Spring 2025
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The Spring 2025 edition of Lady Outdoor Lifestyles is packed with stories of empowerment, education, and inspiration for women in the outdoors. From fine gun craftsmanship and upland training camps to skincare, gear, and advocacy, this issue celebrates women leading, learning, and thriving in the field and beyond.
Feature
Date Night: The Range Is Not Just for Training
This feature explores how couples can make the range a fun and meaningful date night experience. From sharpening shooting skills together to enjoying quality time, it proves the range is more than just a training ground.
HerUpland: Empowering Women on Public Land
HerUpland offers affordable training and hunting camps to help women and girls build confidence in the uplands. With conservation education and mentorship, the program empowers women to lead and inspire future generations.
Series
Dearest Lady Shooter: Pronghorn Edition
A personal story of patience, persistence, and triumph while hunting Kansas pronghorn. It shares the journey of preparation, challenges, and ultimate success, blending humor and heartfelt reflection.
Education
Cole’s Fine Guns: The Family Behind the Brand
A look at the Cole family’s legacy of fine shotgun craftsmanship. They share their passion for custom work, fitting women and youth shooters properly, and ensuring the future of gunsmithing.
Helice: The World of ZZ
An introduction to Helice, the fast-paced shotgun sport often called ZZ bird shooting. With unpredictable flight paths and exciting challenges, it’s considered the closest thing to live bird shooting.
Suncatcher Acres: A Lodge With a Mission
This South Dakota lodge offers wild pheasant hunts, top-notch accommodations, and a commitment to accessibility. With future ADA-compliant expansions, Suncatcher Acres aims to welcome all hunters.
New Year, New Puppy: A Guide to Owning a Puppy
Practical tips for new puppy owners, especially those training future hunting companions. It covers early lessons, patience, and setting the foundation for lifelong success.
Carrying in the Workplace: Why It Is Important
This article explores the practical and legal considerations of concealed carry at work. It emphasizes safety, preparedness, and the importance of responsible self-defense.
Health
Exfoliation: A Must Skincare Routine
A simple, effective skincare routine built around exfoliation. This piece explains why exfoliation is essential for glowing, healthy skin—especially for active women outdoors.
Fire Cider: Preventing the Crud
Learn how to make and use fire cider, a traditional herbal tonic. With immune-boosting ingredients, it’s a natural way to ward off seasonal illness and stay healthy year-round.
Why a Woman Rarely Wins HOA: Mind Over Master
An insightful article about the mental challenges female shooters face in competition. It explores mindset, confidence, and strategies to break barriers in High Overall (HOA) events.
Fashion
Mother’s Day Gift Guide: What to Get the Best Moms
A curated list of thoughtful and practical gifts for outdoors-loving moms. From field gear to jewelry, it’s full of inspiration for celebrating the women who inspire us.
Food
Game Girl Gourmet: Easter Game Bird Gillette
A spring-inspired recipe featuring game birds prepared with elegance and flavor. Perfect for holiday tables or simply enjoying wild game in a new way.
Gear
The 6.5 PRC Rifle: A Custom Build
A step-by-step journey through building a custom 6.5 PRC rifle. From selecting each component to field testing, this article shows the craftsmanship and pride behind a personalized firearm.
StopBox Pro: Keeping Your Friend Secure
A review of the StopBox Pro, a battery-free firearm retention device. Portable, secure, and quick-access, it offers safe storage without compromising readiness.
Second Amendment
2A Advocacy: Washington State
A thoughtful article about current Second Amendment advocacy efforts in Washington. It highlights the importance of civic engagement and standing up for constitutional rights.
Karens Not Allowed: Be a Lady in the Field or on the Range
A candid discussion about respect, etiquette, and representation in outdoor sports. It encourages women to set an example of leadership and integrity both on the range and in the field.
MidwayUSA Foundation
Leading Lady: From Duck Totes to Shotgun Shells
At just 14, Trinity Joy shares her journey from hunting ducks to competing in sporting clays. She also built her own small business making duck lanyards and totes, showing the entrepreneurial spirit of young women in the outdoors.