Women's Outdoor News

Women's Outdoor News, also known as The WON, showcases news, product reviews, and tales of outdoor experiences from women and girls who are involved in shooting, hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities. With a team of columnists, reviewers, photographers, and female contributors, The WON connects with its audience through a blog format. We encourage you to reach out, share your outdoor adventures, and tell us what topics you'd like to explore. Join our community and let's celebrate the outdoor life together!

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Revolvers for Self-Defense: 6 Key Points

1 week ago | womensoutdoornews.com | Michelle Cerino

I’ve really enjoyed spending time working with revolvers recently. So, when the opportunity arose to receive the Heritage Roscoe, I decided it was time to dive a little deeper into the world of revolvers. I reached out to my friend, Mike Barham, media and PR manager at Galco Holsters, who often posts about revolvers and training courses he attends on Facebook. I asked him to share what he would tell someone interested in learning more about using revolvers for self-defense.
How to Make Redbud Blossom Simple Syrup

2 weeks ago | womensoutdoornews.com | Barbara Baird

Throughout the years, I have been inspired by the explosion of local redbud trees (all wild, mind you) to collect redbud blossoms and create something to eat in my kitchen. Before this spring, I made redbud jelly, shortbread and pound cake. You can read all about those experiences here. This year, I remembered how much I enjoyed making blackberry syrup one summer, adding it to a margarita instead of traditional lime juice.
A Hike to Arkansas’ Hawksbill Crag

2 weeks ago | womensoutdoornews.com | Barbara Baird

Have you ever seen a photo of a geological sedimentary wonder and thought to yourself, “Someday, I’m going to go there and stand on that rock?” That’s exactly how I felt about Hawksbill Crag in Arkansas. And, it did not disappoint. Hawksbill Crag, found off the Whitaker Point Trail, is a sandstone overhang that resembles a hawk’s head – complete with bill. It overlooks the Ozark National Forest, from the Upper Buffalo Wilderness area. It’s located about 25 miles southwest of Jasper.
Gun Storage Check Week: Tips and Tactics for Safe Living

3 weeks ago | womensoutdoornews.com | Barbara Baird

Gun Storage Week, sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, is a national campaign that encourages all gun owners to check their firearm storage practices, and take action to make sure their firearms are safely secured. It takes place twice a year – June 1 to 7 and September 1 to 7.
Gun Storage Check Week

1 month ago | womensoutdoornews.com | Michelle Cerino

June first marks the beginning of the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) Gun Storage Check Week, which provides an opportunity for all gun owners to review their firearms storage practices, while also creating an easy opening to remind others to check theirs. Though it may sometimes feel like an intrusive question, for those who have children who spend time at friends’ and relatives’ homes, this reminder may facilitate discussions about firearm storage.
Vera Koo: Love of the Arts

1 month ago | womensoutdoornews.com | Michelle Cerino

Vera Koo’s love of the arts is ever present in her writings and social media accounts. I can’t even begin to count the number of times I’ve seen photos or read about her visits to museums and live theater, only to further research them on my own. She has always inspired me to seek out similar types of experiences during my own travels. The following are three of her past articles that may also inspire you to immerse yourself in the arts in your life.
Surf Fishing for Beginners

1 month ago | womensoutdoornews.com | Anietra Hamper

Are you interested in surf fishing but unsure where to begin? Anietra Hamper provides valuable advice in her article “Surf Fishing for Beginners.”One of the things I love most about fishing besides just spending time outdoors is experiencing new waters, unfamiliar methods and trying for new species. Surf fishing is something new to me. It was intimidating at first (honestly, where do you aim to cast in the ocean?) but with the right tools and guidance I learned to lean into this fun way of fishing.
Onsite: Prepping for the Boone and Crockett 32nd Big Game Awards

1 month ago | womensoutdoornews.com | Barbara Baird

The Boone and Crockett Club is prepping for its 32nd Big Game Awards, which will take place in Springfield, Missouri, from July 24 to 26, 2025. In advance of the event, the Boone and Crockett Club hosted a Media Summit and Judges Panel, where 27 official measurers, along with support staff and media, spent time in Springfield recently.
Vera Koo: Openness to New Experiences

2 months ago | womensoutdoornews.com | Michelle Cerino

Pistol shooting champion Vera Koo is always open to and searching for new experiences. For example, after she retired from competitive pistol shooting, she decided to venture into the shotgun world with sporting clays. She shared much of her openness to new experiences through the years in her articles at The WON. The following are a few of our favorites. At a young age, Vera had no experience in sports, not even a physical education class. Then she met Carlos, and all that changed.
The Kuna: A First Look at Springfield Armory’s New 9mm Pistol

2 months ago | womensoutdoornews.com | Michelle Cerino

Last month, I shared tips for using a 9mm carbine for home defense in the Gear Up column. Little did I know then that Springfield Armory was releasing a new line of pistols, the Kuna, in April. I anxiously awaited its arrival, hoping to have it in my hot little hands in time for the release day so I could tell you more about it. I hope you are as excited to read about it as I am to share my first look at the Kuna pistol. First, though, a little background on the name, which I think is really cool.