through, until now. I got the opportunity to review a unique version of the AR-10, Springfield Armory’s Saint Victor .308 AR-10 pistol.

She's trying something new. Jen Barcklay reviews a unique version of the AR-10, Springfield Armory’s Saint Victor .308 AR-10 pistol. Read this popular post from our archives:

https://www.womensoutdoornews.com/2020/09/review-springfield-armorys-saint-victor-308-ar-10-pistol/

Springfield Armory

16/01/2025

So delighted to welcome Anietra Hamper - Three Word Press onboard at The WON!

I'm excited to announce that I've been named an official team member and contributor to Women's Outdoor News, a respected outlet for all things related to women and the outdoors. The WON garnered more than 19.2 million page views in 2024 and is on track with high-quality content to attract an even greater audience in 2025. I'm so honored to be a trusted part of the team to make that happen with a group of women who are all at the top of their outdoor game.

15/01/2025

Over the past year I have been planning a hunt in the north central part of Montana. We were going to be backpack hunting for migrating mule deer near the Canadian border. One thing I was keeping in mind was the presence of grizzly bears. I had a great 9mm carry pistol, but when it comes to grizzlies, that 9mm would only do the job of putting a bear down in an emergency if I had a perfect shot. The more I read and researched, the more concerned I felt about safety from bears on our hunt. Then, my editor at The WON recommended that I try out the Ta**us Raging Hunter 44 Magnum.

Amy Hall takes this self-defense firearm afield on a muley hunt in Montana. Find out what she thinks about it in this popular review from our archives:

https://www.womensoutdoornews.com/2021/12/review-taurus-raging-hunter-44-magnum/

Ta**us USA

14/01/2025

The 12th season of National Geographic’s series “Wicked Tuna” starts with splash, as the first-ever female tuna boat captain appears on the show. Captain Michelle Bancewicz, along with her first mate, Lea Pinaud, take Michelle’s boat, “No Limits,” on the water to compete with fellows in the fishing industry. Michelle is no stranger to the world of tuna fishing, though. In fact, you may have heard about or seen her video of when she hauled aboard – solo – a 643-pound bluefin tuna.

Meet Michelle Bancewicz, the first female captain ever to compete on National Geographic’s popular TV show, “Wicked Tuna.” Michelle and first mate, Lea Pinaud, appeared in the fleet of the 12th season of the show. Hop over to The WON to read this popular post from our archives.

https://www.womensoutdoornews.com/2023/02/interview-with-wicked-tuna-captain-michelle-bancewicz/

FV NO LIMITS

13/01/2025

As I sit in my chair by the fire, preparing to settle in for the first snowstorm of the year, I can't help but reflect on 2024 and the many companies we partnered with at Women's Outdoor News. One of these companies is Gun Tote'n Mamas (GTM), which is dedicated to women's protection. We shared articles covering various topics that we believe will be valuable in your quest to protect yourself and your loved ones. Here are some highlights from our 2024 posts.

Michelle Cerino looks back at 2024 and the eclectic selection of articles surrounding off-body concealed carry purses – featuring Gun Tote’n Mamas.

https://www.womensoutdoornews.com/2025/01/gun-toten-mamas-in-2024-a-year-in-review/

GTM Michelle Cerino - Princess Gunslinger & Adventuress