Women On Target 2004 Hunt Schedule

NRA Sets Women?s Hunting Excursion Schedule

For 2004, Early 2005

Fairfax, VA-NRA?s Women On Target? program continues to increase sporting opportunities for women, and it may be no coincidence that women have become the fastest-growing segment of the hunting community. The NRA program had barely announced its ladies-only hunting schedule for 2004 and early 2005 before several of the events sold out. But there is still time to register for the others.

With a diverse slate of 11 hunts offered in game-rich locations throughout the country, Women On Target? offers women of all experience levels an ideal chance for a successful hunting excursion in the company of other women who love the outdoors. Giving women a good hunting experience and the chance to meet other women who love the outdoors are equal goals of the program.

?Women On Target? hunts offer challenges for experienced hunters and provide a thrilling introduction to the sport for new hunters,? said Stephanie L.G. Henson, manager of NRA?s Women?s Programs Department. ?New and experienced hunters alike can count on friendly and knowledgeable outfitters and guides, as well as the support and camaraderie of other women who enjoy the hunting and shooting tradition,? she added.

Most of the hunting excursions have been scheduled with outfitters who have hosted Women On Target? hunts before and demonstrated their commitment to meeting NRA?s high standards for the program. Plentiful game, experienced guides, exceptional food, and comfortable accommodations characterize a typical Women On Target? hunting excursion.

Shirley McVicker of Alexandria, Virginia, has participated in five Women On Target? hunts and highly recommends the experience. ?Without question, I encourage any woman, regardless of her hunting experience, to attend one of these events. The guides make you feel so comfortable and are so very helpful. These hunts are great for building confidence and having a fabulous time.?

Registration forms and additional details about the 2004 and early 2005 hunts may be obtained by calling (800) 861-1166 or visiting www.nrahq.org/women/wot.asp <http://www.nrahq.org/women/wot.asp>;. Women On Target? was developed in response to numerous calls from women seeking an introduction to hunting and shooting, preferably in the company of other women. In addition to ladies-only hunting excursions, Women On Target? will sponsor over 150 instructional shooting clinics across the country in 2004.

The calendar of Women On Target? ladies-only hunting excursions and a list of national sponsors follow:

2004 and Early 2005 Women On Target? Hunting Excursion Schedule

Location Outfitter Species Date

Batesville, Texas SOLD OUT Texas Trophy Club Ranch Whitetail Deer Jan. 16-18

Crossville, Tennessee Caryonah Hunting Lodge Wild Boar April 23-25

Augusta, Montana SOLD OUT Ford Creek Guest Ranch Black Bear Sept. 14-20

Glenrock, Wyoming Wyoming Professional Pronghorn Antelope Sept. 23-27

Hunters (BG-183)

Brainard, Nebraska Oak Creek Sporting Club Pheasant and Chukar Oct. 8-10

Havelock, North Carolina Adams Creek GunSports Whitetail Deer Nov. 11-14

Coalinga, California Turk Station Pheasant Nov. 12-14

Vaughn, New Mexico Kiowa Hunting Services Mule Deer Nov. 17-22

Mt. Home, Texas K3 Ranch Whitetail Deer Dec. 3-5

Havelock, North Carolina Adams Creek GunSports Duck Jan. 13-16, ?05

Batesville, Texas SOLD OUT Texas Trophy Club Ranch Whitetail Deer Jan. 14-16, ?05

Women On Target? National Sponsors

NRA?s Women On Target? program acknowledges the following shooting sports industry sponsors. Their support of women?s increased involvement in the shooting and hunting sports is to be commended.

Platinum:
Beretta USA Corp.
Blue Wonder? Gun Care Products/Muscle
Wonder?
Browning
Brunton
Fiocchi Ammunition
Hornady Manufacturing
Imperial Schrade Corp.
Leupold & Stevens
Shotgun Sports Magazine
Sporting Clays Magazine
The Hadley Companies

Gold:
Glock, Inc.
Otis Technology, Inc.
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.

Silver:
Michaels of Oregon
Remington Arms Company, Inc.

Bronze:
Baron Engraving
Colt?s Manufacturing Company
Hodgdon Powder Company
Lincoln Traps/Shyda Services
Savage Arms Company
Sentry?
Swarovski
Tristar Sporting Arms, Ltd.
Weatherby, Inc.
White Flyer

NRA Foundation Women’s Programs Endowment Donors

The following individuals and companies have opted to leave a lasting legacy by generously making contributions to The NRA Foundation?s Women?s Programs Endowment. Income generated from this endowment is invested in NRA Women?s Programs to address the needs and interests of women in the safe use of firearms, hunting, and self-protection.

Merrill D. and Lillian Z. Martin Endowment

Sayler-Hawkins Foundation

Cabela?s

Hodgdon Powder Company

Loon Lake Decoy Company

Randall F. Mull
Communications Assistant
National Rifle Association
703-267-1576
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