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This newsletter is for anyone who said "I'll deal with that after winter" and suddenly it's April, turkey season is open, and the trout aren't going to catch themselves. Whether you're dusting off your waders, scouting public land for your first gobbler, or just shaking off a long few months, Ascend is here with the kind of energy that says, "You're ready… and if you're not, we're about to fix that." |
This month's issue includes: |
🌿 Your Spring To-Do List 🏅 3x Olympian Shares Her Red Flags 🔥 10% Off Oklahoma Joe's 🐦 A Little Bird With a Big Story |
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"We have no excuse not to have knowledge when it comes to carrying firearms... A lot of people, when they go to pick up a gun, especially women, they want to go with the smallest gun possible and I actually say the opposite: Start with the larger gun." |
—Audrey Wikan, (featured in Ascend podcast) |
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Your Spring To-Do List
Written with Erin Crider, Uncharted Outdoorswomen
Every spring, there's this moment where you look around and realize — turkey season just opened, the fly fishing reports are starting to roll in, and somehow your gear is still in the back of your truck from February. Sound familiar?
If you're coming off a packed winter season, you're not alone. The spring shift is real, and it matters. It's the window between the chaos you just survived and the chaos you're about to love — and how you use it determines how ready you'll actually be when April and May hit full swing.
Think of it less like an "off season" and more like a reset. Your body needs it, your gear needs it, and honestly? Your freezer definitely needs it. Click below to view your Spring Shift checklist! |
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Why Ducks Unlimited Protects Salt Marshes
Along the coast of Maine, salt marshes are under pressure from rising seas, stronger storms, and decades of human impact. At the center of Ducks Unlimited’s work in these systems is the salt marsh sparrow, a small bird whose declining population signals something much bigger. And behind it all? A team of women showing up, supporting each other, and doing the work that conservation depends on. |
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Oklahoma Joe’s is built on a legacy of authentic, wood-fired barbecue craftsmanship. Known for durable construction, precision airflow control, and uncompromising performance, our smokers and grills deliver the rich, smoky flavor true pitmasters demand. We’re dedicated to helping backyard cooks and outdoor enthusiasts create memorable meals rooted in tradition and real smoke flavor.
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| 3x Olympian, World Champion, trick shooter, artist, instructor, celebrity chef, and motivational speaker.
Read profile |
Finish this: "If more women knew what I do, they'd be surprised…"
… [to] see just how capable they truly are. Often far beyond what they believe themselves and how quickly confidence grows once they step outside their comfort zone. If you are willing to step outside your comfort zone, almost anything is possible as long as you put your mind to it. |
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What's one green flag, and one red flag in a hunting or shooting partner?
Green flag: Someone who prioritizes safety, stays positive, and celebrates other people’s successes. Red flag: Someone who blames everything but themselves — the wind, the gear, the bird, the target — instead of learning and improving.
What's one song that always gets stuck in your head on a hunt or at the range?= “Take Me Home, Country Roads” — it just fits the early mornings, open country, and being out where you’re supposed to be. Watch the Ascend Episode with Lanny
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Catch up on the latest drops from Ascend.
🌵 Too timid to shoot on day one. Harvested her first bird on day two.
Quail Hunting in AZ with HerUpland Watch → 💪 We have no excuse to be ignorant when carrying firearms.
How to Carry with Confidence ft. Audrey Wikan Watch →
🦆 What happens when lifelong friends become first-time hunting partners.
Winter Duck Hunting in Colorado Read → |
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What's in, what's out, and what our followers are talking about... the part of the newsletter where the numbers speak for themselves. |
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WHERE ARE YOU AT IN YOUR SPRING PLANS?
A) Already Out There
B) Gearing Up This Week
C) Still in Planning Mode |
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LAST MONTH'S RESULTS The votes are in and spring is officially underway! - 47% of you are already out doing what you do best.
- 20% are gearing up this week, almost there!
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33% are still in planning mode, which honestly just means you've got something to look forward to.
Follow Ascend on socials HERE and share your opinion in next month's Ladies Vote! |
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That's it for now. Let's close the phone and get outside. |
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